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Installation Guide for ArkOS / dArkOS

This guide will help you install Grout on devices running ArkOS or dArkOS.

Tested Devices

Grout has been tested on the following devices:

Manufacturer Device CFW

Please help verify compatibility on other devices by reporting your results!

Prerequisites

  • Device with ArkOS or dArkOS installed
  • Device connected to a Wi-Fi network

Installation Steps

  1. Download the latest Grout release for ArkOS from the releases page.
  2. Unzip the downloaded archive.
  3. Copy the Grout folder and Grout.sh into /storage/roms/ports/ on your device.
  4. From the EmulationStation main menu, press Start, navigate to Game Settings, and select Update Gamelist.
  5. Launch Grout from the Ports menu and enjoy!

Update

Grout has a built-in update mechanism. To update Grout, launch the application and navigate to the Settings menu. From there, select Check for Updates. If a new version is available, follow the on-screen prompts to download and install the update.

Manual update

To update Grout, simply download the latest release and replace the existing Grout folder and Grout.sh in /storage/roms/ports/. If you have made any custom configurations, ensure to back them up before replacing the folder. Be sure to keep the config.json file if you do not want to authenticate again, and configure platforms folder mappings again.

Next Steps

After installation is complete, check out the User Guide to learn how to use Grout.