The X7 handheld Go to product viewer dialog for this item. (often marketed as an X7 Plus or Switch/PS Vita clone) is widely reviewed as a low-budget, generic device with extremely limited and unmodifiable firmware. Firmware & Performance Review

How to Roll Back to an Older Firmware Version

Sometimes a new update breaks more than it fixes. To downgrade:

Pro Tip: Always back up your original firmware first. These devices vary wildly under the hood, and the wrong image can lead to a black screen.

1. Save states – Save anywhere in any emulator (2–10 slots per game).
2. Fast forward – Hold a button to speed up grinding in RPGs.
3. Custom bezels – Add scanlines or game artwork around the screen.
4. OTG support – Connect USB controllers (requires OTG cable).
5. Music playback – Play MP3/OGG while browsing the menu.

Step 3: Flash the Card Download a tool like BalenaEtcher or Rufus.

1. Locate the older firmware version (e.g., X7_V1.1.0.img).
2. Follow the flashing process above, but this time, check the "Force Upgrade" box.
3. After downgrading, you must perform a factory reset. Downgrading without a reset causes app crashes due to database mismatches.

Download the Image Tool: Most X7 firmware requires a specific flashing tool (like PhoenixCard or RockChip Batch Tool) to write the firmware image (.img) to the device or SD card.