Published by Activision and developed by Chinese gaming giant Tencent, Call of Duty: Mobile was always going to be a global hit.
With the brand Call of Duty combined with the accessibility of free mobile gaming, the first-person shooter has accumulated well over 150 million downloads despite still being a relatively young game.
Once you download and open the app, you’re put through a quick training mode, called the boot camp, which leads you through aspects like movement and shooting.
However, there are many more Call of Duty: Mobile controls to learn, including how to connect a console controller – such as an Xbox One controller or PlayStation 4 controller – to the game.
Here are the Call of Duty: Mobile controls that you need to know.
Call of Duty Mobile Basic Multiplayer Controls
In the Call of Duty: Mobile game, while there are a few different game modes, there are some basic controls which carry across most modes.
There are two different control set-ups on mobile. You can select to use either the Simple Mode or Advanced Mode in the Settings (found via the cog at the top right of the screen).
These are the Simple Mode controls:
| Control | Button | Action |
| Move | Left Side (Circle Analogue) | Press and drag |
| Sprint | Left Side (Circle Analogue) | Press and drag fully forwards |
| View | Right Side | Press and drag |
| Pick-Up | Bottom Middle (above weapon bar) | Press the item |
| Shoot (Automatic) | Right Side | Drag the crosshairs over the target |
| Reload | Bottom Right Magazine Button | Press the button |
| Aim | Middle Right Target Button | Press the button |
| Activate Scorestreak | Bottom Left of Bar | Tap Scorestreak Button |
| Select Stowed Weapon | Rightmost Weapon on Bar | Tap weapon |
| Use Grenade | Button to Right of Weapon Bar | Press to activate, tap to throw |
| Change Grenade | Button to Right of Weapon Bar | Press to activate, tap the yellow arrow to change |
| Crouch | Bottom Right Kneeling Button | Tap the button |
| Prone | Bottom Right Kneeling Button | Hold the button |
| Stand | Bottom Right Kneeling Button | Tap the button while in Crouch or Prone |
| Slide | Bottom Right Kneeling Button | Tap the button while sprinting |
| Jump | Rightmost Jumping Button | Tap the button |
| Mantle | Rightmost Jumping Button | Tap the button with an object in front of you |
| Knife Foe | Pop-Up Button on the Right | Tap the button |
| Throw Back Grenade | Pop-Up Button on the Right | Tap the button |
| Activate Operator Skills | Under Map Hexagon Button | Tap the button when it glows yellow |
| Chat | Under Map Chat Button | Tap the button to send messages |
| Auto-Run | Bottom Left of Map Running Button | Tap the button |
| Toggle Voice Chat | Left of Map Microphone Button | Tap the button |
| Mute Chat | Left of Map Sound Button | Tap the button |
| Settings | Left of Map Cog Button | Tap the button |
| Show Emote | Left of Map Thumbs-up Button | Tap the button, select from Emote wheel |
| See Map | Map in Top Right | Tap the mini-map |
These are the Advanced Mode controls. As you can see, very little changes outside of the aim and shoot controls:
| Control | Button | Action |
| Move | Left Side (Circle Analogue) | Press and drag |
| Sprint | Left Side (Circle Analogue) | Press and drag fully forwards |
| View | Right Side | Press and drag |
| Pick-Up | Bottom Middle (above weapon bar) | Press the item |
| Shoot | Right Side Bullet Button | Press and drag |
| Reload | Bottom Right Magazine Button | Press the button |
| Aim | Right Side Bullet Button | Press and hold |
| Activate Scorestreak | Bottom Left of Bar | Tap Scorestreak Button |
| Shoot from the Hip | Left Side Bullet Button | Press the button |
| Select Stowed Weapon | Rightmost Weapon on Bar | Tap weapon |
| Use Grenade | Button to Right of Weapon Bar | Press to activate, tap to throw |
| Change Grenade | Button to Right of Weapon Bar | Press to activate, tap the yellow arrow to change |
| Crouch | Bottom Right Kneeling Button | Tap the button |
| Prone | Bottom Right Kneeling Button | Hold the button |
| Stand | Bottom Right Kneeling Button | Tap the button while in Crouch or Prone |
| Slide | Bottom Right Kneeling Button | Tap the button while sprinting |
| Jump | Rightmost Jumping Button | Tap the button |
| Mantle | Rightmost Jumping Button | Tap the button with an object in front of you |
| Knife Foe | Pop-Up Button on the Right | Tap the button |
| Throw Back Grenade | Pop-Up Button on the Right | Tap the button |
| Activate Operator Skills | Under Map Hexagon Button | Tap the button when it glows yellow |
| Chat | Under Map Chat Button | Tap the button to send messages |
| Auto-Run | Bottom Left of Map Running Button | Tap the button |
| Toggle Voice Chat | Left of Map Microphone Button | Tap the button |
| Mute Chat | Left of Map Sound Button | Tap the button |
| Settings | Left of Map Cog Button | Tap the button |
| Show Emote | Left of Map Thumbs-up Button | Tap the button, select from Emote wheel |
| See Map | Map in Top Right | Tap the mini-map |
Call of Duty Mobile Battle Royale Controls
Once you get a grip of the basic multiplayer controls for Call of Duty: Mobile, you’ll find it easy playing the Battle Royale Mode.
However, there are a few new buttons that you’ll need to consider on top of, or instead of, those listed above.
| Control | Button | Action |
| Change Camera | Bottom Left Yellow Switch | Tap the button to change from first-person to third-person |
| Drive the Vehicle | Pop-Up Steering Wheel Button | Tap the button |
| Be a Passenger in the Vehicle | Pop-Up Seat Button | Tap the button |
| Open Door | Pop-Up Door Button | Tap the button |
| Revive a Teammate | Pop-Up Button | Tap the button |
| See Loadout | Backpack Button | Tap the button |
| Activate Skill | Under Map Hexagon Button | Tap the button when it glows yellow |
Once you enter a vehicle in Call of Duty: Mobile, the controls will change slightly. Below, you can see all three vehicle controls settings, with Layout A being the default vehicle settings for the driver.
To change the vehicle controls in Call of Duty: Mobile, simply go into the Settings and over to the BR Settings tab.
Customise Call of Duty Mobile Controls
It is possible to change the position of just about every button on your mobile to create a friendlier set-up for your Call of Duty: Mobile controls.
To do this, all that you have to do is go into the Settings, into Controls, and then select the mode (Multiplayer Mode, Battle Royale Mode, or Zombie Mode) for which you’d like to change the layout of the controls.
How to Use Call of Duty Mobile controller support
Using a mobile phone as a controller isn’t for everyone, so Call of Duty: Mobile allows you to sync your mobile to a console controller for use in the game.
As it stands, the official Xbox One and PS4 Dualshock 4 controllers are compatible with the mobile game, with the exception of first-generation controllers.
Controllers can only be used during games, such as in multiplayer or the Battle Royale mode, with the touch-screen interface of the mobile still being needed to navigate the main menu, lobby, and in-game menus.
To pair and sync your controller with Call of Duty: Mobile, follow these steps:
- First of all, you’ll need to turn on your device’s Bluetooth – usually found in the phone’s Settings app.
- Next,
when on in your device’s Bluetooth menu, you’ll need to pair your console
controller to your mobile via Bluetooth.
- Xbox One: Press and hold the Sync Button and the Xbox Button on the controller.
- PlayStation 4: Press and hold the Share Button and the PS Button on the controller.
- If
your controller doesn’t connect the first time or an error appears, simply try
again a few times until it sticks.
- Make sure that your controller is very close to your phone while attempting this process.
- On your mobile, tap on the Bluetooth connection of your chose controller and accept the pairing.
- Go into the Call of Duty: Mobile app, into the settings menu, select the Controller tab, and then the Settings sub-tab.
- You
should see that the first heading, Connect Controller, is followed by a little
button that reads ‘Connected,’ which means that your console controller is now
connected to Call of Duty: Mobile.
- You may have to tick the box underneath for Enable Controller Support, but this is usually switched on by default.
Now, you can use your PS4 or Xbox One controller in CoD: Mobile. You should note that to limit lag, you need to play with your controller as close to your mobile as possible.
Call of Duty Mobile controls with a PS4 or Xbox One controller
Across the game modes of Multiplayer Mode, Battle Royale Mode, and Zombies Mode, the controls for Call of Duty: Mobile differ slightly when using a paired Xbox One or PS4 controller.
CoD Mobile Multiplayer Controller Controls
These are the controls for playing CoD: Mobile in the Multiplayer Mode while using an Xbox One or PlayStation 4 controller.
| Action | PS4 Control | Xbox One Control |
| Change Weapon | Triangle | Y |
| Crouch | O | B |
| Prone | O (hold) | B (hold) |
| Jump | X | A |
| Reload | Square | X |
| Interact | Square | X |
| Pick-Up Weapon | Square (hold) | X (hold) |
| Turn Camera | Right Analogue | Right Analogue |
| Place Mark | R3 | R3 |
| Move | Left Analogue | Left Analogue |
| Run | L3 | L3 |
| Scorestreaks 1 | D-Pad Right | D-Pad Right |
| Use Personalisation | D-Pad Right (hold) | D-Pad Right (hold) |
| Scorestreaks 2 | D-Pad Down | D-Pad Down |
| Scorestreaks 3 | D-Pad Left | D-Pad Left |
| Activate Tactical Voice | D-Pad Left (hold) | D-Pad Left (hold) |
| Scorestreaks 4 | D-Pad Up | D-Pad Up |
| Use Nuclear Bomb | D-Pad Up (hold) | D-Pad Up (hold) |
| Tactical Item | R1 | RB |
| Shoot | R2 | RT |
| Lethal Item | L1 | LB |
| ADS | L2 | LT |
| Operator Skill | R1+L1 | RB+LB |
| Map | Share | View |
| View Score | Share (hold) | View (hold) |
| Settings | Options | Menu |
CoD Mobile Battle Royale Controller Controls
These are the controls for playing CoD: Mobile in the Battle Royale Mode while using an Xbox One or PlayStation 4 controller.
| Action | PS4 Control | Xbox One Control |
| Change Weapon | Triangle | Y |
| Swap Weapon | Triangle (hold) | Y (hold) |
| Crouch | O | B |
| Prone | O (hold) | B (hold) |
| Jump | X | A |
| Revive a Teammate | X (hold) | A (hold) |
| Reload | Square | X |
| Interact | Square | X |
| Turn Camera | Right Analogue | Right Analogue |
| Place Mark | R3 | R3 |
| Move | Left Analogue | Left Analogue |
| Run | L3 | L3 |
| Use Customisation | D-Pad Right (hold) | D-Pad Right (hold) |
| Switch Camera (1st Person/3rd Person) | D-Pad Down | D-Pad Down |
| Change Free Perspective | D-Pad Down (hold) | D-Pad Down (hold) |
| Use Voice | D-Pad Left (hold) | D-Pad Left (hold) |
| Toggle Single/Burst Fire | D-Pad Up | D-Pad Up |
| Open Backpack | D-Pad Up (hold) | D-Pad Up (hold) |
| Grenade | R1 | RB |
| Select Grenade | R1 (hold) | RB (hold) |
| Shoot | R2 | RT |
| Frag | R2 | RT |
| Use Medicine | L1 | LB |
| Select Medicine | L1 (hold) | LB (hold) |
| ADS | L2 | LT |
| Activate Skill | R1+L1 | RB+LB |
| Map | Share | View |
| Settings | Options | Menu |
CoD Mobile Zombies Controller Controls
These are the controls for playing CoD: Mobile in the Zombies Mode while using an Xbox One or PlayStation 4 controller.
| Action | PS4 Control | Xbox One Control |
| Change Weapon | Triangle | Y |
| Swap Weapon | Triangle (hold) | Y (hold) |
| Crouch | O | B |
| Prone | O (hold) | B (hold) |
| Jump | X | A |
| Reload | Square | X |
| Interact | Square | X |
| Turn Camera | Right Analogue | Right Analogue |
| Move | Left Analogue | Left Analogue |
| Use Customisation | D-Pad Right | D-Pad Right |
| Easter Egg Tips | D-Pad Down | D-Pad Down |
| Turn on Microphone | D-Pad Down (hold) | D-Pad Down (hold) |
| Use Voice | D-Pad Left (hold) | D-Pad Left (hold) |
| Abilities | D-Pad Up | D-Pad Up |
| Grenade | R1 | RB |
| Select Grenade | R1 (hold) | RB (hold) |
| Shoot | R2 | RT |
| Frag | R2 | RT |
| Melee Attack | L1 | LB |
| ADS | L2 | LT |
| Weapon Skill | R1+L1 | RB+LB |
| Map | Options | Menu |
Now, be it with your mobile’s touch-screen controls or paired console controller, you’re ready to jump into the action of Call of Duty: Mobile.
