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Troubleshooting
GP2X does not switch on
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Check that you have correctly inserted the batteries and that they have not run out of power.
GP2X displays random coloured lines when switched on or during use
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Check that your batteries have not run out of power. The display gives the impression that the GP2X unit is
broke but it is in fact because the batteries are dead. Use a fresh pair of batteries and try again.
Examples of screen display when batteries are dead
USB is not found or does not connect
- Ensure that the cable is fully inserted into both your PC USB port and your GP2X
- Check that the Secure Digital card is correctly inserted into the GP2X as described here. A Secure Digital card
is required for the PC to recognise the GP2X.
- If your PC does not find your GP2X when connected to the USB, try removing all other USB devices and then
rebooting your PC. Now connect your GP2X to your PC as shown here. If your GP2X is found by your PC you
can now reconnect your other USB devices.
Secure Digital card cannot be accessed on the GP2X
- Check that the Secure Digital card is correctly inserted into the GP2X as described here.
- Ensure that you have the correct files on your Secure Digital card, for example if trying to watch a Video that
there is at least one .avi file present on your card. Use the Explorer menu to check properly.
- Check that your Secure Digital card is properly formatted as described here.
Firmware update does not show the message box
- This is a known problem and should be fixed in a future update. This happening means that your GP2X
firmware cannot currently be updated. You can download a Firmware Updater (currently v2.0.0) at
http://archive.gp2x.de/
which will update your GP2X a second way.
Headphone socket or speaker problems
- This is a known problem with some GP2X units. Please read
this
post on the GP32x forums for more
information.
GP2X boots as far as the second green Loading screen then does nothing
- If the Main Menu does not appear after 30 seconds or so the boot process may have failed. Switch the GP2X
off, wait a few seconds and try again. If it fails again try booting the GP2X without the Secure Digital card
inserted.
Joypad is not always responding to input
- If this is a regular occurrence on all software you can remove the top of the joystick by gently pulling it from
the GP2X. Check there is no debris inside.
