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    Latest update and PS3 sixaxis controller

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    • EfriimE
      Efriim @BuZz
      last edited by

      @BuZz
      I first unblocked the update. sudo ./downgrade_firmware.sh unblock.
      Then the update via setup script(3e136616) with the underlying OS and a reboot and the DS3 does not work. Is there a latest that wasn't 35 hours ago?

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        psyke83 Global Moderator
        last edited by

        Note: rpi-update is a separate update mechanism that bypasses repository packages.

        Additionally, the firmware release that (potentially) includes the fix is not tagged, so you will need to specify the git hash when invoking the command, like so:

        sudo rpi-update e289f6a59ff24925aa29f134723659b8bcd9fa06
        

        I prefer not to test this on my main card as I don't like how it bypasses system packaging, but if someone is anxious to test it, do go ahead and let us know if it solves the issue.

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        • googanhiemG
          googanhiem
          last edited by

          Is this the fix? Is there anyway to install it now?

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          • mituM
            mitu Global Moderator @googanhiem
            last edited by

            @googanhiem said in Latest update and PS3 sixaxis controller:

            Is this the fix? Is there anyway to install it now?

            Yes, that is the fix. As @psyke83 said, you need to use rpi-update to get this installed, with the caveats mentioned. Or you can use the downgrade script posted earlier.

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            • googanhiemG
              googanhiem @mitu
              last edited by

              @mitu thanks, I wasn't sure if @psyke83 post was about a downgrade, but now I see its an upgrade. I'm a bit new to firmware releases, do you think this will be added to stable relatively soon? Without these bt controllers my rpi is useless.

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              • mituM
                mitu Global Moderator @googanhiem
                last edited by

                @googanhiem I think you misunderstood a bit the situation. If you have a problem now, then use the downgrade script.
                The upgrade pathavailable (which is different than the downgrade) involves updating the kernel from the Raspbian testing area, which is not recommended unless you're familiar with Linux/Raspbian. The fix (via upgrade) is not available through the normal OS/package updates in Raspbian, that's why you'd need to use rpi-update.

                As I said - use the downgrade script for now if you have the issue of Bluetooth gamepads not working.

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                • BuZzB
                  BuZz administrators @mitu
                  last edited by

                  @mitu although it would be useful for someone to test this to know if it's resolved this issue.

                  To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                  • mituM
                    mitu Global Moderator @BuZz
                    last edited by

                    @BuZz I only have a DS4, does it qualify ?

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                    • BuZzB
                      BuZz administrators @mitu
                      last edited by

                      @mitu I don't know. @psyke83 may

                      To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                      • mituM
                        mitu Global Moderator @BuZz
                        last edited by

                        @BuZz I'll give it a shot anyway :).

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                        • BuZzB
                          BuZz administrators
                          last edited by

                          You could test if you have the issue I guess and then see if the update sorts it.

                          To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                          • EfriimE
                            Efriim @BuZz
                            last edited by

                            @BuZz
                            I couldn't find the hashcode for the rpi-update, however running it without the code. I think it updates to 4.19.y 4.19.46 or 4.19.47 branch. The DS3 controller I have works now. I haven't had time to reveal any other issues.

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                            • mituM
                              mitu Global Moderator
                              last edited by

                              Upgraded through raspi-config and got the 4.19.46 stable release. Paired the DS4 via bluetooth, worked fine.
                              Downgraded to the 4.19.42 (default Raspbian package available in the repos), DS4 doesn't connect anymore.
                              Downgraded to 4.14.x stable (using @psyke83's script), pairing works again.

                              It seems the connection problem is solved in 4.19.46, we'll have to wait for it to appear in the Raspbian repository.

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                              • BuZzB
                                BuZz administrators @mitu
                                last edited by

                                @mitu thanks

                                To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                                  MetalManTN @psyke83
                                  last edited by MetalManTN

                                  @psyke83 Apologies for the dumb question, but how do I get and install your firmware downgrade script?

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                                  • EfriimE
                                    Efriim @MetalManTN
                                    last edited by Efriim

                                    @MetalManTN
                                    The easiest way would be to open an SSH and copy and paste a command:
                                    git clone https://gist.github.com/psyke83/cb3ca50561480809c246f42727cb7cf2 &&
                                    cd cb3ca50561480809c246f42727cb7cf2 &&
                                    sudo chmod +x downgrade_firmware.sh

                                    then to run the downgrade script provided by psyke83
                                    sudo ./downgrade_firmware.sh downgrade

                                    keep the script around so that it is easy to unblock the update mechanism, like the pre-existing unstable 4.19.46 kernel.
                                    sudo ./downgrade_firmware.sh unblock

                                    alternatively you could download the latest that includes the fix by running; though possibly an unstable branch. I could not give the hash code to download the bluetooth fix specifically because I could not find it.
                                    sudo rpi-update

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                                      MetalManTN @Efriim
                                      last edited by MetalManTN

                                      @Efriim Thank you very much for your help! The script is installing now. Hopefully my PS3 controllers will work after this, but I felt like a true dolt not even knowing how to get and use the script that had been provided for us.

                                      Update: The script worked! PS3 controllers are working again. Thank you!

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                                        deadblit @Efriim
                                        last edited by

                                        @Efriim It worked for me, thanks a lot. I have bought two Shanwan generic PS3 controllers on MercadoLivre (Brazil) and they were vibrating constantly when I plugged them on the USB port, and I couldn't pair them via Bluetooth. I followed the instructions here, and the downgrade script fixed the problem.

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                                          sherif02
                                          last edited by

                                          And one more thing - I2C RTC Clock after update dont working too. Anyone, who try downgrade script and who have RTC I2C - its solve problem with it?

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                                            rsn8887
                                            last edited by rsn8887

                                            Gosh, how is this stuff still not working reliably it has been literally years. I am glad I have a jailbroken Switch now so I don't have to deal with these endless RetroPie controller issues anymore.

                                            I haven't turned on my RetroPie in years because of all the issues with bluetooth controllers and controller mappings back then. I come back here to check after all this time, and the first thread I find is just weeks old. And it is still about these same controller issues.

                                            Sorry for trolling a bit, but for a retro gaming platform, controllers should "just work" it is like the very basic of all functionalities.

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