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Gamepad for Official 3.1

guys what gamepad is currently working for your 3.1 acer iconia?, i tried 2 gamepads already but both of them did'nt work
ps3 controller and a generic usb gamepad

no ones using any gamepad here?

Actually this topic have been there before...
What I know is xbox360 pad work, even sony play station dual shock 2 also work

And ps3 pads that use dongles seem to work as well. No luck with official ps3 pads
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Logitech controllers work beautifully also..

USB controllers work, or just wireless?

rushless said:
USB controllers work, or just wireless?
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both "should" work

Ooooooooohhhhhh man.

i've been using a saitek cyborg gamepad, its got a usb dongle as well as a ps2 dongle on it.... works great with pc, ps2, and ps3... aaaand now my a500 love it

Hey, sorry for not reporting a controller that will work. So far I don't have one that is seen by the Iconia. I've tried a couple different wired generic usb controllers and a wireless Xbox controller with the usb adapter.
I would like to save someone the trouble of buying a usb wireless adapter for a wireless Xbox controller specifically for their A500. I've tried one, and the dongle powers up and appears to be functional, the controller won't sync to it. Works great on the pc and I highly recommend one for that.
Maybe someday, but it doesn't seem to work for now.

JdgM3NT4L said:
I would like to save someone the trouble of buying a usb wireless adapter for a wireless Xbox controller specifically for their A500. I've tried one, and the dongle powers up and appears to be functional, the controller won't sync to it. Works great on the pc and I highly recommend one for that.
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strange since i just used mine this past weekend for a good hour playing megaman x on snesoid.
it took me a bit to get it to sync, but it did eventually and it does work fine
as a matter of fact, people should check out this thread from the past weekend, various controllers seem to be tested as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138729
i know that my madcatz ps3 sf4 fightpad and 360 wireless controller with dongle does work. my ps3 controllers (sixaxis and ds3) would charge and when plugged in would not power on my ps3 or work with it.

godashram said:
strange since i just used mine this past weekend for a good hour playing megaman x on snesoid.
it took me a bit to get it to sync, but it did eventually and it does work fine
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Can you link me to the dongle you are using? I have plenty of wireless xbox controllers laying around. Thanks!

NFauteux said:
Can you link me to the dongle you are using? I have plenty of wireless xbox controllers laying around. Thanks!
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the microsoft branded one that came with it.
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbo...5T6A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1309280432&sr=8-1
but the dongle works with ANY microsoft 360 wireless controller, as i use my black one with it.
what you need is this
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless...FCT2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1309280432&sr=8-6
or this in black
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless...0RBC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1309280432&sr=8-7

godashram said:
strange since i just used mine this past weekend for a good hour playing megaman x on snesoid.
it took me a bit to get it to sync, but it did eventually and it does work fine.
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That's awesome!
Got any tips? Do I need to goto the settings on the A500 and do something or should it connect without any interaction on the tablet? I've been trying for 15 minutes or so and I don't get anything but rotating lights on the controller.
This is the adapter that I am trying to use. It is the official Xbox branded one.
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godashram said:
strange since i just used mine this past weekend for a good hour playing megaman x on snesoid.
it took me a bit to get it to sync, but it did eventually and it does work fine
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out of curiosity, in snesoid and nesoid when i go to set any buttons other than depad i get an <unknown> when i press any buttons.... for whatever reason the dpad works fine, and in another snes emulator my gamepad works fine i can use all the buttons no problem as well in playstation emulators. Did you have any sort of weird issues like this when setting yours up?

Dang. I wish Tiger Arcade scaled correctly with Honeycomb. All Metal Slugs and tons of great fighting games would rock with a controller (duh).
Tiger Arcade scales fine on Froyo tablets but not Honeycomb. Just a tiny window.

Hogmeister said:
out of curiosity, in snesoid and nesoid when i go to set any buttons other than depad i get an <unknown> when i press any buttons.... for whatever reason the dpad works fine, and in another snes emulator my gamepad works fine i can use all the buttons no problem as well in playstation emulators. Did you have any sort of weird issues like this when setting yours up?
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i got the <unkown> as well, and all was fine
JdgM3NT4L said:
Got any tips? Do I need to goto the settings on the A500 and do something or should it connect without any interaction on the tablet? I've been trying for 15 minutes or so and I don't get anything but rotating lights on the controller.
This is the adapter that I am trying to use. It is the official Xbox branded one.
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remember to hit the sync button on both, can't remember in what order or how long to hold it ; but i know you're not going to get just the p1 light on.

rushless said:
Dang. I wish Tiger Arcade scaled correctly with Honeycomb. All Metal Slugs and tons of great fighting games would rock with a controller (duh).
Tiger Arcade scales fine on Froyo tablets but not Honeycomb. Just a tiny window.
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you need the old apk: Devtools and disable "compatibility mode" it solves alot.

godashram said:
the microsoft branded one that came with it.
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbo...5T6A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1309280432&sr=8-1
but the dongle works with ANY microsoft 360 wireless controller, as i use my black one with it.
what you need is this
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless...FCT2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1309280432&sr=8-6
or this in black
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Wireless...0RBC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1309280432&sr=8-7
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So that dongle you linked on Amazon.com says that it works with up to four controllers. Have you tried using multiple? That would be amazing.

willbur73 said:
So that dongle you linked on Amazon.com says that it works with up to four controllers. Have you tried using multiple? That would be amazing.
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i have not.... i'm still in mid move (for the past 7 months) and my other controllers are 2500 miles away

HDMI

Why is my tablet not working with my HDready tv i have the right cables but it doesnt works (
someone can help me????

Is your tab connected to a power source?

TroPir said:
Is your tab connected to a power source?
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Yes i have the original cable of Samsung :S:S

aTTiKo said:
Why is my tablet not working with my HDready tv i have the right cables but it doesnt works (
someone can help me????
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You have to give a lot more info. "It doesn't works" is not a question.

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slack04 said:
You have to give a lot more info. "It doesn't works" is not a question.
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What information do you want ??
maybe a picture how i try it ???
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aTTiKo said:
Yes i have the original cable of Samsung :S:S
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What does the TV say (I assume your switched to the HDMI input)? No signal, or is it just black. I also assume you connected the USB end to an official power adapter (requires 2 Amps)?
I think it is best to show the steps (tedious as it may be) you followed to get the SGT connected up to your TV...
But there is no need to be giving snide remarks to forum-co-members who are trying to understand where the problem lies. Cable-setup (for as much as is visible) looks good...

Just_Another_N00b said:
What does the TV say (I assume your switched to the HDMI input)? No signal, or is it just black. I also assume you connected the USB end to an official power adapter (requires 2 Amps)?
I think it is best to show the steps (tedious as it may be) you followed to get the SGT connected up to your TV...
But there is no need to be giving snide remarks to forum-co-members who are trying to understand where the problem lies. Cable-setup (for as much as is visible) looks good...
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On my tv screens is writing ( No signal )
My tv is not full hd ,is only a HDready with dvi input and i have a connection from dvi to hdmi. can this be the problem ?? or maybe the resolution of my tv ????

aTTiKo said:
On my tv screens is writing ( No signal )
My tv is not full hd ,is only a HDready with dvi input and i have a connection from dvi to hdmi. can this be the problem ?? or maybe the resolution of my tv ????
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Could be the adaptation of dvi to hdmi. My first thought though is that you need an active connection. In other words a powered adapter.
The no signal notice on the TV seems to rule out it only being the wrong resolution being set, but it's possible.
As mentioned, we can't be certain if anything hardware wise is incorrect without a complete run down of what types of connections you have connected between the tab and TV. A full picture from end to end of everything between the tab and the TV would be quite a bit of help or just a list of what the connectors are and in what order you have them connected should help some more.
If you really want quick answers both pics and a list of what everything is would be perfect.
This would quickly rule out wrong types of connectors being used, but then lead to whether one part is defective if the connections are correct.
Just because connections and adapters get you from your tab to your TV doesn't mean it will or even should work.
But then if you're able to rule out a hardware mis-connection and connector failure issue, someone can jump in with software fixes, which it really becomes an issue of the more you tell, the better help you will get.
Sorry if this sounds like we're being rude asking for more and more information, but its the only way we can offer real help without being there in person and the questions from people asking for more specifics will only get longer if not enough nor specific information is given in the beginning.
It's just the way it works when trying to help someone without being there.
It's like me saying my car won't start, but here's a picture of the battery cables in the middle, but not including the connections from the beginning to the end of the cables at the battery.
People trying to help aren't mind readers and there are just to many ways to get from the tab to the TV to assume anything, its just a waste of time (probably like this post I'm making myself) to try to guess so many of us have tired of guessing and assuming things only to be wrong in the end and it really being something simple had we been told, or seen the specifics in the first place.
To be blatantly honest most people with the knowledge to help wont even waste their time to try, if you show a lack of willingness to "help them", help yourself.
Another one of my rambling posts pointing out what should be obvious to people seeking assistance
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[Q] Mad Catz Mojo USB controller support

Hi all, I am insterested in the Mojo for console emulation. consoles like PSP, N64, GBA, Snes
etc. The thing is I don't want to use the C.T.R.L. controller that comes with the console, and
I want to use wired controllers instead.
I looked on google for answers and I found a page that gave a small handful of controllers
that work with the Mojo but all of those controllers seemed to be wireless. I have 2
controllers that I think I should mention.
-The first is a Buffalo Snes style controller. (just a regular usb controller)
-And the second one is actually an adapter for the Pc and Wii U, the Mayflash 4 port
Gamecube controller adapter.
Can I use these two usb devices on the Mojo and can I make it so that I never have to use
the C.T.R.L. controller?

Wow wired controller!!! ,
There are a few controllers working on the kernel but they are mostly popular ones.
Try googling android kernel controller to see
Don't purchase any android device requring that kind of compatibility instead stick with a PC
Good luck

Those are not wired controller, but if you want a better controller to use with emulation I personnaly use those
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I have both and they are wonderfull
they do work with the USB on the pc, but on android I never tried since I use it with bluetooth
if you want to check more here are their website
http://www.fc30.com/eng/
http://www.nes30.com/
I live in Belgium and ordered them from amazon.Fr

gwaldo said:
Wow wired controller!!! ,
There are a few controllers working on the kernel but they are mostly popular ones.
Try googling android kernel controller to see
Don't purchase any android device requring that kind of compatibility instead stick with a PC
Good luck
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I'm getting mixed results on google when searching for the Kernal but the most common
result is that it allows you to control the CPU? I don't really get it but i'm guessing that
if I need this Kernal then there's no chance of just plugging in my controllers and playing.
Is that about the gist of it?

Frostmaster10 said:
I'm getting mixed results on google when searching for the Kernal but the most common
result is that it allows you to control the CPU? I don't really get it but i'm guessing that
if I need this Kernal then there's no chance of just plugging in my controllers and playing.
Is that about the gist of it?
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Sorry searching Android controller would be better.
If it works in Ouya or Android then there's a good chance it will also work on mojo, ie:
https://forums.ouya.tv/discussion/4...ze-my-usb-controller-is-there-something-wrong
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMxCYwdH6D4
http://www.reddit.com/r/emulation/comments/2khwgv/
But still, I would recommend upgrading like what danivempire suggested, bluetooth!
No compatibility issues and wireless.

gwaldo said:
Sorry searching Android controller would be better.
If it works in Ouya or Android then there's a good chance it will also work on mojo, ie:
But still, I would recommend upgrading like what danivempire suggested, bluetooth!
No compatibility issues and wireless.
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That's actually some really good evidence. I'll take the plunge on this Mojo then. And yes,
I have been wanting to get one of those bluetooth wireless controllers I just wanted to be
sure that this console would work with the controllers I already own.
Thanks for the links.

Turn Your Old Android Into A Chromecast

Turn Your Old Android Into A Chromecast
A Chromecast isn't the most expensive device in the world, but if you've got an extra Android device lying around, I would recommend saving the $25 and using it as a Chromecast. This can easily be done with just a few modifications. I'll show you how to get everything setup.
Things you'll need:
1. HDMI Cable
Most Android devices within the last few years will have an MHL compatible Micro-USB port. This means that you can get an adapter to plug your phone into an HDMI cord. You can pick up one of the adapters on Amazon for next to nothing.
Micro-USB to HDMI Adapter
2. Unwind Launcher for TV BETA
You'll want to install a launcher on the device that you'll be plugging into your TV. Unwind Launcher is my favorite and it's designed to be used on a big screen. Download this from the Play store and install it on your Android. It's free!
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3. Tablet Remote
Tablet remote is an app that you'll install on the device plugged into the TV and on your everyday Android phone. This will let you use your phone as a remote to navigate your makeshift Chromecast device.
Download Tablet Remote
Once you've got everything that you need, you'll just plug in your phone to your TV and pair your two Android phones so you can use the remote feature. That's it! Now you have a fully functional Android TV device.

I've been trying to figure out how to do this except as a media (audio) receiver to use as a bluetooth dongle for use with auxiliary jack.

ElwOOd_CbGp said:
I've been trying to figure out how to do this except as a media (audio) receiver to use as a bluetooth dongle for use with auxiliary jack.
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I believe this is the solution you're looking for.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/u/reusing-devices/android-2-2-device-wireless-audio-t3298698

This isn't chromecast, this is android tv

DrGreenway said:
but if you've got an extra Android device lying around, I would recommend saving the $25 and using it as a Chromecast. This can easily be done with just a few modifications.
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Great, care to show us how? Cause that's not evenly remotely linked to what you did here.
Using something like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/har...p-youmap-chromecast-receiver-android-t3161851
or this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/hardware-hacking/chromecast/app-cast-receiver-app-android-t2900726
might work (and these should work in the background along with the launcher you suggested here, meaning you get both a GUI on the TV and the ability to cast)
Most Android devices within the last few years will have an MHL compatible Micro-USB port.
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Nope. http://www.mhltech.org/devices.aspx?tid=1
Some do, not "most" by any means.

Can't control YouTube and Netflix with Tablet Remote. Great.

laurorual said:
Can't control YouTube and Netflix with Tablet Remote. Great.
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I had never heard of tablet remote but there's quite a few other options. I use droidmote. It's paid but I think it works best with android tv.
Agree with other posters. This isn't a fully functional chromecast. I was thinking I could cast my computer to the TV. This seems to just mimic an android tv box except you don't have a dedicated remote and most will need to buy the usb to hdmi adapter (if there old phone is compatible.)
BTW--I don't have much of an interest in this but why not use leanback launcher? Wouldn't that be better if you are trying to turn it into android tv?

SifJar said:
Nope. http://www.mhltech.org/devices.aspx?tid=1
Some do, not "most" by any means.
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Very true. I have 6 androids....not a single damn one has mhl support

I have an acer a500 tab and moto atrix hd, both having a dedicated micro-hdmi port. unfortunately tablet remote gave error-1 on both devices when I tried to setup the connection.

Some androids use slimport instead of mhl

QuillzToxic said:
This isn't chromecast, this is android tv
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You are right! I'm looking for chromecast-ish app for android phone. Does anyone knows something like that? I know, there is Cheap Cast but that program isn't available in google play shop and I'm not sure if it is safe.

thevilish said:
You are right! I'm looking for chromecast-ish app for android phone. Does anyone knows something like that? I know, there is Cheap Cast but that program isn't available in google play shop and I'm not sure if it is safe.
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CheapCast is no more available in Google Play but it is available here on XDA, the fact is i don't know if it still works since some users reported that it doesn't anymore, you gotta try it by yourself and, if you can, report back to its thread to help others.

I have an older Motorola Electrify M (XT901) with all the USCC stock firmware (still locked bootloader without root). It has JB Android 4.1 and a 1080p HDMI Port.
With that stated, will this this phone be able to be Chromecast repurposed?
Just wondering as to any restrictions to this.
I never bothered to try and unlock/root it since it was stored for quite some time when I upgraded to Samsung.
It still works like a charm!
Thanks!

My Atrix hd now has become android TV with kodi installed and connected to the TV by the micro hdmi port. Kodi has a remote app called kore which you can install on other phone and control it from there.

Has any one found a way to convert an old Android phone with HDMI output to become a Chromecast receiver?
I just want to press the Chromecast button of my PC browser and watch the videos on the TV. I do not want any menus nor apps on the TV/phone. I just need the phone to become a "dongle".

@DrGreenway, I also have an older Motorola Electrify that's still a quality device with an HDMI port.
It was upgraded years ago to a newer device and hasn't been in service for quite some time. It still works like a charm.
So I'd like to re-purpose this device for Chromecast...
Can it be done on this specific device?
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Holy Crap, FireTV remote just paired with Shield TV 2017 (latest updates)

Today just for the fun of it I was trying to pair my FireTV (1st gen) remote with my shield. I heard the latest update to the shield (2017) made it so that the FireTV remote would no longer work with the shield and it didn't. It said "Unsupported Device". So I gave up.
But just now I started to watch Netflix and 5 seconds in, Netflix stopped and said a box appeared on The Shield TV saying there was a pairing request. I guess the remote was still in pairing mode. So I clicked "Pair" and BOOM! The remote works. So then I did the following
Restarted the Shield TV - FireTV remote Still worked
Removed from the Batteries from the FireTV remote put them back - Remote still worked.
So apparently it doesn't pair from the normal pairing menu, but it will pair if it pops up asking if you if you want to pair. This REALLY feels like Nvidia is purposely blocking this remote.
I'm so excited because I hate that god damn shield remote.
I hope this works for someone else too!

Great. But we need to prove it.
Do you have the First Amazon remote ever, with bluetooth and the hard-buttons?
Here in the middle:
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Are you on experience upgrade 5.1 or the new 5.2?
Greetings by Idijt

I_did_it_just_tmrrow said:
Great. But we need to prove it.
Do you have the First Amazon remote ever, with bluetooth and the hard-buttons?
Here in the middle:
Source
Are you on experience upgrade 5.1 or the new 5.2?
Greetings by Idijt
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I have the 1st Gen Fire TV Remote. I'm on Shield TV 2017 5.1. Have not signed up for the 5.2 beta. I have what looks like the Remote in the middle.
Since creating the first post, i'm still using the FireTV remote with the shield TV... I LOVE this remote in comparison to the shield remote.

warwagon19792 said:
I have the 1st Gen Fire TV Remote. I'm on Shield TV 2017 5.1. Have not signed up for the 5.2 beta. I have what looks like the Remote in the middle.
Since creating the first post, i'm still using the FireTV remote with the shield TV... I LOVE this remote in comparison to the shield remote.
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Does the mic button on the FTV remote bring up Google assistant for voice search?

chucktaylur said:
Does the mic button on the FTV remote bring up Google assistant for voice search?
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It does.

warwagon19792 said:
It does.
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This is really cool.
I know that Amazon recently update this remote. Did you know when did you connect this remote the last time to your fireTV and on what version the fire tv was at this moment?
Greetings by Idijt

Old news I was able to pair my Fire TV 2 Remote as far back as last January, on Experience 3.x (Marshmallow).

I've read that after a recent Shield update, these Amazon remote no longer work? I'm on version 6.2 (24.32.406.417) and the latest FireTV remote (farthest left in picture) cannot pair.

sorry for resurrecting this old post. I just got the Shield TV to replace my 1st gen Fire TV. Enjoying the Shield, but not so fond of the remote. I would like to see if I can pair the 1st gen Fire TV remote. The Shield is on 7.2 firmware.
I tried the normal way of pairing bluetooth devices in Shield but no joy. Any help would be appreciated