How to Fix Your R36S: Black Screen with White Lines Issue

If you’ve recently purchased an R36S and are facing issues such as the console turning off by itself or displaying a black screen with white lines, don’t worry. Here’s a straightforward fix and some important maintenance tips to help you avoid future problems.

Problem: R36S Turning Off and Displaying Black Screen with White Lines

After using your R36S for a while, it might turn off unexpectedly or display a strange booting screen with white lines. This could simply be due to a low battery.

Solution: Charge Your Console

The R36S has a screensaver mode that plays game videos when left idle, which can drain the battery faster than you expect. Before trying any advanced troubleshooting, follow these steps:

1. Charge the console fully: Plug the R36S into the charger and let it charge for a couple of hours. If the battery was low, it should boot properly once it has enough power.

2. Turn off the console when you’re done using it: To prevent the battery from draining while the console is idle, make sure to power it off completely rather than leaving it in screensaver mode.

How to Properly Turn Off Your R36S

To ensure smooth operation and avoid corrupting the SD card, you should follow these steps to turn off your console properly:

1. Press the Start button to open the main menu.
2. Scroll down to the “Quit” option and press the A button.
3. In the next menu, scroll down to “Shutdown System” and press A again.
4. A pop-up will appear asking for confirmation. Press A once more, and the console will turn off safely.

Avoid using the side power button to turn off the R36S, as this can lead to SD card corruption, which may cause further issues with your device.

Extra Tip: Reduce Sound to Save Battery

Another simple way to conserve battery life is by reducing the volume when you’re not playing games. Lower sound levels reduce power consumption, allowing you to use the console for longer.