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Orange Pi Zero 2W

Orange Pi Zero 2W pairs the Allwinner H618 SoC with the REG Linux stack for a polished retro console. pairs the Allwinner H618 SoC with the REG Linux stack for a polished retro console.

More Orange Pi devices Official board page
  • Manufacturer: Orange Pi
  • SoC: Allwinner H618
  • Maintained on the REG Linux download channel
Orange Pi Zero 2W
Orange Pi Zero 2W running REG Linux.

Hardware specifications

Built for Orange Pi

REG Linux targets this hardware profile so you can flash and play without manual tweaking.

Manufacturer

Orange Pi

SoC

Allwinner H618

Image availability

Download the latest build from the REG Linux downloads hub (Orange Pi section).

Install notes

Flash Orange Pi Zero 2W and boot

Follow the workflow below; the official board page contains any extra quirks for the Allwinner H618 platform.

  1. Grab the image. Download the latest Orange Pi Zero 2W build from the downloads page or the official board entry.
  2. Flash to storage. Use balenaEtcher, Raspberry Pi Imager, or `dd` to write the image to an SD card or SSD. Make sure to verify the checksum before booting.
  3. First boot setup. Insert the media into your Orange Pi Zero 2W, power on, and let REG Linux expand the filesystem. Pair controllers inside EmulationStation once prompted.
  4. Troubleshoot with rescue tools. REG Linux ships with an immutable base and rescue partition—if something breaks, reboot into rescue or reflash without touching your ROMs.

Board family guidance

Allwinner SoCs

REG Linux ships board support for Allwinner H2+/H3, H5, H6, H616/H618, and the H700 handheld tree; keep this reference page synced so contributors can find every directory.

SoCs tracked: H2+, H3, H5, H6, H616, H618, H700

What to keep in mind

  • Each SoC section lists the supported devices, from Banana Pi M2 Zero, Capcom Home Arcade, and Orange Pi One/PC/Plus boards to the Zero, 3, and M4 family.
  • H700 handhelds (Anbernic RG35xx, RG40xx, RG34xx, RG28xx, RGCube) currently require you to flash and then manually edit the DTB because device detection is not yet available.
  • Keep this wiki page in sync with the repo so contributors can quickly locate the proper Allwinner board tree.

Learn more

Drill into the wiki board entry for scripts, overlays, and developer reminders.

View wiki guide

Need a refresher?

Cross-check kernel notes, device trees, or wiring tips on the Orange Pi Zero 2W board page.

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