Controller navigation not working inside platform selection menus (AYN Odin Pro)

[SupperBox]

Hi everyone,

I’m having a recurring issue with LaunchBox for Android on my AYN Odin Pro.

When I open the app and reach the main platforms screen (Arcade, Consoles, Computers, Handhelds), everything works fine.

But once I open one of those categories and get to the next menu where you select a specific platform, the D-pad and analog stick stop working completely.

Neither the built-in controls of the Odin Pro nor any connected USB controller respond in that submenu.

Only the touchscreen works to select a platform. Once I finally open a specific platform and reach the game list, the controller starts working again as expected.

This issue started right after I installed the latest LaunchBox update in August.

I’ve already tried:

.Restarting LaunchBox and Android

.Disconnecting and reconnecting controllers

.Checking input mappings

.Re-installing the app

No change so far.

Thanks a lot for your help and for the amazing work on LaunchBox Android! 🙏

[x4ml]

11 hours ago, SupperBox said:

Hi everyone,

I’m having a recurring issue with LaunchBox for Android on my AYN Odin Pro.

When I open the app and reach the main platforms screen (Arcade, Consoles, Computers, Handhelds), everything works fine.

But once I open one of those categories and get to the next menu where you select a specific platform, the D-pad and analog stick stop working completely.

Neither the built-in controls of the Odin Pro nor any connected USB controller respond in that submenu.

Only the touchscreen works to select a platform. Once I finally open a specific platform and reach the game list, the controller starts working again as expected.

This issue started right after I installed the latest LaunchBox update in August.

I’ve already tried:

.Restarting LaunchBox and Android

.Disconnecting and reconnecting controllers

.Checking input mappings

.Re-installing the app

No change so far.

Thanks a lot for your help and for the amazing work on LaunchBox Android! 🙏

The issue can be related to the Platform's theme.
Here are some tips:
1. Go to the Manage Themes page -> make sure that all your themes are up-to-date
2. Try to change the theme on the Platforms page by clicking the "3 dots" icon -> Change view

Let us know about the result.

[SupperBox]

On 11/7/2025 at 12:57 PM, x4ml said:

The issue can be related to the Platform's theme.
Here are some tips:
1. Go to the Manage Themes page -> make sure that all your themes are up-to-date
2. Try to change the theme on the Platforms page by clicking the "3 dots" icon -> Change view

Let us know about the result.

Dear x4ml, 

Thank you so much for your help and for taking the time to answer!
I really appreciate it.

I followed all your suggestions step by step:

• I checked the Manage Themes page and made sure every theme was up-to-date.

• I tried repairing the theme I normally use (The Grid Boxes).

• I also uninstalled and reinstalled it completely.

• Then I tested by installing other themes and switching them from the “Platforms” page using the three-dots menu → Change View.        Unfortunately, the issue still persists with every theme I try. The D-pad and analog controls stop working in the platform selection submenu regardless of which theme is active. Thanks again for your kindness and support! 🙏

[x4ml]

2 hours ago, SupperBox said:

Dear x4ml, 

Thank you so much for your help and for taking the time to answer!
I really appreciate it.

I followed all your suggestions step by step:

• I checked the Manage Themes page and made sure every theme was up-to-date.

• I tried repairing the theme I normally use (The Grid Boxes).

• I also uninstalled and reinstalled it completely.

• Then I tested by installing other themes and switching them from the “Platforms” page using the three-dots menu → Change View.        Unfortunately, the issue still persists with every theme I try. The D-pad and analog controls stop working in the platform selection submenu regardless of which theme is active. Thanks again for your kindness and support! 🙏

Thanks for the update!
We've reproduced this issue on one of our devices, so we will try our best to fix it in the next beta.

As a workaround, try to launch the app using the controller.
If it doesn't help, when the app opens, try to touch the platform's wheel, and the controller should work