Aspect ratio 4:3

[AlSpudnik]

Hello! First of all, I want to thank you for the work done! I don’t know how to work with Python files, but I found a lot of useful information by following the link. Using "ACTIONS_Pad_Product_Tool_V1.09.02" and "atm7051_game_hdmi_ddr128_1024600_032_x70_032V1_KHXr_V2.0_230822.fw" I was able to recover my X70 after a failed update. But I'm still looking for an update for the X70 that has the ability to change the aspect ratio to 4:3. I saw on other X70 there is such an option, but on mine version: 2.0.00.221123.0159 (032V1_XLCD0r_V1.0) there is no way to change the aspect ratio. I also found update from you: update_2.0.00.230822.1430.zip. I checked them, as far as I understand, only languages were added, it was also discovered that with these updates Neo-Geo games are not displayed, so I returned to the stock firmware. The manufacturer refuses to answer my questions about the firmware where it is possible to change the aspect ratio. You may have already worked on this, do you have a plan to fix this major flaw of the X70?

[FoxExe]

I don't have a device at hand right now, but for as long as I remember, this is done through the game's pause menu.

[AlSpudnik]

I don't have a device at hand right now, but for as long as I remember, this is done through the game's pause menu.

It is absolutely true, but for some reason the “Screen Size” line is absent (added by the screen). This problem is noticed on many X70. I always thought this is the reason for the old version 2.0.00.221123.0159. With your firmware 2.0.00.221123.0204 and 2.0.00.230822.1430.zip there is also no way to change the Aspect Ratio. Do you think this is the problem of the machine itself and not its firmware?

[rostsebastian]

Good day!! I bought this device and I am having the problem that I can not put games in 4:3 format, is there any improvement on this console or is practically abandoned. I can not find any information to improve it. I also want to expand the sd card to 128gb but I don't know how I can do it. I would appreciate any kind of help. @AlSpudnik have you been able to do, have you been able to do other things that you can share? @FoxExe can you upload a tutorial on how to backup the original firmware and how to put another version or modify one. Thank you very much for your time. Regards

[FoxExe]

Original firmware for DFU mode + firmware flash tool

Update.zip (OTA update) - just upload it to SD card and reboot.

[AlSpudnik]

The official website where the firmware was provided has ceased to exist. It looks like this console has been abandoned completely. I don't know for what reasons - low popularity or really shitty display quality, but even among X70 owners there is no communication. Until now, no one has been able to answer on which firmware version the "Screen Size" option is present, let alone any updates. My X70 has been lying on the shelf for a long time with the official firmware 2.0.00.221123.0159 installed (without the "Screen Size" option). There is no point in installing another one for the reasons described above.

I doubt that it is possible to make a backup of the installed firmware, since it is stored not on the SD card, but in the internal memory of the console.

All I know about the X70 - how to make an SD card image, update, restore after a crash, I described:
github.com/AlSpudnik/PowKiddy-X70-SD-card-image/blob/main/Як%20Оновити%20x70.txt
github.com/AlSpudnik/PowKiddy-X70-SD-card-image

[rostsebastian]

Thank you very much for your answers, we will have to wait, maybe in the future something will come up.
I was able to expand to 128Gb, a pity about the 4:3 screen, I'm still having fun.
Hopefully someone can fix it soon.
Greetings people!!!

[AlSpudnik]

Thank you very much for your answers, we will have to wait, maybe in the future something will come up.
I was able to expand to 128Gb, a pity about the 4:3 screen, I'm still having fun.
Hopefully someone can fix it soon.
Greetings people!!!

They did:
https://github.com/scooper540/powkiddy-X39-X45-X51-X70-cfw/releases

Tested, works great, but has its drawbacks. Doesn't support gamepads, and HDMI output.