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KNULLI Scarab Makes One of the Best Handheld Firmwares Even Better
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If you’ve been staring at your retro handheld waiting for some fresh life, it turns out the wait was actually eight months long. But don’t panic—the KNULLI team has finally emerged from hibernation with “Scarab,” and it is a massive, feature-packed beast of an update.
This isn’t just a minor patch; it’s a total overhaul. The update expands support to over 15 new devices, including the TrimUI Smart Pro S and even some heavy hitters like the Retroid Pocket 5 and Flip 2. If you’ve been eyeing a new device for emulation, KNULLI just made your decision a lot easier.
Beyond the hardware expansion, there are some juicy under-the-hood upgrades:
- Better Emulation: A new standalone Yabasanshiro core means smoother Sega Saturn sessions.
- Smart Syncing: Syncthing is now much smarter, offering manual or automatic triggers when you exit a game.
- Battery Intel: The new “BatteryPlus” gives you way more precise power stats.
One quick heads-up: Because the team renamed so many files and changed partition tables, you can’t just click “update.” You’ll need to re-flash your SD card. Back up your saves, grab the new build from GitHub, and get ready to level up.