KNULLI major update adds H700 support, better Saturn emulation, requires reflash
KNULLI Scarab forces a full reflash, but it finally unlocks revised H700 support, stronger Saturn emulation and better handheld controls.
KNULLI Scarab landed with a hard trade-off: install it from scratch, or miss the gains. The release changes the SD card partition table and renames a large number of files and paths, which makes old system-folder configuration incompatible and forces a full re-flash of the firmware.
That pain buys real hardware support. Scarab fully supports the revised H700 devices in Anbernic’s RG XX series and adds support for the BattleXP G350, GKD Pixel 2, Miyoo Flip, Powkiddy X55, Retroid Pocket 5 and Flip 2. For anyone trying to bring one of those handhelds onto KNULLI, this is the build that finally makes the setup worth doing.
KNULLI released Scarab on August 13, 2025 as a major update to its custom firmware, which is forked from Batocera. The project had already moved to OTA updates with Gladiator II, and those over-the-air releases were expected every three to four months on the public channel. Scarab breaks that pattern because the underlying layout changes are too large to patch in place. If your current install is tuned, stable and not tied to one of the newly supported devices, waiting makes sense until you have time to back up, reflash and rebuild your setup from the ground up. If your handheld depends on the new device support, the wait is over.
The quality-of-life upgrades are just as practical. RetroArch moved to version 1.22.2, and standalone Yabasanshiro was added for better Sega Saturn emulation, a welcome fix for one of the harder systems to get right on handheld firmware. Syncthing now supports manual sync and automatic sync on game exit, which reduces the friction of moving saves between devices. BatteryPlus brings more precise battery-state information, while Silky RGB improves RGB support across the firmware.
That is why Scarab matters beyond the changelog. It is not just another periodic firmware drop, it is the build that widens KNULLI’s device list, sharpens Saturn play and cleans up day-to-day use, with the reflash requirement standing as the price of a cleaner foundation.
This article was produced by Prism’s automated news system from verified source data, official records, and press releases, then run through automated quality and moderation checks before publishing. The system is built and supervised by the people who set the standards it runs under. Read our full AI policy.
Did this article answer your question?
