JoyCon Droid Switch

JoyCon Droid
General
Author	Youtube Plays
Type	PC Utilities
Version	2022
License	Mixed
Last Updated	2022/12/29
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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 was 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 guide.

Useful links

• Google Store link
• Bluetooth HIP Profile Tester
• APK release
• Bluetooth++ Magisk Module
• Bluetooth HID Enabler - Magisk Module

Compatibility

Requires Android Pie (9) or higher to operate.

External links

• Official website - https://joycon.gitbook.io/joycondroid/
• GitHub - https://github.com/YouTubePlays/JoyConDroid/
• Youtube - https://github.com/YouTubePlays/JoyConDroid
• Discord - https://discord.gg/5SFhf5C