I have seen so many fellow members having trouble setting up ps3 dual shock to play games on android phones and tablets. So I'm starting this to help out the noobs trying to get their gaming fix on .
You need
1. A rooted Android device 2.2 plus
2. Official Sony ps3 dual shock controller
3. Sixaxis app from Google play store
4. A PC with the sixaxis pair tool downloaded from http://www.dancingpixelstudios.com/sixaxiscontroller/about.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8cU1DBxuLQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player
With that in mind watch this video I created covering the basics for profiles and initial set up.
I am in no way shape or form responsible for what you break or screw up. Nor am I affiliated with dancing pixels project.
This thread is for people to share profiles and settings they may use and for others who need help if they are experiencing problems.
Keep in mind using different display dpis will throw off profiles if they are shared.
simplyphp said:
Your youtube video wouldn't play for me, not sure why.
What I did is:
1) downloaded/installed that sixaxis pair tool
2) plugged the PS3 controller into my computer
3) downloaded/installed sixaxis controller app to my Nexus 7
4) started the sixaxis controller app and hit Start, let it get to listening for controllers then I hit Stop
5) started the sixaxis pair tool
6) In the pair tool I changed the master to match the "local bluetooth address" at the bottom of the controller app screen on my Nexus 7
7) Unplug PS3 controller
8) On the Nexus 7 I hit Start again, wait for listening to controllers again
9) Hit the PS button on the PS3 controller
10) Done!
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Thanks man, I'll be watching this thread. Paired like a champ!
i did everything the instructions said on there site and i get no controller found everytime i try to pair controller on the nexus 7 app. I copied it exactly from sixxaxis tool correctly and still nothing??
Make sure u have the newest version from Google play or it don't work with jellybean. And make sure sixaxis ime is checked
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Thanks much, dude. I'll give this a shot tonight. Hopefully there's something I haven't tried in your video. I'm running out of options here
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omni_angel7 said:
Thanks much, dude. I'll give this a shot tonight. Hopefully there's something I haven't tried in your video. I'm running out of options here
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me too!!
U have to make sure the Bluetooth address on your controller matches exactly that off your tablet. And make sure it is a official ps3 controller.
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HOw do I do this on linux? I just paid for the app and i'm rooted and I have two original ps3 controllers.
Download sixpair for Linux. I believe from here
http://www.pabr.org/sixlinux/sixlinux.en.html
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Thanks! worked perfectly!
The instructions here are somewhat out of date, all pairing with PS3 controllers in Sixaxis Controller can now be done on the device itself via a USB OTG connection. No need to PC clients or anything like that. I have a video in my youtube channel showing how to do it now and how to set up touch emulation profiles. Will post it later when I get home.
NZtechfreak said:
The instructions here are somewhat out of date, all pairing with PS3 controllers in Sixaxis Controller can now be done on the device itself via a USB OTG connection. No need to PC clients or anything like that. I have a video in my youtube channel showing how to do it now and how to set up touch emulation profiles. Will post it later when I get home.
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Some people do not have an OTG cable!
And out of date how. Many devices don't have a USB host so your otg cable dont work. ONLY a select few were deemed even remotely working for the nexus 7. And its pretty self explanatory if u have an otg cable that works along in the app that will recognize your controller.
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Your youtube video wouldn't play for me, not sure why.
What I did is:
1) downloaded/installed that sixaxis pair tool
2) plugged the PS3 controller into my computer
3) downloaded/installed sixaxis controller app to my Nexus 7
4) started the sixaxis controller app and hit Start, let it get to listening for controllers then I hit Stop
5) started the sixaxis pair tool
6) In the pair tool I changed the master to match the "local bluetooth address" at the bottom of the controller app screen on my Nexus 7
7) Unplug PS3 controller
8) On the Nexus 7 I hit Start again, wait for listening to controllers again
9) Hit the PS button on the PS3 controller
10) Done!
Weird my views keep going up on it lol
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simplyphp said:
Your youtube video wouldn't play for me, not sure why.
What I did is:
1) downloaded/installed that sixaxis pair tool
2) plugged the PS3 controller into my computer
3) downloaded/installed sixaxis controller app to my Nexus 7
4) started the sixaxis controller app and hit Start, let it get to listening for controllers then I hit Stop
5) started the sixaxis pair tool
6) In the pair tool I changed the master to match the "local bluetooth address" at the bottom of the controller app screen on my Nexus 7
7) Unplug PS3 controller
8) On the Nexus 7 I hit Start again, wait for listening to controllers again
9) Hit the PS button on the PS3 controller
10) Done!
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perfect instructions!!
I get it to connect, but none of my buttons are active, even with the native support games. Not sure how to remedy this situation.
In my experience it takes a little while to get the hang of configuring things in the sixaxis app
Just need to practice away and you will get there,
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First time usng ths app and im impressed. I thought dead trigger was fun with touch but i kept accidentally reloading when i want to either aim or fire. I can already tell im going t blow alot of cash for games on the nexus 7. All i need now is a case with a kickstand or cover that will hold it upright.
Here's a DIY for tablet stands. I personally use the DVD case and its been the best for me using a pipe cleaner instead of string so i can adjust the viewing angles
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-easy-ways-tablet-stand/
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picked up a six foot HDMI cable today from walmart. (belkin)
first time seeing my phone plugged into a HD tv... and WOW! super awesome.
I have a few questions for those who use this feature a lot.
1. I see that I can add apps and shortcuts to the tv launcher app..... am i able to remove them? or remove the ones that are already there... haven't yet found a way to do so?
2. Anyone able to stream from SMB share using XBMC? i'm unable to get it to connect even though i have the user/pwd and ip addy correct. p.s. my share shows up and is accessible via ES file Explorer and Connected Devices.
3. I'm using DICE player to play my downloaded torrents on my pc via my ION .... now on my htc flyer... i have no problems viewing these files.. but on my ION sometimes the video will start and play for about a minute and then DICE player just crash/disappear and take me back to ES file explorer anyone else with this issue? if so find any workarounds?
4. in Tv Launcher app there is an icon to connect to facebook mobile... i clicked this the first time and it brought me to my facebook page but with notifications from people not in my friends list.. i checked on the computer and these pokes/notifications weren't ever there on my computer or in my notifications...<---this really freaked me out a bit...
5. anyone got the PS3 controller to connect to their ION? if so... gotta list of games it works with?
a. also anyone able to use the remote control ok to control the ION? my universal remote for my TV doesn't seem compatible...if u got it to work what kind of remote are you using?
excited to have a phone capable of HDMI out.. looks AWESOME!
thanks for any info in advance
1. I'll have to try mine again to tell you how to remove icons
5. Yes I've used the PS3 remote via USB. Dead trigger, shadow gun, reckless racing 2 work with the controller. If you root and use the sixxaxis controller app you can use any game pretty mmuch and use the controller over Bluetooth.
Used a couple Sony remotes and a Samsung remote with no issues. My cheap dynex TV remote wouldn't work.
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did u need to install the ps3 controller app or was it completely plug and play... i don't have one here or i'd be testing it right now
edit: and by USB i assume u mean u plugged into your dock... i don't have one of those so i guess i'm SOL till i get root eh? or a dock? lol
thx for the quick reply
killerskincanoe said:
did u need to install the ps3 controller app or was it completely plug and play... i don't have one here or i'd be testing it right now
edit: and by USB i assume u mean u plugged into your dock... i don't have one of those so i guess i'm SOL till i get root eh? or a dock? lol
thx for the quick reply
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Yeh with the dock I didn't need to use any other app for games that support gamepads. With no dock you will need a USB adapter to plug it directly in or root to use the controller app.
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wow yea what kind of adapter would that be? micro usb to mini usb?
killerskincanoe said:
wow yea what kind of adapter would that be? micro usb to mini usb?
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Um for the PS3 controller should be either a micro to mini cable or regular to mini I think.
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Hey bro, how much was that cable from Wally World?
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40. They had a 3 footer for 15. Actually I saw in my gamestop a 6.5 footer used for 19.99
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I downloaded the sixaxis controller recently and connected my rooted s3 to the controller via bluetooth and everything went smoothly but when i play a game and press start it quits me out to the home screen on my phone. Do I need to reconfigure my controller mappings? Can I make my controller only work for games and not control my phone? This is a difficult thing to google so II'm hoping someone here can help.
Thanks.
Unfortunately I left my SixAxis at home so I'm unable to help you there, sorry!
jiggawalla said:
I downloaded the sixaxis controller recently and connected my rooted s3 to the controller via bluetooth and everything went smoothly but when i play a game and press start it quits me out to the home screen on my phone. Do I need to reconfigure my controller mappings? Can I make my controller only work for games and not control my phone? This is a difficult thing to google so II'm hoping someone here can help.
Thanks.
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Check my guide in my signature about the sixaxis controller app.
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I got it to work. I'm just an idiot and didn't enable the controller in the emulator. Thanks anyway.
Hey guys.
I use spotify every day and find it really annoying that Android is not able to start it automatically when connected to handsfree Bluetooth like music.apk does.
So i have to start it myself every time.
Is there any way to mod it that way?
Would be very great
THX in advance to this great community
Tasker maybe? You should be able to setup a "on Bluetooth connect launch spotify" function if I'm not mistaken. May be a bit expensive of an app if you don't have it
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I was hoping there is some easy trick to do it
Coz its not only that you have to start spotify. You even have to select a playlist you want
So it would need to open it up and run the previous playlist. Or if it would run as a service, spotify remembers last played when not closed
Thats my idea... But i am not a coder
Recently purchased a Samsung Smart TV and I want to be able to display pics and videos from my LS970 over the TV using the Smart Hub. I tried using Swipe It but keep getting "Connection Lost" error. Seems to be common from reviews I read on the Swipe It app.
Does anyone know of another app or way to do this?
Thanks in advance!
jerryv31 said:
Recently purchased a Samsung Smart TV and I want to be able to display pics and videos from my LS970 over the TV using the Smart Hub. I tried using Swipe It but keep getting "Connection Lost" error. Seems to be common from reviews I read on the Swipe It app.
Does anyone know of another app or way to do this?
Thanks in advance!
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subscribed... I had swipeit working... worked great but it seems samsung did away with it.
i would love to know how to do this too.... ai am usin win 8.1 on my pc (surface pro 2) and send stuff to tv from that as I lost this feature....
Try Skifta. It's in the pIay store. I use it with my Samsung (and works with other dlna devices)
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