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Flydigi Apex 4 — Mode switch

Quick answer

Button combo

POWER(on)FUNC(short press)(screen) ModeXInput / DInput / Switch / iOS / Flashplay

Steps

  1. 1Slide power ON; short-press FUNC to open the on-screen menu.
  2. 2Open the Mode list and pick XInput, DInput, Switch, iOS or Flashplay.
  3. 3XInput suits modern games; DInput suits emulators; Flashplay suits mobile games without native pad support.
  4. 4Confirm the selection; the screen and RGB reflect the active mode.

LED states

  • RGB solid—Mode selected and connected
Last verified: 2026-06-20Source: shops.flydigi.com

Unlike the rear-switch Vader line, the Apex 4 chooses its mode on the color LCD: short-press FUNC to open the menu and select XInput, DInput, Switch, iOS or Flashplay. XInput is for games with native controller support, DInput for emulators/older titles, and Flashplay maps the pad to touch for mobile games that lack controller support.

FAQ

What is Flashplay mode?
It maps controller inputs to on-screen touch (key-mapping) for mobile games that don't natively support a gamepad.
Do I need the dongle to change mode?
No — the mode is chosen on the screen menu; the connection (2.4G/Bluetooth/wired) is selected separately.

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