Lakka-LibreELEC VS distribution

Lakka I believe formats its SD/Main Drive as a Linux filesystem that cannot be accessed easily from a non-Linux device. More info here: https://github.com/libretro/Lakka-LibreELEC/wiki/Accessing-Lakka-filesystem Note: Samba and FTP allow you to wirelessly move files like BIOS files (which go in the storage/system folder as it appears when connected via Samba or FTP, btw) to your Lakka system, and I recommend these methods.

I have an idea for you:

https://www.lakka.tv/

Endless hours of nostalgic fun, especially if you invite a colleague from the same generation.

If you're looking for retro, I'd recommend Lakka OS. I've used it in the past, the only real issue was trying to get to the BIOS/formatting the drive (but I was using a Laptop with fastboot enabled).

Plenty of uses! Install a modern MacOS with Open Core Legacy Patcher (https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/MODELS.html). Install Lakka and turn it into a retro gaming device (https://www.lakka.tv). Etc etc. Your model has a Thunderbolt connection so you can get an Thunderbolt enclosure + SSD and install the OS there. It’ll be a lot faster than the internal HDD. Of course you can swap the internal drive but with iMacs it’s always a hassle.

Check out https://www.lakka.tv/ is an OS designed for retro gaming on low powered devices like thin client PC's and rasberry Pi's etc.

The current release as of this writing, build 20231201 ( =year-month-day; December 01 2023) for the X55 is here: https://github.com/JustEnoughLinuxOS/distribution/releases/download/20231201/JELOS-RK3566-X55.aarch64-20231201.img.gz

I have a RG353VS (non-android version) and I've installed JELOS 20230919, but it just won't recognize my second SD Card with roms.

I'm running Jelos 20230728, flashed to a new brand name microsd, and roms stored on another brand name microsd.

And finally, in addition to WuMMLe's Fork, your device is still supported with ongoing builds/updates by both AmberELEC and JELOS. They're a little bit different from ArkOS in that many emulator settings are accessed through EmulationStation submenus rather than via Retroarch itself, which can be quite convenient; AmberELEC builds come a little slower while JELOS builds come fairly frequently. Either is an excellent choice, but JELOS is a little more for the advanced user that isn't afraid to tinker a bit if a problem arises.

There is one other work around but it's not easy. This is a link that will explain. It's st the bottom of the 0603 update https://github.com/JustEnoughLinuxOS/distribution/releases/tag/20230603

there's a guide at https://github.com/JustEnoughLinuxOS/distribution