[Solved] Back button on Roku not working
Hey everyone,
We’ve seen reports where the back arrow button on some Roku remotes isn’t working.
Status update 8/28: We believe the issue is now resolved by performing a system restart.
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My back button on my Roku is not working. It is not working on the remote that came with the Roku and it also doesn't work when I try to use the remote with my phone using the Roku app. All other buttons on the remote are working. I have already tried a system reset.
This started for me tonight. I can see the Roku ultra light up when I push the button. But the “back” function no longer works on most apps for two different remotes.
it works for YouTube, Netflix, Prime l
does NOT work for F1, HBO, Hulu, Disney, Crunchyroll, and the Roku OS itself
seems like an OS update bug issue.
Wow, you're right Prime and YouTube are the only apps where "back" button still works.
I tried Hulu, Peacock, Tubi, Starz, Pluto, Rumble, and Roku Channel, and "back" button DOES NOT work!
So, you click on something you don't want to warch, there's no way to back out of it.
I tried all the suggested troubleshooting options multiple times and nothing fixed the "back" button issue.
The 08/27/2025 Roku software update SUX!!!
My back button ONLY works for the Live tv (Roku live tv) and not my antenna, Paramount+, Fandango, Plex, Peacock, Fox61 (local news app), Pluto, Britbox, Acorn, etc. My last System update says 7/3/25 but I also do it manually weekly. So freaking mad!
Doesn't work in Youtube or Directv for me, but the backbutton works in Netflix and Prime. Starting the app from the Search button seems to work, but it's a pain. Hopefully, they'll get this fixed soon.
