JoyCon Droid Switch

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JoyCon Droid
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General
AuthorTeamJCD
TypeRemote Play and Streaming
Version1.0.91
LicenseMixed
Last Updated2024/02/04
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JoyCon Droid is an application for devices on Android 9 and higher that lets you use your phone as a Switch controller.

Root is required after Switch system update 12.0.0.

Note: The original JoyCon Droid had been removed from the Google Play store, however you can still find the last release and the source on Youtube Plays GitHub repository.

Features

  • Pairing with Switch.
  • Accelerometer.
  • Gyroscope.
  • Custom Gamepad Interfaces.

User guide

Requirements:

  • Android 9 (Pie) or greater.
  • Support for Bluetooth HID Profiles. Check with the Tester app.
  • Root with Magisk to change Bluetooth Device Class with the Bluetooth++ module. A guide can be found here.
  • Samsung device or custom ROM with Bluetooth HID_DEV_MTU_SIZE 512 (to use amiibos).

Some devices known to have issues connecting to the Switch:

  • Samsung Galaxy A50/A51 (A custom ROM or different software version is likely to help).

For the complete guide please refer to the official website.

Useful links

Screenshots

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Compatibility

Requires Android Pie (9) or higher to operate.

Changelog

v1.0.91

  • Turkish Translation by @MysteriousAeon.
  • Some build and runtime fixes by @dtrunk90.
  • Use registered state from callback by @dtrunk90.
  • Updates + Code Cleanup + Re-Styling by @dtrunk90.

External links

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