# JoyCon Droid

## Guides & Links: <a href="#guides-and-links" id="guides-and-links"></a>

### Please start with reading the Compatibility and FAQ! <a href="#please-read-the-compatibility-and-faq-if-youre-new" id="please-read-the-compatibility-and-faq-if-youre-new"></a>

**Root is required on all Android devices** to use JoyCon Droid as of **Switch system version** 12.0.0 and higher. The Bluetooth Class of Device on your Android device must be changed using root for the Switch to allow it to connect as a controller.

Samsung devices or custom ROMs are also required for using amiibo.

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## JoyCon Droid - Download

#### <mark style="background-color:red;">**NOT available from Google Play Store. The only official download is located on GitHub below! Read through our guides before using.**</mark> <a href="#google-play-store-link" id="google-play-store-link"></a>

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Latest JoyCon Droid APK and Source Code
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## JoyCon Droid Features

* Support for Switch 1 & Switch 2
* Use Android as a Switch Controller - Pro Controller, Joy-Con L, Joy-Con R
* NFC Emulation - amiibo `.bin` backup files can be read in games over Bluetooth; includes data write-back
* Accelerometer and Gyroscope support for games with motion controls
* Customizable UI and community options (TAS, Macros, etc.)
* Rumble support
* Real battery level reporting
* Controller bridge - Connect almost any controller via USB to Android as an adapter to control the Switch. Gamepad buttons are remappable.

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[Compatibility](/joycondroid/compatibility.md)
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[FAQ](/joycondroid/faq.md)
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[Joy-Con Droid Companion](/joycondroid/other-guides/joy-con-droid-companion.md)
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[Connecting to Your Switch](/joycondroid/guides/connecting-to-your-switch.md)
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[Using amiibo](/joycondroid/guides/using-amiibo.md)
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### ​[Bluetooth HID Profile Tester​](/joycondroid/other-projects/bluetooth-hid-profile-tester.md) <a href="#bluetooth-hid-profile-tester" id="bluetooth-hid-profile-tester"></a>

### **​**[**Joy-Con Droid Companion Magisk Module**](/joycondroid/other-guides/joy-con-droid-companion.md)  <a href="#bluetooth-magisk-module" id="bluetooth-magisk-module"></a>

### **​**[**Bluetooth HID Enabler - Magisk Module**](/joycondroid/other-projects/bluetooth-hid-profile-tester.md#if-the-tester-app-fails) <a href="#bluetooth-hid-enabler-magisk-module" id="bluetooth-hid-enabler-magisk-module"></a>

### [**Disconnection After Leaving Change Grip/Order Screen - Fix​**](/joycondroid/guides/connecting-to-your-switch.md#if-joycon-droid-disconnects-from-the-switch-after-leaving-the-change-grip-order-screen) <a href="#bluetooth-hid-enabler-magisk-module" id="bluetooth-hid-enabler-magisk-module"></a>

### [**https://discord.gg/5SFhf5C**](https://discord.gg/5SFhf5C?t=1) <a href="#bluetooth-hid-enabler-magisk-module" id="bluetooth-hid-enabler-magisk-module"></a>


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