So I bought a really cheap Bluetooth USB dongle for my PC, about 5 bucks. It installs a program call Bluesoleil.
It wouldnt work from the CD, so I downloaded it from their website. Its just an evaluation copy so it only lets transfers of 2mb.
All I really needed the download for was for the driver.
How do I pair my Tilt 2 with my PC? My Tilt 2 is set to discoverable, but still wont find it (its like 2 feet from my PC).
I want to be able to transfer songs and such in the Windows Mobile Device Centre through bluetooth so I dont have to keep plugging it in.
Any suggestions?
PS: Neither my phone can find my PC nor my PC can find my phone. I can find it through a different menu on my phone somehow (forgot how now) but it asked me for a password, and I have no password on my PC.
Sounds like a driver issue with your dongle
Tumdace said:
So I bought a really cheap Bluetooth USB dongle for my PC, about 5 bucks. It installs a program call Bluesoleil.
It wouldnt work from the CD, so I downloaded it from their website. Its just an evaluation copy so it only lets transfers of 2mb.
All I really needed the download for was for the driver.
How do I pair my Tilt 2 with my PC? My Tilt 2 is set to discoverable, but still wont find it (its like 2 feet from my PC).
I want to be able to transfer songs and such in the Windows Mobile Device Centre through bluetooth so I dont have to keep plugging it in.
Any suggestions?
PS: Neither my phone can find my PC nor my PC can find my phone. I can find it through a different menu on my phone somehow (forgot how now) but it asked me for a password, and I have no password on my PC.
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I'd remove all software that came with the Bluetooth adaptor and let W7 sort out it's own drivers for it - that's what I did and my cheap (£2!) Bluetooth adaptor works fine.
Zune will not show my Samsung Focus as being connected to my computer. It shows up under device manager as Windows Phone USB and if I try to access pictures or music on the phone while connected, it says "connecting/syncing with computer" and will not let me access. So everything seems to think its connected except for Zune
It works fine on my netbook so I thought windows on this computer was messing up. So I reinstalled windows (after reinstalling zune multiple times), and the same problem. It opens up Zune as soon as I connect the phone, but it does not show my device as being connected.
Might be a computer hardware issue, but its a relatively recent build with a core i5 processor so im not sure. Any help/tips appreciated.
have you tried a different USB port and/or different cable?
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have you tried a different USB port and/or different cable?
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Yes I have tried the front ports, the back ports, and a powered USB hub. All have the same result.
I only have 1 microusb cable (the one that came with the phone) and it works fine connected to my netbook and charger. So I don't think the cable is faulty. But I ordered another one off monoprice just to be certain. I will test that once its here.
Is there an alternate program which I can use to transfer media on/off my phone instead of Zune?
afraid not.
have you tried disabling your firewall and/or antivirus just before connecting and seeing if things run then? if so, i'm guessing one/both of them are stopping it from syncing.
I had an issue with this before as well. Make sure the cable you are using is the actual Samsung Cable...other cables don't seem to work.
If it still doesn't work, try de-associating the phone from the zune software/perform a hard reset.
Try doing a battery pull and then restarting the phone and trying... That's what I have to do. I am running 7008
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Is there a way to do this? I have a Sony blu ray player and I want to watch netflix on it but it needs a wireless network adaptor, it has a usb port, I tried plugging in my evo (cm7 n57) and using wired tethering but on my phone it said wired tethering active for like 1 second and then turned itself off?
Is there any way around this?
Sony model BDP-S380.
Thanks in advance!
it has a usb port, I tried plugging in my evo (cm7 n57) and using wired tethering but on my phone it said wired tethering active for like 1 second and then turned itself off?
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That wont work. That will only work with computers, as they have the drivers to see the phone as a modem. The blu-ray player doesnt have any drivers.
The only way you will be able to do this, is to hook up your phone to your computer via usb, and tether the phone to the computer. Then connect a crossover ethernet cable between the computer and the blu ray, and then bridge the two connections in windows.
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That wont work. That will only work with computers, as they have the drivers to see the phone as a modem. The blu-ray player doesnt have any drivers.
The only way you will be able to do this, is to hook up your phone to your computer via usb, and tether the phone to the computer. Then connect a crossover ethernet cable between the computer and the blu ray, and then bridge the two connections in windows.
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Sweet, I just bridged the player to my laptop via ethernet cable and boom interwebz on my blu ray..Thanks man
Argh so I'm following these guides to the letter and I still can't get this to work.
I've got everything installed correctly , I change the Master address for the controller on my PC, everything goes fine up until I unplug the controller from the PC and hit the Power button on the controller for it to pair with my phone. all 4 lights just flash on the controller and eventually go off and do nothing. Now while that happens, the phone says "Client connected:1" like its suppose to. But the controller is not connected and will not do anything at all.
I than plug it back into the computer and it seems whenever I unplug it, the master change doesn't save and it goes back to its default BT address.
I'm assuming the problem is because the master won't stick OR that's just because the controller isn't connecting to the device so it resets itself to its last known use? Thing is, the controller is brand new and has never been used on a PS3 since I don't own one.
Anyone have any insight on this? Spent $35 for the controller and another $2 for the app and can't use it at the moment :/
NOTE: My phone is the sprint GSIII despite what my sig says due to build.prop changes
EDIT: the compatibility checker indicated its compatible.
Do I need a USB OTG cord to connect it for the controllers first time being synced to a device maybe? Don't have a ps3 to connect it to unfortunately.
little bump, i have no useful information other than i read there was a way to pair the 2 using only the phone, not sure where i saw it tho, maybe on a youtube video on setting up sixaxis?
Im very interested to see if this works, as i want very badly to play n64 and other games on my projector with the mhl adapter, instead of having to use the usb for the controller, i would try it but don't own a sixaxis controller atm.
I did it with the otg cable with out a pc took me a minute to get but it worked. so I unplugged it. It is now wireless so I tried to Play dead trigger and a couple of other games and the controls wouldn't work right I was able to control the phone from the ps3 controller but no games and with the controller plugged in via otg cable games worked great
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I have the AT&T version but I am sure they both work the same way.
Make sure you grab the correct bluetooth address from your phone, says it at the bottom of the phone in the app.
Then download the drivers and sixaxis pair tool application on the PC, make sure they are installed! Grab your PS3 dualshock controller and connect it to your PC. It should go through installing the drivers/making sure you have them installed, once its complete your current controllers master will be shown at the top. You need to change it so that it reads the same as your mobile phones address.
Once that is complete go back to your phone, open up the program and start the driver, now hold the ps button until you see it sync, if it isn't syncing then you have a problem with the address of either your phone or controller.
Or...
You can actually make a cheap OTG cable yourself with stuff you probably have laying around the house. All you need is an USB extender cable and a micro USB cable, along with some wire and a soldering kit.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076767
When I used the app with my nexus s I had to use the computer tool, now with the galaxy all I had to do was plug it in with an otg cable, pair, and make sure you change the input method. Now I just start the app, press start on the app turn the controller on and it pairs instantly.
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I have the AT&T version but I am sure they both work the same way.
Make sure you grab the correct bluetooth address from your phone, says it at the bottom of the phone in the app.
Then download the drivers and sixaxis pair tool application on the PC, make sure they are installed! Grab your PS3 dualshock controller and connect it to your PC. It should go through installing the drivers/making sure you have them installed, once its complete your current controllers master will be shown at the top. You need to change it so that it reads the same as your mobile phones address.
Once that is complete go back to your phone, open up the program and start the driver, now hold the ps button until you see it sync, if it isn't syncing then you have a problem with the address of either your phone or controller.
Or...
You can actually make a cheap OTG cable yourself with stuff you probably have laying around the house. All you need is an USB extender cable and a micro USB cable, along with some wire and a soldering kit.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076767
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Yeah I got everything down but for some reason the controller isn't saving the master change. As soon as I unplug it from the PC after changing it, it goes right back to its default master. I continue to press the button on it anyway to pair with my phone and my phone said Client connected: 1 like its suppose to, but the controller lights just keep flashing another 5 seconds and it shuts off.
Assuming the master change isn't working. Tried both the new and old .exe's on the dev's site for the PC pair tool. :/
So if I get an OTG cord, I can do the initial pair with that and than it will pair wirelessly from there on out or I have to always use it with the cord that way?
Thanks guys.
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enjoy, skip to 3min mark, he also explains how to get the controller to work with games that don't have controller support
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enjoy, skip to 3min mark, he also explains how to get the controller to work with games that don't have controller support
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Isn't a valid link
EDIT: got the link to work after all, and god its so easy with a OTG cable... hahah. Guess that's my best bet since this thing keeps being so stubborn about saving the master change when I do it on the PC. -.-
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Ironically I tried the to pair the ps3 tool yesterday too.While the compatibility tester says it works yet I can't pair.I changed the Bluetooth address and installed the driver it just doesn't work.
Ironically I tried the to pair the ps3 tool yesterday too.While the compatibility tester says it works yet I can't pair.I changed the Bluetooth address and installed the driver it just doesn't work.
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Ah sorry to hear that, glad I'm not alone though.. Overnighted a otg cable since I don't have the parts needed to make my own haha
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SemiGamer said:
Yeah I got everything down but for some reason the controller isn't saving the master change. As soon as I unplug it from the PC after changing it, it goes right back to its default master. I continue to press the button on it anyway to pair with my phone and my phone said Client connected: 1 like its suppose to, but the controller lights just keep flashing another 5 seconds and it shuts off.
Assuming the master change isn't working. Tried both the new and old .exe's on the dev's site for the PC pair tool. :/
So if I get an OTG cord, I can do the initial pair with that and than it will pair wirelessly from there on out or I have to always use it with the cord that way?
Thanks guys.
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Have you tried using another PC program like MotionJoy? Downloading their drivers to see if you can change the master address with it instead? That would be my next suggestion if you are having issues with the master not sticking, obviously the best option would be to connect it to a PS3 first to make sure you at least have a default master.
If this doesn't work let me now, I'll try to think up some other ways before you have to purchase a cable to make it work.
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Have you tried using another PC program like MotionJoy? Downloading their drivers to see if you can change the master address with it instead? That would be my next suggestion if you are having issues with the master not sticking, obviously the best option would be to connect it to a PS3 first to make sure you at least have a default master.
If this doesn't work let me now, I'll try to think up some other ways before you have to purchase a cable to make it work.
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Yeah I tried motion joy and the controller works great wired to the computer (Works on the PC I mean) but I don't have a Bluetooth adapter for my PC to pair it with unfortunately.
Note that whenever I sync the controller to MotionJoy, I'm unable to use that USB port with SixaxisPairTool because MotionJoy drivers were installed with that port and motionjoy instantly picks it up and makes it unrecognizable to the sixaxistool program (Uninstalling motionjoy solves this) but just thought I'd throw it out there.
I clicked BluetoothPair in motionjoy and the BT address shows different than the one Sixaxistool shows, when I choose Custom Master or whatever it says and type in my phones, it "changes" it on the screen and says it changed, I than unplug it from the PC and start the app on the phone, Press the PS button on the controller and the 4 lights blink, the phone says Client connected:1, but the lights all keep blinking and than shut off. If pressed again the blink than turn off. I than connect it back to the PC and the BT address is shown as the default one from before I choose custom.
Pretty much the Change Master only stays while its connected to the PC, soon as I unplug it the master resets. I verified that by changing it, closing the programs (Both motionjoy and sixaxistool, at separate times of course during their own individual attempts) and than reopen either program and it shows what I changed it to still. But like I said as soon as the cord comes out it resets.
Sorry for the wall of text, just trying to provide as much info as I can. I ordered a cable but that can always come in handy anyway and I'd like to see if we could still solve this without one maybe to save some cash for anyone that has this problem in the future ya know!
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I know there was an issue with MotionJoy with having to put the address in "backwards" before it paired, I don't know if that was fixed or if that is still an issue. It's odd that it works fine when you plug it in to the PC but once you try wireless, it resets... I guess it's because you have yet to use the controller AS a bluetooth device, it has always been a wired connection. So you either have to pair it with a ps3, or with another bluetooth device.
Maybe you should just wait on the cable haha
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I know there was an issue with MotionJoy with having to put the address in "backwards" before it paired, I don't know if that was fixed or if that is still an issue. It's odd that it works fine when you plug it in to the PC but once you try wireless, it resets... I guess it's because you have yet to use the controller AS a bluetooth device, it has always been a wired connection. So you either have to pair it with a ps3, or with another bluetooth device.
Maybe you should just wait on the cable haha
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Hahah yeah I pulled enough of my hair out and gave in on the cord thanks for trying though! I agree its probably related to being a new unused controller.
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Argh okay got the cord. Controller works fine as a game pad. Works flawlessly on ShadowGun and Dead trigger which both have game pad function built in.
Can not get it to connect via Bluetooth still..
Tried exactly what the video showed and such.
Only thing I can think of is the controller could possibly be dead? Which I doubt because all the trouble shooting I've been doing (Connected to PC for an hour trying to get motion joy to go, connected to my phone the past 15min, I even plugged the USB into my wall adapter for my phone to see if it charged. Lights just blink than go off after like 5minutes. That mean its charged or what? Don't have a ps3, does it need one to charge? :/
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Argh okay got the cord. Controller works fine as a game pad. Works flawlessly on ShadowGun and Dead trigger which both have game pad function built in.
Can not get it to connect via Bluetooth still..
Tried exactly what the video showed and such.
Only thing I can think of is the controller could possibly be dead? Which I doubt because all the trouble shooting I've been doing (Connected to PC for an hour trying to get motion joy to go, connected to my phone the past 15min, I even plugged the USB into my wall adapter for my phone to see if it charged. Lights just blink than go off after like 5minutes. That mean its charged or what? Don't have a ps3, does it need one to charge? :/
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Is this an OEM Sony Controller? Chinese fakes aren't going to work. Same thing with Wii remote clones.
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Is this an OEM Sony Controller? Chinese fakes aren't going to work. Same thing with Wii remote clones.
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I think its OEM? How would I go about checking?
It was this one:
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0015AARJI/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1341986008&sr=8-1
But it wasn't the Amazon seller by default when I got it, it was a seller named Wireovia, they've got 4.8 stars with 3559 ratings so I didn't really think much of them being fakes? Price was $39 though I don't see them in the list of sellers now, but they were default before.
Also the controller didn't come with a cord, is that a sign of a fake or is that the same with Sony's official?
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EDIT: Well crap. I was looking at "How to spot a fake" guides and they mention two definite ways of telling, one being the battery inside is different and another being there is no screw under the sticker on the back on the official, whereas the fakes have a screw under there.
Now mine has what looks to be a screw without a screwable head on it under the sticker. Maybe the new fakes have the head of the screws taken off because they knew it gave it away? Idk. Going to take it apart tomorrow and see the battery.
Anyone know if its possible to return an opened item? Purchased June 29th received it on July 3rd. It came with an amazon lable saying "Returning is easy, go to our website blah blah blah" but mentioned it being unopened. Hmm..
Call Amazon's 800 number and tell them this isn't a genuine controller, and is giving you pairing difficulties. You don't have to say what kind. Ha ha. You should get your money back no problem.
Can others on the Canadian gsiii variants download the Sixaxis app from the market? Play thinks it's not compatible with my device (d2can / rogers).
I remember from before this app had issues working on devices running sense or touchwiz ui and I had problems with it on my stock vibrant and sgs2 but it runs well on aosp based roms.so today I flashes aokp r3 and low and behold it works now! Played
Dead trigger flawlessly earlier.T-Mobile sgs3 btw.
Well I've been searching for a while trying to connect the S3 as a laptop using MHL+USB OTG, but seems it is not possible or simply hard enough to consider other options. Several options have been considered:
1- Using BT keyboard/mouse is not always suitable since most of us use 2.4Ghz USB keyboard/mouse and it does not consider connecting HDD or other stuff.
2- I found an application that allows you to use your keyboard/mouse connected to your PC to control the phone, "takecontrol", take a look here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...NvbS5kcm9pZGNvbnRyb2wudGFrZWNvbnRyb2xsaXRlIl0.
Using this app you could also share an HDD connected to that PC solving one of the previous problem BT has.
But this configuration forces you to have your computer switched on... a bit useless if what you want is to connect the S3 as a PC instead of using an actual one.
3- After this I thought of using a wifi USB HUB, but hey! most of routers have USB ports, so why don't we use them instead of buying a new equipment? Then I realised it should work fine for sharing contents from a USB HDD but for USB wireless mouse/keyboard...
(those of you who have a BT mouse/keyboard but don't know how to connect the USB HDD to get "full" PC experience with the S3/S2/Note..., maybe it's still interesting this option)
So my question is if it is possible to connect a USB wireless mouse/keyboard plugging it to a wifi USB HUB. Maybe with an android app? what do you think guys?
I'm still thinkin about this.
Would be possible to use a wireless USB Hub, via wifi or BT?
WiFi Mouse is very good for you, please visit: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/wifi-mouse-turns-your-android-phone-into-a-mouse