Flydigi X8 Pro Wireless Controller User Manual
Model No.: FeiZhi X8 Pro
FCC ID: 2AORE-X8
1. Product Introduction
Front View
Diagram showing the front of the controller with the following labeled components: Logo Button, Left Joystick, D-Pad, ABXY Button (Y, X, B, A), Back, Home, Menu, Power Indicator.
Back View
Diagram showing the back of the controller with the following labeled components: Power Switch (OFF/ON), Charging Port.
Bracket Description
The bracket can be slid upward out of its slot. It accommodates cellphones with a width ranging from 52.8mm to 100mm.
Diagram illustrating the bracket being slid upwards and another showing the detachable bracket supporting a cellphone on a desk.
2. Basic Operation
| Operation | Description |
|---|---|
| Power on | Slide power switch to ON, green power indicator will flash twice before going out. |
| Wake up from standby | Controller goes to standby mode after a period of inactivity. Press the Logo button to automatically reconnect. |
| Power off | Slide power switch to OFF, controller will be shut down. |
| Charging | Red power indicator is steadily on. |
| Charging complete | Red power indicator goes out. |
| Low power | If power is lower than 20%, green power indicator is flashing slowly. If power is lower than 5%, green power indicator is flashing quickly. |
3. Controller Mode
| Mode | Connection Method | System Supported | Device Supported | Experience Supported | Upgrade Supported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Mode | Bluetooth | Android | Cellphone/Tablets, TV/Set-top Box/PC | Air Mouse | Firmware Upgrade |
| Wireless Android Mode | Motion Sensing | ||||
| Xinput Mode | Authentic Vibration |
Note: For mobile games, select Bluetooth mode to play on the cellphone; For playing Android mobile games on computer simulator, select wireless Android mode; For computer games, select Xinput mode.
4. Play Games on Android Cellphone and Tablet (Bluetooth Mode)
1. Download Flydigi Gamepad Assistant
Scan the provided QR code to download and install the Flydigi Gamepad Assistant app.
2. Connect Controller
Step 1: Turn on power, press and hold the Logo button for 5 seconds. The controller enters pairing mode (White Logo light flashing). If the light is not white, press and hold B + Logo buttons in sequence for 5 seconds to switch to Bluetooth mode.
Diagram illustrating pressing and holding the Logo button for 5 seconds.
Step 2: On the cellphone, navigate to Settings > Bluetooth, turn on Bluetooth, and select "FeizhiX8 / X8 Pro" from the search results to pair. After successful pairing, the white Logo light stays steadily on.
Diagram showing Bluetooth settings on a cellphone, with the controller listed as "FeizhiX8 / X8 Pro".
Note: For already paired controllers, simply press the Logo button to reconnect; no need to hold.
3. Activate Button Mapping
Flydigi Utool is a tool designed for Android cellphones and tablets to enable button mapping services. It is root-free and does not require a computer.
Diagram showing the Flydigi Utool adapter with labeled ports: Power port (5V USB power supply), Power light, State light, Data port (connect with phone/tablet).
3.1 Open Flydigi Gamepad Assistant, click Settings > Enable USB Debug
Screenshots of the Flydigi Gamepad Assistant app, showing the "Controller connected" status and the Settings menu with "Enable USB Debug" option.
3.2 Connect Utool
Connect the Utool in sequence 1-5 as shown in the figure: 1. Cellphone, 2. Data cable, 3. Flydigi Utool, 4. Charging plug, 5. Socket. The red light on the Utool stays steadily on.
Diagram illustrating the connection sequence: cellphone connected via data cable to Utool, which is plugged into a charging plug and socket.
3.3 Allow USB debugging
On the cellphone, a prompt "Allow USB debugging?" will appear. Click OK. The prompt includes the computer's RSA key fingerprint.
Screenshot of the "Allow USB debugging?" prompt with "Always allow from this computer" checkbox and OK/Cancel buttons.
3.4 After completing activation, unplug the Flydigi Utool.
Diagram showing the cellphone and Utool, with an arrow indicating unplugging the Utool.
5. Play Games on Set-Top Box / Smart TV or PC Android Simulator (Wireless Android Mode)
Set-Top Box/Smart TV (TV Game)
- Search for and install games via the TV app market or browser.
- Plug the receiver into the USB port of the set-top box/smart TV.
- Turn on the controller, press and hold the A + Logo buttons for 5 seconds. The controller switches to wireless Android mode (Yellow Logo light stays steadily on) and connects to the receiver.
Diagram illustrating pressing and holding A + Logo buttons for 5 seconds.
Note: If the yellow Logo light flashes slowly and fails to connect, re-pairing is needed. Ensure yellow light mode is active. Restart the controller, press and hold the Logo button for 5 seconds (light flashes quickly). Plug/unplug the receiver once and keep the controller within 20cm. A slow double flash followed by a steady yellow light indicates successful pairing.
If the controller is not used for a period, it enters standby mode. Press the Logo button to turn it on.
Air Mouse Function (Only Supports Wireless Android Mode)
The Air Mouse function allows the controller to simulate mouse operations. After the yellow Logo light is steady, press the Logo button to toggle Air Mouse on/off. When on, the LT button acts as the left mouse button.
Note: Use the center point of the controller as the axis; rotate it up, down, left, and right to control the Air Mouse pointer movement.
6. Play Games on Computer (Xinput Mode)
PC games support the controller without additional drivers.
- Plug the receiver into a computer USB port.
- Turn on the controller, press and hold the X + Logo buttons for 5 seconds. The controller switches to Xinput mode (Blue Logo light stays steadily on) and connects to the receiver.
Diagram illustrating pressing and holding X + Logo buttons for 5 seconds.
Note: If the blue Logo light flashes slowly and fails to connect, re-pairing is needed. Ensure blue light mode is active. Restart the controller, press and hold the Logo button for 5 seconds (light flashes quickly). Plug/unplug the receiver once and keep the controller within 20cm. A slow double flash followed by a steady blue light indicates successful pairing.
If the controller is not used for a period, it enters standby mode. Press the Logo button to turn it on.
7. FAQ
- Light of controller is off: Turn on the power switch and check power. If there is power but the Logo light is off, contact customer service.
- Problem with joystick and button: Controller testing can be done in the Gamepad Assistant. For joystick calibration: press and hold Menu + Back buttons simultaneously; the Logo light flashes slowly twice to complete calibration.
- Shooting center will automatically drift if motion sensing of controller is used in shooting games: If view angle cannot be controlled after pressing and holding the LB button and swinging the controller, leave it on the desk for 10 seconds.
- What if Utool activation is not successful?
- Red light flashing all the time: Possible issue with data cable or cellphone USB port. Try a different cable or port. (Some data cables only charge, not transmit data.)
- Blue light always flashing quickly or not on: Ensure USB debugging is enabled and click OK on the "Allow USB debugging?" prompt. Unplug and replug the USB debugging data cable.
- Still unable to activate after red and blue lights are steady: Restart the cellphone and try again after a few minutes.
- Blue light flashing slowly: Flydigi Gamepad Assistant may not be installed. Return to the first step to install the App.
8. Performance Parameter
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Platform Supported | Android: Cellphone and tablet with OS of Android 4.4 or above and Bluetooth 4.0 PC: Windows XP and above version OS |
| Wireless RF | 2.4-2.483GHz, Bluetooth 4.0 BLE |
| Usage Distance | >10m |
| Product Size | 155.5x103.5x64.5mm |
| Operating Current | Bluetooth Mode: Operating current <4mA, after enabling motion sensing, operating current <8mA; standby current <15uA |
| Wireless Android Mode: Operating current <8mA, standby current <15uA | |
| Xinput Mode: Operating current <8mA, standby current <15uA | |
| Rated Input | Charging Voltage: 5V. Charging current: <120mA |
| Working Hours | 80 hours under Bluetooth mode (motion sensing not enabled) 40 hours under wireless Android mode/Xinput mode |
| Storage Temperature | -20℃~+80℃ |
| Working Temperature | -5℃~+50℃ |
FCC Compliance
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement Power is so low that no RF exposure calculation is needed.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications or changes to this equipment. Such modifications or changes could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
