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    How do I open a terminal window?

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      wavking
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      I am running retropie from a flash image and it boots directly into arcade mode, but I need to access a terminal window and enter SUDO commands. How can I do this?

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      • sirhenrythe5thS
        sirhenrythe5th
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        @wavking Flash Image? I guess you mean "downloaded ready to go"-image?

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        • IanDaemonI
          IanDaemon
          last edited by IanDaemon

          If by "Arcade Mode" you mean EmulationStation then:
          Pressing F4 will exit EmulationStation and drop you to the Terminal. Or you could use the ES main menu by pressing "Start" and selecting "Quit" and then "Quit EmulationStation".

          If you bought a custom premade image then I have no idea what software you're using and only the original seller can help you,

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