I have a nVidia Shield that I upgraded to 5.0 'Lollipop' and it's not rooted. When I plug in my PS3 controller via USB it works flawlessly - every button works perfectly without using any sort of joystick application (apk). So anyone that wants to use their PS3 controller on the nVidia Shield just plug it in and you're golden.
The issue is when I unplug it I can't get it to work. The tablet won't see the PS3 controller at all until I used the SixaxisPairTool (SixaxisPairToolSetup-0.3.0) to pair it. Now when I turn bluetooth on the tablet sees it, but it's asking for the PAIR PIN which isn't the default 0000 or 1234. Does anyone know how to find the PIN so I can pair it or another way to go about doing this?
I think the tablet has to be rooted in order for the sixaxispairtool to really function correctly. I am also running unrooted. And decided to just get a $20 nyko play pad pro. Can't bring myself to spend $60 on a controller I'm not sure I will use that often.
Clselfridge said:
I think the tablet has to be rooted in order for the sixaxispairtool to really function correctly. I am also running unrooted. And decided to just get a $20 nyko play pad pro. Can't bring myself to spend $60 on a controller I'm not sure I will use that often.
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I've read reports that the Sixaxis Controller APK (root required) program doesn't work on Lollipop. I won't root my tablet nor have I even found a method to root an already updated version (the only method I found to root the nVidia Shield w/Lollipop is to unlock the boot loader before upgrading to Lollipop). As far as I know the SixaxisPairTool by itself simply pairs the controller with the tablet so the tablet can communicate with it - which it does, but requires the PIN to function correctly. Someone must know how to figure out the PIN required.
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I've read reports that the Sixaxis Controller APK (root required) program doesn't work on Lollipop. I won't root my tablet nor have I even found a method to root an already updated version (the only method I found to root the nVidia Shield w/Lollipop is to unlock the boot loader before upgrading to Lollipop). As far as I know the SixaxisPairTool by itself simply pairs the controller with the tablet so the tablet can communicate with it - which it does, but requires the PIN to function correctly. Someone must know how to figure out the PIN required.
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Sixaxis works fine on lollipop. The screenshots of it in the google play store are lollipop. Yes you need root to use it. I used my pc to pair the controller with the shield then run the app to connect to it wirelessly.
Also you can root lollipop after upgrading but have to unlock to do so.
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Sixaxis works fine on lollipop. The screenshots of it in the google play store are lollipop. Yes you need root to use it. I used my pc to pair the controller with the shield then run the app to connect to it wirelessly.
Also you can root lollipop after upgrading but have to unlock to do so.
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Well, I read reports that Lollipop breaks the Sixaxis Controller app (unless it's been updated) and the rooting guides on this forum say you have to already have unlocked the boot loader before upgrading to Lollipop to root it. It really doesn't matter because I'm not going to void the warranty, but I really wish I knew how to find the PIN for the sixaxis controller. My searches also find people that would like to know how to find the bluetooth pairing PIN too.
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Well, I read reports that Lollipop breaks the Sixaxis Controller app (unless it's been updated) and the rooting guides on this forum say you have to already have unlocked the boot loader before upgrading to Lollipop to root it. It really doesn't matter because I'm not going to void the warranty, but I really wish I knew how to find the PIN for the sixaxis controller. My searches also find people that would like to know how to find the bluetooth pairing PIN too.
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Sorry for being OT, but you can root after the update. But you have to unlock the bootloader if you updated. You misunderstood what you read. You don't have to unlock the bootloader if you rooted and had recovery before updating. And I believe I just read that unlocking the bootloader does not void the warranty (somebody got that answer from Nvidia customer support, and the unlock instructions are on nvidias site).
Just being informative, sadly my USB otg cable is awful and I probably can't get it to connect to my tab.
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Sorry for being OT, but you can root after the update. But you have to unlock the bootloader if you updated. You misunderstood what you read. You don't have to unlock the bootloader if you rooted and had recovery before updating. And I believe I just read that unlocking the bootloader does not void the warranty (somebody got that answer from Nvidia customer support, and the unlock instructions are on nvidias site).
Just being informative, sadly my USB otg cable is awful and I probably can't get it to connect to my tab.
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I'm not interested in rooting the tablet. What I need to know is how to obtain the pairing PIN code for the PS3 controller.
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I'm not interested in rooting the tablet. What I need to know is how to obtain the pairing PIN code for the PS3 controller.
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I understand that. I was just clearing up misinformation. Also, have you used the sixaxis pair tool on a pc? It had been some time since I went through the process, but I believe you get the pin on there. Either way, you need to connect it to a pc at least once last I checked.
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I understand that. I was just clearing up misinformation. Also, have you used the sixaxis pair tool on a pc? It had been some time since I went through the process, but I believe you get the pin on there. Either way, you need to connect it to a pc at least once last I checked.
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The only way the tablet will even see the PS3 gamepad (wirelessly) is to use the sixaxis pairing tool and it doesn't give the PIN.
Recently picked up a shield tablet, rooted with king root after doing all updates to lollipop. Used six axis controller and Dual Shock PS3 controller to connect via OTA and USB which works fine but cannot connect via Bluetooth. Both 0000 and 1234 do not really on successful connection. Hoping someone can help with this matter. I'll keep searching the forums. Thanks in advance
Was a solution to this ever found?
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Hi,
I'm wondering if I'll be able to use the Sixaxis Controller app with the One S. Anyone know if this works?
It says it requires root access and even then it depends on the kernel. Is there a stock rom out there that has root?
Mine is supposed to be delivered today.
Thanks,
~Eric
Don't know about One S rooting, but try the compatibility test before buying.
I sent this from my Motorola Atrix on MOTOBLUR™.
I already bought it. Works like a charm on my G2 with CM7
I actually tried this recently. Bumping this older post to see if anyone has any experience with this on the boards, dying for help.
Ok, so step 1, installed compatibility checker, test confirmed compatibility
step 2, installed pair tool on pc and set master address of ps3 controller to local bt address on htc one s
step 3 ran sixaxis app, start, searching for devices...
pres ps button on controller, no worky, lol.
No flashing pair lights or anything. Only flashes all four lights when connected to usb to pc.
running cm10 nightly with stock cm10 kernel
Hi everyone. I really tried to do my due diligence on this before I posted. Everything I've read seems to indicate that ICS can pair PS3 controllers natively, with no need for the Sixaxis Android app, and no need for rooting. But I simply have no succeeded in doing so. I was trying with an older controller from the first generation of PS3s, and though that perhaps it was too old, so I went out and dropped $60 on a new official Sony Sixaxis Dual Shock 3, and I'm still have no luck. I have tried plugging the controller in by USB to the dock first, because some people seemed to indicate that that would help the two devices pair better. And while plugged in by USB, it works fine, I can map the buttons in emulators and use them with no problem. But when I unplug the control pad, hit the Sony button in the middle, and let the TF700 search for devices, it never finds my controller. It's found a Wiimote with no problem, but then of course it wants a pin, and that's its own problem. It's even found my Xperia Play on bluetooth, so I know it's not the bluetooth hardware. Does anyone have any suggestions for me? Sixaxis obviously won't work since there's no root method. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Hi everyone. I really tried to do my due diligence on this before I posted. Everything I've read seems to indicate that ICS can pair PS3 controllers natively, with no need for the Sixaxis Android app, and no need for rooting. But I simply have no succeeded in doing so. I was trying with an older controller from the first generation of PS3s, and though that perhaps it was too old, so I went out and dropped $60 on a new official Sony Sixaxis Dual Shock 3, and I'm still have no luck. I have tried plugging the controller in by USB to the dock first, because some people seemed to indicate that that would help the two devices pair better. And while plugged in by USB, it works fine, I can map the buttons in emulators and use them with no problem. But when I unplug the control pad, hit the Sony button in the middle, and let the TF700 search for devices, it never finds my controller. It's found a Wiimote with no problem, but then of course it wants a pin, and that's its own problem. It's even found my Xperia Play on bluetooth, so I know it's not the bluetooth hardware. Does anyone have any suggestions for me? Sixaxis obviously won't work since there's no root method. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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I couldn't connect my ps3 controller to my galaxy nexus without sixaxis. With root and sixaxis it worked immediatly.
ProcyonSJJ said:
Hi everyone. I really tried to do my due diligence on this before I posted. Everything I've read seems to indicate that ICS can pair PS3 controllers natively, with no need for the Sixaxis Android app, and no need for rooting. But I simply have no succeeded in doing so. I was trying with an older controller from the first generation of PS3s, and though that perhaps it was too old, so I went out and dropped $60 on a new official Sony Sixaxis Dual Shock 3, and I'm still have no luck. I have tried plugging the controller in by USB to the dock first, because some people seemed to indicate that that would help the two devices pair better. And while plugged in by USB, it works fine, I can map the buttons in emulators and use them with no problem. But when I unplug the control pad, hit the Sony button in the middle, and let the TF700 search for devices, it never finds my controller. It's found a Wiimote with no problem, but then of course it wants a pin, and that's its own problem. It's even found my Xperia Play on bluetooth, so I know it's not the bluetooth hardware. Does anyone have any suggestions for me? Sixaxis obviously won't work since there's no root method. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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There is in fact a root method (look for debugfs, don't have the link handy), I use sixaxis and have my PS3 controller paired to my Infinity the day I got it.
I was able to use my PS3 Sixaxis controller on my TF101 with ICS (via bluetooth), but not on the TF700 for some reason.... It only seems to work while cabled (with the TF101, after using it for a minute as a "wired" controller, it automatically paired itself via bluetooth - after the first minute, you didn't need the cable anymore... Not sure why it doesn't work on the TF700. Strange...
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It seems like (for whatever reason) Asus did not include the drivers for Ps3 controller in TF700. On my Prime and OG TF, it would automatically pair after using it once over USB. Not a big issues though as I had already purchased Sixxas app.
SixAxis app works great to connect the PS3 controller to the device, but it does *not* satisfy all requirements that the built-in drivers that other tablets and CM9 does. For example, I am an OnLive subscriber and the PS3 controller does not work whatsoever with SixAxis. However, I can plug it in via USB, or use a Xbox360 controller and they work great. This isn't a HUGE issue at the moment, but I did have dreams of having multiple Ps3 controllers and plugging the 700 in to my 60" on occasion. I have also found that when using the PS3 controller even with SixAxis' gamepad emulation, it often doesn't allow the right analog stick to function. At the moment, this is working much worse than on my TF101 w/ CM9 on it.
spinaldex said:
SixAxis app works great to connect the PS3 controller to the device, but it does *not* satisfy all requirements that the built-in drivers that other tablets and CM9 does. For example, I am an OnLive subscriber and the PS3 controller does not work whatsoever with SixAxis. However, I can plug it in via USB, or use a Xbox360 controller and they work great. This isn't a HUGE issue at the moment, but I did have dreams of having multiple Ps3 controllers and plugging the 700 in to my 60" on occasion. I have also found that when using the PS3 controller even with SixAxis' gamepad emulation, it often doesn't allow the right analog stick to function. At the moment, this is working much worse than on my TF101 w/ CM9 on it.
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I wish I could run OnLive here in my country, because as far as I can tell, the app should behave exactly the same with OnLive when the 'Preferences->Gamepad Settings->Enable Gamepad' option is enabled. Evidently there are some differences that are causing issues. I'm not sure what problem you're having with the right analog stick, but you should ensure that you don't have any touch profiles enabled when in native gamepad mode, as they will override the gamepad inputs.
Can we expect Asus to resolve this (Bluetooth built-in connection) along with JB?
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Can we expect Asus to resolve this (Bluetooth built-in connection) along with JB?
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Don't get your hopes up.
About the only "viable" way I could see ASUS doing this would be if they made and marketed their OWN controller that could also be used with teh PS3 systems. But that would be still a limited market and would not be financially viable for them.
Well I thought I let you guys know pairing PS3 via the dock is working Idk if it's jellybean or clean room 2.3 feature but I have out working so far, check it out
Sent from my HTC .....oh wait its stuck at customs
PhyscoAssassinx said:
Well I thought I let you guys know pairing PS3 via the dock is working Idk if it's jellybean or clean room 2.3 feature but I have out working so far, check it out
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Works also with stock JB.
Confirmed JB works
Just confirming that the JB update includes the drivers to use the SIXAXIS controller. I just got my TF700 and it wouldn't even detect the controller in ICS in the bluetooth menu, but it did respond when it was plugged in via USB.
Just updated to JB and plugged in the controller. As soon as I turned it on it added the controller to the paired devices list in the bluetooth menu and now it works flawlessly!
Cheers
Ok, so i bought the Moga Pro in the hopes of finally being able to play games without the frustration of using the screen. I downloaded the universal driver and it seems wonky on my One X, it either sometimes connects, somtimes says its searching, sometimes it says searching but pivot it running and MOST of the time it starts lagging the living crap out of my phone to the point i have to restart it, it makes everything on my home just either restart the launcher or take forever to load the icons.. i am not rooted since there is not method to root 3.18 on windows yet. Any ideas on how to stop this :/
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Ok, so i bought the Moga Pro in the hopes of finally being able to play games without the frustration of using the screen. I downloaded the universal driver and it seems wonky on my One X, it either sometimes connects, somtimes says its searching, sometimes it says searching but pivot it running and MOST of the time it starts lagging the living crap out of my phone to the point i have to restart it, it makes everything on my home just either restart the launcher or take forever to load the icons.. i am not rooted since there is not method to root 3.18 on windows yet. Any ideas on how to stop this :/
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never used the moga. PS3 controller + sixaxis works perfectly.
There's command line for windows in the 3.18 root thread somewhere and even if there wasn't, it takes little time to create a bootable linux usb stick to root with. I even wrote a guide.
My advice: return moga, root, use sixaxis + ps3 controller.
exad said:
never used the moga. PS3 controller + sixaxis works perfectly.
There's command line for windows in the 3.18 root thread somewhere and even if there wasn't, it takes little time to create a bootable linux usb stick to root with. I even wrote a guide.
My advice: return moga, root, use sixaxis + ps3 controller.
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Thank you! ill dredge the thread to find the command. +1 thanks :3
Hello,
I been googleing on how to connect the nexus 5 to a ps3 controller without success.
Is there a way to do it without rooting the phone? I just would like to play some ROMs with an actual controller.
Any info is welcom!
Thanks!
dvdcr said:
Hello,
I been googleing on how to connect the nexus 5 to a ps3 controller without success.
Is there a way to do it without rooting the phone? I just would like to play some ROMs with an actual controller.
Any info is welcom!
Thanks!
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you need an OTG cable , connect the controller using the cable that you use for charging your controller with the OTG cable, then plug the micro usb side into your nexus 5. you don't need root, you will see your controller lights blinking, and you can navigate your homescreens left/right, access apps etc..
Hmm I've also read that the phones need to be natively compatible in order to work with just a cable. Can you clarify if this is true or not?
thanks for the info!
I use the sixaxis app, works beautifully, no cables either.
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I use the sixaxis app, works beautifully, no cables either.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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Yeah but requires to root the device first correct?
What are the advantages or disadvantages on rooting the Nexus 5? I mean, I still want to get the latest update automatically and I don't want to lose any features with my device. Anyone know?
thanks!
My apologies. Root is required, it allows you to become in full control of your device. If I recall having root access does not limit your ability to get OTA updates. Only a custom recovery will prevent that from happening. As long as you keep the stock recovery you should be fine.
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our nexus 5 works well with the cable, no root or anything needed. just attach your controller with it's charging cable to the USB port of the OTG, plug the other side of the OTG (micro-USB) into yout phone, and it'll recognize it.
you need the sixaxis app for wireless control, also for some games which do not support controllers natively.
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Yeah but requires to root the device first correct?
What are the advantages or disadvantages on rooting the Nexus 5? I mean, I still want to get the latest update automatically and I don't want to lose any features with my device. Anyone know?
thanks!
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rooting will not have any impact on the ability to get OTA updates, but if you make any modifications to your /system partition (add/delete/modify system files), then you'll have to reflash (via fastboot) stock /system extracted from a factory image (or reflash a whole factory image).
Also be aware that for rooting you'll have to have an unlocked bootloader, and unlocking your bootloader will wipe your phone, even your SD , so make sure you back up your photos, contacts and anything of any value to you that you have stored on your phone.
hi all together,
i´ve also a question. i try to connect my nexus 5 via usb host to the ps3 controller. nothing happens. what am i doing wrong? if i push the PS button, the led´s stay dark.
cheers, markus
Has anyone been able to connect a ps3 controller via usb to play games? My old phone worked out of the box. My tablet did not, and I had to root it and use the Sixaxis app. I would prefer not to root this thing yet until there is more information about root.
More info? Root is root. It's not going to make your phone explode..
Sent from my HTC One M8!
U WOT M8?
I connected my ps3 controller via a usb OTG cable, and nothing. Doesn't work in or out of any games. And what I mean by I want to wait is, I just want to wait and see if anyone has any problems, or if people are getting bricked at all. Plus I would like to wait until the first firmware update from Verizon. I know there are a few features that it will update, and I'd rather just have the carrier update do it rather than rooting and flashing a rom update. And also, the Sixaxis app with root is still pretty buggy on my old phone and my tablet. I would prefer just to connect with the usb cable if it's possible.
Yeah I wasn't able to get my PS3 controller working using an OTG cable either. I used to be able to use my controller on my S3 and S4 via OTG cable OR Bluetooth. I had it paired to my S4 last. I just downloaded Sixaxis pair tool, and Sixaxis controller app and reprogrammed the controller's master address to my M8, fired up Sixaxis controller and it pair right up no problem. Now I'm playing my Emulators on my M8. Yay. Now I just need a GameKlip for the M8..
I imagine that if you didn't want to S-OFF and all that you could just use the Weaksauce temp-root method to use Sixaxis controller and pair your M8 with bluetooth. Then if you wanted to use the contoller to play games all you would have to do is install weaksauce real quick, fire up root, and use Sixaxis. That would probably work pretty nicely. Just a thought.
Why are you so afraid of root? Nothing is going to happen...
This maybe old but i would like to know if there is a non root way. doesn't bother me to root. however I'd like to know if there is an easy path once rooted upgrade only root.. I'd like to be on latest versions of whatever kernel i choose but have to avoid having to backup all my apps, remove root and reinstall root, reinstall all my apps again. what a hassle.