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[Think Tank] Game Emulator Controller solutions Wii or otherwise

OK, granted I don't know much but maybe this thread can group peoples Ideas on a suitable controller for the captivate.
I know the WII Controller app currently doesn't work for us, but we do see that the controller hardware does offer the opportunity to pair with the phone over bluetooth.
I guess the first step is to successfully get the pairing, is this possible somehow? would a successful password hack make it happen?
I guess second would be to have it recognize buttons in a keyboard fashion to work with most emulators.
I know the developer of the existing wii controller app has said we probably get his app working, and I don't blame hime for not trying to get every phone to work, but i feel there is enough talent here to maybe get our own solution?
Or, if anyone actually has a better solution to the hope for an external controller, please help us all!

Wait the WII app does not work for us? I was about to hit BB :-(

Unfortunately the test app didn't work for me, and the developer has the captivate on the list of phones that currently are not compatible and most likely will not be compatible in the future with his software.

Ouch :-(
Not good news but better than me buying the wiimote for nothing.
I am assume is a matter of time before someone comes up with one anyway

Has anybody tried pairing a Playstation 3 controller with the phone? PS3 + HDMI via USB cable would make a great portable gaming console for when out of town at family, etc.
I'd definately contribute cash towards getting a working driver if needed.
EDIT: Also, MSI has a bluetooth gamepad that works with the phone. Google MSI BGP100. My biggest complaint/concern is that the controller doesn't seem to be designed to accommodate a phone in landscape mode, so that's a bit of a drawn back for playing games on the go (as opposed to hooking it up to a TV or monitor, where it wouldn't be an issue).

I actually emailed the dev about future compatibility for our phones, he said it's samsungs proprietary bluetooth drivers that are incompatible with the wiimote.
If we were to flash a vanilla android rom or something, it would work just fine.
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EDIT:
"Hello,
thank you for your question.
You're right about the frequency of these kind of requests. Newer Samsung phones unfortunately use proprietary bluetooth stacks (developed by Samsung) instead of the default that is in Android, named Bluez. That proprietary stack doesn't support the type of connection that wiimotes need to connect.
So, the only way currently for you to have this app working is if you get rid of that bluetooth stack. If you want to, you can root and flash your phone with a custom ROM. "Vanilla" ROMs have had success with other non-compatible phones in the past. Vanilla just means a type of ROM that is made from code that originates directly from Google, not from Samsung. One known creator of good quality vanilla ROM is cyanogen from xda-developers.com, but I don't believe his ROMs can run on the Galaxy (yet).
A friendly word of caution: rooting and flashing probably voids your phone's warranty and you also loose all the data (like contacts, app settings, etc) so MAKE BACKUPS before doing anything.
Best regards,
Piki"

This is awesome news. I am rooted and ready, and now patiently awaiting CM6 to get everything up and running! Thanks for the posts!

Amen brother
wakeupkeo said:
This is awesome news. I am rooted and ready, and now patiently awaiting CM6 to get everything up and running! Thanks for the posts!
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Ooohhh you guys see this?
Making a Nintendo SNES controller into bluetooth; using an MSI BGP100
If the MSI BGP100 works for us then I am going to do this!

wakeupkeo said:
This is awesome news. I am rooted and ready, and now patiently awaiting CM6 to get everything up and running! Thanks for the posts!
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Please dont hold your breath, you'll be bluer than a smurf. There is nobody working on a CM6 version for the Captivate. Only the Vibrant.

wakeupkeo said:
Ooohhh you guys see this?
Making a Nintendo SNES controller into bluetooth; using an MSI BGP100
If the MSI BGP100 works for us then I am going to do this!
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So has anybody confirmed if this works or not with the Captivate?
I'm thinking since the wiimote wont work via bluetooth, no bluetooth gamepad will work.

Has anyone ever tried interfacing a standard controller through the microUSB port? Or custom building such a device?

derek4484 said:
So has anybody confirmed if this works or not with the Captivate?
I'm thinking since the wiimote wont work via bluetooth, no bluetooth gamepad will work.
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It depends on the drivers otherwise no bluetooth device will be able to connect...at least that is how I see it.

no that the psx emulator is out and resedent evil 3 works perfectly, i would like to see some kind of gamepad, sucks theres no way to use a controller.. , is there even anyone working on getting this done???

Just wondering if any updates have been made on any controllers working on the captivate? Still no WiiMote connectivity, havent tried to connect anything through the micro usb. If anybody knows of a way to control emulators for the Samsung Captivate, Let us all know!

Sublim3_Tilt said:
Just wondering if any updates have been made on any controllers working on the captivate? Still no WiiMote connectivity, havent tried to connect anything through the micro usb. If anybody knows of a way to control emulators for the Samsung Captivate, Let us all know!
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derek4484 said:
Please dont hold your breath, you'll be bluer than a smurf. There is nobody working on a CM6 version for the Captivate. Only the Vibrant.
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vibrant roms work with a few known and easily fixed issues with button logic. there may be other issues i cant remember but it is doable. as long as the vibrant is getting attention it should be enough.

Actually, hold your breath...
The Cog Rom has been using the original bluez stack protocol needed, and I am hopeful of compatibility soon...
Nothing seems to work still yet for the wii controller apps yet, but I haven't tried again in the last couple versions.
At least it seems we are headed in the right direction!

wakeupkeo said:
Actually, hold your breath...
The Cog Rom has been using the original bluez stack protocol needed, and I am hopeful of compatibility soon...
Nothing seems to work still yet for the wii controller apps yet, but I haven't tried again in the last couple versions.
At least it seems we are headed in the right direction!
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Wouldn't be too sure about that since he removed bluez after version 5 saying it caused more trouble than it was worth. It would seem the only hope we have now is for gdanko's aosp froyo. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=815420&page=18

Indeed it seems aosp is a gamer's only hope for our beloved captivate... we need the non samsung proprietary Bluetooth stack.
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[Q] Wiimote Controller on Tab?

Please forgive my ignorance, I'm completely new to the Android world. Has anyone been able to root a tab to allow Wii controller access?
Searched multiple forums but could not find a definitive answer.
Thanks!

I've rooted mine, and actually thought about trying the wiimote app again. (I used it on my Nexus 1)
I'll give it a shot...

It doesn't work. I'm guessing for the same reason the Galaxy S phones won't work with it either, the bluetooth isn't compatible.

I confirm also that it doesn't work. I've tried 2 different wii controller apps. And my galaxy is rooted. It just won't sync.

Yeah I tried em both also. I'm sure the BT hardware is the same on the Tab and the SGS phones, and they don't work either. I was very disapointed when I couldn't use this after switching from my N1 to my Captivate.

10-4 thanks for giving it a shot.

One of the developers of one of the apps says it's to do with TouchWiz. Sounds more likely to be a software issue than a hardware blutooth issue, which means it could be fixed or hacked Hope!

similar issues on my T-Mobile tablet; I tried to connect a Wii controller to my tab and the wiimote app keeps telling me to enable bluetooth.

i can confirm it works well on archos 101 but not on tmo gtab

im hoping they patch this im looking forward to using it for gaming

kitzuki said:
im hoping they patch this im looking forward to using it for gaming
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Me to, with a hdmi out cable and a couple of wii controllers. The tab could be a neat little mini mobile gaming system. Hopefully with 2.3 or 3.0 we'll get that support. But then again I don't even know if the hardware can support a wiimote.
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Any news on this? I was really hoping to play mario on my galaxy tab? : (
Anyone know of any other controller for android?

I also still waiting on some news.
Having brought Snes,Nes,Gba, psx emulators on my tab I dieing for some news.

I thought is was do to with the bluetooth stack used by Sammy?

Yes, I believe you are right about the bluetooth stack. I think our most likely option right now is to wait for the cyanogen roms to be completed for our tabs.
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Lucky_Charms said:
Yes, I believe you are right about the bluetooth stack. I think our most likely option right now is to wait for the cyanogen roms to be completed for our tabs.
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I wonder if it's possible to change the one that's used in a stock ROM...
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Would like this to happen also.

I poked around with the Wiimote and the Tab last night and it looks like L2CAP support is needed in the kernel before this will work. I haven't built a kernel for an android device yet, so I'll leave it to the chefs to build it in.

agentdr8 said:
I poked around with the Wiimote and the Tab last night and it looks like L2CAP support is needed in the kernel before this will work. I haven't built a kernel for an android device yet, so I'll leave it to the chefs to build it in.
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Feed your research back to the clever people though.
Sent from my HTC Legend

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Feed your research back to the clever people though.
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Yes Please do!
I hope we can alter what ever needs to be altered in order to uses a WiiMote with the Samsung Tab.
Seeing that the Dell streak 7 doesn't have Hdmi out, this tablet still really is my only chance of having real Gaming emulation on the go without adding much bulk!

Netflix App

anyone get the netflix streaming app working on their ds7's. I got it installed but it says my device is not supported.

Can maybe try this. Doubt it will work but hey worth a shot.
http://www.streaksmart.com/2011/05/...lly-works-on-rooted-dell-streak.html#comments
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And **** I forgot to use the quote button. Fak
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Made changes per streaksmart. Its not working w/ my ds7. Netflix loads and everything but when you try to play it will freeze up and go back to video library.
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So we need to find another exploit lol which I doubt will ever happen.
sent from a tower

Have they yet released Netflix for a Tegra2 device? That will probably be when we can expect a port.

Didn't yhink about that. Good call
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saw people were having luck with spoofing the i.d. of their device to a compatible device to trick netflix into working.
It installed fine and brings up my instant queue and such, just won't play them. Gives me a "your device is not currently supported".
Haven't had time to install the custom ROM and delve into those things yet, maybe next week I will.
Here's the post on changing your device id:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13738814&postcount=44
and the apk I added.

nrfitchett4 said:
saw people were having luck with spoofing the i.d. of their device to a compatible device to trick netflix into working.
It installed fine and brings up my instant queue and such, just won't play them. Gives me a "your device is not currently supported".
Haven't had time to install the custom ROM and delve into those things yet, maybe next week I will.
Here's the post on changing your device id:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13738814&postcount=44
and the apk I added.
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i think its a chipset thing not just id's

I saw on the evo forums of xda.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1005503
Talks about build.prop file that needs to be edited.
Came here to see if anyone had any luck yet. =D

I saw on the evo forums of xda.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1005503
Talks about build.prop file that needs to be edited.
Came here to see if anyone had any luck yet. =D
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I tried with all the values mentioned in that thread. Still no dice and changing all these to "vision" will FC Swype. even after changing build.prop back.

Swype back after cache and dalvik wiped. I'm noticing most with unofficial devices are having luck w/ cyanogen roms.

I have the LG G2X phone which is a tegra 2 and netflix is working for me just fine.
I made only two changes to the build.prop. but it only ran when I had CM 7 installed. Not when I had stock froyo. I just tried with the streak 7 and it looks like it starts to play but then exits.. It's also not working on the asus transformer with the build.prop

weird that it works on an asop rom.

Stupid question, Cause I have a G1 and a HD2 which can run android. Think either of these would be able to be used to test if this works? Or would it be pointless.

Im running Netflix now on my HTC Aria running FR008 Rom. bet it works on yours too!

Mysticales said:
Stupid question, Cause I have a G1 and a HD2 which can run android. Think either of these would be able to be used to test if this works? Or would it be pointless.
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The hd2 can run netflix fine as long as you use the nexus one based builds. I run it without a problem. The Hd2 has been able to run netflix using windows phone 7 since windows phone 7 was able to be ran on it.

Thanks, Upgraded from Superram to the Nexus GB rom, Got it on my HD2 now. =)
Now just to wait on Dell.... sending my streak 7 in to get rid of this random menu/keyboard poping up issue Ive been having. Then hopefully things work 100% stable.

What are you guys using for a prop editor and where can I get it?
I have prop editor on my G2 but I cant seem to find it anywhere.
Sent from my Streak 7 rocking the Streakdroid7 ROM

Gravityrat said:
What are you guys using for a prop editor and where can I get it?
I have prop editor on my G2 but I cant seem to find it anywhere.
Sent from my Streak 7 rocking the Streakdroid7 ROM
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I used rootexplorer app, I believe it has a built-in text editor that will allow to change the values.

Crackle free movie tv shows

crackle is back but not in the app store for the streak 7. but the good news is it does work i downloaded for my g2x then copied the apk over to the streak and it works great

its nice for the confirmation. How about u uploaded so others can test

it's listed in another forum works fine on a stock DS7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14869127&postcount=14

The link is not working. Can someone reup crackle apk file? Thanks.

Works fine on stock. Doesn't work on Honeystreak rc2.1 HD7 3.2.

does not work honeystreak rc 1.5
App works up to the point when you press the watch button ....black screen but audio working.. just go to website and watch it you dont need this app peaceout

works for me
Donmotobike said:
App works up to the point when you press the watch button ....black screen but audio working.. just go to website and watch it you dont need this app peaceout
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Works perfectly on my ds7. Thanks for the heads up on this app. Playing with it now.
Fyi : im using custom 2.2.2 rom

pyraxiate said:
Works perfectly on my ds7. Thanks for the heads up on this app. Playing with it now.
Fyi : im using custom 2.2.2 rom
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Lol im talkin about honeycomb 3.2....not year old froyo enjoy stock dell cheers

Donmotobike said:
Lol im talkin about honeycomb 3.2....not year old froyo enjoy stock dell cheers
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I run on Custom 2.2.2, as well. Some of us need our device bug free; Honeycomb looks great (and performs great; I did run it on my S7 for a little bit), but HoneyStreak still has some bugs to iron out. It's a great beta, though, and shows a lot of promise.

Just grabbed this app, actually found a link on xda to download it, loaded fine on my DS7 stock and just watched a 2 hour movie with no issues...awesome!

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Some of us need our device bug free;
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Nah - I'm happy with honeystreak 1.5 - challenging - I like fixing bugs and figuring out why it doesn't work and try to fix it - it makes it so much more special when it works...besides if I wanted a "bug free device" I would stick to my ipad 2 but its boring - I'm actually using dell streak 7 more than my ipad 2 jailbroken etc etc -
Like I said on this website - no need the app since you can go view it on the website unlike netflix which also works on honeycomb 1.5
Peace out!

I have DS7 with latest Official rom, could get Crackle to side load from link above, but only get black screen when try to play --
any thoughts?

Android 3.x ??
Does anybody know of an updated app that will work with stock Android 3.0.x?
I am wondering if I install the apk from the above link if 'Market' will still update to newer version as is currently happening on my Android 2.0.x device.
>>UPDATE>> As others the 'Crackle' app (from the link above) will only play audio, its a shame that we can not get a working version.
And its a shame the only true streaming media company is 'NETFLIX' currently
As my "UV" moives / media will not stream through 'Flixster'... and yet the streak has higher spec's than the devices that they do support!
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[Q] tab wont pair with wiimote or sixaxis

Has anybody out there successfully paired a bluetooth controller (either sixaxis ps3 or wiimote) with sprint galaxy tab? No problem pairing with my droid x, so I know how to pair, why is galaxy tab bluetooth so different?

As I understand it, Samsung created a half-baked Bluetooth stack for the Galaxy Tab, which doesn't support a lot of profiles.
I think the only way to get this working on the Tab would be to run a build with better Bluetooth support. I seem to recall someone saying in the CM7 thread that Wiimote works if you flash CM7. Now that we also have MIUI, I wonder if it might work there.

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As I understand it, Samsung created a half-baked Bluetooth stack for the Galaxy Tab, which doesn't support a lot of profiles.
I think the only way to get this working on the Tab would be to run a build with better Bluetooth support. I seem to recall someone saying in the CM7 thread that Wiimote works if you flash CM7. Now that we also have MIUI, I wonder if it might work there.
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Thank you so much for the info. Unfortunately i have a sprint tab without their service (i only use wifi on it anyway) and reading in the forums as of yet it seems any rom (i have found anyway) seems to bug out the wifi so i am very leary of flashing until i see confirmation of it working... As of now i dont want a paperweight, as i am new to rooting/flashing and am not schooled in android programming. Again thank you so much at least now i know there is a way to fix this bluetooth issue. (i guess now i know why my bt headphones wouldnt pair either, thought they were just cheap)

Well i tried CM7 and it does work, i was able to pair PS3 controller just fine!!
The problem is that i dont like CM7 very much, if we were able use CM7 BT protocols on overcome it would be perfect

BloodyViper said:
Well i tried CM7 and it does work, i was able to pair PS3 controller just fine!!
The problem is that i dont like CM7 very much, if we were able use CM7 BT protocols on overcome it would be perfect
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BloodyViper, are you using a cdma tab? And does your wifi work? If it does then i will gladly flash cm7. I havent had any luck finding cm7 for cdma tabs though i have only found cm7 for gsm... I have searched all forums and android dev forums for cdma cm7 and all ive found is a work in progress (miui) with no wifi.

MIUI and CM7 are works in progress for CDMA tabs. Check the Developement threads by OldMacNut he's got a small group helping him put these together.

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MIUI and CM7 are works in progress for CDMA tabs. Check the Developement threads by OldMacNut he's got a small group helping him put these together.
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Thats the only one i have found. I hope oldmacnut gets the wifi working, as i dont care if i have 3g or not as i will never use sprints service (i am a verizon diehard gonna root my droid x as soon as i get my tab situated so i can tether 3g that way

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BloodyViper, are you using a cdma tab? And does your wifi work? If it does then i will gladly flash cm7. I havent had any luck finding cm7 for cdma tabs though i have only found cm7 for gsm... I have searched all forums and android dev forums for cdma cm7 and all ive found is a work in progress (miui) with no wifi.
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I am using GMS tab, wifi was working fine, i had problems with market crashing alot and many apps that couldnt install.
The great news is that i install Galnet MIUI For the GalaxyTab and man i was very happy with it. Its a great port and fast has hell, quandrant giving 3168. PS3 controller working great on all emulators.

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I am using GMS tab, wifi was working fine, i had problems with market crashing alot and many apps that couldnt install.
The great news is that i install Galnet MIUI For the GalaxyTab and man i was very happy with it. Its a great port and fast has hell, quandrant giving 3168. PS3 controller working great on all emulators.
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Thank you BloodyViper I am so excited for OldMacNut's MIUI build he and his team are working on. I did just see on the thread that he might have to sell his tabs to get through a rough time he is having. Since I can't post on his thread yet can someone let him know that I am looking forward to his build and I will pray that he gets through his rough patch?
Under MIUI are you still having market issues?

I so want Sixaxis support for my Verizon SGT, This is the only thing I really care about My gf hates touch interface for gaming and so do I. If I can get my controller working, she can play Spyro and I'll be a happy man!
Go Oldmacnut Go!!

hootowlserenade said:
Thank you BloodyViper I am so excited for OldMacNut's MIUI build he and his team are working on. I did just see on the thread that he might have to sell his tabs to get through a rough time he is having. Since I can't post on his thread yet can someone let him know that I am looking forward to his build and I will pray that he gets through his rough patch?
Under MIUI are you still having market issues?
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No, market app for now works fine the only downside is the batterie drain, but for me that is not really a issue. If you have a good voltage control app you can undeclock to portability and when you want to play you can overclock.
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BloodyViper said:
No, market app for now works fine the only downside is the batterie drain, but for me that is not really a issue. If you have a good voltage control app you can undeclock to portability and when you want to play you can overclock.
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Awesome! I can't wait for MIUI you lucky [email protected] with gsm tabs already have so many options BloodyViper you make me so jealous... But then again I shouldn't be because I won my galaxy tab in a contest so I guess I'm lucky too Once I get MIUI I will post here and let everyone know how it pans out, since I'm a noob and can't yet post on development forums

Update:
Running CM7, wiimote and sixaxis work now.
Sprint SGT + CM7 = AWESOMENESS!!!!