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JoyCon Droid (Requires Root & Magisk) on Windows Pc

Developed By: RDapps

License: Free

Rating: 2,7/5 - 7.014 votes

Last Updated: December 28, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0.91.2
Size 7 MB
Release Date December 09, 22
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices. [see more (10)]

What's New:
Custom UIs Fix [see more]

Description from Developer:
An application that transforms your smartphone into a Left JoyCon, Right JoyCon, or Pro-Controller.

⚠️⚠️⚠️ After Firmware Version 12.0.0 This application Requires Root and Magisk... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download JoyCon Droid (Requires Root & Magisk) and install on Windows PC. JoyCon Droid (Requires Root & Magisk) is free Tools app, developed by RDapps. Latest version of JoyCon Droid (Requires Root & Magisk) is 1.0.91.2, was released on 2022-12-09 (updated on 2023-12-28). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of JoyCon Droid (Requires Root & Magisk) is 2,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 7,014 users, 2,915 users had rated it 5*, 1,770 users had rated it 1*.

How to install JoyCon Droid (Requires Root & Magisk) on Windows?

Instruction on how to install JoyCon Droid (Requires Root & Magisk) on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install JoyCon Droid (Requires Root & Magisk) on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install JoyCon Droid (Requires Root & Magisk) using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "JoyCon Droid (Requires Root & Magisk)" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install JoyCon Droid (Requires Root & Magisk) on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "JoyCon Droid (Requires Root & Magisk)" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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An application that transforms your smartphone into a Left JoyCon, Right JoyCon, or Pro-Controller.

⚠️⚠️⚠️ After Firmware Version 12.0.0 This application Requires Root and Magisk Module ⚠️⚠️⚠️

⚠️⚠️⚠️ If you do not know what **Root** or **Magisk** is please stay away ⚠️⚠️⚠️

⚠️⚠️⚠️ For more detail on installation and requirements check: https://joycon.gitbook.io/ ⚠️⚠️⚠️

This application or any related software comes as it is and does not have any guarantees.

**Please note that there are certain devices which the application may not be fully functional on. Kindly report which device model the application is not working properly on via Discord or Email**

**The application requires that your device has a Bluetooth HID Profile, which Android Pie (9) is needed for. To verify if your device has the necessary profile, please use the following checker: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rdapps.bluetoothhidtester **

**Provided that the application does not perform as desired, please get in touch with us before leaving a review. Poor ratings decrease the chance that app support will be expanded to your device.**

*This application is currently in its Alpha Stage of development*

JoyCon Droid is an application perfect for users who own a NX Console but do not want to spend extra on a JoyCon. The application emulates a JoyCon so you can control your NX Console with it. Furthermore, the application lets you connect your USB gamepad to your phone, which can act as a bridge to control the Switch.

This application requires Android Pie (9) or higher to operate. Features include:
-Pairing with Switch
-Accelerometer
-Gyroscope
-Custom Gamepad Interfaces

Instructions and Support:

Switch > Settings (Gear Icon)
Controller and Sensors > Disconnect Controllers
Controller and Sensors > Change Grip/Order

Open JoyCon Droid > Tap Left JoyCon button.
Tap okay if asked to turn on Bluetooth
Tap Sync button between left and right shoulder buttons. (May require several taps)
Tap okay at advertisement notification (300 seconds)
Pair once Switch requests to connect
After the JoyCon shows on the Switch, press both left and right shoulder buttons.

Let me know if you have any issues, questions, or concerns.

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Custom UIs Fix
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to pair bluetooth devices without user interaction, and to allow or disallow phonebook access or message access.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.