I know, so close to launch, it's difficult finding reviews and threads on support of third party accessories etc. My question is, "Has anyone successfully paired a Gamepad (wired or wireless) to the LG G5? If so, what was your method?"
I have had bad luck with rooting and bricking devices in the past, so I've avoided methods involving root access (regardless of whether rooting is available this early on).
My first attempt was with a Dualshock PS3 DS3 controller and an otg cable. Red lights blinked continuously, but no response. My second attempt was with a PS4 controller. Slightly better success. I was able to pair this wirelessly without root (holding PlayStation and share button momentarily). The result was a successful pair, but no UI response, much less any success on emulated games. It should be noted I did not get any response with an otg cable here as well.
I also tried these methods with a variety of Google Play apps, with similar results, as well as a Wii Remote (was grasping at straws at this point).
UPDATE: I purchased a Sminiker Bluetooth Gamepad and should receive it tomorrow to test with the LG G5. I chose the Sminiker Gamepad because it was the closest to PS controller I could get with Android OS support.
UPDATE: I have confirmation of the Sminiker Bluetooth Gamepad working successfully on an unrooted LG G5 : tested on PPSSPP, FPse, and MegaN64 emulators.
Still No Success
midgarsfinest said:
I know, so close to launch, it's difficult finding reviews and threads on support of third party accessories etc. My question is, "Has anyone successfully paired a gamepad (wired or wireless) to the LG G5? If so, what was your method?"
I have had bad luck with rooting and bricking devices in the past, so I've avoided methods involving root access (regardless of whether rooting is available this early on).
My first attempt was with a dualshock PS3 DS3 controller and an otg cable. Red lights blinked continuously, but no response. My second attempt was with a PS4 controller. Slightly better success. I was able to pair this wirelessly without root (holding playstation and share button momentarily). The result was a successful pair, but no UI response, much less any success on emulated games. It should be noted I did not get any response with an otg cable here as well.
I also tried these methods with a variety of Google Play apps, with similar results, as well as a Wii Remote (was grasping at straws at this point).
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Spent the better part of last night and today working with bluetooth apps and settings to try and get any response from my gamepads. Still no success. Considering buying Android gamepad. Any suggestions? I've heard of Moga and a few others based on my research trying to successfully pair what I already own.
I wouldn't call this thread solved, no one in here has reported trying Xbox 360 or One controllers yet with OTG
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I wouldn't call this thread solved, no one in here has reported trying Xbox 360 or One controllers yet with OTG
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I asked the question as the OP. I answered my question. Hence "Solved" lol. But feel free to start another thread regarding specific gamepads.
"We've all done things we regret. It's how you respond that defines who you are."
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I asked the question as the OP. I answered my question. Hence "Solved" lol. But feel free to start another thread regarding specific gamepads.
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I see your point but the actual question isn't really solved imho
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I see your point but the actual question isn't really solved imho
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The question-->"Has anyone successfully paired a gamepad (wired or wireless) to the LG G5? If so, what was your method?"
The answer---->"Yes"
"We've all done things we regret. It's how you respond that defines who you are."
midgarsfinest said:
The question-->"Has anyone successfully paired a gamepad (wired or wireless) to the LG G5? If so, what was your method?"
The answer---->"Yes"
"We've all done things we regret. It's how you respond that defines who you are."
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It's your thread. I just felt the spirit of the question was not "does buying an Android specific Bluetooth controller make you not need to leave a thread open for others to report if their commonly owned game system controllers work or not?"
Do your thing, I'm sure we'll figure it out elsewhere
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It's your thread. I just felt the spirit of the question was not "does buying an Android specific Bluetooth controller make you not need to leave a thread open for others to report if their commonly owned game system controllers work or not?"
Do your thing, I'm sure we'll figure it out elsewhere
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That's why I put [solved], as in, "the original question has been answered, but feel free to comment and add more info on other supported devices, gamepads, emulators, etc."
Had this been your thread, how would you have handled it?
"We've all done things we regret. It's how you respond that defines who you are."
I guess I'm just nitpicking cuz I assume people aren't going to contribute to a thread marked solved. I can see your perspective. Hope I didn't come off too annoying.
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I guess I'm just nitpicking cuz I assume people aren't going to contribute to a thread marked solved. I can see your perspective. Hope I didn't come off too annoying.
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Not at all. I'm still new to this site, so its possible I expected too much from the get go. Other forums I am in, I don't have to worry about others adding in after a thread is solved.
"We've all done things we regret. It's how you respond that defines who you are."
"Answered" instead of "solved" then? Lol
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"Answered" instead of "solved" then? Lol
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Duly noted. I see where he was coming from.
"We've all done things we regret. It's how you respond that defines who you are."
Hopefully that settles the dispute ?. All the best getting a solution.
any update here so far?
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any update here so far?
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June last post, doubt it bro.
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I use a nes30 pro controller, work like a charm works with and without root on different modes. May not be the type of controllers that you guys are looking for thou.
LG G5 controller question. Using MOGO Universal Driver.
1. My LG G5 has the MOGO Pro controller. It connects fine to the official bluetooth driver, but that only allows you to use the controller with MOGO games. This is incredibly stupid for MOGO to basically say only their game library matters. So I installed the official MOGO Universal Driver which of course does not find the controller at all. I don't know why, it doesn't even try, it just says there are no bluetooth devices. So...I'm out in the cold, I can't use this mogo universal driver and the official mogo games are garbage from the 90's.
2. XDA is a piece of garbage website when it comes to updating a password. I've tried for 15 minutes and when I fill in a new password it thinks I'm trying to log in and says "you have reached login attempt 4 of 5" then blocks me out. LAME. And then when it let's me log in using the password it automatically set and sent me TEN MINUTES LATER, it gives another error and wipes out what I had been typing: "Your submission could not be processed because you have logged in since the previous page was loaded."
Piece of trash website isn't making it possible for new users to get anything done, and it keeps redirecting to its home page instead of this forum. If anyone at XDA reads this, GET YOUR WEBSITE IN ORDER. /rant
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I wonder if it isn't possible to use android phones as a remote for the WII. There are games which don't use the IR input, for example New Super Mario. In principle we have all sensors to play this game. Am I wrong?
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Heck with the Wii. I want it to do my laundry
No other opinions?
Could it be done or not. If somebody has some information on this it would be great. Even if I am not a dev pro till now I am thinking of looking into this.
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Yes
Yea its a simple blue tooth connection it should be possible to connect to the wii if you know the correct commands the question is it possible to write a program to output those commands as you enter them into the phone. Im sure it is heck at that point you could get the accelerator outputs to feed into the program and use it for wii bowling and the such... have at it.
I don't think so. Not unless you phone has infered.
The no infrared problem is something I like to look into if I ever get the connection between the wii and the phone. My question is ... has somebody ever connected anything except a wii remote with the wii. All attempts failed for me till now.
I'm still interested in this. So supprised that no one talks about this at all. There are plenty of game that dont need infrared.
It can be done but htc devices can have problem because "sense"
And samsung devices having problem with different bluetooth stacks i think.
Can be bluetooth stack problem with htc devices too
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where did you get this idea btw ?
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I use a bluetooth 3rd party controller the same as the classic add on for wii-mote, but it works with out wii-mote no ir.
I will look up name if really needed cant b arsed right now
want to control my Wii consol with my droid phone
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I'm still interested in this. So supprised that no one talks about this at all. There are plenty of game that dont need infrared.
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I too feel there is a need for this. I watch a lot of Netflix on my WII console, but I am often frustraded because my kids constantly lose the WII remotes or the batteries are often dead. Controlling from my phone would be grest for me
Same here. I already use HTC One as a TV remote.
Anyone find anything yet ? Theirs a app but doesn't work on android 4.2+
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This might help you understand how Wiimote works
www dot youtube dot com slash watch?v=ETAKfSkec6A Time: 0:33
I know this thread is old as helllll, but I figured I'd bump it because I'm trying to devise a way to use my android in place of a wii mote. I have lost my wii mote, a few years ago when I was on 4.2 I believe it was, I scanned for the BT Mac address and used my android as a wii mote. But it would appear that lack of upkeep on this process is patched up. If I figure anything out I'll post update.
I know this is an old post, but did anyone get an android phone to work on the wii as a wiimote? with no ir?
Hey man! Take a look at this app in the playstore:
(mbhRemote)
In the first screenshot we can see a "WII" name.
See what you can do with this app and post us a reply. Thanx...
I doubt Nintendo would allow the use of non licensed tech. Why would they when they'd much rather have you go buy a new one? It would be a serious oversight on their part.
hey guys, i recently got a micro USB to full size adapter in hopes that i could run a generic game pad or flash drive to my DX2.. i understand the phone doesnt openly support OTG mode, but is there any way a ROM could potentially enable this for us? maybe by porting over (so to speak) the technology used in 3.1 which allows game pads?
1.) i am aware this question has been asked before (albeit, only a few times), i just want more awareness for this as i know of a lot of people who would find this feature to be most enjoyable.
2.) i know we can use a wiimote, but there are a lot of people out there who dont have a Wii and dont want to buy a wiimote that they can only use on their phone. This would enable everyone with a PS3/wired xbox controller/generic game pad/usb keyboard (a much larger percentage of people than the wiimote alone) to fully enjoy emulators on their phone.
if any devs are reading this, become a God in the android community and get us wired gamepad support! or if anyone else feels like i do, sound off and help get this feature recognized
That would be very nice. I happen to have a usb hub for ps2 controllers.
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ask and ye shall receive:
https://market.android.com/details?...sixaxiscontroller&feature=more_from_developer
AuxiliaryPie said:
ask and ye shall receive:
https://market.android.com/details?...sixaxiscontroller&feature=more_from_developer
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He wants a wired version mayne...
lol the only reason i said wired in the first post was because i was told wireless was impossible... ill take wireless any day
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lol the only reason i said wired in the first post was because i was told wireless was impossible... ill take wireless any day
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The stars must have been aligned for you today, as you picked the perfect day to post this. Dreams do come true...
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The stars must have been aligned for you today, as you picked the perfect day to post this. Dreams do come true...
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i know... im just having trouble getting it to work with Yongzh's emulators :/
Ok I have a question... Forgive me if I'm posting in the wrong area. Here is the pitch: I have been looking forward to this phone for a long time (as most of you) I have been interested for a few years in developing an on the go platform for mobile entertainment. What I mean is just something I can use in my car to listen to music or watch movies. I know there are many things that exist that allow me to do this but I'm looking to develop a more all in one truly mobile solution and the Note might be the best option.
Without boring everyone with too much details- I'm hoping the Note comes with NFC for starters but does anyone know- will the usb host adapter allow the Note to charge and possibly use an external hard drive at the same time?
I'm in the R&D stages now for a car dock with software that will allow Note to just slide in and go similar to the newer mobile infotainment systems that are starting to show up in cars now but this will be truly mobile.
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Ok I have a question... Forgive me if I'm posting in the wrong area. Here is the pitch: I have been looking forward to this phone for a long time (as most of you) I have been interested for a few years in developing an on the go platform for mobile entertainment. What I mean is just something I can use in my car to listen to music or watch movies. I know there are many things that exist that allow me to do this but I'm looking to develop a more all in one truly mobile solution and the Note might be the best option.
Without boring everyone with too much details- I'm hoping the Note comes with NFC for starters but does anyone know- will the usb host adapter allow the Note to charge and possibly use an external hard drive at the same time?
I'm in the R&D stages now for a car dock with software that will allow Note to just slide in and go similar to the newer mobile infotainment systems that are starting to show up in cars now but this will be truly mobile.
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Omgosh what a great idea! Hooking up an externel hard drive may work, because you can plug flash drives into tablets and they work just fine. Hope your plan works, because if iit does ill be installing it on my stang
You posted this in an unrelated thread, so I moved it to its own thread. Your plan sounds great, I hope you can make it happen, I'd like a nice car dock for my future Note
Thanks for your interest guys! I will post some more info as the design begins testing.
As of now I'm using my Captivate for a front end... it kinda works but there's a lot of manual interaction which I'm hoping with the Note I can move away from. If this works out I can move to actually producing a full mobile infotainment solution.
I'm curious though... This project started out with just a personal want to make my long drives a little more comfortable. It has now turned in to something that I actually depend on and almost need. Do you guys think there is an actual need for something like this? Maybe this could be a start for a whole new "something" platform.
~C
Personal need and an idea of how to fulfill it is how many great products come around. I really wish I had a decent dock for my Captivate (that's what I've got, too), but none exist - and I have looked. Go for it. See where it takes you. Might make you some nice coin, and make others happy in the process!
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Personal need and an idea of how to fulfill it is how many great products come around. I really wish I had a decent dock for my Captivate (that's what I've got, too), but none exist - and I have looked. Go for it. See where it takes you. Might make you some nice coin, and make others happy in the process!
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You heard it here first... Should have some renderings soon-ish. I'm a software designer that works mostly in MS technologies so this is a new avenue but with all the support on XDA it shouldn't be too hard.
I would be very interested in this as well.
Good luck on the R&D
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Without boring everyone with too much details- I'm hoping the Note comes with NFC for starters but does anyone know- will the usb host adapter allow the Note to charge and possibly use an external hard drive at the same time?
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Based on how the Galaxy Tab works the answer is no, you can't use the USB drive and charge at the same time. You will need to build a custom cable.
joedoe said:
Based on how the Galaxy Tab works the answer is no, you can't use the USB drive and charge at the same time. You will need to build a custom cable.
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I hope to have a Note to test with soon... (pre-ordered) The cable isn't too much of a problem just one more thing to put on the list. I'm toying around with designs that will able to have upgrades/plugins via a usb hub.
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Thanks for your interest guys! I will post some more info as the design begins testing.
As of now I'm using my Captivate for a front end... it kinda works but there's a lot of manual interaction which I'm hoping with the Note I can move away from. If this works out I can move to actually producing a full mobile infotainment solution.
I'm curious though... This project started out with just a personal want to make my long drives a little more comfortable. It has now turned in to something that I actually depend on and almost need. Do you guys think there is an actual need for something like this? Maybe this could be a start for a whole new "something" platform.
~C
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I could use something like that! I am a road warrior covering two states for my employer and have a lot of windshield time.
When it is time to beta test I would like to offer my services.
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Based on how the Galaxy Tab works the answer is no, you can't use the USB drive and charge at the same time. You will need to build a custom cable.
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On the infuse hdmi (output and charge) works at the same time and needs it. Maybe if you need a few "lines" frim it to get it working ill supply that . It may need a custom kernel though...
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On the infuse hdmi (output and charge) works at the same time and needs it. Maybe if you need a few "lines" frim it to get it working ill supply that . It may need a custom kernel though...
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Thanks! I'm hoping that I won't have to mess with the kernel too much... Most of what I need is already open in the OS (I hope) and I will most likely have the hardware completed before the software pieces. As long as my wife doesn't kill me first for spending too much time in the shop.
i think thats a great idea. check out how i am doing it now, using a 8.9 tab lte:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1480694
Hopefully your contribution could be applied here? may I suggest you to take a look at the mp3car.com forums? there's an android section there, very interesting.
http://www.mp3car.com/android-tablet/
What's most needed i feel are the development of physical buttons to control the tablet/phone while driving. I envision using something like a bt version of devices like carpc joycon ex (basically a small device that turns your steering wheel buttons into a usb keyboard), or using modified bt headset buttons.
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http://www.mp3car.com/android-tablet/
What's most needed i feel are the development of physical buttons to control the tablet/phone while driving. I envision using something like a bt version of devices like carpc joycon ex (basically a small device that turns your steering wheel buttons into a usb keyboard), or using modified bt headset buttons.
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Thanks for the link I'm sure I will be hitting up those forums as well...
Nice setup! That is exactly what I'm looking for. The physical buttons are something that also crossed my mind. I will check out the joycon. I think with the USB host it will be a lot easier now. I do frequent mp3car.com they have helped with a couple carpc's I have built for friends and my own XBMC in my WRX I still use to play games while sitting in my car. This is the first time I'm traveling down the android path and I think it's going to be a better experience all around.
Thanks.
Now I think the note would be way more appropriate for my other car - the 8.9 is more fitting to a truck really.
Keep us posted!
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I'm gonna try using a Seagate goflex satellite hard drive as a media center for my note in my car. It's 500gb and produces a Wi-Fi signal that the phone hooks onto, you then use the Seagate app to access all the hard drives music and movies. I plan to hardwire the hard drive into my cars power along with a micro charger to plug into the Samsung note car dock. I'll let everyone know how the hard drive works out. It could be an option for your project too, although the hard drive is rather pricy.
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Yeah, I have considered that, but I've seen less than stellar reviews on Amazon and I balked. Price is not a concern, as long as it works. The reviews stated that the interface was very poor and buggy. No playlists, no thumbnails, no folder support, IIRC.
Seagate, like Samsung, is not known for writing sleak software. So the fact that I must depend on their updates (will it work with ICS? Will it work in Landscape mode? etc.) is a concern. They should release their APIs at least, or source code.
I'd rather something like a NAS DLNA server. With DLNA, I can choose a bunch of compatible apps, I believe.
Also, about the Seagate's wifi connection, is is ad-hoc? Would it prevent the tablet from accessing the Internet? I suspect not, if you're using the note, but if you're using a tablet tethered to the phone...then this wouldn't work.
I have seen a couple lack luster reviews on the satellite but my friend is offering it to me for $75 because he never uses it anymore so I figured I would give it a shot. If it doesn't do what I need it to in the car I will either just use it for my tablet in home or sell it as Im sure I could recoup at least $75 from a $200 hard drive
Great, please report back your findings.
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I'm gonna try using a Seagate goflex satellite hard drive as a media center for my note in my car. It's 500gb and produces a Wi-Fi signal that the phone hooks onto, you then use the Seagate app to access all the hard drives music and movies. I plan to hardwire the hard drive into my cars power along with a micro charger to plug into the Samsung note car dock. I'll let everyone know how the hard drive works out. It could be an option for your project too, although the hard drive is rather pricy.
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In this set-up, is the music coming out of the car's speakers or the Note?
I could not find a consolidated thread with all wishlists... so starting a new one.
Wish-1: wifi dongle
A sleek one. Just like the GPS dongle, that can be locked with the tablet. Should support 5GHz 802.11n.
Must allow for a passthrough 40 pin connector to allow charging even when dongle is connected.
Must be under $40-50 range
Preferably in the same gray and champange gold colors.
Wish-2: nvFlash
Obvious reasons. To be provided for folks with unlocked primes.
Wish-3: Support drivers for external USB wifi dongles
so that the folks with dock can plug something in the USB, to increase wifi range
Wish-4: Diagnostics utility
A utility that keeps log of app/system crashes. Just like how other operating systems have them. The utility should send all crash results to ASUS for diagnosis.
Wish-5: system stability and performance enhancements
- improve i/o performance of internal memory
- fix issues with screen flashing and tearing
- optimal memory and background process management
Wish-6: disclose full pin map for the 40 pin connector
we have TF101, 201, 300, 700 all with same 40 pin connectors. Disclosing pin map, will facilitate third-party hardware manufacturers to create more hardware accessories for ASUS tablets. WIN-WIN for everyone.
Wish-7: Jelly Bean support
Latest and greatest!
Wish-8: 3G USB Dongle support
Obviously, should be baked into the stock ROM, so that no rooting is required.
Wish-9: Kernel 3+
XDA community: please refrain from using this thread for complaints. Only posts your wishlist for ASUS to read. Once every day, I will consolidate all new wishlists and make them available in original post.
Beta testers: Request you to please bring this thread to attention of ASUS folks
ASUS: Please grant wishes!
Edit June 22nd: Added wishes 7 & 8.
Edit June 24th: Added wish 9.
Well, the NVFlash is being worked on according to Gary Key.
I'll take some Jelly Bean 4.1 instead of this 4.0.3 Asus keeps hacking on. Hey it's a wishlist right?
Wish-3: Support drivers for external USB wifi dongles
so that the folks with dock can plug something in the USB, to increase wifi range
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i think there is a thread on how to plug a usb wifi stick somewhere
but you have to be rooted
Wish-6: disclose full pin map for the 40 pin connector
we have TF101, 201, 200, 700 all with same 40 pin connectors. Disclosing pin map, will facilitate third-party hardware manufacturers to create more hardware accessories for ASUS tablets. WIN-WIN for everyone.
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i highly doubt this would happen to
if they do, then people can send ideas to places and have things made cheaper and no body would buy things from asus cause 80% of the stuff there are over priced....
thats just what ithink tho =]
I'd love WiFi USB support, or if a decent dongle is released I'd be very interested in that. Everything else on the list (minus the dock connector details) I imagine would be a given, but I guess you never know.
I really hope that Jelly Bean will be supported.
3G USB dongles support too ! On non-rooted devices.
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3G USB dongles support too ! On non-rooted devices.
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+1 !
And +1 for all the others wishes too
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i think there is a thread on how to plug a usb wifi stick somewhere
but you have to be rooted
i highly doubt this would happen to
if they do, then people can send ideas to places and have things made cheaper and no body would buy things from asus cause 80% of the stuff there are over priced....
thats just what ithink tho =]
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Apple products have so many accessories... it just adds more value to the product. More bang for the buck. reason why ppl buy apple so much is that in every store you go to is flooded with accessories for apple.
I think ASUS would sell so many more tablets if buyer knew he had so many options. Just my opinion and a wish!
I know this can't be implemented on our Primes, but maybe on the Infinity or even future batches of the Transformer Pad 300...Bluetooth module in the keyboard dock!
This way the keyboard dock could be used wirelessly if need be. Hook Prime to TV or PC monitor and sit back on the couch and type away.
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I know this can't be implemented on our Primes, but maybe on the Infinity or even future batches of the Transformer Pad 300...Bluetooth module in the keyboard dock!
This way the keyboard dock could be used wirelessly if need be. Hook Prime to TV or PC monitor and sit back on the couch and type away.
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Right... not possible in my opinion as well. I thought about support for bluetooth dongles on the dock, but that would not work once the dock is seperated from the tablet. I don't think there is enough electronics withing the dock itself that will let it communicate with the tablet via bluetooth when seperated.
Kernel 3+ and Android Jelly Bean
Dont know why the wifi wasnt added to the GPS dongle, would have made sense, would be something i use every day.
Support for drivers for USB dongles is just not practical. Every device functions slightly differently. Each needs its own drivers to function. What SHOULD be done is android should have some standard with how it would interact with these devices and the manufacturers of each device could make android drivers for their devices. Asking for asus to make every wifi usb device work just isnt going to happen. Check the aformentioned thread, it will explain how to make your own drivers for your device. Good luck!
Lots of apps are available on the market to check the statuses of apps. I used to use one a while ago that would track damn near everything. Apps crashing is 90% the developers fault (different from the ANRs)
IO errors are caused by bad memory managment and slow system memory, as well as unoptimized code. Asus IS working on it, as we see with the numerous updates. There is only so much that can be done in software as much of the problems are hardware related.
There IS a partial pinout available, we know which pins are for charging, which supply power for USB devices, the USB channels for both 2.0 and 3.0, and there are some propitiatory pins for things like the keyboard dock or gps dongle. For anyone who wants to make their own USB charge dock it wouldnt be that hard to find the information if you just look. (hint i made a thread about it)
Again, any USB devices you plug in will have basic driver support. Anything beyond that ask the manufacturer for an app to instal drivers or compatability with android devices or make your own. Its not up to microsoft to make your usb game controller work on windows, its up to the manufacturer of the game controller to make sure the drivers are available so their device works on windows. Same thing goes for android, dont have ASUS take the blame because some third party hardware isnt compatable, its not their fault.
Finally, considering how little customization Asus put into their updates when JellyBean is available you can bet we will be getting it very soon. Just relax, it will come.
I think its good to have an idea of what you want but its bad to say Asus should have to give us this stuff when its not their responsibility to do so, and much of this stuff is already provided for you if you only looked.
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Dont know why the wifi wasnt added to the GPS dongle, would have made sense, would be something i use every day.
Support for drivers for USB dongles is just not practical. Every device functions slightly differently. Each needs its own drivers to function. What SHOULD be done is android should have some standard with how it would interact with these devices and the manufacturers of each device could make android drivers for their devices. Asking for asus to make every wifi usb device work just isnt going to happen. Check the aformentioned thread, it will explain how to make your own drivers for your device. Good luck!
Lots of apps are available on the market to check the statuses of apps. I used to use one a while ago that would track damn near everything. Apps crashing is 90% the developers fault (different from the ANRs)
IO errors are caused by bad memory managment and slow system memory, as well as unoptimized code. Asus IS working on it, as we see with the numerous updates. There is only so much that can be done in software as much of the problems are hardware related.
There IS a partial pinout available, we know which pins are for charging, which supply power for USB devices, the USB channels for both 2.0 and 3.0, and there are some propitiatory pins for things like the keyboard dock or gps dongle. For anyone who wants to make their own USB charge dock it wouldnt be that hard to find the information if you just look. (hint i made a thread about it)
Again, any USB devices you plug in will have basic driver support. Anything beyond that ask the manufacturer for an app to instal drivers or compatability with android devices or make your own. Its not up to microsoft to make your usb game controller work on windows, its up to the manufacturer of the game controller to make sure the drivers are available so their device works on windows. Same thing goes for android, dont have ASUS take the blame because some third party hardware isnt compatable, its not their fault.
Finally, considering how little customization Asus put into their updates when JellyBean is available you can bet we will be getting it very soon. Just relax, it will come.
I think its good to have an idea of what you want but its bad to say Asus should have to give us this stuff when its not their responsibility to do so, and much of this stuff is already provided for you if you only looked.
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Lots of useful information in the post... (apart from the last sentence.. )
Well, I am an android end-user. I have no clue on how to write a device driver (if it's as easy as you make it seem, howcome all the smarter ppl here cribbing about poor wifi!). I can't even root my tablet!
My wish was that I did not have to learn coding, in order to make this device more usable. And this is entirely reasonable wish. I use my windows laptop with a ton of devices, and i have no clue on how the operating system or the drivers are coded. It just works! why not android?
I believe there should be some standard for wifi USB devices follow... my wish was that ASUS also bakes in support for this standard/protocol with the operating system. (How about just doing it for ASUS wifi dongle!).
I did read the unofficial pinout thread earlier... well it's unofficial, and most pins are still not known. I am only wishing that pinout be made public, so that smart folks like yourself can build hardware that can really make prime more useful.
Finally, please read the original post as a wishlist and not an obligation for ASUS. My intention is to consolidate wishes from everyone on their primes, so if you also have a wish, just mention it, and i will add it to OP. ;-)
beta testers: it seems like we have consolidated all wishlists for prime. Hence request you to bring this thread to ASUS attention.
Many thanks!
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I posted this in the accessories section, but I saw that this is the forum for the tips and tricks, so I am reposting it here, I do not meant to offend, simply to educate.
If your like me, and you can't afford any of the little gizmos that let you plug a USB into your Prime, or you don't want to root it or do anything complicated like that, you just want to play Shadowgun THD with a gosh darn controller...well if thats you, then I got some good news for you.
Do you have a Best Buy near you? If so go in, bring your pad, bring your SONY MADE PS3 controller (I hear it needs to be the actual one from Sony, can't be a Madcatz or any third party brand), and the USB cable, ask where the dock is, or find it yourself, hook up your pad, and plug it all in.
You just need to turn on your Primes Bluetooth, and plug it in the dock, then plug in the USB and hold the PS button, and BOOM, your good to go. I literally just did this.
If you don't have a Best Buy near you, try Staples, Office Depot, Radioshack, Target, Walmart, find a place that has the dock on display. Chances are they dont care. If they do, ask for the manager, or just go to a different store.
I hope this helped out all my fellow Tablet Gamers, have a great day! :highfive:
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I posted this in the accessories section, but I saw that this is the forum for the tips and tricks, so I am reposting it here, I do not meant to offend, simply to educate.
If your like me, and you can't afford any of the little gizmos that let you plug a USB into your Prime, or you don't want to root it or do anything complicated like that, you just want to play Shadowgun THD with a gosh darn controller...well if thats you, then I got some good news for you.
Do you have a Best Buy near you? If so go in, bring your pad, bring your SONY MADE PS3 controller (I hear it needs to be the actual one from Sony, can't be a Madcatz or any third party brand), and the USB cable, ask where the dock is, or find it yourself, hook up your pad, and plug it all in.
You just need to turn on your Primes Bluetooth, and plug it in the dock, then plug in the USB and hold the PS button, and BOOM, your good to go. I literally just did this.
If you don't have a Best Buy near you, try Staples, Office Depot, Radioshack, Target, Walmart, find a place that has the dock on display. Chances are they dont care. If they do, ask for the manager, or just go to a different store.
I hope this helped out all my fellow Tablet Gamers, have a great day! :highfive:
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You can use Sixaxis Controller on Playstore for 2 bucks. It has a free app to test compatibility before you shell out the 2 bucks.
But that costs money. My method is free (minus gas cost) and hooks up your controller and tablet via Bluetooth without having to root or change Mac address, or download and pay for an app. :highfive: :good:
why did you make two post with same topic?
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But that costs money. My method is free (minus gas cost) and hooks up your controller and tablet via Bluetooth without having to root or change Mac address, or download and pay for an app. :highfive: :good:
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Hmm, given that I root my devices by default, it totally passed my mind that you need root for that app to work. But I suppose people willing to hook up a PS3 controller will be the kind who root anyway. I know it is $2, but that is a cheaper than the abysmal liquid that passes for coffee at Coffeebucks. Plus, you can do the same with your phones and other Android devices once you buy the app... No multiple trips to Bestbuy. Anyway, it is a good option for those with a dock, I must say! Nice hack you found there!
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Hmm, given that I root my devices by default, it totally passed my mind that you need root for that app to work. But I suppose people willing to hook up a PS3 controller will be the kind who root anyway. I know it is $2, but that is a cheaper than the abysmal liquid that passes for coffee at Coffeebucks. Plus, you can do the same with your phones and other Android devices once you buy the app... No multiple trips to Bestbuy. Anyway, it is a good option for those with a dock, I must say! Nice hack you found there!
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Thank you very much. I look forward to contributing more to this site. :good:
I think it'd cost the majority of people more in fuel costs then the 2 for the app.
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I think it'd cost the majority of people more in fuel costs then the 2 for the app.
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Still cheaper than the $125 keyboard dock, or the other $35 USB attachment. Either way you look at it's you need a USB cable to connect the controller. This way you don't need to do anything to your tablet other than remove the rubber stoppers on either side of the charger plug in.
geez people. OP, thank you very much for your post on an alternate method that may be viable to some people. Your contribution is appreciated.
....was that so hard?
Well, it helped me!
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geez people. OP, thank you very much for your post on an alternate method that may be viable to some people. Your contribution is appreciated.
....was that so hard?
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Yeah, sheesh. I have the dock, and PS3 controllers. I've been using them hooked up via USB cable. Now that I've seen this, I'll use it by bluetooth. Thanks!