With a substantial array of charging devices at my disposal, I decided to test the Anbernic RG35XX Plus retro handheld. During these tests, I encountered several bugs, overheating issues, and other unpleasant characteristics.
1. How to Determine if the Console is Charging
The console has two LEDs on the top edge. The right green LED indicates the console’s operational status (this can be turned off in the settings). The left LED is bi-color:
• Red indicates a low battery.
• Orange indicates the charging process, and it turns off once charging is complete.
2. Charging Time from 0% to 100%
The charging times are as follows:
• From 0% to 25%: 28 minutes
• From 0% to 50%: 60 minutes
• From 0% to 75%: 88 minutes
• From 0% to 100%: 155 minutes
3. Can You Use Fast Charging?
When tested with chargers rated at 22.5W, 27W, 33W, 45W, 65W, and 67W, the console began to overheat significantly. This excessive heat can damage the battery and potentially render the console inoperable.
4. What Charger Does the Manufacturer Recommend?
On the back of the console, there is a sticker indicating that the console should be charged using a 5V/1.5A (7.5W) charger. Do not use Type-C to Type-C cables for charging.
5. The Console Doesn’t Turn On After Charging or Won’t Charge?
During my tests, I encountered an annoying bug where the console would stop charging, show 2% battery, and then shut off. However, it turned out that the charging was continuing, but the console was incorrectly displaying the battery percentage, causing it to shut down. Attempts to remove the flash drive or reinstall the firmware didn’t help.
The issue lies with the charging controller and can be resolved simply:
1.Unscrew the back compartment.
2.Remove the battery and disconnect/reconnect the connector.
3.Then, put the console on charge, and you should see the actual battery charge.
By following these steps, you can manage charging issues and ensure your Anbernic RG35XX Plus functions correctly.