Where Does ArkOS Store ROMs and Saves?
Where ArkOS keeps ROMs and saves on handheld microSD cards, plus config locations. Full paths are listed below.
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ArkOS splits handheld storage across card partitions. The boot side holds the system and settings. The games side holds ROMs, saves, and scraped art in per system folders. That split mirrors Rocknix and Onion OS layouts.
Exact mount names shift with device and release, so check the file manager on the handheld first. For moves, image the whole card rather than dragging folders. Partial copies miss hidden save states. Keep the original card as backup until the new one boots cleanly through two power cycles.
Where ArkOS stores this, by platform
/roms (games partition, per system folders)
ROMs and saves live here per system on the games partition. Image the card with the device off for full backup. Names shift slightly with device and release.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up ArkOS saves?
ROMs live on the second SD partition in folders per system, with saves beside them or in a states folder. Back up the whole card with the device off using a disk imager. Copying single saves works too, but full images preserve scraping art and settings as well.
Do ArkOS settings survive updates?
Yes, in system folders on the games partition that survive updates. Settings in the boot partition may reset on major upgrades, so export theme and control configs first. Keep a text note of custom hotkeys, since remaps sometimes revert between releases.
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