PS4 controller on PS3 not working

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When I plug it into the PS3 it dosen't work/light up. Everywhere else it works, bluetooth also works. I have tried resetting the control via the thing in the back plugging it in and out.
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The PS4 DualShock controller cannot be connected to the PS3 through a wired connection, only through a bluetooth one. sorry.
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How do I get my PS4 controller to work on my PS3?
Here are the steps:Will PS4 controllers work on PS3?
PlayStation 4 controllers will work with a PlayStation 3 console, and when you use a wired connection, there is no setup involved. You can also pair a PS4 controller to a PS3 for a wireless connection, though the process of connecting the two devices is more involved.Why is my controller not connecting to my PS3?
If your PlayStation 3 is located anywhere near your computer, unplug it so your controller doesn't accidentally connect to it. Reset your PS3 controller by inserting a paperclip into the reset button hole located on the back of the controller. Press the PlayStation button on your controller to turn it on.How do I get my PS3 to recognize my controller?
Reset Your PS3 Controller*UPDATE* on connecting ps4 controller to the ps3 ( May 2019, part 2)
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