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Narrow issues by power, permission, discovery, and placement.

Most issues fall into app power, Android permission, local network discovery, pairing, or placement. Check them in order before changing advanced settings.

Power

Check app power

If the Android power button is off, background work and input receivers are stopped. Turn it on before connecting.

Permissions

Accessibility comes first

Android input control requires the OneMouse Accessibility service. A visible PC does not mean input can be delivered.

Battery

Check battery limits

If the connection drops after the screen turns off, open the battery optimization setting from the app settings screen.

Discovery

Check mDNS and UDP

Guest Wi-Fi, AP isolation, company networks, and firewalls can block both mDNS and UDP discovery.

Layout

When placement feels wrong

Save the phone position again after rotation or display changes. The PC uses that placement for cursor handoff.

Return

Cursor return shortcut

If the cursor does not return from Android, press Ctrl + Alt + Backspace on the PC.

Troubleshooting

Follow this order.

Finding the failing step is faster than changing several settings at once.

1
Check app and permission state

Confirm the PC app, Android app power, foreground service, and Accessibility permission are active.

2
Check whether the PC is visible

Confirm both devices are on the same local network and run device search again.

3
Check pairing state

If the PC shows pairing required, use QR or the 6-digit code again. If state is confused, unpair and pair again.

4
Check input and placement

Check the selected PC, Android position, entry direction, and display rotation state.

5
Use recovery shortcut

Use Ctrl + Alt + Backspace if the cursor feels stuck on the Android side.

Transfer

When files or clipboard do not transfer

  • Check which Android device is selected in the PC app.
  • Android to PC sharing uses the default PC.
  • If OneMouse does not appear in Android share targets, enable it in the app list.
  • Large files depend on local network stability.
  • Pairing and session key state must be valid.
Android detected PC pairing screen
When transfer fails, first check that the PC is detected on the same network.