Mouse not working on Android
A mouse that won't click, scroll, or move on Android is usually a connection, battery, or button-switch issue. Run through these, then test every button live.
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Step-by-step fix
- Replug the USB receiver (try another port) or re-pair Bluetooth; replace the battery on a wireless mouse.
- Run the CheckMyMic mouse test — check left, right, middle, scroll and a double-click.
- Clean the optical sensor and try a different surface or mousepad.
- Adjust pointer speed and double-click settings in Android mouse settings.
- Update the mouse/USB driver and restart Android.
Frequently asked questions
My double-click registers as one click on Android.
That's usually a worn button switch. Run the mouse test's double-click check a few times — if it's inconsistent, the switch is failing.
The scroll wheel doesn't work on Android.
Open the mouse test and scroll over the pad. If nothing registers there, the wheel encoder is faulty; if it does, check app or driver settings.
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