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# FAQ: RetroDECK - Usage Questions
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## What to Use: Saves or States?
Always use in-game saves and treat states as a backup. States from older emulator versions might not work with updates, so don't rely solely on them.
## Do I Need to Partition or Format My Disk/SD Card for RetroDECK?
No, RetroDECK installs as a flatpak. Just install it like any other app and launch it from your desktop or Steam library.
## Where is RetroDECK Installed?
`~/retrodeck`: Contains user data like ROMs, mods, and themes. This folder is not deleted during uninstallation.
`~/.var/app/net.retrodeck.retrodeck`: Contains the core flatpak, emulators, and settings. This folder is removed during uninstallation.
## Can I Move the RetroDECK Folders?
Yes, you can move it using the RetroDECK Configurator's "Move Tools".
Read more on: [RetroDECK Configurator 🛠️](../wiki_system_guides/configurator/configurator.md)
## Is There a Way to Reset RetroDECK?
Yes, you can reset various parts of the software using the RetroDECK Configurator's reset functions.
Read more on: [RetroDECK Configurator 🛠️](../wiki_system_guides/configurator/configurator.md)
## How Do I Update RetroDECK?
Check the guide at: [How-to: Update RetroDECK](../wiki_management/retrodeck-update.md)
## How Do I Remove RetroDECK?
Check the guide at: [How-to: Remove RetroDECK ](../wiki_management/retrodeck-remove.md)
## How do I move RetroDECK to a New Device?
Check the guide at: [How-to: Move RetroDECK to a New Device](../wiki_management/retrodeck-move.md)
## Where to Find Logfiles?
You can find the logfiles in the `retrodeck/.logs/` folder.
## Does RetroDECK ship with Stable or Nightly Versions of Systems?
RetroDECK ships with the best version for running games. For bleeding-edge emulators like RPCS3, it ships nightly versions. For RetroArch, it ships stable releases, but uses nightly versions of cores if no stable version exists.
## Recovering Deleted Folders
If you've accidentally deleted folders (BIOS, Saves, etc.) under `retrodeck/`, you can get them back by doing a Full Reset and redoing the initial setup.