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gshah
Reel Rookie
4 years ago

Roku device not rebooting when setting password while enabling developer mode

I am trying to enable developer mode on my Roku Streaming Stick Device in India. When I reach the following screen, enter password and click "Set password and reboot", the device does not reboot and...
Roku Developer Program
Getbacker's avatar
Getbacker
Reel Rookie
2 years ago

I'm currently in the US and it keeps resetting to clear every time. I'm using a TCL TV. Is there something I am missing?

Getbacker's avatar
Getbacker
Reel Rookie
2 years ago

My mistake. It just hates special characters.

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

    I've never seen the point of the password.  For me anyway, someone would have to be connected to my network to, what, upload an app to my Roku?  I've got much bigger problems if someone is connected to my network.  If I did have other known people connected to my network they'd quickly lose access if they started messing with my devices.  I have mine set to 1234 or something like that.