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    Retropie - Stuck on Rainbow Screen

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    • ClassicGMRC
      ClassicGMR
      last edited by

      Found the same thing when I ordered my 3B+. The beta image linked above has been working perfectly for me. I'm no expert but what I have read is the 3B+ can't use Jessie? Needs Stretch to run. I'm sure people will correct me if I'm wrong on that point. :)

      Growing older is mandatory. Growing up is optional!
      Enjoy the ride!

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      • mituM
        mitu Global Moderator @ClassicGMR
        last edited by

        @classicgmr No, that's correct.

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        • jonnykeshJ
          jonnykesh @BuZz
          last edited by

          @buzz Any way the new Beta Stretch image could be sticiked at the top of Help and Supportfor a while?
          With a big headline "If your new Pi 3B+ is not working READ THIS".

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            iamoasis
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            So based on what I see here, should I return the B+ and "downgrade" to the B?

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            • ClassicGMRC
              ClassicGMR @iamoasis
              last edited by ClassicGMR

              @iamoasis Not at all.

              I am a computer guy. I run a PC repair business on the side so while I am a NOOB to the Pi I know what I'm doing with computers. I had a 3B for a few weeks and I wanted a 2nd for other projects so I got the 3B+. Like I said earlier I am using the 3B+ beta image and from fairly new user standpoint I think it's great. The wifi is MUCH better but everything else works the way I expect it. I had it up and running faster than my 3B (but I had the experience of setting up RetroPie from the 3B to fall back on.

              You already have the 3B+. Use it. You will enjoy it.

              Growing older is mandatory. Growing up is optional!
              Enjoy the ride!

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                iamoasis @ClassicGMR
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                @classicgmr Okay, thank you.

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                  iamoasis
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                  I downloaded the file that ClassicGMR linked above and loaded it on the SD. When it loaded it brought me to Raspbian OS. It didn't load Retropie. What am I doing wrong? Furthermore, I'm unable to start the WIFI.

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                  • jonnykeshJ
                    jonnykesh @iamoasis
                    last edited by

                    @iamoasis What do you mean by "Raspbian OS"? Do you mean the Desktop?

                    RetroPie has no Desktop environment installed by default on the image. If you are seeing that then either you are doing something wrong or your SD card is ready for the bin.

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                    • mituM
                      mitu Global Moderator @iamoasis
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                      @iamoasis You're doing it wrong - get the image from https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/16307/retropie-4-3-15-stretch-images-for-testing, it already has RetroPie installed. As for the Wifi, there's instructions on that very page on what you need to do in order to make it work.

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                        tj_coady7 @BuZz
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                        I'm having the same problem. I have the raspberry pi 3 b+. I went through all the steps on the website and when I tried to boot up my raspberry pi there's just a rainbow screen and lightning bolt. I have no idea how to fix the problem. I'm really new at this. Can I get a step by step solution.

                        Thanks.

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                        • mituM
                          mitu Global Moderator @tj_coady7
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                          @tj_coady7 Lightning bolt means the power supply is not providing enough power to the Pi. As for step by step solution - https://retropie.org.uk/docs/First-Installation/#installation has all the info you need, just replace the image from the first step (download) with the image posted in https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/16307/retropie-4-3-17-stretch-images.

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                          • edmaul69E
                            edmaul69 @tj_coady7
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                            @tj_coady7 being stuck with lightning bolt and rainbow screen together means you dont have the stretch version of retropie installed on your card

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                              tj_coady7 @iamoasis
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                              @iamoasis did you fix the problem with your rainbow screen? If so how? I'm having the same issue.

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                              • jonnykeshJ
                                jonnykesh @tj_coady7
                                last edited by jonnykesh

                                @tj_coady7 Did you read the thread? Do you have a 3B+? If so use the correct image that @mitu linked just a few comments up.

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                                  tj_coady7 @jonnykesh
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                                  @jonnykesh I just read it. Sorry and thanks you. Ill try that.

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                                    tj_coady7 @tj_coady7
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                                    Got it up an running thanks!

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