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    Latest (4.7.1) on Pi 4B 2Gb - "start4.elf: is not compatible"; board requires newer software?

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      wolfgangrumpf
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      I just downloaded the 4.7.1 build for the Raspberry Pi 4/400 and popped it into my Pi4. When I boot it up, the system doesn't go to emulation station; instead, it gives me an error about start4.elf not being compatible and that the board requires newer software:

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      Any suggestions?

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        Thorr69 @wolfgangrumpf
        last edited by

        @wolfgangrumpf I suggest using Search.

        First hit

        Second hit

        RPi 3b
        Official PSU
        Official RetroPie image
        Pandora's Box 5 controller

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          wolfgangrumpf @Thorr69
          last edited by

          @thorr69 Thanks, Thorr - I did in fact search for this several times before posting here - this isn't my first rodeo. I do appreciate your help! Please keep in mind that not everyone's Google results will be the same....

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            Thorr69 @wolfgangrumpf
            last edited by

            @wolfgangrumpf It wasn't google; it's the little Search button at the top of this very page which searches the forum.

            At any rate, I am here 5 times a day and I knew I had seen this a couple of times in the last couple of weeks. Hopefully their solutions work for you.

            RPi 3b
            Official PSU
            Official RetroPie image
            Pandora's Box 5 controller

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              wolfgangrumpf @Thorr69
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              @thorr69 It absolutely did - thanks again!

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