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What game controller will work with stock nexus 7?

I thought a play station 3 one would work, but i read you have to be rooted? Then I read a wired xbox 360 controller will work? What works for sure? Thanks
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You only have to be rooted if you want to use the ps3 control wirelessly. Otherwise on stock, buy a USB OTG cable and plug the control in.
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Ok will a generic ps3 controller work? People said the knock off brands wont work but maybe their talking about wireless ones only?
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Pandemonium2k4 said:
Ok will a generic ps3 controller work? People said the knock off brands wont work but maybe their talking about wireless ones only?
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It may or may not. Hook it up and see. It should see it as a gamepad. Bout the wireless, yes if its a knock off it won't connect wirelessly with the six axis controller app.
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ÜBER™ said:
It may or may not. Hook it up and see. It should see it as a gamepad. Bout the wireless, yes if its a knock off it won't connect wirelessly with the six axis controller app.
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I dont have one to test, thats why im asking so i can order on online, if i had a controller do you think i would ask on here? Hell no id hook that thing up.
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i've tested the OTG cable with the official Dual Shock 3 controller, and some third-party wired controller- i think Nyko?
both worked on stock.

NYKO PLAY PAD PRO $40.00 at your local GameStop once you buy it go to GPLAY and download the app PLAYGROUND and sync it with your games GOD BLESS it works great on my stock NEXUS7
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Pandemonium2k4 said:
I thought a play station 3 one would work, but i read you have to be rooted? Then I read a wired xbox 360 controller will work? What works for sure? Thanks
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Im useing the wired xbox 360 controller without root and works just fine

[Q] Nexus 4 and PS3 Controller

Will i be able to play games using my PS3 controller on Nexus 4 as i can do that on nexus 7?
Thank you.

yes -=)

ijip said:
yes -=)
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Wow.... How do I do that?
I'm so looking to score a Dualshock controller deal this Black Friday. Mine is not working so well now.

There's a couple different apps in the Play Store. Here is the most popular one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...elstudios.sixaxiscontroller&feature=nav_other

Couldn't you also use otg cable to connect with your controller?
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ijip said:
yes -=)
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Is it confirmed? This device is not even out yet.

newuser21 said:
Is it confirmed? This device is not even out yet.
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Android has had otg support since 3.1. I'm pretty confident it will still work in 4.2
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El Daddy said:
Android has had otg support since 3.1. I'm pretty confident it will still work in 4.2
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Ok thanks. So i believe it will work wirelessly with sixaxis app as well?

kyokeun1234 said:
Couldn't you also use otg cable to connect with your controller?
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Yes
newuser21 said:
Ok thanks. So i believe it will work wirelessly with sixaxis app as well?
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Yes, it will. It needs root though, if you didnt know

Just tried my PS3 controller with my otg cable and it doesn't work either on the homescreens or in riptide gp. I haven't rooted yet so can't try the wireless option. If this doesn't work it's a major negative, PS3 and Xbox controllers worked brilliantly with the Galaxy S3 and I was hoping it would be the same for the N4.

So far I have tried six axis wireless with root and when it starts the driver it fails, starts the alternative driver and also fails.
=(

No ability to power devices through the usb. Hardware limitation it seems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1966864

*** Important ***
I'm aware of a compatibility issue with the newly released Android 4.2 and hope to have a fix within the next couple of days. Thanks for your understanding.
six axis may not be working due to android 4.2, damn i hope it works eventually

Here is the program sizpair makes the pair for the PS3 controller. But there is a problem - BT does not find the controller.
I know there is a problem with the devices connected via BT - does not find. It seems the problem is android 4.2
P.S. My old Nexus S, with no problems to connect PS3 controller via BT (android 4.1).
P.P.S http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514777

I'm using a ps3 controller on my nexus 7 running 4.2.1 with six axis and it works flawlessly.
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Eclipse_Droid said:
I'm using a ps3 controller on my nexus 7 running 4.2.1 with six axis and it works flawlessly.
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You are using ROOT and third-party software?
But for me it is not an option - because I know that in version 4.1 it works without ROOT!

So it won't work on the nexus 4 even with root?
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Eclipse_Droid said:
So it won't work on the nexus 4 even with root?
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With the root will work. However, it should be a separate program ists to find it.
I do not understand what the meaning was removed native support for ps3 controller from android 4.2

I agree. When it works it completely transforms the gaming experience. I don't own a nexus 4 yet but I will be placing my order As soon as they come back into stock here in the UK
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I've got it to work beautifully by using the six axis app. Dead trigger is amazing with it!
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Can't get my nexus 7 to connect to mercedes

I try to connect through establish connection on mercedes and it says invalid bluetooth profile.
Any ideas?
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What is the exact specs of the car: the year it was made, the model?
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oh yeah ? well, ive successfully gotten my nexus 7 connected to my ferrari :good:

The 4.2.1 update broke bluetooth
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The 4.2.1 update broke bluetooth
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This is partly true. It could be a compatibility issue. What year and model is the car?
What ROM/kernel are you using?
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Blutooth is broken on 4.2.1 you need to wait for 4.2.2 or use a custom kernel like Franco's Kernel.
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Thanks everyone. It is a 2012 c300. I am running stock 4.2.1 rooted.
Should I try another kernel?
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Tried Franco kernel and still same problem. The weird thing is my nexus 4 works fine
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Try restarting your Mercedes.

mammyslilboy said:
Try restarting your Mercedes.
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LOL :laugh:

Root and flash custom kernel for mercedes

Not sure i understand what you mean. I just installed francos and same message. This is really boggling my mind
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Omar04 said:
Blutooth is broken on 4.2.1 you need to wait for 4.2.2 or use a custom kernel like Franco's Kernel.
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Mine connects to my 2012 Ram on unrooted stock 4.2.1 with no problem. OP, see if there is an update for your vehicle from the dealer. My '12 has already had one due to an issue with the HDD in the radio.

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Mine connects to my 2012 Ram on unrooted stock 4.2.1 with no problem. OP, see if there is an update for your vehicle from the dealer. My '12 has already had one due to an issue with the HDD in the radio.
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Just called and nothing. They actually have never heard of anyone trying to pair their tablets. I had a feeling they would not be much help.
I am wondering if I try to go to another rom.

dblake15 said:
Just called and nothing. They actually have never heard of anyone trying to pair their tablets. I had a feeling they would not be much help.
I am wondering if I try to go to another rom.
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You're on 4.2.1 stock?
Wouldn't hurt to try. I'll try connecting to my 2013 Jetta tonight. What is it you're trying to tether? Audio, I suspect...
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Cars usually only connect to Phones via bluetooth because phones have different bluetooth profiles than tablets since phones have changes in their framework to allow phone calls.
most cars connect to the phone so you can use the phone hands free. tablets dont have hands free bluetooth profiles thus is probably why your Mercedes isn't linking properly as the tablet doesn't support syncing phone books and phone calls.
Someone else may have paired theirs with their Dodge ram but they most likely paired it for Audio to their audio system but not their navigation/phone system.

I got the same problem next time will buy a BMW.

I had issues connecting an android 4.2.1 device to an AUDI A6. gave up after a few days, even took it to the dealership and they couldn't figure it out.
for some odd ball reason, android bluetooth just doesn't work right. I tried all my apple devices (ipad and ipod touch 4g) and it connected instamagically to the car.

Let me know how it goes for you and I will try the later rom
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But it had a2dp and only should connect music.
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Slimport hdmi help

So just bought a Slimport for my N4 I'm not really sure what's going on here but I am able to hear the audio but not see an image I'm running the latest Cm10 nighty has anyone else had this issue.
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Probably a nightly issue
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So just bought a Slimport for my N4 I'm not really sure what's going on here but I am able to hear the audio but not see an image I'm running the latest Cm10 nighty has anyone else had this issue.
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It may be a CM10.1 Nightly issue. I was on CM10.1 a couple of weeks back and it worked just fine. Downgrade and try.
Even the Feb 18 build of ParanoidAndroid had this bug and was fixed in the next (Feb 19th) build.

Yea that's what I was thinking thanks I'm try that
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Finishure said:
Yea that's what I was thinking thanks I'm try that
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Sorry old topic but just wondering how you got on? I'm using the latest CM10.1 nightly but not getting any mirroring or audio at all. Phone however does go into landscape mode. Have tried different HDMI cables and also different monitors. Thanks.

Bluetooth Mouse Issues

I ordered a Speedlink bluetooth mouse of ebay and it works perfectly with my Nexus 7 but nothing with my Nexus 4.
It connects and pairs but doesn't show a cursor or do anything with the phone.
Nexus 4 running stock and rooted 4.2.2
Nexus 7 running stock and rooted 4.2.1
Any advice?
Thanks.

Maybe downgrade your nexus 4 to 4.2.1?
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Can anyone confirm that they have a mouse which works with the Nexus 4?

I wonder if the level of Android actually is the issue. l also have a speedlink mouse. On 4.2.1 it worked fine with my Nexus 7, as with yours. Now on 4.2.2 it won't connect, and your Nexus 4 is on 4.2.2. It might be that the Android level, rather than the device, may be the issue.
Nick
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netwizuk said:
I wonder if the level of Android actually is the issue. l also have a speedlink mouse. On 4.2.1 it worked fine with my Nexus 7, as with yours. Now on 4.2.2 it won't connect, and your Nexus 4 is on 4.2.2. It might be that the Android level, rather than the device, may be the issue.
Nick
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It does seem odd and an unlikely coincidence. I wonder why this functionality was stripped out.
Has anyone got any sort of bluetooth mouse to work with 4.2.2?