Manual Install

Alternative installation methods if you prefer not to use the automated install script.

Download Zaparoo Core for Batocera from the Downloads page and unzip it. It comes with two files:

• zaparoo - The main Zaparoo Core executable
• zaparoo_service - A service script that runs Zaparoo Core on startup

Network Share

1. Copy the zaparoo file into the system directory of your Batocera share (\\BATOCERA\share\system on Windows)
2. Create a services directory inside the system directory if it doesn't exist
3. Copy the zaparoo_service file into the services directory
4. Enable the service:
   • Press Start to open the main menu
   • Navigate to System Settings > Services (in the Advanced section)
   • Find zaparoo_service and enable it
5. Restart Batocera

USB

1. Copy both files to a USB drive and plug it into your Batocera device
2. Press F1 to open the file manager and navigate to the USB drive
3. Copy the zaparoo file into /userdata/system
4. Create a services directory inside /userdata/system if it doesn't exist
5. Copy the zaparoo_service file into the services directory
6. Enable the service:
   • Press Start to open the main menu
   • Navigate to System Settings > Services (in the Advanced section)
   • Find zaparoo_service and enable it
7. Restart Batocera

SSH

1. Copy the zaparoo file to /userdata/system using scp or WinSCP
2. SSH into your device and run:

cd /userdata/system
chmod +x ./zaparoo
./zaparoo -install
batocera-services enable zaparoo_service
batocera-services start zaparoo_service

tip

Not familiar with SSH? See Batocera's SSH guide. Default credentials are root / linux.