How do you turn it off !
Tried pressing power.. Nothing
Tried holding down power... Nothing
How do you turn this thing off.
Works fine BTW
Seems you have to Plug it in then hit power and it shuts right off...
I hold power, then release, then push it again. That does the trick.
Hey, I'm picking up a prime tomorrow, and I was wondering about how to connect the bluetooth, do I need to root it first? Can I use a ps3 controller?
Sorry for the off topic post
No PS3 controller unless you have the dock to connet the USB cord to...
Other wise you have to get a Bluetooth controller
If rooted then you can some how with the correct app and set up connect the PS3 controller, I heard people talk about it but I havent done it
The controller from game stop is only like $30
Related
I just got my Asus Prime from Taiwan yesterday after a month of waiting (my first tablet!!!). Out of the box my prime updated itself automatically to ICS and it all went smoothly. So far no screen flickering that others have mentioned. But now i have tried to connect 3 USB hard drives to my dock and none of them have been recognized, the lights on the HD turn on but after about 2 min. it turns off. All 3 of my USB devices are samsung. When i tried to connect my ps3 controller to the dock , nothing happens??!!! HElp would be greatly appreciated! Im a noob btw lol....
Bass-15 said:
I just got my Asus Prime from Taiwan yesterday after a month of waiting (my first tablet!!!). Out of the box my prime updated itself automatically to ICS and it all went smoothly. So far no screen flickering that others have mentioned. But now i have tried to connect 3 USB hard drives to my dock and none of them have been recognized, the lights on the HD turn on but after about 2 min. it turns off. All 3 of my USB devices are samsung. When i tried to connect my ps3 controller to the dock , nothing happens??!!! HElp would be greatly appreciated! Im a noob btw lol....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you tried rebooting. A lot of people have found that after attaching stuff to the dock for the first time it didn't work, but they rebooted it and it worked for them. Something about the dock did an update.
Thanx for that info but i have tried rebooting several times with the dock and USB connected and without the USB connected. But what explains the reason for my ps3 controller not working? ( My dock version is " TF201-DOCK-0206 " ----if that helps at all. )
That's what mine is at and I use my PS3 controller just fine. Have you tried hitting the center button on the controller. I know I was having problems as well until I hit that button. You know it works if the screen that you are on goes back to the home screen.
OMW!!!!!!!!!! WHAT ARE THE CHANCES.....!!! while i was replying i decided to plug my external and it worked!!!! my ps3 controller too!!!! Ive been trying this whole day to get them to work and out of the blue they work lol! thanx again for all for help anyway!!
No problem. Hopefully this helps others out as well.
I was screwing around with my Asus Prime today and I found a hilariously awesome bug, not sure why it works, how it works, but it's sometimes unstable so be careful not to be working on anything important and not save it before you try this. Also, it probably saves battery life if you don't have it plugged into the controller cable.
In a nutshell:
1.You have to have a keyboard dock for this to work
2. Plug the controller into the USB port of the keyboard dock.
3. Unplug it and push the PS button at the same time.
4. You're done!
Should work for awhile, or untill the auto-shut off thing happens with the PS3 controller. I tried it a few times, and the 3rd or 4th try it rebooted my tablet so just make sure you save anything before you try it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3-S0ckbnKs
That's pretty cool, will try it later!
If not Fake.. the it might be (part of) the cause for the problems with wifi,since apparently bluetooth is still active.
Interesting, though I'm not sure how bluetooth remaining on would or could contribute to degrading wifi. However it is an anomaly that needs investigating. Have you put this to Asus?
Probably should but I don't know if i want to. I like it haha.
Isn't the ps3 controller just connecting cause of the USB?
Sent over Al Gore's internet via a rooted Thunderbolt.
Drhammertime said:
Isn't the ps3 controller just connecting cause of the USB?
Sent over Al Gore's internet via a rooted Thunderbolt.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
He said it continues working after being unplugged... That would mean a BT connection is required, but my understanding is that BT is off for you?
Interesting indeed. Just plugging in makes sense, as the Prime is built for PnP on things like that; but for it to work wirelessly without changing its BT master and with BT cut off.....
Normally when you connect a ps3 Controller into a ps3 it will also sync its Bluetooth to it, but in this case I turned off the Bluetooth and it still works after I unplug the USB. The red LEDs are flashing as if the counter was plugged in and charging so it has to be a bug with the USB.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using Tapatalk
USB over Wifi? Bluetooth over USB over WiFi, LOL!
Ov3rbyte said:
Normally when you connect a ps3 Controller into a ps3 it will also sync its Bluetooth to it, but in this case I turned off the Bluetooth and it still works after I unplug the USB. The red LEDs are flashing as if the counter was plugged in and charging so it has to be a bug with the USB.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I need to investigate something myself, though I m pretty sure it's not going to be anything unique. I dodn't do much with Games or controllers, but picked up a Sony Branded DualShock controller after mixed results with some low end "compatible" controllers. In fact, other than my son's wired xBox 360 controller, pretty much all the Madcatz, and 3 other less expensive controllers either didn't work at all or barely worked, so I gave in and got the Dualshock. Since I am holding out on rooting until I have a burning need to, I never even tried to pair it wirelessly over bluetooth. I also didn't download Sixaxis software since it would require root.
Is it normal to see a bluetooth entry for the controller after just using it wired? If so then I will have o wait till I give it up and root this thing. For now though, I see a PLAYSTATION (R) 3 Controller entry in Bluetooth, additionally when I select it it has an option to toggle using it as an input device.
I didn't expect to see any of that until I attempted to pair it (I haven't) Is this in anyway meaningful, or just typically what you would see after connecting with a USB cable to the Prime's dock USB? If normal, ignore me, I'm an idiot. If NOT normal is there any way to test and/or check if it's paired? From my research there is no standard pairing with these like most bluetooth stuff, as in no codes, such as 1111, 0000 or the famous 1234.
I will check it further this weekend. I doubt it will work, but it would be great if it could be done without root.
EDIT: Okay so all I can say is, (shocked the **** out of me) IT WORKS!
I kid you not. I have a DualShock Sony Controller running wireless over BT without root. Couldn't say exactly why or how this has come to be. EVERYTHING I have read says you need root and Sixaxis from Market. Perhaps it's just the latest builds of ICS?
How did you pair it without a code or am app?
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using Tapatalk
I can confirm this works. Just plugged it into my dock via usb and it worked. Well 15 min of playing riptide made me wanna get back on mw3, well i unplugged the ps3 controller via usb. I for the life of me could not get it to work again with my ps3, i was pressing all the buttons i could, then looked at my screen and the ps3 controller was now connected wirelessly to my tf201 and damn near opening every possible app. Bluetooth was not on.
So i just plugged my contoller back in my ps3 and everything was fine.
From My S II (T989)
or My Asus TF201
I just tested it on my Tf201. you need bluetooth on in order to use the controller wirelessly, but it does work wirelessly which is the important thing. I'm excited to see what comes out for the Prime, before getting this I was excited about the PS Vita but if better games come out soon for the Prime, which they will, I'll probably forget about it considering it's another $300+ just for a device that pretty much only plays games.
Works with TF101
Also works with the Transformer TF101..
Sync the PS3 remote with the USB, once sync, unplug USB and press the Home button....
Voila!
I've been trying to figure this out for a few days now and everyone who has paired is either rooted or has a dock/USB dongle. I know it's possible to use the controller without having root and apparently it's possible to pair it without using USB but I can't get it to work at all.
I used the Sixaxis Pair Tool on my PC to set the address to my Prime. According to the instructions, as soon as you unplug and hit the PS button, it should be paired...but it didn't. The Prime picked up the controller in the Bluetooth menu but when I tapped it to pair, it asked for a PIN. I tried 0000 and 1234 which both didn't work and can't find any info on how to find the PIN. I also found someone that just said to keep cancelling when it asks and it eventually pairs for some reason but that didn't work either.
I tried pairing the controller to my phone but it doesn't even detect it (I entered the BT address) and the sixaxis app says the phone is not supported. So I put it back to my Prime's BT address and now my Prime won't even detect the controller at all like it was before. I was able to pair my phone and Prime together with no issues and the controller (original Sony brand btw) works fine on the PS3.
So has anyone here gotten a controller to work in this situation? Or do I have to use this as an excuse to buy the dock now?
Bandin03 said:
I've been trying to figure this out for a few days now and everyone who has paired is either rooted or has a dock/USB dongle. I know it's possible to use the controller without having root and apparently it's possible to pair it without using USB but I can't get it to work at all.
I used the Sixaxis Pair Tool on my PC to set the address to my Prime. According to the instructions, as soon as you unplug and hit the PS button, it should be paired...but it didn't. The Prime picked up the controller in the Bluetooth menu but when I tapped it to pair, it asked for a PIN. I tried 0000 and 1234 which both didn't work and can't find any info on how to find the PIN. I also found someone that just said to keep cancelling when it asks and it eventually pairs for some reason but that didn't work either.
I tried pairing the controller to my phone but it doesn't even detect it (I entered the BT address) and the sixaxis app says the phone is not supported. So I put it back to my Prime's BT address and now my Prime won't even detect the controller at all like it was before. I was able to pair my phone and Prime together with no issues and the controller (original Sony brand btw) works fine on the PS3.
So has anyone here gotten a controller to work in this situation? Or do I have to use this as an excuse to buy the dock now?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm not sure. I have the dock and my PS3 Controller only appeared in the BT devices section after I Plugged it in to the dock.
However.... I was thinking... the Proprietary charging connector goes to a USB plug. Could you use a female USB adaptor to connect your PS3 controller to to the tablet (without the dock)? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Female-USB-...XX2Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330594457&sr=8-1
Can anyone answer this?
tuckersmission said:
I'm not sure. I have the dock and my PS3 Controller only appeared in the BT devices section after I Plugged it in to the dock.
However.... I was thinking... the Proprietary charging connector goes to a USB plug. Could you use a female USB adaptor to connect your PS3 controller to to the tablet (without the dock)? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Female-USB-...XX2Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330594457&sr=8-1
Can anyone answer this?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
For other purposes, very interested if this works?
tuckersmission said:
I'm not sure. I have the dock and my PS3 Controller only appeared in the BT devices section after I Plugged it in to the dock.
However.... I was thinking... the Proprietary charging connector goes to a USB plug. Could you use a female USB adaptor to connect your PS3 controller to to the tablet (without the dock)? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Female-USB-...XX2Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330594457&sr=8-1
Can anyone answer this?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is anyone in a position to test this?
I just got my prime yesterday, and I got my ps3 control work by just plugging it into the usb, pushing the centre button, then in bluetooth settings on the prime, I switched it on, scanned for devices and my ps3 control appeared so I selected it and it said connected. Then I just unplugged the usb and it worked.
I played sonic episode 1 and shadowgun with my ps3 control wirelessly. No root, no extra app downloaded. I'm going to try some more games today just to be sure.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
DHTC said:
I just got my prime yesterday, and I got my ps3 control work by just plugging it into the usb, pushing the centre button, then in bluetooth settings on the prime, I switched it on, scanned for devices and my ps3 control appeared so I selected it and it said connected. Then I just unplugged the usb and it worked.
I played sonic episode 1 and shadowgun with my ps3 control wirelessly. No root, no extra app downloaded. I'm going to try some more games today just to be sure.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
We know that works. Op is wondering if its possible without the dock (usb port).
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
Sorry read that after.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
ya i would like to know this as well , would be awesome to play some emulators on the big screen lol
tuckersmission said:
I'm not sure. I have the dock and my PS3 Controller only appeared in the BT devices section after I Plugged it in to the dock.
However.... I was thinking... the Proprietary charging connector goes to a USB plug. Could you use a female USB adaptor to connect your PS3 controller to to the tablet (without the dock)? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Female-USB-...XX2Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330594457&sr=8-1
Can anyone answer this?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I can tell you that it will not work. The prime has no USB host controller in order to connect peripherals for communication. It only can use the built in port to communicate with other devices that do have a controller. To get a USB host controller you have to use the dock or the adapter.
rand4ll said:
I can tell you that it will not work. The prime has no USB host controller in order to connect peripherals for communication. It only can use the built in port to communicate with other devices that do have a controller. To get a USB host controller you have to use the dock or the adapter.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Cool, so are you saying the adaptor will work http://www.amazon.co.uk/Neewer-Fema...B4LG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1330762927&sr=8-3
Doesnt work.
I have galaxy nexus and tried using
Female/female adaptor to join my nexus cable (micro usb?) To my ps3 controllers cable (weird mini usb?) And it wont pick it up. Still tryn though, i have high hopes for this to work!
tuckersmission said:
Cool, so are you saying the adaptor will work http://www.amazon.co.uk/Neewer-Fema...B4LG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1330762927&sr=8-3
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, you need this adapter.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0077IREE8/ref=mp_s_a_4?qid=1333448579&sr=8-4
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA
Thanks! But that's an Asus and I have a Samsung galaxy nexus phone, not sure if that will work
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA
I just bought an official Dualshock Pro PS3 controller and it just does not work on my prime. Right now I want to use it with usb port, not bluetooth (that would be the next step).
I installed the controller on my PC to check it's working. My usb ports are also working since I can plug USB keys. I am using ICS update.
When I plug the controller, the only thing I can do is press the power button to leave current app and go back to home menu. Nothing else works. When I press the power button the 4 lights all blink fast for 20sec and then nothing.
I looked at many threads here and on other forums but I cannot find a solution for my problem.
Please help me.
I'm not using the dock but i'am using the asus usb adapter. All I did to get it woking was turned on the bt on the prime pluged the ps3 controller into the usb adapter and pressed the power button. Give a sec and it should pair. Been using my ps3 controller with shadow gun with no problems at all. The game even lets you assign your buttons to the controller. Hope this helps
hungrybear said:
I'm not using the dock but i'am using the asus usb adapter. All I did to get it woking was turned on the bt on the prime pluged the ps3 controller into the usb adapter and pressed the power button. Give a sec and it should pair. Been using my ps3 controller with shadow gun with no problems at all. The game even lets you assign your buttons to the controller. Hope this helps
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I also did that. I pressed the power button, the 4 flash lights blinks fastly for 20s. Then I can see the pad connected in bluetooth but after 20s the flashlights turn themselves off, the pad disconnects from bluetooth.
I assume that my problem is not related to bluetooth, so right now if it works with USB I will be glad!
I did the same as hungrybear and it works great, have you tried to check that the control works with a ps3? Maybe it can get recognized on a computer but not fully functional.
Errrrrmmm, what about charging it from the pc for a good while?
Plug in, turn on, turn on Bluetooth, unplug. Now every time you turn it on, it will pair with prime (BT icon will become blue). I don't think there is enough power coming from docks USB to charge it. You can't do much with it on home screens, just launch an app or so. Use left stick to navigate, but its a pain in the bottom. Some games will work with it, some won't.
Sent throught the wormhole from my CoinInserted Sensation OG.
Finally, I bought a new ps3 controller and it's working great now.
I don't know what happened with the other one, I bought it very cheap on Ebay, the looking and plastic case was exactly the same. Maybe a fake sony gamepad I don't know...
Hello everyone I have ran into an issue with my ps3 controller wondering if you folks can help. I bought the asus usb kit connected my ps3 controller fine was working great. Couple of hours ago I plugged in the same controller to my ps3 to play, when I was finished tried to turn the controller with bluetooth on my tablet as always but no luck even tried plugging it back in but nothing. does anyone have any ideas why it's not working now and how to fix it?
I don't have the usb kit thingy, but I might be able to help. Since you repaired it with your ps3 you will have to repair with tablet as the first time. I'm guessing you need to connect the controller to the usb thingy and go into tablet setting and look at the inputs sections. Turn the ps3 controller and it should be listed and ready to pair.