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Srinath's avatar
Srinath
Visitor
13 years ago

Enable "Developer Mode" without Remote

I have lost my Roku remote (honestly I always used Roku app on my android phone as remote). Now I want to turn on developer mode and build some channels looks like I cannot turn on Developer Mode using remote app... I tried the sequence (Home 3x, Up 2x, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right) but looks like it doesn't work. Is there any other way to turn on developer mode with out remote?

Thanks
Roku Developer Program

5 Replies

  • NathanWhitehead's avatar
    NathanWhitehead
    Visitor
    13 years ago
    Not answering your question, but you could get a cheap universal remote to replace your lost one. Some of the ones I've seen have included Roku codes. Also the old remotes work on newer units, in case you happen to have an older unit + remote stored away.
    • Kbrooks20's avatar
      Kbrooks20
      Newbie
      5 years ago

      I am using my phone bc I accidentally just recently broke mines and the app works would that allow my developer to still work even so without remote 

      • renojim's avatar
        renojim
        Community Streaming Expert
        5 years ago

        As long as your device is already in developer mode you don't have to have a physical remote.  This thread refers to putting your device into developer mode in the first place.

  • gonzotek's avatar
    gonzotek
    Visitor
    13 years ago
    To the best of my knowledge there is no way to enable Developer Mode without a physical remote. The network remotes can no longer input the 'secret code' sequences, going back several firmware releases. Nathan's advice is sound. You'll also probably want a hardware remote just in case your network settings ever change (e.g. for a new router) or you move the Roku to a new network, as without one you won't be able to re-connect the Roku. Sorry for the bad news.
  • RokuShawnS's avatar
    RokuShawnS
    Channel Surfer
    13 years ago
    "gonzotek" wrote:
    To the best of my knowledge there is no way to enable Developer Mode without a physical remote.


    ^This

    C. Shawn Smith