For avid Call of Duty: Mobile users who like to enjoy the game with a controller — be it an Xbox Series pad, PS5 DualSense, or something else entirely — experiencing a lack of connection between the controller and the mobile device is not something players like to experience in 2022. Although COD: Mobile was built with touch screen gaming in mind, users are able to play the game with a controller. Fortunately, we have some quick solutions for you. Here is how to fix a controller not working in Call of Duty: Mobile.
Call of Duty: Mobile controller not working fix
To fix Call of Duty: Mobile controller not working, users should:
- Disconnect then reconnect the controller.
- Ensure the controller that is being used has enough charge in the battery.
- Should the controller not have enough battery the game will not be able to detect it.
- Close and reopen the game.
- Swiping the app away will allow the game to start with the controller already connected.
- Be sure to check that the controller is connected before starting the game.
- Connecting a controller in the middle of a round can lead to it not being recognized.
- Back out to the main menu to ensure the game knows that a controller is being used.
- Some controllers will only work while in a match.
- While in the main menu users may be required to use the touch screen capabilities until the game has started.
- Restart the mobile device.
- iPhone users can do this by pressing down the power button and volume up controls. Once the device has turned off, hold down the power button to enable the mobile to turn back on.
- Android users are required to hold down the power button to turn off the mobile phone. Holding down the power on button will allow the device to turn back on.
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