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Troubleshooting: RetroArch ​

IssueSolution
Game is running too fast.Change Settings > Audio > Synchronization > enable "Synchronization". Or if that doesn't fix it, change Settings -> Video -> Synchronization -> enable “Sync to Exact Content Framerate”.
Game is running too slow.Lower your resolution or set it to auto.
Core selection keeps showing.Go to playlist settings and change default core for the playlist.
Suggested cores not showingMake sure to update everything beforehand.
App UI is in the wrong language.Go to the settings and scroll down until you see a little guy icon. You can change the language there.
Unable to install additional cores.RetroArch on iOS is not able to install additional cores. All available cores are preinstalled and listed on the App Store page.
Missing arcade games in playlist.Open RetroArch > Import Content > Manual Scan > Content Directory - enter the rom(s) location > System Name - choose "FBNeo - Arcade Games" > Default Core - choose "Arcade (FinalBurn Neo) > Arcade DAT File - add the file FinalBurn Neo (ClrMame Pro XML, Arcade only).dat > Start Scan.
Failed to load contentDefault folder is RetroArch/downloads/ , Make sure that all the .bin files necessary for the .cue file are there (in the same folder and same file names), load the .cue file.
Emulator crash / Audio InstabilityAvoid using PiP (Picture-in-Picture) or playing music while using RA, as it causes audio instability.