Well, now, if ya find yerself sittin’ there, tryin’ to play a game on yer Android phone with that fancy PS4 controller, but it’s all laggy, don’t you worry none. It’s a common thing, that input lag. When you press a button, and it takes forever for the game to do what you want it to do, it’s mighty frustrating, I tell ya. But don’t go throwin’ the controller out the window just yet—there’s a fix or two you can try to smooth things out.
1. Turn Bluetooth off, then back on
First thing you gotta do is turn off the Bluetooth on yer Android. Sometimes it gets all tangled up. After that, turn the Bluetooth back on and make sure your PS4 controller is off too. After you’ve done all that, turn the controller back on by holdin’ down the PS button. This little reset trick helps a lot, most times. It should fix that lag right up, or at least make it better.
2. Update yer Android version
Now, if yer Android is old and stubborn, it might just be that. Them laggy problems seem to get worse with older versions. If yer phone’s runnin’ Android 8 or 9, try hittin’ the settings and checkin’ for an update. Newer versions, like Android 10 and 11, seem to handle Bluetooth connections a lot better. If yer phone’s still on the old stuff, the controller won’t work as smoothly, and you’ll be sittin’ there yellin’ at the screen.
3. Try a different Bluetooth connection
If that ain’t workin’, try turnin’ off other Bluetooth devices in the room. Sometimes, when there’s too many devices tryin’ to connect at once, they start interferin’ with each other. It’s just like when too many folks talkin’ over each other makes it hard to hear anything. So, if you got a few other Bluetooth gadgets like headphones or speakers, turn ’em off and just use your controller.
4. Wired Connection
Now, if all else fails, and you’re still gettin’ that lag, consider connectin’ the controller to yer phone with a wire. I know, I know, it ain’t as free as Bluetooth, but sometimes, a good ol’ wire connection is the best way to go. The lag goes down to near zero, and you can get right back into the game without all the fuss.
5. Restart yer game and console
Sometimes the problem don’t even have nothin’ to do with the controller or the phone. It could be the game itself. Try closin’ out of the game and the app completely. Restart both, and see if that helps. You’d be surprised how often this simple fix can solve problems that seem like they’re big ones.
6. Clear the cache
If you’ve been usin’ that phone for a while, it might be full of junk in the background. Clear out the cache for the app you’re tryin’ to play with. That helps the game run a lot smoother, and sometimes, it can even cut down on that nasty lag you’re dealin’ with.
7. Check yer controller’s battery
Last but not least, make sure yer controller’s got a good charge. A low battery can cause all kinds of trouble, including input lag. If yer controller’s not got enough juice, it ain’t gonna send the signals quick enough, and that’s when you see lag. So plug it in and give it a charge, and see if that don’t fix it.
Well, now, if you’ve tried all these tricks and still can’t get that PS4 controller to work right on yer Android, I’d say it’s time to try a different controller or check with yer phone’s manufacturer for any updates or issues with Bluetooth. But these here fixes should take care of most of the problems, I reckon.
Tags：[PS4 Controller, Android Lag, Bluetooth Lag, Input Lag Fix, Dualshock 4, PS4 Remote Play, Wireless Controller, Android Bluetooth]
