Known Issues

Chromatic

STATUS ISSUE SOLUTION
Resolved

The critical battery icon flickers rapidly.

Update firmware using MRUpdater.

Resolved

The critical battery icon does not appear.

Update firmware using MRUpdater.

Resolved

Color mode screen transitions are jarring to the eyes.

Update firmware using MRUpdater.

Resolved

The backlight flickers on some or all brightness levels with nearly depleted batteries.

Update firmware using MRUpdater.

Resolved

Fully charged AA batteries are shown as partially depleted on the battery meter. Affects NiMH and Li-ion batteries.

Update firmware using MRUpdater.

Resolved

The critical battery icon remains on-top of game play.

Update firmware using MRUpdater.

Unrelated

Two player mode using a link cable does not work.

Please confirm your link cable supports Game Boy Color. Please confirm it is not a Game Boy Advanced cable. We recommend this link cable.

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Game audio is quieter using headphones.

Please contact ModRetro.

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The LED indicator never illuminates or is constantly illuminated.

Please contact ModRetro.

Workaround Available

The Chromatic display has a somewhat noticeable flicker after a firmware update.

After completing the update, disconnect the USB cable from your Chromatic and remove all batteries. Wait two minutes before reinserting the batteries and turning on your Chromatic.

Game Titles

STATUS ISSUE SOLUTION
Contact ModRetro

My game reports a "Kernel Panic."

Please contact ModRetro.

Under Investigation

My game's clock is not tracking time correctly.

  1. Replace your cartridge's coin cell battery (link).
  2. Ensure you have an authentic cartridge.
Under Investigation

My game is not saving.

  1. Replace your cartridge's coin cell battery (link).
  2. Ensure you have an authentic cartridge.
Under Investigation

EZ Flash Jr. and EverDrive-GB cartridges do not work. They show a blank white screen.

Please wait for more information as we continue to investigate the issue.

Firmware Updater

STATUS ISSUE SOLUTION
Under Investigation

Updater failed half-way through. Menu becomes unresponsive after update.

Please contact ModRetro if you continue to experience this issue.