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Anbernic H700 Handheld (anbernic-rgxxxx)

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Anbernic RGXXXX
SXMO on postmarketOS on the RG40XX H
SXMO on postmarketOS on the RG40XX H
Manufacturer Anbernic
Name RGXXXX
Codename anbernic-rgxxxx
Released 2024
Type handheld
Hardware
Chipset Allwinner H700
CPU 4x 1.5GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Mali-G31 MP2
Display 720x720 IPS @ 60Hz, 1:1, 3.95"
Memory 1GB LPDDR4
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Linux Kernel 4.9
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Linux
postmarketOS
Pre-built images
Whether pre-built images are available from the postmarketOS Installation page.
no
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
no
pmOS kernel
The kernel version that runs on the device's port.
7.1.3
Initial MR
Initial merge request.
pmaports!8806
Features
USB Networking
After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system).
Untested
SD card
Also includes other external storage cards.
Works
Battery
Whether charging and battery level reporting work.
Works
Screen
Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Works
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Partial
Connectivity
WiFi
Works
Bluetooth
Broken
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Untested
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching.
Works
HDMI/DP
Video and audio output with HDMI or DisplayPort.
Untested
Sensors
Hall Effect
Measures magnetic fields; usually used as a flip cover sensor
Untested
Haptics
Untested
Power Sensor
Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge!
Untested

Contributors

Users owning this device

  • Kevinwidjaja21 (Notes: RG 40XX HH. Booting PMOS edge. Porting in-progress.)

How to enter flash mode

All anbernic H700 device boots from the OS stored on the microSD in first slot, labelled "TF/INT".

Variant

The postmarketOS device supports following anbernic H700 devices.

Caption text
Device Codename Display Form Factor Notes
Anbernic RG35XX Plus anbernic-rg35xx-plus 640x480, 4:3, 3.5" Vertical There are 2 panel variants. First model released.
Anbernic RG35XX Pro anbernic-rg35xx-pro 640x480, 4:3, 3.5" Vertical Device has dual analog sticks.
Anbernic RG35XX H anbernic-rg35xx-h 640x480, 4:3, 3.5" Horizontal There are 2 panel variants. Device has dual analog sticks.
Anbernic RG35XX SP anbernic-rg35xx-sp 640x480, 4:3, 3.5" Clamshell There are 2 panel variants.
Anbernic RG35XX 2024 anbernic-rg35xx-2024 640x480, 4:3, 3.5" Vertical There are 2 panel variants.
Anbernic RG40XX H anbernic-rg40xx-h 640x480, 4:3, 4.0" Horizontal There are 2 panel variants. Device has dual analog sticks.
Anbernic RG40XX V anbernic-rg40xx-v 640x480, 4:3, 4.0" Vertical There are 2 panel variants. Device has single analog stick.
Anbernic RG CUBE XX anbernic-rgcubexx 720x720, 1:1, 3.95" Horizontal Device has dual analog sticks.
Anbernic RG28XX anbernic-rg28xx 640x480, 4:3, 2.83" Horizontal
Anbernic RG34XX anbernic-rg34xx 720x480, 3:2, 3.4" Horizontal Form factor similar to Game Boy Advance
Anbernic RG34XX SP anbernic-rg34xx-sp 720x480, 3:2, 3.4" Clamshell Device has dual analog sticks.

In addition, there is also LPDDR3 variant quitely released around early 2026. Current device port onyl support LPDDR4 variant.

Installation

Using pmbootstrap

Follow Installation/Using pmbootstrap. When asked for the device's vendor/codename, select anbernic as the vendor and rgxxxx as the codename.

To flash the image to the device:

  • Flash the image to a microSD and insert it into the first slot. (pmbootstrap install --sdcard=/dev/sdX)


See also