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Retroid Pocket Mini

Retroid Pocket Mini pairs the Qualcomm SD865 (SM8250) SoC with the REG Linux stack for a polished retro console. pairs the Qualcomm SD865 (SM8250) SoC with the REG Linux stack for a polished retro console.

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Retroid Pocket Mini

Quick specs

  • Manufacturer: Retroid
  • SoC: Qualcomm SD865 (SM8250)
  • Download: Coming soon

Hardware specifications

Built for Retroid

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

Manufacturer

Retroid

SoC

Qualcomm SD865 (SM8250)

Download link

Coming soon

Install notes

Flash Retroid Pocket Mini and boot

Follow the workflow below; the official board page contains any extra quirks for the Qualcomm SD865 (SM8250) platform.

  1. Grab the image. Download the latest Retroid Pocket Mini 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 Retroid Pocket Mini, power on, and let REG Linux expand the filesystem. Pair controllers inside REG-Station 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

Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs

Qualcomm support targets modern Snapdragon handhelds and compact gaming devices.

SoCs tracked: SM8250, SM8550, QP, sd845, sm6115

What to keep in mind

  • Supported families include AYN Odin, Retroid Pocket, and other Snapdragon-based handhelds.
  • Focus is on premium portable performance for higher-end emulation.
  • Check the wiki page for device-specific boot notes before you flash.

Learn more

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

View wiki guide

Related devices

More hardware to explore

Devices in the same family or sharing the same core SoC.

Retroid Pocket 5

Retroid Pocket 5

Qualcomm SD865 (SM8250)

View device page
Retroid Pocket Flip2

Retroid Pocket Flip2

Qualcomm SD865 (SM8250)

View device page

Need a refresher?

Cross-check kernel notes, device trees, or wiring tips on the Retroid Pocket Mini board page.

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