Linux on the AYN Thor (and Other Handhelds)

Many powerful Android-based handhelds (those that use a Snapdragon chip) can also boot into Linux, which turns the device into a simple but powerful gaming-focused system. Here's how to set it up on devices like the AYN Thor, Odin 2 handhelds, and the Retroid Pocket 6. NOTE: this is a somewhat experimental project at the time of making this video. The software is still in an Alpha state and I have seen reports of the OS not working properly on their device, and even affecting their Android build in some rare cases. As with any early software, I would recommend only trying this out if you are also comfortable troubleshooting any potential issues and reporting your findings to the team; if so, I recommend using the ROCKNIX discord for support: https://discord.gg/seTxckZjJy Written guide with all the links: https://retrogamecorps.com/2025/03/03/linux-on-the-odin-2-rocknix-guide/ ROCKNIX wiki: https://rocknix.org/ Ways to support this channel: RGC merch: https://store.retrogamecorps.com YT channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/retrogamecorps Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps Timestamps: 00:00 introduction 01:12 supported handhelds 02:17 why try it out? 04:56 reasons to avoid it 07:30 installation 11:11 first boot 16:04 adding ROMs and BIOS 23:03 settings configuration 30:01 gameplay notes 31:54 AYN Thor setup 37:03 booting back into Android 37:56 summary and conclusion Find me on Discord! https://discord.gg/retrohandhelds Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps More music here: https://www.patreon.com/ourghosts/posts Keyboard shown in my videos: https://bit.ly/RGCnuphy ^^ use code "RGC10" for 10% off your order Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: https://retrogamecorps.com/about/ This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. #AYNThor #ROCKNIX #Retroid #Odin2 #emulation #linux