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Radxa Rock 5A

Name: REG Linux for Radxa Rock 5A
Author: REG Linux

Radxa Rock 5A pairs the Rockchip RK3588 SoC with the REG Linux stack for a polished retro console. pairs the Rockchip RK3588 SoC with the REG Linux stack for a polished retro console.

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Manufacturer: Radxa
SoC: Rockchip RK3588
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Quick specs

Manufacturer: Radxa
SoC: Rockchip RK3588
Download: Coming soon

Device notes

What to expect on Radxa Rock 5A

Hardware specifications

Built for Radxa

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

Manufacturer

Radxa

SoC

Rockchip RK3588

Download link

Coming soon

Install notes

Flash Radxa Rock 5A and boot

Follow the workflow below; the official board page contains any extra quirks for the Rockchip RK3588 platform.

Grab the image. Download the latest Radxa Rock 5A build from the downloads page or the official board entry.
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.
First boot setup. Insert the media into your Radxa Rock 5A, power on, and let REG Linux expand the filesystem. Pair controllers inside REG-Station once prompted.
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

Rockchip SoCs

Rockchip support covers both SBCs and handhelds, from entry-level boards to top-tier RK3588 devices.

SoCs tracked: RK3128, RK3288, RK3326, RK3328, RK3399, RK3566, RK3568, RK3588

What to keep in mind

Supported boards include Rock, Orange Pi, and Radxa families plus handhelds like Anbernic RG351/RG552 and GameForce Chi.
Covers the full RK range from RK3128 to RK3588 for everything from entry-level to flagship builds.
Use the wiki to match your Rockchip device with the right build notes.

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 Radxa Rock 5A board page.

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