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Issue: My Strike Pack is becoming excessively warm and uncomfortable to touch.
Cause: It is normal for the Strike Pack to become noticeably warm but not hot. Excessively high temperatures may indicate a failing device.
Issue: My Strike Pack is disconnecting from my controller during use.
Cause: This is most often caused by a loose data connection, typically due to a faulty cable or a problem with your controller's port. In rare cases, it may be due to a failing Strike Pack, especially if it is overheating, or, for the Xbox® Strike Pack, an issue with the USB adapter.
Issue: I just started using a GAMEPACK and some M.O.D.s are not working.
Cause: Most GAMEPACKs need you to match how your buttons are setup or M.O.D.s will activate on the wrong buttons.
Solution: The GAMEPACK settings section is accessed through the gear icon at the top-right of a GAMEPACK's Dashboard. Any settings that you need to match to your game will be surrounded by a grey border. If a game has custom button mapping, it will be reflected here. If you are using any customized buttons, you MUST keep Button Layout set to Custom, and you MUST match all buttons individually.
Issue: I have used my STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ with the STRIKEPACK CENTRAL™ app on two different smart devices. Now it fails to connect to one of them.
Cause: One of the devices is holding onto a connection (this mostly happens with iOS devices). You can only be connected to one device at once.
Solution: Open the app on the device that you suspect is holding onto the connection. Tap the gear icon in the GAMEPACK selection screen, and tell it to forget device. Restart the app on the other device and try to connect.
Issue: My controller is lighting up but the Paddle Buttons are NOT mapping and none of the M.O.D.s are working.
Cause: You have probably turned the controller on yourself, instead of waiting for it to light up on its own. The controller has connected wirelessly to the console, instead of connecting through the wired Strike Pack device.
Solution: Turn on your console exclusively with its actual power button. Wait for your controller to turn on by itself.
Issue: I cannot connect to the STRIKEPACK CENTRAL™ app. It says something along the lines of "user did not allow permissions".
Cause: You did not fully allow all requested permissions. These permissions will vary between Android & iOS but it is vital that you allow them through.
Solution: Ensure you turn on Internet, GPS Location Services, and Bluetooth® on your smartphone or smart device. Then allow all permissions when starting the app. You may have to delete and reinstall the app, as this might be easier than trying to figure out which permissions you denied in your smart device's settings. On start up of the app, allow all requested permissions.
Issue: I cannot connect to the STRIKEPACK CENTRAL™ app, even after allowing all permissions. It just sits on connecting (or alternatively it connects but the RGB LEDs are all wrong).
Cause: Your firmware is out-of-date. The app will actually warn you that this is the case now.
Solution: Strike Pack REQUIRES the latest FIRMWARE UPDATE to get started. You can use 1 of 3 methods to update it. With Method 1 & 2, you can use almost any device that supports Chrome (or Edge) web browser and wired USB connection, other than iOS devices.
Method 1 (Recommended):
Method 2:
Method 3:
Tips:
You may need to disable your Anti-Virus, Firewall, or Popup Blocker to avoid them getting in the way of the update process. Whenever possible, you should try to use a USB port in the back of your computer or at least a port that you know is reliable. You may experience issues with anything older than Windows 10. The Mac Updater is going to come up as unverified/unsigned, just like the Windows Updater. Ensure that you configure your Mac OSX to allow this kind of software through.
Issue: M.O.D.s are not working or they are all pressing buttons that they are not supposed to.
Issue: "Automatic", "Hybrid", "Cycle", "Select", or "Third" Switch Weapon button tracking loses sync with your in-game weapon.
Cause: Lost sync occurs when your Switch Weapon button is pressed in a different context, or when your game switches your weapon through other means.
Solution: Turn off any in-game settings that unnecessarily switch weapons and become familiar with points in your game that commonly cause a lost sync, which typically include spawning, accessing menus, and performing alternate gameplay activities.
To correct a lost sync, use the Controller Shortcuts or app to swap to the correct ACTIVE Weapon Slot. With "Select - D-Pad", you can just reselect your weapon with the D-Pad to sync it.
Issue: Optimized Anti-Recoil is way off in Apex Royale, COD, RB6 Siege, Rust, other games.
For example, Apex Royale and RB6 Siege GAMEPACKs are optimized for maximum Field Of View (FOV), as it is assumed that most players will increase it to gain an advantage. Our team previously found FOV to not much affect recoil in Apex Royale but now it does, so this requirement came in after its GAMEPACK Setup video was made.
It may also be a recoil-affecting Weapon Attachment, or a special variant of a weapon that has different recoil; an issue that quite often crops up in COD games.
You should also ensure that you have NOT aimlessly adjusted the Anti-Recoil slider settings before you have even started.
It may also simply be an update to the game that has changed a weapon's recoil. In which case, our team will likely have it fixed soon.
The point of Optimized Anti-Recoil is to either get you there at the start or at least point you in the right direction. If you want to use different settings, you will need to adjust with Quick Edit. The same goes for certain recoil-affecting Weapon Attachments, such as scopes that are higher than 1x in Apex Royale. RB6 Siege actually requires certain Weapon Attachments for its Optimized Anti-Recoil to be effective. RB6 Siege and Rust require a specific sensitivity and other settings. Want to use something different? Quick Edit. Our team cannot optimize for everything and how much we can optimize for depends on the game, but we try to make Quick Edit as robust as possible.
When it comes to making adjustments to Optimized Anti-Recoil, while Directional Quick Edit tends to be easier to use, the best result is usually achievable via Pattern Strength Quick Edit, because quite often the strength of the recoil changes; NOT its basic shape.
Issue: M.O.D.s interfere with in-game menus or alternate gameplay activities.
Cause: Interference occurs because ACTIVE M.O.D.s are typically designed for "run & gun" or "boots on the ground" gameplay, but they will always affect your controls, regardless of which activities share those controls.
Solution: Quickly use Controller Shortcuts, before an in-game menu can pop up.
Issue: Controller Shortcuts are NOT functioning or they are inconsistent.
Cause: Controller Shortcuts are likely being pressed in the wrong order.
Issue: After a recent firmware update, I am experiencing issues.
Cause: The STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ caches data on its device memory. Sometimes when we make a dramatic update to the product such as a major new feature, this data may no longer line up correctly with the changes.
Solution: Perform a Memory Clear after the update, as shown in the video below:
Issue: The app is crashing.
Cause: We may need to improve compatibility with your specific phone/tablet/smart device model.
Solution: As the app matures, it will become more stable. We want to resolve the issue that is affecting your experience as quickly as possible. If you are experiencing crashes and especially frequent ones; contact us at support@collectiveminds.ca with the heading "App Crash Report".
Describe where you was in the app and what you was doing when the crash occurred. Was there a black screen? Did the app crash and close out? Did the STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ disconnect from the app and was it stuck on connecting? Was you using a particular M.O.D. at the time?
Issue: Unable to record an additional combo after recording a combo.
Cause: All recording blocks for this GAMEPACK profile have been used up.
Solution: Either re-record your previous combo and be more efficient, or create another GAMEPACK profile for a new set of recording blocks.
Issue: Immediately recorded stick movement that I did not make.
Cause: Your controller may have stick drift.
Solution: You should be able to resolve this with the Calibrator.
Issue: Analog sticks feel weird during recording.
Cause: Normal space saving measure. Analog sticks are downgraded to 8-way digital inputs during recording.
Solution: Precise stick recordings are impossible, but because your sticks are downgraded during recording, your limited movements can be planned throughout. Minimize stick direction changes to conserve recording blocks.
Issue: Analog triggers feel like hair triggers during recording.
Cause: Normal space saving measure. Analog triggers are downgraded to digital inputs (pressed at 100%) during recording.
Solution: Because your triggers are downgraded during recording, plan around any trigger presses being 100% pressed.
Issue: Unable to record long enough to create desired macro or generator.
Cause: All recording blocks for this GAMEPACK profile have been used up. Even a wait time that exceeds roughly 5 seconds, will use up a recording block.
Solution: Most Action-style GAMEPACKs are optimized for short combos. While you can create a new GAMEPACK profile for a fresh set of recording blocks, you will probably still lack the amount of required blocks.
This is where Macro GAMEPACK shines as it is optimized for large macros and it has by far the best chance of being up to your task. With Macro, Loop Combo, and the Block Controller Rumble features combined, you may attempt to create a generator. Macro GAMEPACK's code sharing system even allows you to share your generator online.
Issue: Successfully created a macro or generator but in-game rumbles are hazardous to an unattended controller.
Cause: Loop Combo, as with the other Combo Modes, DOES NOT block in-game rumbles.
Issue: Cannot operate controller during combo playback.
Cause: Default Controller Interrupt Behavior; Block Inputs.
Issue: Generator is going to the wrong places or "breaking".
Cause: You have likely either missed a step in the instructions or requirements, or started the generator in the wrong in-game location.
Solution: Please follow the generator's instructions exactly. Generators can become dangerous if they are activated in the wrong location without the proper requirements, especially when games are filled with microtransaction buttons. If you are sure that you are doing everything correctly, the game's user interface or timing may have changed. Please contact support.
Trademark Note: STRIKEPACK™, STRIKEPACK HORIZON™, STRIKEPACK HORIZON VISTA™ are trademarks of Collective Minds Gaming Co. Ltd. All product names, logos, brands, and other trademarks, images, or videos mentioned in this manual or on the website are used solely for identification purposes and remain the property of their respective trademark holders. These trademark holders are NOT affiliated with Collective Minds™, and they DO NOT sponsor or endorse its products, services, or websites. The trademarks "Xbox®", "Xbox Series X|S®", "Xbox One®" are owned by Microsoft Corporation. The trademarks "PlayStation®", "PlayStation®5", "PS5®," "DualSense®" are owned by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The trademark "Bluetooth®" is owned by Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG).
Please visit the PS5® setup page .
Strike Pack LEDs Stuck on Green: Ensure your PS5® console’s Bluetooth® is On, and the Communication Method is set to Use USB Cable. Also, keep your hands away from the Touchpad while plugging in your Strike Pack—enabled controller, or you will accidentally enter PC Gaming Mode.
Detection can take up to 60 seconds. Tap the Gear icon in the app. If a device is already connected, tap Forget Device, then close the app. Check the app store for updates to STRIKEPACK CENTRAL™. Ensure Bluetooth® and Location Services are enabled, then restart the app.
If all other troubleshooting has failed, try resetting the pairing and going through the setup again. To reset the pairing, on the right side of your Strike Pack—enabled controller, while holding Paddle Buttons 4 & 2 along with the pill-shaped button above them (three buttons total), plug your Strike Pack—enabled controller into your PS5® console. After about 5 seconds, release the buttons.
Solution: Do not dispose of the Strike Pack, as this will void your warranty, and we may require the device back for analysis. Instead, stop using it immediately and contact our Support Team for further instructions at
Solution: If you have another cable that fits the USB guide of the Strike Pack, try using it to see if the disconnection issue stops. USB-A to USB-C or USB-C to USB-C and 10ft (3m) or shorter will work. If possible, try using a different controller as well. If the issue persists, please contact our Support Team email at
If STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ is already attached to your controller via the USB Adapter, you have the option of HOLDING PADDLE BUTTONS 1 & 3 TOGETHER while connecting it to the device to enter "UPDATER MODE", then to perform the update, visit the "WEB UPDATER" at
DO NOT plug in the USB Adapter and try the "WINDOWS UPDATER" or "MAC UPDATER" .
Cause: It is likely that you have not yet matched the GAMEPACK Settings to your in-game settings, or you did try to do this and missed something.
Solution: Ensure that any grey bordered if present, are expanded and matched to your in-game settings. This is the first thing that you should check for with any new GAMEPACK profile. Also ensure that you are NOT doing additional remapping in your console's system settings that are outside of the in-game settings.
Cause: You have probably missed our known listings; some of which are NOT default in-game settings. Because these settings requirements often change throughout a game's lifecycle, some of them will be missing from videos, so it is important to find all updated information at .
Solution: See the Game Requirements section . Please note that if you DO NOT want to follow these requirements, you will probably have to do some fairly heavy adjustments with Quick Edit.
This is notoriously a problem for vehicles, where you may switch out of the driver seat, or fail to accelerate and brake.
Solution: "Automatic" and "Manual" have dedicated M.O.D. blocking Controller Shortcuts. For other "Weapon Swap Modes", try assigning Block M.O.D.s to a Weapon Slot that DOES NOT have Switch Weapon button tracking. Alternatively, use the Block M.O.D.s feature on the app, or try the Toggle M.O.D.s Paddle Button M.O.D.
Issue: In-game menus pop up when using Controller Shortcuts, or the in-game response of the TOUCHPAD or VIEW button feels delayed.
Cause: The TOUCHPAD or VIEW ACTIVATOR only passes through its normal gameplay function when it is RELEASED QUICKLY or HELD LONG.
As for the delay, if it is bothersome, or if orACTIVATOR is simply a difficult reach for your thumb, try replacing it with the Alt Activator Paddle Button M.O.D., which is available in most GAMEPACKs; particularly shooters. Action-style GAMEPACKs DO NOT offer an Alt Activator Paddle Button M.O.D. but they pass through TOUCHPAD or VIEW much more quickly to your game than Shooter-style GAMEPACKs do.
Solution: The order in which Controller Shortcuts are pressed matters. "While HOLDING orACTIVATOR..." means that you should be holding it ahead of pressing the other button. This can be a miniscule amount of time but Activator must always be held first.
So that we can diagnose the crash on our end, please provide your exact phone/device model and as close as possible to the actual time (indicating your time zone) that your last crash occurred on the date that it occurred. If possible, provide your STRIKEPACK HORIZON™ serial; accessible from the top-right gear while on the "Select Your GAMEPACK" screen.
Solution: On the Bottom-Bar, in the Controller section, toggling ON Block Controller Rumble will allow you to safely place down your controller with Loop Combo.
Solution: See Settings for Controller Interrupt Behavior. Several options hand you back control during combo playback. If you just want to move around during combo playback, Pass-Through Inputs is a good option.
