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      mth75 @Mosaad-20
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      @Mosaad-20 said in Timeline for Retropie on Raspberry 4:

      are there any updates for supporting raspberry pi 4 and what is the the supported emulators?
      because I am planning to buy raspberry pi 4 but I am waiting for the image to release.

      Just install the weekly build:

      https://files.retropie.org.uk/images/weekly/

      Everything works.

      After installing keep your install up to date by frequently upgrading the RetroPie-Setup scripts, Buster and the firmware:

      sudo apt-get update
      sudo apt-get upgrade
      sudo rpi-update (beware, only in case you experience problems or are asked by the devs' this is the bleeding edge firmware)

      That's it. I'm running a nice install since February.

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        notthesame
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        if we charged a penny for everytime for retropie, retropie devs would get rich, it will be done when its done, for now just go ahead and keep that smile and continue to wait in line for it :)

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          mth75 @notthesame
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          @notthesame The point is, one can use Retropie for RPI4. You don't have to wait.

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            quicksilver @mth75
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            @mth75 said in Timeline for Retropie on Raspberry 4:

            sudo apt-get update
            sudo apt-get upgrade
            sudo rpi-update

            This is not the correct way. The first two lines will update your pi with the latest release firmware and packages. The third line (sudo rpi-update) will install bleeding edge firmware and quite possibly could introduce bugs and cause your pi not to boot. You should never use rpi-update unless instructed to do so by a rpi Dev. It warns you of this each time you attempt a rpi-update though most people it seems ignore this warning.

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              mth75 @quicksilver
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              @quicksilver said in Timeline for Retropie on Raspberry 4:

              @mth75 said in Timeline for Retropie on Raspberry 4:

              sudo apt-get update
              sudo apt-get upgrade
              sudo rpi-update

              This is not the correct way. The first two lines will update your pi with the latest release firmware and packages. The third line (sudo rpi-update) will install bleeding edge firmware and quite possibly could introduce bugs and cause your pi not to boot. You should never use rpi-update unless instructed to do so by a rpi Dev. It warns you of this each time you attempt a rpi-update though most people it seems ignore this warning.

              Yes, I know, I like my bleeding edge firmware.

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                quicksilver @mth75
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                @mth75 if you like bleeding edge that's fine, Im not telling you what to do. I'm more worried about the users that don't understand the risks and follow your advice.

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                  mth75 @quicksilver
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                  @quicksilver said in Timeline for Retropie on Raspberry 4:

                  @mth75 if you like bleeding edge that's fine, Im not telling you what to do. I'm more worried about the users that don't understand the risks and follow your advice.

                  You're right, I edited my original post.

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                    AZBuckeye46
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                    I installed Raspbian Lite then followed the instructions on the Manual Installation Page, https://retropie.org.uk/docs/Manual-Installation/ and it installed and plays quite well. No issues on my RPi4. Did NES, GB, GBC, SNES, and Sega to test it all out.

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                      mth75 @AZBuckeye46
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                      @AZBuckeye46 Lovely feeling eh!

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                        StigNasty @bombshelboy
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                        @bombshelboy I have an rPi 4, and it works just fine. You just have to install it yourself.

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