ArkOS Dual SD Manager is a Bash script designed for ArkOS that allows easy dual SD card management.
The script automatically detects the presence of a second SD card and merges the ROM folders so the system can use both cards as a single library.
It also provides automatic save synchronization between the two cards.
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Automatic external SD card detection
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Automatic save synchronization for:
.srm
.sav
.state*
.png
.cfg
.ini
.json
.dat
.bin
*.save
*save*/**
*Save*/** -
The script automatically syncs save files in both directions (This ensures your progress is never lost when switching or removing the external SD card.) :
SD2 β SD1
SD1 β SD2 -
Automatic switching between:
Internal SD only mode
Dual SD mode -
Support for tools sd2 and themes sd2 scripts
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Automatic EmulationStation restart when needed.
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The background service checks the SD card status every 10 seconds.
- Internet connection (first-time install only)
- Supported SD2 card format:
exFAT,FAT32 - The
toolsandthemesfolders are required. - ArkOS system folder are required for games
- Don't use
Switch to SD2 for ROMs Remove the SD2 cardfrom the TF2 slot before updating the cores, portmaster, or firmware.
- Download the
ArkOS Dual SD Manager.shscript. - Copy it to one of the following directories:
roms/tools - Launch it from the Tools section on your device.