got my nexus 7 today and it keep norifying me to update to android 4.2 but should i do it because i have heard that it can cause slow charging and easy battery drain so im not sure will "Thank" anyone who helps me out here
Personally I haven't found 4.2 to be as bad as some people say, I haven't experienced any charging or battery issues.
Obviously there are some annoying issues (like the bluetooth sporadically working). If you're planning to use a sixaxis controller to play games stick with 4.1,2 for the moment, other than that I would recommend updating and trying it out.
If you update and want to return to 4.1.2, you can download a factory image from here and flash it in fastboot or using a toolkit.
If you're planning to use a sixaxis controller to play games stick with 4.1,2 for the moment
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Just got one myself and I'm on 4.2.1, what are the issues with this controller and 4.2/4.2.1 that I need to be aware of ?
I take it that, from doing lots of reading in this forum, wireless or wired, I need to be rooted ? Something to do with the stock Android roms not having a driver for this controller, so a 3rd-party driver is required, hence the rooting ?
Thanks for any help.
At the present moment the Sixaxis Controller app (which lets you pair your sixaxis controller to your device) isn't compatible with 4.2 and over because the bluetooth stack and drivers have changed between 4.1.2 and 4.2, rendering the app useless for 4.2 users.
Luckily the Dancing Pixel Studios (the developer) is supporting the app and are working on a fix, so we shouldn't have to wait long for the app to be working on our 4.2 devices.
You do need to root your device in order for the app to work.
You can find the app here. I'm pretty sure other sixaxis apps are available, but this is the only one I have needed to use (on 4.1.2 it worked great), and I'm pretty sure other apps will have the same problems with 4.2.
Hope this helps you out
Hope this helps you out
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Yep, thanks for that. Looks like a case of either waiting for the fix, or going back to 4.1.2.
Hi, I've noticed some issues watching videos on youtube. Some of them are ok, some of them after 10-20-40 minutes (really random) starts to lag, not responding to NP remote and after 30seconds youtube app crash and I can submit report.
I tried to clear cache, data etc but still same on random videos (I think it is HD videos)
When youtube crash and I want to submit report, sometimes also google services crashed all
Any idea what that can be and how to fix it? My network is ok, watching movies with KODI from my NAS or netflix is without problem
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Ok it looks my NP has more issues than this. Yesterday my youtube stopped working, I tried to clear cache etc and nothing helped, it still showed no connection (play store the same) but when I removed and added my google account, everything started (but there was no network issue, netflix worked fine)
Same issue today again...and from nothing my sixaxis wont connect...ps3 controller just blinking but cannot pair even it worked day ago and nothing new was installed...I tried to pair it again but not working...so I just stop sixaxis and google settings service crash
It looks to me like system is just tearing appart and I dont want to go through system reset
Any idea how to fix this appreciated
ok I did factory reset, install basic apps like netflix, chrome, es file explorer and stickmount/foldermount then I tried sixaxis...installed ok, but when I try to pair via cable, gamepad is just blinking and cannot be found
I am lost, anybody similar issues with sixaxis these days?
sixaxis trick
ok so got sixaxis working finally...maybe this will help in the future to somebody else
I had to pair my ps3 controller with another android (hard reset using pinhole in back of the controller didnt help either) with sixaxis maping tool, then I set again in that tool bluetooth address of my NP and finally it gets connected
How do you get supersu to give sixaxis super user rights? If I have it set to prompt I have no way to click it as it disables bluetooth. I have it set to auto grant right now but don't want to keep it that way.
I've used my wireless keyboard which has its own controller so disabling bluetooth will not affect it
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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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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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
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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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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!
I couldnot play games on Moto X Play, Marshmallow updated, by connecting a wired Xbox controller via an otg cable. But, before updating to Marshmallow I can play well using any type of wired controller via an otg cable. I could not find any solutions on the internet. Please help me out.
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I couldnot play games on Moto X Play, Marshmallow updated, by connecting a wired Xbox controller via an otg cable. But, before updating to Marshmallow I can play well using any type of wired controller via an otg cable. I could not find any solutions on the internet. Please help me out.
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I think you must downgrade to lollipop to have full controller support.My dualshock also doesn't work anymore since updating to marshmallow.
Thanks for the reply @Sickaxis
Thanks alot for your reply @Sickaxis79.
Lately I'v been thinking of downgrading to lollipop. Actually my phone is a root one and running on Crdroid Marshmallow ROM. I thought it was a problem with the ROM. But know you have clarified my question, so I will downgrade to a lollipop ROM instead.
Thanks again.
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Thanks alot for your reply @Sickaxis79.
Lately I'v been thinking of downgrading to lollipop. Actually my phone is a root one and running on Crdroid Marshmallow ROM. I thought it was a problem with the ROM. But know you have clarified my question, so I will downgrade to a lollipop ROM instead.
Thanks again.
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Just wantes to say the ds4 controller works again with marshmallow. Im using this paid app "sixaxis controller" which is updated for marshmallow this week. I should try to get a ps3/4 controller if you want to play games on android with full controller support. Im using it wireless (bluetooth) and it works great.
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Just wantes to say the ds4 controller works again with marshmallow. Im using this paid app "sixaxis controller" which is updated for marshmallow this week. I should try to get a ps3/4 controller if you want to play games on android with full controller support. Im using it wireless (bluetooth) and it works great.
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If it works in the paid version. Let me try it once again.
Thanks for the assist. @Sickaxis79
Hello and good afternoon. I just joined the community to seek for help and to look arround for cool stuff
Well, there is my problem:
I'm looking forward to use my dualshock 4 with my phone, but even if the device connects to it successfully, no input is recognized, this leaving the controller unusable until i disconnect it. No matter how much times i have tried (even with different IME apps) it won't recognize the controller inputs.
Is therd a workarround for this? My previous phone recognizes the controller fine and i have seen other lg phones using a dualshock 4 with no problems
My phone rom is stock (non rooted) running android 6.0.1
Thanks in advance!
As far as I can tell the Sony framework files don't seem to be included in this phone. However if you decide to root magisk seems to be the way to go for you as there is a download module called Sony framework that seems to add the framework files you would need for the duelshock 3 and 4
I don't know what that is.. Lol.. I'm sorry. But I'm sure it's awesome sauce...
You need root and this app:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dancingpixelstudios.sixaxiscontroller
Works perfectly