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Why Won’t my Xbox Controller Connect to my Phone? [Guide]
Xbox controller issues on Android are usually caused by glitches
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The Xbox controller is compatible with various devices, but many reported that Xbox controller won’t connect to their phone.
If you’re not a fan of phone gaming, you can alsoconnect your Xbox One controller to PCwith ease. However, in today’s guide we’ll focus on connectivity issues with Xbox controller and your phone.
Why isn’t my Xbox controller pairing to my phone?
There are several potential causes for this issue:
What to do if Xbox controller fails to connect to an Android phone?
Before we start fixing on this issue, there are a couple of preliminary checks that you can perform:
1. Restart your controller
2. Update your controller
By updating your controller, you install the latest controller improvements. This way, you can be sure if it’s a software problem or a hardware one.
3. Reset your phone’s network settings
Keep in mind that these steps might be different depending on the phone brand that you’re using.
4. Try to pair up your controller and phone again
Hope that one of our solutions helped you get back on track and now you can play your favorite titles with the Xbox controller on your phone.
Keep in mind that there are other connection issues that can occur, and we covered some in ourXbox controller driver errorguide.
If you have any other workarounds or questions, feel free to leave them in the comments section below and we’ll be sure to take a look.
More about the topics:Android issues,Device Connection Error
Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
