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Last Updated on 2024-06-06 by Daniel De Matteis

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Common RetroArch Problems & Solutions. Troubleshooting Guide

Complete guide to troubleshoot RetroArch app on iOS and Android devices. Solve all RetroArch app problems, errors, connection issues, installation problems and crashes.

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RetroArch iPhone Issues and Solutions

RetroArch iOS app crashes, not working, errors
RetroArch iOS app network issues
RetroArch on iOS has black/white screen

RetroArch Android App Issues and Solutions

RetroArch has errors/crashing/not working
RetroArch server network connectivity issues
RetroArch has black screen

RetroArch iPhone Issues and Solutions

Here are some helpful workarounds that should work whenever RetroArch app keeps crashing or doesn't work as expected on your iPhone 14, 13,12,10,8,7,6, SE,XS,XR.

How to fix RetroArch app crashes or not working on Iphone (iOS):

Close and restart the RetroArch app on iPhone
Update RetroArch app to the Latest Version for iOS
Uninstall and reinstall RetroArch iPhone app
Update your iPhone to the latest iOS version

Fix RetroArch on iPhone unable to connect to server/internet connection issues::

To resolve RetroArch network issues, Reset phone network settings:
1. On iphone, Goto "Settings" » "General" » "Reset" » "Reset Network Settings".
2. Enter your device passcode. Then confirm "Reset Network Settings".

Turn off your VPN:
1. Goto "Settings" » "General" » "VPN".

Fix RetroArch black/white screen (blank screen) on iPhone:

Follow the RetroArch iOS app troubleshooting guide Here →

RetroArch Android App Issues and Solutions

Fix RetroArch not working on Android, crashes, errors or is unresponsive:

Follow these steps to resolve intermittent RetroArch app issues:

Force Stop the RetroArch App
1. On android, goto "Settings" » click RetroArch app. » click "Force Stop".

Update RetroArch to the latest version on PlayStore

Clear RetroArch App Cache and Data:
1. On your device, goto "Settings" » click "Apps" » select "RetroArch app" » click "Storage" » click "Clear Data" option. This Clears both data and cache.
2. Relaunch RetroArch.

Fix RetroArch unable to contact server/ RetroArch internet connection errors on Android:

This issue is usually caused by your network. Here is how to fix:

On android, goto "Settings" » "Apps" or "Manage Apps" tab.
Click RetroArch » "Force Stop".
Next, goto "Storage" » "Clear Data".
Again, got RetroArch » "Mobile Data" » "Allow Background Data Usage".
Go back to "Settings" » "Connections" » "Mobile Network" » "Network Mode".
Now, put your network on 4G e.g. LTE/3G/2G (auto connect)
Relaunch RetroArch on android.

Solve RetroArch black/white screens issue on Android:

Follow the RetroArch android app crash troubleshooting guide Here →

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About this app

this app is a free, ad-free, open source, and cross platform frontend/framework for emulators, game engines, video games, media players, and other applications. Supported systems come in the form of libretro cores. **this app and Libretro are in no way affiliated with Nintendo. The name "Nintendo" and all associated game console names are registered trademarks of Nintendo Co. , Ltd.