Updating to the Latest Release - spruceUI/spruceOS GitHub Wiki

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Updating to the Latest Release:

Updating will allow you to carry over any Save, ROM and BIOS files you have already written onto your microSD card vastly shortening the time required vs. a full fresh installation. This entire process will only take a few minutes.

This process is intended for average users that do not change a lot, or any, settings within Retroarch.

There are too many possible configuration changes possible to have this process preserve custom settings for advanced users.

Spruce is intended to be simple and accessible to beginners, advanced users with lots of changes should proceed with caution or just accept that you might need to redo your custom settings.

After an installation or update, power on the A30 and power it off and on again.

Windows

  1. Download the latest spruce release.

(optional) Copy and save back ups of a few things, see below.

  1. On your microSD card DELETE EVERYTHING EXCEPT "Roms, Emu, Saves, and BIOS".

  2. Open File Explorer and navigate to the latest release .zip.

  3. Right-click it and select "extract all".

  4. Extract the .zip directly onto the microSD card.

  5. When prompted, allow the new files to replace the existing ones.

(optional). Paste your backup files back in.

  1. After this has finished you can eject the microSD card from your computer an insert it into your device.

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Mac

  1. Download the latest spruce release.

  2. Insert your microSD card into your computer.

(optional) Copy and save back ups of a few things, see below.

  1. On your microSD card DELETE EVERYTHING EXCEPT Roms, Emu, Saves, and BIOS".

  2. SHOW HIDDEN FILES by pressing Command + Shift + . (Period).

  3. Navigate to the spruceVX.X.zip and double-click it (it will extract it automatically).

  4. Copy/paste the ENTIRE CONTENTS of the extracted spruce release onto your microSD card. You will get a few prompts, always select "Merge"

(optional). Save a copy of the Syncthing launch.sh. Paste your backup files in. Paste in the new launch.sh.

  1. Use an App like CleanEject (https://www.javawa.nl/cleaneject_en.html) to eject and clean the junk .dot files from your microSD card.

Important Note:

The .Config and .Temp_Update files might be hidden. YOU MUST SHOW HIDDEN FILES.

Files to Back Up if you want

.config/ppsspp/PSP/SAVEDATA

App/Syncthing and you MUST DELETE THE launch.sh FILE OR YOU WILL BREAK THE APP!!!

Emu/NDS

Spruce Installation Instructions

Updating to the Latest Release

Adding BIOS!

Adding Games!

Arcade and MAME Explained!

Using Apps!

Having Problems with spruce?

FAQ

Updating Firmware and Unbricking an A30

Need More Help?

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DM me at u/SundownerSport I am happy to help one on one.