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title: "RetroArch Android Controller Not Working / No Sound Fix 2026"
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published_at: 2026-08-31T18:22:23.000Z
updated_at: 2026-09-01T00:45:02.275Z
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# RetroArch Android Controller Not Working / No Sound Fix 2026

I set up RetroArch on Android and loaded a core, but my Bluetooth or USB controller isn't being detected. The game shows the touch overlay but ignores my gamepad. Alternatively, the game runs but there's no audio at all, or the audio constantly crackles and delays. How do I fix these?