How to connect PS4 controller to Android? - General Questions and Answers

Hi,
So I have Galaxy J7 2017 with newest Android and I want to play some games which support game controller with my PS4 pad. I can connect the pad with my phone via bluetooth and both devices see each other, they are connected as it showed on most you tube video instructions. But my phone or games does not react when I'm pushing buttons, just nothing happens. There is no much solutions on the internet, so far I have found only one info that 1st version of PS4 with controllers v1 have some blockade. So my question is what can I do to bypass it? Is there any software?
Also I have read tips to buy OTG cable but this is USB<->miniUSB cable, so how it can work since my phone and pad have both miniUSB only? Does OTG cable have some microchip inside? Or can I just buy miniUSB<->miniUSB cable and it should work?

errolpl said:
Hi,
So I have Galaxy J7 2017 with newest Android and I want to play some games which support game controller with my PS4 pad. I can connect the pad with my phone via bluetooth and both devices see each other, they are connected as it showed on most you tube video instructions. But my phone or games does not react when I'm pushing buttons, just nothing happens. There is no much solutions on the internet, so far I have found only one info that 1st version of PS4 with controllers v1 have some blockade. So my question is what can I do to bypass it? Is there any software?
Also I have read tips to buy OTG cable but this is USBminiUSB cable, so how it can work since my phone and pad have both miniUSB only? Does OTG cable have some microchip inside? Or can I just buy miniUSBminiUSB cable and it should work?
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You can probably get a USBMicro USB adapter cheaper than you can get a cable, the adapter will allow you to use the cord that goes with the controller by connecting it to the end of the cable then connecting to your device.
It's what I use for USB and OTG devices instead of an OTG cable.
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Droidriven said:
You can probably get a USBMicro USB adapter cheaper than you can get a cable, the adapter will allow you to use the cord that goes with the controller by connecting it to the end of the cable then connecting to your device.
It's what I use for USB and OTG devices instead of an OTG cable.
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Thank you for answer, appreciated.

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I'm planning on buying OTG adapter to use usb keyboard/gamepad etc. But is it possible to both charge GTab 2 10.1 and use some usb device if said OTG adapter has multiple usb ports?
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I know of no such device that will allow for charging and USB keyboard. You may be able to hook up multiple USB devices but no voltage will be passed back to the tablet.
My personal recommendation is to charge via USB and use a bluetooth keyboard. I also recommend patience with the forums.
Jeruzalem said:
I'm planning on buying OTG adapter to use usb keyboard/gamepad etc. But is it possible to both charge GTab 2 10.1 and use some usb device if said OTG adapter has multiple usb ports?
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This may be one of the needed pieces. I use it to connect a 1TB Seagate potable drive. I have seen some hubs but the reviews are not encouraging.
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Have you considered Bluetooth. My MS keyboard and mouse connect fine as my Logitech tablet specific ones. I imagine there are BT game controllers too.
schneid said:
I imagine there are BT game controllers too.
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PS3 controller comes to mind. I have also used the WII controller to great effect.

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[Q] PS3 Controller Pairing No root

SO I read on here in a different section that some one did have some luck pairing a PS3 controller via an OTG cable, but here is where I have a problem, the OTG cable I have is mini to standard, not micro to standard, so the option I have would be sort of reversed. I would plug in the charging cable from my phone, plug the USB end of that into my OTG cable where it would connect to my PS3 controller at the other side.
I didn't see how there could be a problem with this but something doesn't seem right, I haven't been able to get it to pair.
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Is there something I am missing? Do I need to reset the PS3 controller because it may be searching for a PS3? Or is it just not going to work and require root.
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PS here's what I mean
LeftHandedScot said:
SO I read on here in a different section that some one did have some luck pairing a PS3 controller via an OTG cable, but here is where I have a problem, the OTG cable I have is mini to standard, not micro to standard, so the option I have would be sort of reversed. I would plug in the charging cable from my phone, plug the USB end of that into my OTG cable where it would connect to my PS3 controller at the other side.
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If some one can enlighten me as to what I can do to fix this, Please explain in full, I don't want to just hear "You can't", If I can't, I want to know why I can't and some other people can.
Thanks, David
PS here's what I mean
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I used the otg cable
Connected it to the normal USB to mini USB , connected that to the controller and it was recognised, I even played some games
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Can I use a generic micro USB keyboard with the kindle fire tablet 5th gen (2015)?

I found a keyboard on eBay that connects via micro USB, and it is meant to be used with a generic 7inches tablet. Before buying it I would like to be sure that the fire tablet has no limitations on the micro USB port, can anyone help me? I couldn't find a sure answer on google
this tablet supports USB OTG which means you CAN connect a pen drive, mouse, keyboard.. and I am almost 100% sure you can connect this keyboard BUT you may have problems with recognizing all keys on the keyboard or problems with different typing languages.. I guess you need to try it to know for sure.. and please let us know if you do..
regulusirius said:
I found a keyboard on eBay that connects via micro USB, and it is meant to be used with a generic 7inches tablet. Before buying it I would like to be sure that the fire tablet has no limitations on the micro USB port, can anyone help me? I couldn't find a sure answer on google
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This thread on usb otg says a keyboard was found to work, amongst other items.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/otg-2015-fire-kffowi-ford-t3245644
Pond-life said:
This thread on usb otg says a keyboard was found to work, amongst other items.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/otg-2015-fire-kffowi-ford-t3245644
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Two success stories:
- Connected an inexpensive wired USB keyboard via cheap OTG adapter (here). Keyboard instantly/silently recognized. No soft keyboard on input fields. Disconnect the physical keyboard and soft keyboard immediately pops up. Elegant and effortless.
- Grabbed a wireless Logitech K360 attaching receiver to same OTG adapter. Worked perfectly! Instant wireless keyboard. No messing around with Bluetooth. Woohoo!!
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I've been using a Samsung BKB-10 bluetooth keyboard, which I grabbed for $10 on at&t's website a few weeks ago, and it works great!! Every button works.
I am running CM 12.1, so I can't vouch for the stock firmware, but it does work excellent on the CM rom posted here!!
Yes, I use a USB Hub and various devices at the same time on my Fire 7. All of them work - at the same time.
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Can you give more detail on the usb hub? I guess you need it to provide power and data pass through, but I can only find one or the other online
jfinch91 said:
Can you give more detail on the usb hub? I guess you need it to provide power and data pass through, but I can only find one or the other online
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Can not power (charge) and use OTG devices simultaneously. It's one or the other.

About USB OTG

Hi guys, a friend of mine have and old Samsung android based phone.
I was thinking about give it a better use as an android tv box/media player, but I have a few questions, main concerning USB OTG.
I could use a USB OTG Y cable, so I could charge the phone while using it, and still have the OTG... could I connect an USB hub to the OTG so I could use a USB mini keyboard and a mouse?.
My other problem is the micro usb port and the HDMI conection to the TV. I could use a cable to connect the phone to the TV but then I couldn't connect the USB OTG. It's possible to connect HDMI and still use USB OTG???
skyx26 said:
Hi guys, a friend of mine have and old Samsung android based phone.
I was thinking about give it a better use as an android tv box/media player, but I have a few questions, main concerning USB OTG.
I could use a USB OTG Y cable, so I could charge the phone while using it, and still have the OTG... could I connect an USB hub to the OTG so I could use a USB mini keyboard and a mouse?.
My other problem is the micro usb port and the HDMI conection to the TV. I could use a cable to connect the phone to the TV but then I couldn't connect the USB OTG. It's possible to connect HDMI and still use USB OTG???
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It's probably cheaper to just buy a chromecast.
janekmuric said:
It's probably cheaper to just buy a chromecast.
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I live on latin america. A chromecast is way more expensive than a bunch of cables.
skyx26 said:
I live on latin america. A chromecast is way more expensive than a bunch of cables.
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Well... just so you know you can't have the phone charging and in OTG mode in the same time. Not even with adapters. This is because the current in USB can't flow in both directions in the same time (because there aren't enough dedicated wires)
janekmuric said:
Well... just so you know you can't have the phone charging and in OTG mode in the same time. Not even with adapters. This is because the current in USB can't flow in both directions in the same time (because there aren't enough dedicated wires)
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Damn... that pretty much end the subject.
Thank you.

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