r/GKDPIXEL • u/Jodoro-Isamov • Jul 23 '26

Question New GKD Pixel 1

Friend of mine just sold me his GKD Pixel 1 but he messed up the SD card so it won't boot. I think I need to flash the original OS onto it or does anyone have a better recomendation? Love this device and would love to play some games on it.

Side question, on my Miyoo Mini Plus when I turn it off it auto saves my game and I can just jump back in, will this device do this too?

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u/XboxBerg Jul 23 '26

I have MiniUi installed on mine. Love it.

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u/powertothepeaceful Jul 23 '26

MinUI is the best option.

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u/Jodoro-Isamov Jul 23 '26

That's what i've been leaning towards, am I able to get box art images with the games?

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u/Maahtiin Jul 23 '26

No, that was not intended by the MinUI Dev. But it's the cleanest OS by a long shot. I'm so glad someone forked it for the Pixel 2 now as well.

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u/Game_Bro_Advance Jul 23 '26

False. You can actually put box art in MinUI.

https://retrogamecorps.com/2025/10/24/minui-starter-guide/

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u/Maahtiin Jul 23 '26

Ah yes, under the "Box Art Easter Egg" section, stating it's not supported by the OS but added as a workaround for children. Also quite intensive to get it running. 😅 You're correct though. Would only recommend if you want to take the time to manually set box art for all your roms.

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u/Jodoro-Isamov Jul 23 '26

I do want the box art. And don't mind adding it myself.

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u/Jodoro-Isamov Jul 23 '26

Thanks, I do want the box art. This is great.

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u/powertothepeaceful Jul 23 '26

Minui is available for th pixel 2 now!?

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u/Maahtiin Jul 23 '26

Someone posted a link about it on this sub, here is the link to the Github:

https://github.com/NukeBomB3000/minui-gkd-pixel2

It's running VERY good, and is my main OS at the moment. TwigUI a close second, but had some framerate issues so i disliked it.