Call of Duty Mobile Controls Guide

Need to know how to pair an Xbox One or PS4 controller to Call of Duty Mobile? We have everything you need to know in our comprehensive Call of Duty mobile controls guide.

Call of Duty Mobile Controls Guide

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

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

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.

Change the vehicle controls in Call of Duty

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.

Customise 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.

How to use Call of Duty Mobile controller support

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.


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