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PadConnect

Turn your phone into a PC game controller
New in version 0.7.0
- update dependencies
- Refactor UdpTransport
- dont show nullms if latency indicator turned off and fix receiver status not showing when enabling latency indicator
- add support for resetting controller layout customisations
- add support for editing entire osc(On-Screen Controller) at once
- Fix discovery on mobile hotspot
- add support for customizing analog stick
- UdpTransport: remove unnecessary wifi availablity check
- fix receiver status not working when closing the receiver app and open
PadConnect is a tool that allows you to connect your Android device to your PC and use it as a gamepad. It supports wireless connection, and it is compatible with a wide range of games. With PadConnect, you can enjoy your favorite games on your PC using your Android device as a controller.

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  • Version 0.7.0 (9) suggested Added on Aug 26, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 10 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • advertise to nearby Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to advertise to nearby Bluetooth devices
    • connect to paired Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
    • discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • io.github.padconnect.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 2.9 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 0.6.2 (8) - Added on Jul 12, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 10 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • advertise to nearby Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to advertise to nearby Bluetooth devices
    • connect to paired Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
    • discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • io.github.padconnect.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 4.5 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 0.6.1
    - add support for layout editing
    - fix initial setup screen not showing
  • Version 0.6.1 (7) - Added on May 15, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 10 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • advertise to nearby Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to advertise to nearby Bluetooth devices
    • connect to paired Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
    • discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • io.github.padconnect.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 4.5 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log