iPEGA Bluetooth Game Controller Setup Guide for Android Gaming

Bluetooth Connection and Direct Play Mode

Follow these steps to connect your controller and start playing games directly.

Press and hold the controller's R1 and HOME buttons simultaneously until the LED flashes quickly.
On your Android mobile device, open the Bluetooth settings, search for devices, and select the Bluetooth pair name.
The LED will turn on once successfully paired. ✔️
Open your downloaded games (e.g., PUBG or similar FPS games) and begin direct play. The following diagram shows default button values for reference. The default mode is PUBG; for other games, press the combination key to switch modes after Bluetooth pairing.
Ensure your Android mobile device is held with the HOME button on the right side.

Illustration shows a smartphone screen with text overlay. The text reads: 'When using this product, please place the device horizontally. And make sure the HOME key is on the right. Restore the game's buttons to their default settings.'

To reset game buttons: Navigate to the game's setting → Operation setting → Customize layout → Reset → Save the buttons → Return to the game. You can then use the controller with default buttons.

6. If buttons are still not positioned correctly or playable, follow the guide video or manual to adjust them. ▶️ Guide video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSpv9NTpC80

Game Mode Button Mapping

The following table details controller button configurations for various games. If your controller is not the upgraded version, please follow the attached manual to download and upgrade the software.

Game Modes	Controller Buttons
Game Modes	PUBG	HOME+X Knief Out	HOME+R1 Terminator 2	HOME+B Cross Fire
Single key	Cabination key
1 A	Jump	Jump	Jump/get off car	Jump
2 B	Squat	Squat	Squat	Squat
3 X	Lay down	Lay down	Lay down	Lay down
4 Y	Map	Map	Map	Map
5 D-pad UP	Pick up equipment	Pick up equipment	System auto detection	Pick up equipment
6 D-pad Down	Revive Open door	Revive Open door	Revive Open door	Revive Open door
7 D-pad Left	Main Weapon	Main Weapon	Main Weapon	Main Weapon
8 D-pad Right	Secondary Weapon	Secondary Weapon	Secondary Weapon	Secondary Weapon
9 L1	L1+D-pad Left Turn left	L1+D-pad Left Turn left	L1+D-pad Left Turn left	L1+D-pad Left no function in this game
10	L1+D-pad Right Turn right	L1+D-pad Right Turn right	L1+D-pad Right Turn right	L1+D-pad Right no function in this game
11	L1+ D-pad Up Drive	L1+ D-pad Up Drive Open door	L1+ D-pad Up Drive/revive	L1+ D-pad Up Drive
12	L1+ D-pad Down Get off	L1+ D-pad Down Get off	L1+ D-pad Down get off/jump	L1+ D-pad Down Get off
13	L1+A bag	L1+A bag	L1+A bag	L1+A bag
14	L1+Y Run	L1+Y Run	L1+Y Run	L1+Y Run
15	L1+L2 Get in	L1+L2 Get in	L1+L2 Get in	L1+L2 Get in
16	L1+B Bullets reload	L1+B Bullets reload	L1+B Bullets reload	L1+B Bullets reload
17 R2	Fire	Fire	Fire	Fire
18 R3	Grenade	Grenade	Grenade	Grenade
19 Right Joystick	Angle view	Angle view	Angle view	Angle view
20	L1+ Right Joystick Angle of view fine-tuning	L1+ Right Joystick Angle of view fine-tuning	L1+ Right Joystick Angle of view fine-tuning	L1+ Right Joystick Angle of view fine-tuning
21 R1	R1 +Right Joystick View	R1 +Right Joystick View	R1 +Right Joystick View	R1 +Right Joystick View
22 L2	Aim	Aim	Aim	Aim
23 L3	Medicine	Medicine	Medicine	Medicine
24 Left Joystick	Move	Move	Move	Move
25 Select	open equipment bo	open equipment box	open equipment box	open equipment box
26 Start	parachute jumping	parachute jumping	parachute jumping	parachute jumping

Touch Screen Display Setup and Button Remapping

This section guides you through setting up your mobile device's touch screen display for optimal gamepad control, especially for games like PUBG. This is useful when screen sizes cause button mismatches.

Buttons Reset / Remap (e.g., PUBG)

Open the Touch Screen Display on mobile setting (refer to the methods below) to start the game.
Game setting: Click "Setting" ⚙️ → "Operation Setting" ⚙️ → "Custom Layout" (e.g.: <Left-hand move, right-hand fire>). Try to press each gamepad button and check if it corresponds to the default buttons listed in the manual. If all buttons correspond correctly, no modification is needed. Otherwise, press a gamepad button and observe the white spot display on your mobile screen. Drag the button to the white spot, click 'Save' after all modifications, and then start playing the game.

Diagram A shows the game settings menu with options for 'Setting', 'Operation Setting', and 'Custom Layout'. Diagram B illustrates the custom layout screen where buttons like 'Move', 'Aim', 'Fire', 'Get in', 'Revive', 'Open', and 'Sprint' can be dragged and saved.

Diagram C shows a game interface where pressing the R2 button highlights a white spot, indicating that the R2 gamepad button correctly maps to the default fire position. Diagram D shows a similar interface where the white spot is not aligned with the fire position, indicating that the R2 gamepad button requires manual adjustment. Diagram E demonstrates dragging a button within the game's custom layout screen, placing it precisely in the center of the target function area (e.g., the fire button).

Tips

Tip 1: Enter Training Ground after modifying settings to test if the button changes were saved correctly.
Tip 2: The button position setting is now complete. If you are not accustomed to the touch screen display, you can turn it off yourself. If you need to set up button positions again after closing, you must turn it back on. Other settings have no effect.

Enabling Developer Options and 'Show Touches' on Android Phones

To enable advanced touch feedback for gamepad use, you may need to activate 'Developer Options' and 'Show touches' on your Android device. The following outlines the general process and specific steps for various brands.

General Steps for Different Brands

Vivo (X20): "Settings" ⚙️ → "Additional settings" ⚙️ → "Developer options" ⚙️ → "Show touches" - On/Off. (To enable Developer Options: "Settings" ⚙️ → "More settings" ⚙️ → "About phone" ℹ️ → "Software version" <continuous clicking 7-10 times to turn on>)
OPPO (R9): "Settings" ⚙️ → "Other settings" ⚙️ → "Developer options" ⚙️ → "Show touches" - On/Off. (To enable Developer Options: "Settings" ⚙️ → "About phone" ℹ️ → "Build number" <continuous clicking 7-10 times to turn on>)
Huawei/ Honor: "Setting" ⚙️ → "System" ⚙️ → "Developer options" ⚙️ → "Show taps" - On/Off. (To enable Developer Options: "Settings" ⚙️ → "About phone" ℹ️ → "Build number" <continuous clicking 7-10 times to turn on>)
Meizu: "Settings" ⚙️ → "Additional settings" ⚙️ → "Developer options" ⚙️ → "Show touches" - On/Off. (To enable Developer Options: "Settings" ⚙️ → "About phone" ℹ️ → "Build number" <continuous clicking 7-10 times to turn on>)
Samsung (S7): "Settings" ⚙️ → "Developer options" ⚙️ → "Show touches" - On/Off. (To enable Developer Options: "Settings" ⚙️ → "About phone" ℹ️ → "Software information" ℹ️ → "Build number" <continuous clicking 7-10 times to turn on>)
MIUI (Redmi Note 4X): "Settings" ⚙️ → "Additional Settings" ⚙️ → "Developer options" ⚙️ → "Show taps" - On/Off. (To enable Developer Options: "Settings" ⚙️ → "My device" ℹ️ → "All specs" ℹ️ → "MIUI Version" <continuous clicking 7-10 times to turn on>)

Notes:

Other Android cellphones have similar turn-on methods.
After finishing key configuration, "Show touches" can be turned off using a similar method.
Developer Options can be closed by clicking "close option" (Hide developer options: Clear "Settings" data).

Detailed Example: Samsung S8

This section provides a detailed walkthrough for enabling Developer Options and 'Show touches' on a Samsung Galaxy S8.

Screenshots illustrate navigating through phone settings: 'Settings' ⚙️ > 'About phone' ℹ️ > 'Software information' ℹ️ > 'Build number' (tap repeatedly 7-10 times to enable Developer Options). Another screenshot shows 'Developer options' listed under the main settings menu after being enabled.

The 'Developer Options' menu includes a toggle switch labeled 'Show touches' ⚙️, with its description: 'Show visual feedback for touch interactions.' When enabled, pressing a gamepad button will display a small white dot on the screen at the corresponding touch point, allowing for precise key setting in games.

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