Open RetroArch. Go to Settings > Driver > Menu.
Go to Settings > User Interface > Appearance > Menu Scale Factor. Set this to 200% (2.00). This is the marker of a truly verified setup—no squinting.
The RetroArch team provides an APK labeled RetroArch_ra.XXXXX_android_ tv. apk. This is the verified version.
If you installed the regular Android version, uninstall it immediately. You have the wrong one.
For a "True Verified" experience, you need a controller with XInput or DirectInput fallback.
If you are setting up RetroArch for the first time, do not download the "All Cores" pack. Follow this path:
Note: If you don't see the specific system you want in the Verified list, it means the core is currently unstable on Android or requires a specific BIOS configuration that makes it tricky to "verify" automatically.