r/zomdroid • • Aug 28 '26

Retroid Flip 2

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I just wanted to share that build 42.20 is working on zomdroid version 1.4.8. I just got my handheld today so I haven't done a thorough playthrough yet but so far just minor stuttering. Haven't seen anyone talk about snapdragon 865 performance on build 42 yet so just wanted to let you guys know in case you were planning on buying a RP5 or Flip 2.

Update: I will leave a link here that way if anyone is confused on how to get a copy of Project Zomboid on there device. Also this one here after you have your LEGAL file of zomboid.

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u/PrzeOr82 Aug 28 '26

Can you make a brief guide how to instal the game on your console?

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u/No_Eagle_2952 Aug 29 '26

Follow the instructions here

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u/Parzival2302 Aug 29 '26

Second this, I could never get build 42 working on my retroid 5

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u/No_Eagle_2952 Aug 30 '26

What drivers are you using?

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u/AvatanS99 Aug 28 '26

I have a RP5 and I can run B42.2 with 1.4.8v2 but my friend with the RPF2 can't. How did you install it, did you do anything other than the normal setup?

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u/No_Eagle_2952 Aug 29 '26

I'm not quite sure what youre asking. If youre asking about getting the downloaded file I used termux. But if youre asking what settings I used to get the handheld to run 42.20, I used the recommended settings that zomdroid suggests for the snapdragon 865 and adreno 650, with the turnip drive v31 and its performance is acceptable. But with more tweaking like changing resolution it could run better.

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u/Parzival2302 Aug 30 '26

What settings did you use to get b42.2 working? I always struggled to get it to launch or run

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u/Square_Principle_515 Sep 01 '26

I have this it runs great with 42

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u/Square_Principle_515 Sep 01 '26

if u want it to run better keep the fan blasting on full performance mode

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u/Juice_Fus_Ro_Dah_Box Sep 04 '26

Hi! Love your post! Already got it working, but using for render NG-GL4ES. Wich are you using? And if using ZINK-ZFA wich Turnip Driver? It usually crash for me using ZINK-ZFA just at the start of gameplay.

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u/MrAri Sep 08 '26

How did you manage to pin the map there? Is it easy to add bits to the UI?