RG35XX PLUS Tutorial How To Flash Stock OS To New SD Card | 2 Methods

Tutorial: Flashing Stock OS to a New SD Card for RG35XX PLUS

Method 1: Copying the Stock OS from the Original SD Card

1. Prepare the Required Programs:

   • Download and install the following programs on your computer:
     • Mini Partition Wizard
     • Rufus or Balena Etcher (flashing tools)
     • Win32 Disk Imager

2. Hide Unnecessary Partitions:

   • Open Mini Partition Wizard.
   • Hide the partition where your games are stored.
   • Apply the changes and reinsert the SD card into your PC.

3. Download the Stock OS Image:

   • Download the slimmed-down version of the stock image from the provided link.
   • Extract the downloaded file using 7-Zip.

4. Prepare the New SD Card:

   • Use Mini Partition Wizard to create an ISO file from the original SD card.
   • Select the correct drive and click on "Read" to create the ISO file.

5. Flash the Stock OS to the New SD Card:

   • Open Rufus or Balena Etcher and select the ISO file you just created.
   • Flash the image onto the new SD card.

6. Customize Boot Logo (Optional):

   • To change the boot logo, ensure the image is 640x480 pixels and in BMP format.
   • Replace the existing boot logo in the boot partition with your customized one.

Method 2: Creating an ISO File from the Original SD Card

1. Hide Partitions and Create ISO File:

   • Hide unnecessary partitions using Mini Partition Wizard.
   • Use Win32 Disk Imager to create an ISO file from the original SD card.

2. Flash the Stock OS to the New SD Card:

   • Use Rufus or Balena Etcher to flash the ISO file onto the new SD card.

3. Customize Boot Logo (Optional):

   • Follow the steps to change the boot logo as mentioned in Method 1.

4. Final Touches:

   • Verify the contents of the new SD card to ensure the stock OS image is successfully flashed.
   • Make any additional customizations or modifications as needed.

Additional Tips:

• You can source your own games and BIOS files for a personalized experience.
• Remember to unhide specific partitions if you wish to make changes to the boot logo or other system settings.
• Always back up important files before making changes to the SD card.

By following these steps, you can successfully flash the stock OS to a new SD card for your RG35XX PLUS device using either of the two methods provided in the tutorial.