COD Mobile PS5 Controller Not Working (Try These 12 Fixes)

Last updated on January 31st, 2024 at 01:10 pm

If you’re struggling to get your PS5 controller working with “Call of Duty: Mobile”? You’re not alone.

While COD Mobile doesn’t officially support the PS5 controller, there are several workarounds and troubleshooting steps you can try to enhance your gaming experience.

So, let’s get started.

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Fix: COD Mobile PS5 Controller Not Working

1. Enable PS4 Compatibility Mode on PS5 Controller

COD Mobile is designed to recognize controllers using Bluetooth 4.2, but the PS5 controller operates on Bluetooth 5.1. So, this causes connectivity issues.

Well, To overcome this issue, put your PS5 controller in PS4 Compatibility Mode.

You do this by holding the Share and PS buttons together for 3–5 seconds. Wait until the light bar starts flashing blue, indicating the controller is now using Bluetooth 4.2.

2. Use Third-Party Mapping Apps

Apps like “Sixaxis Controller” or “Octopus” can map your PS5 controller’s buttons to touch controls in COD Mobile.

However, do note that these apps work by tricking the game into accepting your controller. So, be aware that using such apps might go against the game’s terms of service, which might cause an account ban.

General Troubleshooting Tips

3. Charge Your Controller

Ensure your PS5 controller is fully charged to avoid connection drops.

4. Enable Bluetooth and Pair

Turn on Bluetooth on your device, pair your controller correctly, and ensure it’s recognized.

5. Restart Device and Game

Sometimes, simply restarting your device and the game can resolve minor glitches.

6. Update Firmware and Game

Keep your PS5 controller’s firmware and COD Mobile game updated for the best compatibility and performance.

To update the game:

For Android Users: Visit the Google Play Store, search for COD Mobile, and update the app.
For iOS Users: Head to the App Store and ensure your game is updated to the latest version.

Note: Some users have reported if you have a PS5 controller that hasn’t been updated, it might work better with COD Mobile. However, this limits the controller’s use with the PS5 console itself.

6. Enable Controller Support in Game

In COD Mobile:

Tap the gear icon
Go to the Controller settings menu
Enable ‘Allow to use controller’

7. Pairing Method

Hold down the PS and Share buttons on your controller until it flashes.

Select the controller under ‘Other Devices’ in your Bluetooth settings and pair it.

Enable “Allow using controller” in the game settings.

8. Clear Cache and Data:

- On Android: Go to Settings > Apps > “Call of Duty: Mobile” > Storage, and then clear cache and data.
- On iOS: You might need to uninstall and reinstall the game to clear cache and data.

9. Reinstall the Game:

If none of the above works, try uninstalling and reinstalling “Call of Duty: Mobile.”

10. Test Controller Functionality

Use the PS5 controller with other games or apps to ensure the controller itself is working correctly.

11. Trying Different Devices

Since the issue might be device-specific, testing the controller with different phones or tablets could yield different results.

12. Using an Officially Supported Controller

As a more reliable alternative, consider using a controller that COD Mobile officially supports.

Note: Even though these steps might work, using a PS5 controller with COD Mobile isn’t officially supported, so expect potential issues and limitations.

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