I've been thinking of getting an android tablet for some time. This one (a500) is definitely top #3. I was wondering if someone could give me a definite yes/no if you can add external (usb) devices like thumbdrives and gamepads?
I have an external drive I keep my main media on. Problem is its a ntfs partition. Can it be rooted and a kernel module added for support OR is it supported out of the box? (at least read only)
I also have an old logitech gamepad I'd like to use on emulators/games. Can it be used, or maybe a ps3 controller?
I'd appreciate any help or suggestions. I've googled this and haven't found anything specific for this tablet itself.
Thanks
Geo
USB accessories including gamepads should be supported on 3.1.
If not, use your bluetooth ps3 with "Sixaxis Controller" apps from the market. Try their compatibility checker first.
mgjscdhl said:
I've been thinking of getting an android tablet for some time. This one (a500) is definitely top #3. I was wondering if someone could give me a definite yes/no if you can add external (usb) devices like thumbdrives and gamepads?
I have an external drive I keep my main media on. Problem is its a ntfs partition. Can it be rooted and a kernel module added for support OR is it supported out of the box? (at least read only)
I also have an old logitech gamepad I'd like to use on emulators/games. Can it be used, or maybe a ps3 controller?
I'd appreciate any help or suggestions. I've googled this and haven't found anything specific for this tablet itself.
Thanks
Geo
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Download Drive Mount from Market and use it but your device must be rooted first.
And for the gamepad flash this kernel and your gamepad will be enabled:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1170319
Hope it helps.
I was able to use a sega saturn usb controller (also compatible with pc and ps3) on my acer. Nothing custom necessary.
Youtube video ids or search for iconia saturn:
DMmtVcgGBEI
F1R4Xs5CZW4
That setup will be great when you need to be wired (on airplane). I'm going to try my ps3 madcatz controller too. It uses a usb dongle and 2.4 ghz wireless. The wiimote also works, but the base wiimote doesnt have nearly enough buttons
There was a thread when 3.1 1st hit the iconia. Xbox 360 wired and wireless (with dongle) work, the mad catz sf4 controllers work fine ( both pads and sticks), Saturn USB pads and clones, and well, that's what I tried myself
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Johnny0906 said:
Download Drive Mount from Market and use it but your device must be rooted first.....
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This method worked perfectly for me. My 1TB portable drive works perfectly.
I rooted with Iconiaroot and it was very easy and fast. One click to unroot too.
Hi! is it possible to connect wirelessly or wired via USB adaptor to the tab & play games on the tab? I have a PS2 & PS3 Controller. The PS2 controller has a converter that switches it to a standard USB slot. I hope to find a way that doesn't require rooting as i'm worried that after rooting & modifying any files i might not be able to receive firmware updates from Samsung.
wolvie77 said:
Hi! is it possible to connect wirelessly or wired via USB adaptor to the tab & play games on the tab? I have a PS2 & PS3 Controller. The PS2 controller has a converter that switches it to a standard USB slot. I hope to find a way that doesn't require rooting as i'm worried that after rooting & modifying any files i might not be able to receive firmware updates from Samsung.
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I use my PS3 controller on my 7.7 all the time. You DO need root access though. There's an app on the market called Sixaxis Controller which you will need to buy, but it works perfectly if you follow the directions. You need to use the pairing tool on your PC in order to set the controller to look for your 7.7 as the Bluetooth master, but once you've done that, you should be all set!
P.S. Full instructions here.
Any other way without rooting? I don't wish to root for fear of changes to any of the system files that might hinder my firmware updates.
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Any other way without rooting? I don't wish to root for fear of changes to any of the system files that might hinder my firmware updates.
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You need to be rooted plain and simple. The bluetooth the ps3 controller isnt standard fare and thats where the sixaxis controller app steps in.
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Any other way without rooting? I don't wish to root for fear of changes to any of the system files that might hinder my firmware updates.
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You gotta root. You really have nothing to worry about with simply rooting. Unless you're planning on flashing custom firmware or ROM's, you got nothing to worry about.
I do not have PS3 wireless controller. I am planning to buy one. I would like to know if you are using Original PS3 dualshock 3 controller or non-original controller. I prefer to buy non-original one because of its rapid firing function and cheaper, but the developer highly recommended to use the original PS3 controller.
Any idea?
Get a on-the-go (OTG) cable and plug in your joystick (USB) or wireless joystick (via a USB connector) and you are good to go.
Ok its work i can use it in the menus of the system but how to play with it i don't have any game working with it
Does anyone know of a way to remap Sixaxis controller? In GTA3, right analog stick is mapped to some strange "freeview" and I would like to use it for camera pan.
I'm running stock 4.2.1 (not rooted and I would like to stay that way if possible), controller is connected via USB OTG cable. I'm aware of Sixaxis app but it requires root and as far as I understand it works over bluetooth only..
Thanx!
//via mobile
SilentException said:
Does anyone know of a way to remap Sixaxis controller? In GTA3, right analog stick is mapped to some strange "freeview" and I would like to use it for camera pan.
I'm running stock 4.2.1 (not rooted and I would like to stay that way if possible), controller is connected via USB OTG cable. I'm aware of Sixaxis app but it requires root and as far as I understand it works over bluetooth only..
Thanx!
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It does require root for the Sixaxis Controller app. However, if you use it and BT the controller, it is an identical control mapping to a PS2 controller. Just like playing it on the console. Works the same in Vice City as well.
Finagle69 said:
It does require root for the Sixaxis Controller app. However, if you use it and BT the controller, it is an identical control mapping to a PS2 controller. Just like playing it on the console. Works the same in Vice City as well.
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I suppose you're talking about the Sixaxis app game settings which you can download on thread here on XDA (because using the out of the box stock ROM and USB OTG connection, mapping it's nothing like on PS )
I wanted to know if there is a way to do something like that when Sixaxis is connected via USB and preferably without going through the root procedure. Guess not
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I suppose you're talking about the Sixaxis app game settings which you can download on thread here on XDA (because using the out of the box stock ROM and USB OTG connection, mapping it's nothing like on PS )
I wanted to know if there is a way to do something like that when Sixaxis is connected via USB and preferably without going through the root procedure. Guess not
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Actually no, I'm talking about the Sixaxis Controller app in the Play store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dancingpixelstudios.sixaxiscontroller&hl=en
If you use this, and root/BT the controller to the phone, you don't need "app game settings" from that other thread for GTA3 and VC to work just like on a console.
Aside from the hassle of rooting, I don't see a reason not to. You provide root access to apps anyway.
I have an original Xbox controller that I want to use for the droid turbo. Will not having root access ruin it's use if I order the adapter? Seems like the apps that don't need root for controllers aren't as good as the ones that do.
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I've seen a couple of threads mentioning this. Like here.
The question is probably better asked whether it works with Android or not.
I'm pretty sure if you do a google search, you can find some videos. I know I've recently seen pairing with an Xbox One controller through the USB/BT Joystick app.
I use a USB OTG Cable, and a USB controller. You can buy many IME apps which support this. Seriously go to Wal*Mart or best buy and get a Logitech controller. Easy peasy and it makes playing snes roms a breeze. Why mod a piece of history?
It works fine lol Logitech
I use a wired 360 controller and a converter dongle thing on my nexus 7. I'm not sure if we're pursuing the same end, but It works for me.
From my understanding the DualShock4 PS4 Controller will work with the Shield TV when using USB/OTG cable. Has anyone tried pairing over Bluetooth?
I think the PS4 pad is the most balanced gamepad for thew type of gaming I do(mostly emu/retro gaming and occasional Android native games)and before I order one Id really like to hear from anyone who uses different types of gamepads
Yes, it works with the regular USB cable.
The PS4 controller can connect wirelessly to any android device using the closed source paid app Sixaxis Controller available on Google Play. This works quite well. If you adjust the settings and default mapping it can work just like a native Android gamepad and start the service on boot. Having tried it on my 16 GB model there are two caviats. Firstly it overrides the Bluetooth hardware to simulate a PS4, so you can't simultaneously connect any normal Bluetooth devices (such as the Shield remote). Luckily the Shield gamepad uses WiFi-direct. Secondly, for some reason the D-pad is unavailable during the gameplay of some games. This is no good for playing Half-Life 2. Also the non-default mapping doesn't play well with GTA San Andreas. Despite these issues I'm still glad I bought the Dualshock 4 (I don't have a PS4) because it's the nicest physical gamepad I've used, and the two issues I've listed are only software problems. My LG G3 running CM 12.1 nightlies can connect to the Dualshock 4 without the app but doesn't map well. Another cool thing about the Sixaxis Controller is that you can use the touchpad as a mousepad. Great for sideloaded apps. Oh and you need root to use Sixaxis Controller.
Got it. I was aware of sixaxxis for other android tablets/phones Ive used but for some reason I thought I had seen a youtube video of someone simply pairing a PS4 gamepad using the native Bluetooth pairing process. I may have been looking at a video of another device, not the ShieldTV
My Sony TV with built in Android TV has drivers for a PS4 Controllers to used via bluetooth, is there anyway I can extract the files to be used with the Shield TV?
Did you root the shield tv in order to use the sixaxis? Or did you change the master address and then pair as normal on the shield tv?
BenjiHansell said:
The PS4 controller can connect wirelessly to any android device using the closed source paid app Sixaxis Controller available on Google Play. This works quite well. If you adjust the settings and default mapping it can work just like a native Android gamepad and start the service on boot. Having tried it on my 16 GB model there are two caviats. Firstly it overrides the Bluetooth hardware to simulate a PS4, so you can't simultaneously connect any normal Bluetooth devices (such as the Shield remote). Luckily the Shield gamepad uses WiFi-direct. Secondly, for some reason the D-pad is unavailable during the gameplay of some games. This is no good for playing Half-Life 2. Also the non-default mapping doesn't play well with GTA San Andreas. Despite these issues I'm still glad I bought the Dualshock 4 (I don't have a PS4) because it's the nicest physical gamepad I've used, and the two issues I've listed are only software problems. My LG G3 running CM 12.1 nightlies can connect to the Dualshock 4 without the app but doesn't map well. Another cool thing about the Sixaxis Controller is that you can use the touchpad as a mousepad. Great for sideloaded apps. Oh and you need root to use Sixaxis Controller.
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aggiemarine07 said:
Did you root the shield tv in order to use the sixaxis? Or did you change the master address and then pair as normal on the shield tv?
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I rooted in order to use the Sixaxis Controller app. I never managed to pair it to the Shield TV via normal bluetooth (like I can with my phone). And the master address needs to be changed either way.
BenjiHansell said:
I rooted in order to use the Sixaxis Controller app. I never managed to pair it to the Shield TV via normal bluetooth (like I can with my phone). And the master address needs to be changed either way.
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yeah I rooted my shield TV last night and using the Sixaxis appto run my Dualshock4 controller. Worked like a charm.
does the siaxais controller ps4 work with the nvidia shield for multiplayer?
The Sixaxis Controller app claims to be able to handle multiple PlayStation controllers but I haven't tested this. I can confirm that it works multiplayer using a DS4 and Shield Controller (which uses WiFi direct, so isn't affected by Sixaxis Controller overriding the Bluetooth hardware). Interestingly the DS4 now pairs with the Shield TV (via Bluetooth, without Sixaxis or root) and maps correctly as of firmware v2.1. Unfortunately it misses button presses and it's impossible to turn off the DS4 without unplugging the Shield or unpairing it (and it took about 20 attempts to pair). Sixaxis still works well but require root and disconnects all other Bluetooth devices. I'm fairly sure that you can pair DS4 controllers with Sony Android TVs out of the box.
will it work via a cable connected usb without a need for an app?
i want a second controller not sure which one to get
anyone using this with bluetooth be aware: if you leave the sixaxis app running for too long with dualshock bluetooth enabled, it may eventually disable bluetooth on your device when trying to go back.
ive been through 2 different nexus players, as well as a shield tv and all have ended up disabling OS bluetooth, even when turning off the sixaxis bluetooth, resulting in requring either a factory reset or android terminal installed and typing in some commands to get it to work again. What causes the issue seems to be random, as sometimes i can leave the app running and come back and it still works, other times it doesnt though. you can still use the nvidia controller since it runs via wifi, but the remote and any other bluetooth devices wont work. this issue is a random event and doesnt always occur, but it IS there, and its a pain to get it working again.
Perhaps someone can find a compatible app to sideload to enable/disable bluetooth in case this happens? would be much easier than typing in terminal commands.
does itwork fine wired ? and is it a better controler
unvaluablespace said:
anyone using this with bluetooth be aware: if you leave the sixaxis app running for too long with dualshock bluetooth enabled, it may eventually disable bluetooth on your device when trying to go back.
ive been through 2 different nexus players, as well as a shield tv and all have ended up disabling OS bluetooth, even when turning off the sixaxis bluetooth, resulting in requring either a factory reset or android terminal installed and typing in some commands to get it to work again. What causes the issue seems to be random, as sometimes i can leave the app running and come back and it still works, other times it doesnt though. you can still use the nvidia controller since it runs via wifi, but the remote and any other bluetooth devices wont work. this issue is a random event and doesnt always occur, but it IS there, and its a pain to get it working again.
Perhaps someone can find a compatible app to sideload to enable/disable bluetooth in case this happens? would be much easier than typing in terminal commands.
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Yeah, I experienced the same issues in just my first time pairing a DS4 controller with the Sixaxis app... Also, like others mentioned on here, the default layout is a bit weird (Options=Select; Share=Back, etc) which means a lot of customizing in games, etc. Also, the service doesn't always auto-start that well so sometimes it takes some time to get it 'connected and ready to go' and I don't like how the app takes over Bluetooth while it's running. The only thing I did like is that the touchpad feature does work well (as long as the app supports 'Mouse input'), but overall I didn't think it's worth the hassle if I have to this every time I want to use the controller.
BTW, in case your Bluetooth becomes disabled while using this app, the command that worked for me (in adb shell) is:
Code:
su
service call bluetooth_manager 6
Has anyone successfully paired the shield with a DS4 without the sixaxis app? My shield can see the controller (listed as wireless controller) but they can't seem to pair.
finty said:
Has anyone successfully paired the shield with a DS4 without the sixaxis app? My shield can see the controller (listed as wireless controller) but they can't seem to pair.
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Bump, Would also like to know!
d0ubl3_d1zzl3 said:
Yeah, I experienced the same issues in just my first time pairing a DS4 controller with the Sixaxis app... Also, like others mentioned on here, the default layout is a bit weird (Options=Select; Share=Back, etc) which means a lot of customizing in games, etc. Also, the service doesn't always auto-start that well so sometimes it takes some time to get it 'connected and ready to go' and I don't like how the app takes over Bluetooth while it's running. The only thing I did like is that the touchpad feature does work well (as long as the app supports 'Mouse input'), but overall I didn't think it's worth the hassle if I have to this every time I want to use the controller.
BTW, in case your Bluetooth becomes disabled while using this app, the command that worked for me (in adb shell) is:
Code:
su
service call bluetooth_manager 6
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Same thing happened to me although I only had the app for about 2 hours before it disabled BT. I couldn't get it to work while installed, and i am rooted. I don't believe it works in the newest firmware 3.0.
What did you use to write those commands? Would adb minimalist work? Same app used to root the shield?
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mattkilla420 said:
Same thing happened to me although I only had the app for about 2 hours before it disabled BT. I couldn't get it to work while installed, and i am rooted. I don't believe it works in the newest firmware 3.0.
What did you use to write those commands? Would adb minimalist work? Same app used to root the shield?
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Well, I used the Nvidia Shield TV Utility App to get into an adb shell, but Minimal should work just as well. Just make sure to run the 'adb shell' command before you run the commands I listed on my post above..
I used terminal Emulator on the device and it worked great. Turned BT back on
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Before rooting and buying the app I'd know if I can connect more than DS4 via bluetooth.. Anyone tried it?
thanks!