Do you have the old version installed? If so, remove it first. Also, are you using ART or dalvik?
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PS4 Remote Play working on any (rooted) Android 4.4+ phone
- Thread starter Ramza
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Do you have the old version installed? If so, remove it first. Also, are you using ART or dalvik?
You can't. You can use the secondary psn account trick using a DS4 that's paired with your PS4 but you need to be in range of the PS4.
SirMossyBloke
Member
Got it working. I didn't check the the box for unknown sources and it never asked. Works flawlessly now.
Darryl M R
Member
So. .as an iphone user will jailbreaking my phone ever allow me to do this? Or should I just resort to having a tablet
Backfoggen
Banned
God damn I was hoping this bump meant they got DS4 working.
I think this is an opportunity for Sony. Sony should push for remote play on all smartphone and tablet devices. It would be a huge boost for the PS4 and the PSN store since the PS4 is very indie friendly. The user base for game sales would skyrocket and might cause a snowball effect for the PS4 hardware and PS+ subscriptions.
Works great on my HTC One, now only need DS4 support and this will be the best portable remote play option.
You're not supposed to install the DS Manager, you have to put the apk in your /system/app directory and change the permissions, both of which you can only do if you're rooted.
No unless you can somehow boot into Android on your iphone or Sony ports the app to iOS(no chance in hell that's gonna happen).
I can't install the DS Manager... it says it found an error.
The new version works on any 2.2+ devices.
You're not supposed to install the DS Manager, you have to put the apk in your /system/app directory and change the permissions, both of which you can only do if you're rooted.
No unless you can somehow boot into Android on your iphone or Sony ports the app to iOS(no chance in hell that's gonna happen).
nowheretorun
Member
How safe is this?
Downloading a 3rd party software not from Play Store AND then signing in the psn account via the web whilst on this same device?
Downloading a 3rd party software not from Play Store AND then signing in the psn account via the web whilst on this same device?
neogaffer1
Banned
Assuming you're downloading the apk from XDA, its completely safe.
nowheretorun
Member
Great.
So XDA are safe? Why is this?
(sorry new to Android, recently got a oneplusone)
Are all apk's from XDA safe?
edit: sorry meant to say thanks!
Install it through BlueStacks Android emulator, that should work.
It's unfortunate that the DS4 won't pair with the FireTV Stick, since it works on the FireTV. The Stick version would be an amazingly portable Remote Play option.
neogaffer1
Banned
XDA is the go-to modding forum for most Android devices. It's pretty strictly moderated and generally is where small projects like this originate.
nowheretorun
Member
Superb! Remote Play here I come.
Might even put it on my phone (currently using a Tab 2 7.0).
Now to sort using DS4.
Thanks again.
And what trick is this?
zorlaczerohero
Banned
Been using XDA devs for over 10 years, really good community, very helpful and no ego's. As long as you stick to stuff from the main modders you'll be completely safe, even then they'll get rid of any rubbish pretty quick. They started out modding the old windows touchscreen phones, hence XDA-Devs. Then moved onto Android as it became more popular. I still remember the joy at getting Tomb Raider running on my old XDA II mini mainly through their help.
nowheretorun
Member
Fantastic.
All done and works really well.
Now I need a new router that will do 5gz and connect to an android device that supports it and it should be great.
DiddyInAHellcat
Member
Install and works for me using asus PadFone s unrooted
IMACOMPUTA
Member
Well, unfortunately the alternative is using the vita instead of the ds4. Unless you rubber band one of the analog sticks to constantly be pressed.
I wish sony would just support ds4 with vita...
No matter what I do, I cannot get the DS4 to pair with my FireTV. When I'm in pairing mode and select the DS4 on the FireTV, the DS4 light goes solid for 2 seconds and then turns off. I've tried it like 40 times.
That being said, I set everything up for remote play on my FireTV and it works great. Right now, my FireTV is close to my PS4 so I can use the second profile workaround for DS4 use.
When I put remote play on High quality mode, my framerate is noticeably lower than Normal quality.
Both my PS4 and FireTV are wired, so I'm guessing its a hardware issue with the FireTV...
IMACOMPUTA
Member
Sorry for the double post!
SirMossyBloke
Member
Title should be updated to removed "rooted". More people need to try this.
About how far away are you? Wife is buying me a fire stick for xmas. Bedroom is semi close to living room.
Got it working on my Nexus 4 with 5.0 Lollipop. I'm not sure port forwarding has anything to do with it. Someone mentiond on XDA to restart your device and try again. Worked for me.
The connection is bad for some reason though and keeps disconnecting.
edit: connects every time now, but the video quality/lag ranges from bad to abysmal.
The connection is bad for some reason though and keeps disconnecting.
edit: connects every time now, but the video quality/lag ranges from bad to abysmal.
Is rooting the Nexus 4 difficult if you already have 5.0 installed? I want to try this out.
I like to clear this up fo everyone.
Remote Play will not work on Android emulators, there are no x86 libraries (only arm) so it won't even run without an arm translator. If you have one installed it still won't work (at least on all the ones I've tried) due to networking issues with the emulators and NAT routing. It'll run but you'll never successfully connect to a PS4.
Then again, I'd very much like to be proved wrong so if anyone does work this out let me know.
You don't need to root anymore. You literally just download the APK, install it and you're good to go.
there are bunch of them on ebay from china that should work on many phones, for cheapo.
Since it's vacuum-suction based, it should work fine with any phone/tablet that has a flat back.
Works fine with my old S3 for example
For now, we can only wait for root access for the Fire TV Stick. With root, you can connect a DS3 controller then map the physical buttons to the touch screen buttons. Another alternative solution that might work without root is the official Amazon Fire TV controller to use with the Tincore app.
Probably 20 feet. I'll do another test tomorrow but this time a bit further and on different floors. The PS4's bluetooth range is surprisingly long.
SolidusDave
Member
So for the non-local DS4 workaround you still need to root your phone? Is it because the gamepad app requires it?
I had the same question.
Can you use DS4 non-local with blue tooth with or without root?
Can you use DS4 non-local with USB with or without root?
GrizzleBoy
Banned
This is notging more than party tricks till they fix the ds4 connection issue
Wonder whats taking so long.
Maybe the xperia phones have a security chip in them -_-
Wonder whats taking so long.
Maybe the xperia phones have a security chip in them -_-
SolidusDave
Member
Works pretty flawlessly though.
Download&install, sign in (didn't even have to enter anything as it just pulls the info from the ps app) and connect via router.
I had to travel to France today so used the university wireless there and worked as well without needing to set stuff up first.
Just my upload at home is way too bad for it to work. Well I still have time to upgrade until they figure out DS4 support. My dream is to plug my phone into some hotel room tv and play my PS4 from there haha
I guess i could just buy a PS TV but my phone i will always have with me.
Btw thread title should be changed to "any stock android device" or something.
Download&install, sign in (didn't even have to enter anything as it just pulls the info from the ps app) and connect via router.
I had to travel to France today so used the university wireless there and worked as well without needing to set stuff up first.
Just my upload at home is way too bad for it to work. Well I still have time to upgrade until they figure out DS4 support. My dream is to plug my phone into some hotel room tv and play my PS4 from there haha
I guess i could just buy a PS TV but my phone i will always have with me.
Btw thread title should be changed to "any stock android device" or something.
Yes.
PS4 Remote Play now compatible with any android device. (Root not required)
or something like that.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Finally got this working. So good! Just played an NHL match on my S5 unrooted. The future is here!
Anyone figured out how to use DS4?
Anyone figured out how to use DS4?
Restart your phone and try again. Then try opening the ports that are listed in the XDA forum.
FlyStarJay
Member
for those on lollipop you need to open ports. but on 4.2 at 1st there was a lag/latency, little but noticeable but after it is almost smooth
can anyone compare the experience to the Z3?
you know you can use the DS4?
can anyone compare the experience to the Z3?
you know you can use the DS4?
- Create a Secondary PSN Account on your PS4 and log in.
- Sing in to the Remote Play App with the Secondary PSN Account.
- In the Remote Play App go to Settings > Change PS4 to Connect To.
- When Connecting via the Internet click on Skip and use the code in PS4 > Remote Play Connection Setting > Add Device(Still on you Secondary PSN Account)
- Once connected, disconnect.
- Now in your PS4 sing out of your Secondary PSN Account and sing into your Primary PSN Account.
- Go back to the Remote Play App and sing out of your Secondary PSN Account and sign in to your Primary PSN Account.
- In the Main Remote Play App Screen tap on Next to connect.
- Done!!! Have fun!!!
Yeah, did the restart and everything. Didn't work.
And then, suddenly and without warning, it started working. Yay!
I thought this only worked locally. Might have to invest in a grip to attach my phone to my controller. thanks.