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LegendLee
post Mar 27 2018, 12:54 PM

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QUOTE(sanchitoz @ Mar 27 2018, 12:14 PM)
Hi all,

I have a very weird thing thats happening to one of my DS4 controller and I apologize in advance if this is not the correct subforum to post. Note that I've scoured the internet, forums etc to search for a solution but i just cant seem to find any.  bangwall.gif

Issues:

- Controllers Bluetooth will NOT connect to the PS4.
- The controller can ONLY be used if its connected via cable on the PC. I use it mostly to  play Witcher 3 on Steam.
- When connected to PS4 via cable, only the orange light is turned on.
- Pressing the PS button does nothing. Not a beep. No lights. NOTHING!
Failed fix attempts :

- tried resetting
- pressed PS button and options
- pressed reset button (5sec) in the back
- connected cable to ps4, did hard shut down to invoke database rebuild

If you sifu's know of any way I can fix this, it would be a great help! Also, is it fixable if sent to shop?

Thanks in advance!
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Did you try a different cable ?
Different USB port on your PS4?
LegendLee
post Mar 27 2018, 03:10 PM

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QUOTE(sanchitoz @ Mar 27 2018, 02:24 PM)
Yes for tried different cable.
No for USB. will check it out tonight.

Is it fixable if the above doesnt work?
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Could be Bluetooth is damaged.
Older PS4 controllers cannot be linked/controlled via USB with PS4.

Only the newer PS4 controller can do so. The one with the light bar on the touchpad.

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post Mar 27 2018, 04:47 PM

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QUOTE(sanchitoz @ Mar 27 2018, 04:44 PM)
noted with thanks. hmm.. odd. how can the USB be damaged...  :confused:
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Chances are it's the Bluetooth receiver on ur controller.
Try doing this and see if you can detect it on your pc.
https://www.techradar.com/how-to/gaming/how...on-a-pc-1309014

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post Mar 27 2018, 05:02 PM

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QUOTE(sanchitoz @ Mar 27 2018, 04:59 PM)
oh, no LegendLee. My controller works fine when connected to my PC via USB cable.

the issue is it it's not detected at all on my ps4. i dont know whether its a battery issue or bluetooth issue.
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I mean try connecting it to your pc via Bluetooth.
I assume you've a laptop with Bluetooth ? Or even an android phone ?

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post Mar 27 2018, 05:23 PM

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QUOTE(sanchitoz @ Mar 27 2018, 05:06 PM)
cant. the controller doesnt even light up when i press the PS button. meaning that it wont be receiving or transmitting any BT signals.
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That confirms it then.
As for causes, did you use a quick charge charger to charge your dualshock ? There are cases where those higher voltage charger damages the dualshock.
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QUOTE(jibbot @ Apr 4 2018, 12:44 PM)
pinjam tret...

if the controller battery dead... can i still use it by plugging to the ps4? as in classic psx style biggrin.gif
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Only second gen dualshock 4 can do that.
The one with light bar on the touch pad.

Original dual shock 4 cannot do that. It can only connect to your PS4 via Bluetooth even when you plug it in
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post Apr 4 2018, 03:57 PM

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QUOTE(sanchitoz @ Apr 2 2018, 09:23 AM)
well heres an update.

i dismantled my controller, took out its USB charger board out and replaced it with another controllers (working) USB charger board. i also swapped its batteries and guess what: my controller still doesn't work!

how la liddat.
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Seems to be the Bluetooth then.
It's not transmitting any Bluetooth at all.

 

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