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[Q] TV Remote App, learning IR code?

I've managed to get the TV remote app to work on proper brand name TVs in my house (Samsung, Panasonic), but the TV in my room is a Sanyo. The app lists Sanyo as compatible, but none of the IR codes work on it
I was wondering if anyone knew of a different brand option that might work with the Sanyo TV. The HTC One TV remote has an IR learning option, where if you can't find your TV brand, you simply point the TV remote at the phone's IR sensor, long press the power button, and the app will learn the IR code. The GS4 app doesn't seem to have this option, and I can't find a way to get the remote app to work with my TV.
Any suggestions? Thanks.

goraax said:
I've managed to get the TV remote app to work on proper brand name TVs in my house (Samsung, Panasonic), but the TV in my room is a Sanyo. The app lists Sanyo as compatible, but none of the IR codes work on it
I was wondering if anyone knew of a different brand option that might work with the Sanyo TV. The HTC One TV remote has an IR learning option, where if you can't find your TV brand, you simply point the TV remote at the phone's IR sensor, long press the power button, and the app will learn the IR code. The GS4 app doesn't seem to have this option, and I can't find a way to get the remote app to work with my TV.
Any suggestions? Thanks.
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Sorry to go off topic but which TV remote app are you using ?
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DenmarkRootN00b said:
Sorry to go off topic but which TV remote app are you using ?
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It's called WatchON. Apparently the same company (Peel Technologies or something) makes both the GS4 and HTC1 IR remote apps, but the GS4 version is missing some features.

goraax said:
It's called WatchON. Apparently the same company (Peel Technologies or something) makes both the GS4 and HTC1 IR remote apps, but the GS4 version is missing some features.
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goraax said:
I've managed to get the TV remote app to work on proper brand name TVs in my house (Samsung, Panasonic), but the TV in my room is a Sanyo. The app lists Sanyo as compatible, but none of the IR codes work on it
I was wondering if anyone knew of a different brand option that might work with the Sanyo TV. The HTC One TV remote has an IR learning option, where if you can't find your TV brand, you simply point the TV remote at the phone's IR sensor, long press the power button, and the app will learn the IR code. The GS4 app doesn't seem to have this option, and I can't find a way to get the remote app to work with my TV.
Any suggestions? Thanks.
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Have you updated the app? It contained some additional IR codes.
AFAIK, there should be an option to email the company, if you can describe it with the model number, etc, I'm sure they'll be able to update the app with some more IR codes.

Will T said:
Have you updated the app? It contained some additional IR codes.
AFAIK, there should be an option to email the company, if you can describe it with the model number, etc, I'm sure they'll be able to update the app with some more IR codes.
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I've done that (xtrend et6000 in my case). But I got no feedback.
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the WatchOn app is a horrible bit of code.
In order to remove an accidentally added remote you have to clear all data in the program and start again.
On top of that they have only 1 or 2 codes for each TV brand, it is really sad how little work went into the program.
Also the GS4 has a IR transmitter, but not a receiver so we could not do a learning setup if we wanted to.
I am looking for a new program which can take advantage of the IR LED but so far have not come up with anything.

There is touchsquid which is not cheap but appears to be probably the most fully featured such program available. Or at least that I can find lol There is also this one which I just ran into yesterday buy haven't had time to peruse yet. https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5yZW1vdGVmYWlyeSJd The main problem I have with the latter is that I couldn't find any information on whether they will let you run it for a bit to see how it works. As those who have tried to set up more complex systems with good automation know it can take a while to find the flaws and just to flat get everything working. I would want at least a 10 day trial to make a decision.

I mean is it so hard to implement learning function so that you can take any ir remote and copy its codes to phone!? I've had my Casio wrist watch for more than 14 years now and it has ir functionality and, more importantly, learning function so I can literary control anything that has an ir remote.

Try this free app . It's good
bbs.tiqiaa.com/icontrol/app/icontrol.apk
And you can diy the remote control with an additional hardware from the official website.(not free)

xsq881117 said:
Try this free app . It's good
bbs.tiqiaa.com/icontrol/app/icontrol.apk
And you can diy the remote control with an additional hardware from the official website.(not free)
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why? galaxy S4 has its own IR.

The watchON app should just have an option to add codes, it would be a great app if it had that.
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k1ng440 said:
why? galaxy S4 has its own IR.
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The HTC One TV remote has an IR learning option.
But it seems that S4 don't have this option

There's a program on the Play Store called "Smart Remote for Galaxy S4." Has anyone tried it?

kevlarman said:
There's a program on the Play Store called "Smart Remote for Galaxy S4." Has anyone tried it?
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That's expensive.
Try this one ,it's free
bbs.tiqiaa.com/icontrol/app/icontrol.apk

xsq881117 said:
That's expensive.
Try this one ,it's free
bbs.tiqiaa.com/icontrol/app/icontrol.apk
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Why when the hardware is already built in?
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I ended up going with this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy&hl=en It does cost a fair bit, but it's a really good app. It didn't work with my TV first, but I emailed the app devs and they updated it to include my TV the next day, their customer support was great.

goraax said:
I ended up going with this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy&hl=en It does cost a fair bit, but it's a really good app. It didn't work with my TV first, but I emailed the app devs and they updated it to include my TV the next day, their customer support was great.
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Same! It controls my Sony TV and Foxtel box. I wonder if it can learn codes?
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flyingwolf said:
In order to remove an accidentally added remote you have to clear all data in the program and start again.
On top of that they have only 1 or 2 codes for each TV brand, it is really sad how little work went into the program.
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LOL what? You have to clear all the data and start again? Hahaha. You're doing it wrong.

runedrune said:
LOL what? You have to clear all the data and start again? Hahaha. You're doing it wrong.
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Care to explain then how to remove a single device, as I walked through every single menu and there is no way of doing it from within the Samsung supplied app that I could see.
And having been a user of android devices since inception I would state that even if it is possible it is far from intuitive.

Sixaxis problems

Got the app working and the controller paired but I looks like its only working with native apps not the manual touch overlay settings
It does work perfectly with emulators tho
Anyone else trying the sixaxis app?
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I tried it but couldn't get it to work. ..

yeah i tried the compatibility app and it didnt work so i didnt want to go and spend money on something that wasnt going to work.. so tell us.. how did you get it to work?

RujinXERO said:
yeah i tried the compatibility app and it didnt work so i didnt want to go and spend money on something that wasnt going to work.. so tell us.. how did you get it to work?
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i followed this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095704 i did everything except for the compatibility checker, its working fine for native supported and keyboard emulation but the touch emulation is buggy i hope the dev will update it soon

This is what I get.
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RujinXERO said:
This is what I get.
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like i was saying i skipped that app entirely, everything works except for touch emulation.... it must be something with the phone itself because i tested out another emulation app called USB/BT Joystick and after mapping the touch keys it did not respond at all
it appears that the ps3 controller works for apps built in with some type of support but we cannot emulate the touch commands
maybe someone in the international threads can shed some light on this matter

ericos123 said:
like i was saying i skipped that app entirely, everything works except for touch emulation.... it must be something with the phone itself because i tested out another emulation app called USB/BT Joystick and after mapping the touch keys it did not respond at all
it appears that the ps3 controller works for apps built in with some type of support but we cannot emulate the touch commands
maybe someone in the international threads can shed some light on this matter
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thats what i thought you were saying.. but i really dont want to risk spending money and have it not work.. haha

RujinXERO said:
thats what i thought you were saying.. but i really dont want to risk spending money and have it not work.. haha
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yeah i understand, just and fyi any app you uninstall with 15min of purchase you get a full refund

ericos123 said:
yeah i understand, just and fyi and app you uninstall with 15min of purchase you get a full refund
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I think you have to go back into the Play store and hit "Refund" on the app page, not just uninstall.

WarbyParker said:
I think you have to go back into the Play store and hit "Refund" on the app page, not just uninstall.
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yep

oh.. right.. guess i'll have to give it a try when i get home from work today then haha

and it totally worked! although it doesnt seem to work with my DS emulator but it works with my SNES and GBA emu so i guess its ok..

Has anyone tried connecting the PS3 controller using a USB OTG?
I ordered one online.. still have yet to try it

Zer0_ said:
Has anyone tried connecting the PS3 controller using a USB OTG?
I ordered one online.. still have yet to try it
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I bought a gameklip that comes with a little cable that I can only guess is an otg cable and it works great. There's also thread in the accessory section that lists all kinds of things that connect to the s4 via otg, bluetooth or wife.

Zer0_ said:
Has anyone tried connecting the PS3 controller using a USB OTG?
I ordered one online.. still have yet to try it
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OTG works fine
only problem im running into with this controller is touch emulation

Sixaxis Controller app has just been updated.
The new update apparently fixes the touch emulation issues on the S4. Will test and report back shortly
UPDATE:
Touch emulation works perfectly now!

Dev just pushed an update says fixed sgs4 touch emulation will test later and report back if its working on mine as well!!!

sticks
I've been using the sixaxis with my note 3 for about a week now...it's amazing in MC4...I initially got it though for Sky Gamblers Air supremacy...having trouble with the right stick, there is a dead spot in the middle and when moving past that it moves too fast to accurately aim. I'm pretty handy with a few coding languages, though linux/java are certainly not in my toolbox. how hard would it be to insert a parabolic response without a dead spot into the stick's input...slow movement on the inside and fast on the outside? seems like it would be a simple math function...though I have no idea where to begin. input would simply need to be run through a math function before being output, no? I can crunch the numbers if I know what I'm dealing with to start...not sure what max range is, or what the controller is capable of registering...parabolic function would make aiming MUCH easier. not sure if it's a limitation of the hardware, or if it's just something nobody thought of....but in SGAS the right stick is taking control of what would normally be the accelerometer so it's a bit touchy...perhaps I can better show with drawing...forgive TOTAL lack of scale...but this simple sketch might explain.
edit: some amount of customization of the curve would be ideal...perhaps on a sliding scale...but it would still allow access to max range (important for sharpe turns/maneuvering) while being smooth on the inside (for aiming/tracking moving targets) if there is someone competent enough here to edit the code, I'd be glad to help with the math behind calculating the curves

[Q] Infared Remote on SGS4

Hello! I am trying to find alternate app for using infared remote on sgs4. I have WatchOn app and used it. But want more app.. like real universal remote, customize remote, customize all codes in one like Logitech Harmony have, and more brand/model codes. I kept finding app that works with wifi only or bluetooth. So, I came here to post and more collect info. with your help would be great to find more apps that works with SGS4 IR. Thanks!
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Smart Remote for Galaxy S4 (Thanks FanOfSkynyrd)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy
Touchsquid
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=touchsquid&c=apps
Remote Control
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=power.remote.control
DSLR Remote (using it for fancy camera)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.dslrremote

Someone posted one over in the s4 themes and apps forums a few days ago. Its a market app for purchase. ..I believe $10.
**Edit** I couldnt find the thread, but here's the playstore link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy
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It works. Was out last night and was messing with the tv's at the bar. Makes me feel like a middle school kid all over again. I wonder how much chaos this will create once more people get this phone.

Sweet looking app. Thanks for pointing it out.

Pyro8 said:
Hello! I am trying to find alternate app for using infared remote on sgs4. I have WatchOn app and used it. But want more app.. like real universal remote, customize remote, customize all codes in one like Logitech Harmony have, and more brand/model codes. I kept finding app that works with wifi only or bluetooth. So, I came here to post and more collect info. with your help would be great to find more apps that works with SGS4 IR. Thanks!
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If I was going to try and do an equivalent to the Logitech Harmony than this app is going to be your best bet imo:
Touchsquid Pro
Has full S4 support. It will do way more than any other remote app and let you set up macros, complex switching, and customizable layout. They offer a low priced trial as well to test it out.

I thought ten dollars was expensive for an app, but fifty?! I've seen more expensive stuff in the app store when I had an iPhone. I might have seen GPS programs that were more expensive on the android side. Still, I don't want the app bad enough to pay fifty bucks for it.

oscarthegrouch said:
I thought ten dollars was expensive for an app, but fifty?! I've seen more expensive stuff in the app store when I had an iPhone. I might have seen GPS programs that were more expensive on the android side. Still, I don't want the app bad enough to pay fifty bucks for it.
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You have to put it in perspective. If you have a tablet with IR and pay the $50 for the app it will turn that tablet into a remote that normally you would have to pay $200 - $500 for, maybe more. I paid $149 for my refurbed Harmony One remote and the app paired with a compatible device will do more. Only thing it would be lacking is RF capability.

And it can't learn on s4's because they don't have an ir receiver.

I'm loving the $10 app. It saves every device you set up and allows you to build custom composite remotes using pieces from multiple devices. It has macros but I have yet to try it.
As far as i am concerned just the wow factor of being able to change the channel in a bar while a isheep scratches his head makes it all worth it

oscarthegrouch said:
And it can't learn on s4's because they don't have an ir receiver.
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Sony Tablet S does, it have IR receiver. I was hoping if it does same on s4.

FanOfSkynyrd said:
Someone posted one over in the s4 themes and apps forums a few days ago. Its a market app for purchase. ..I believe $10.
**Edit** I couldnt find the thread, but here's the playstore link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy
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Its looking good. thanks! think it's great deal for 10 dollars. I found touchsquid after posted this thread and it gave me scary look. and saw 20 bucks and 50 bucks. This one is better.

oscarthegrouch said:
And it can't learn on s4's because they don't have an ir receiver.
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It is possible that developer can use front/rear camera to read IR remote and it can be learn. Look this app name 'Tester IR Remote Control"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.inforbit.remotecontrol
Someone will figure it out to put that feature in IR app.
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Learned that use your camera into negative effect, then you will see infrared light.

I don't know about this phone but most cameras have ir filters on the lens. I might be wrong but I highly doubt a camera could be used instead of an ir receiver. Cameras are set up to be used in the visual light spectrum, not above or below the frequency spectrum.

IR blaster incompatibility?

I bought smart IR remote and coming from Samsung. Doesnt work. Is there still a problem with third party remotes and Lg? I read briefly there used to be. I restored it from helium. Am i missing something?

nearly every other 3rd party app i tried work with the ir blaster on the v20, except for the smart ir remote app. hmm..
Edit: enabling the User Alternate Ir Commands in the Advanced Settings seem to make it work

Thanks. That worked for me too.

Great find man. Thanks!

Jun Hong said:
nearly every other 3rd party app i tried work with the ir blaster on the v20, except for the smart ir remote app. hmm..
Edit: enabling the User Alternate Ir Commands in the Advanced Settings seem to make it work
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Good find thank you works nice now.

Great find many thanks

Jun Hong said:
nearly every other 3rd party app i tried work with the ir blaster on the v20, except for the smart ir remote app. hmm..
Edit: enabling the User Alternate Ir Commands in the Advanced Settings seem to make it work
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OMG, thank you for finding that setting I only use my S6 for the remote as this was not working. I can control my seven ir things again!

Is anyone could tell me where can I find that User Alternate Ir Commands option?
Thank you

netgar said:
Is anyone could tell me where can I find that User Alternate Ir Commands option?
Thank you
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Thank you reaverclan.
I reall have difficulty to find that page of settings on my phone. How to get to this page?
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I was successfully able to make work "galaxy remote control".
All good
Thx guys

netgar said:
Thank you reaverclan.
I reall have difficulty to find that page of settings on my phone. How to get to this page?
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Edit: updated with better video that shows touches.

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Edit: updated with better video that shows touches.
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Thank you my friend. I watched this video at least 10times but doesn't answer my question. I basically can't see what app it is. I dont have any ir blaster app.
I just basically like to make work "galaxy universal remote".
Is it possible?

Oh it's called anymote sorry the first video showed that but had no touches. It's a great app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy
LG does have one on our phones called quick remote. I just like this app better.

Thank you.
Got it.

reaverclan said:
Oh it's called anymote sorry the first video showed that but had no touches. It's a great app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy
LG does have one on our phones called quick remote. I just like this app better.
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LG's app is alright, missing out the widget portion for quick toggle.
Are you able to have the app learn new remote codes? For me it shows that the function is not available on the v20, but definitely viable since the stock app does it.

Jun Hong said:
nearly every other 3rd party app i tried work with the ir blaster on the v20, except for the smart ir remote app. hmm..
Edit: enabling the User Alternate Ir Commands in the Advanced Settings seem to make it work
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It doesn't work for me. The Funai blu-ray I have won't accept it but the Vizio TV and my lasko heater works
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good info, i'm so used to the IR features in my old Samsung phones, it's been almost impossible for me to switch to another new phone due the lack of IR.
this is good news

Bubba Fett said:
I bought smart IR remote and coming from Samsung. Doesnt work. Is there still a problem with third party remotes and Lg? I read briefly there used to be. I restored it from helium. Am i missing something?
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Have an issue with touchsquid gr pro remote app, touchsquid says that LG uses a proprietary IR driver sometimes different from
one device to another. and not enough market share for them to write for each device.
as per James Shannon at Touchsquid.

I wrote to that company when the g2 came out and they said the same crap. it's different blah blah blah. enough people clearly buy lg phones, you'd think they'd want to make an app...especially since I paid like 5 bucks for it. waste of money when I barely used it with my old gs4.
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It works just about fine for my Sony t.v. Tatasky recording stb, and Ogeneral a.c. No issues whatsoever.. Worked right straight out of the box.
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Sprint IR blaster

So I'm super stoked I just got my v20 yesterday! I loaded it up w/ all my apps/settings/sms backups etc. So a big reason for holding out w/ my Note 4 was my IR blaster hence my jump to the v20. Anyways I use the blaster a lot for work and went to use it today.......nothing.
I tried the stock remote app my 3rd party app (anymote) both with no luck. So being in technology I figured......step one...reboot. Still no luck. I even tried a factory reset w/ no luck.
Contacting Sprint now. Anyone have similar issues with your IR blaster?

There's another thread about this issue. There is a setting somewhere you have to check and it'll work.
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Tidbits said:
There's another thread about this issue. There is a setting somewhere you have to check and it'll work.
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DOH! I'm sorry. I searched and must have missed the other thread. Thanks! I'll look again.

No problem. I don't remember where I saw it. I just remember reading and someone pointed to a setting somewhere and people said it started working.
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AT&T v20 and my ir blaster working great. You try and see if there is an update in the store?
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Found the thread with the fix for you. (I was bored)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/help/ir-blaster-incompatibility-t3490312

I have the Sprint version and I have had no problems at all. Actually, I am thoroughly impressed by the native remote app that it came with. However, try the free version of Anymote. If it does not work with that app, there is a problem with the phone.

My or blaster (T-mobile) works well. Seems much stronger than my v10
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I have a sprint version and the stock lg quick remote app is there and works great just as it has on previous lg phones I've used.
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So I found the thread with the fix thanks to "planetbeen". So my stock remote app will not work at all. I was able to get the 3rd party Smartremote to work after making the change posted by Jun Hong.
"Edit: enabling the User Alternate Ir Commands in the Advanced Settings seem to make it work"
I made the change in the Smartremote app and it now works. My stock remote app still does not work. Do you guys think my IR is broken or my stock application is messed up?

mr.lumbergh said:
So I found the thread with the fix thanks to "planetbeen". So my stock remote app will not work at all. I was able to get the 3rd party Smartremote to work after making the change posted by Jun Hong.
"Edit: enabling the User Alternate Ir Commands in the Advanced Settings seem to make it work"
I made the change in the Smartremote app and it now works. My stock remote app still does not work. Do you guys think my IR is broken or my stock application is messed up?
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It is possible it either the hardware is broken or the stock app is "broken"***. Lemons do happen....but: Go to BestBuy's TV department and go test a bunch of TVs. Seriously. Before you go to pull an exchange, this is a necessary troubleshooting step. Then you can tell the techs with certitude something is up. Also better to test clearance models, since being older-there's a higher chance they'll even work presuming a non-lemon IR blaster***
***IR Blasters are like universal remotes....they're unofficial hard/firmware implementations by say LG (in this case) that may not be approved by your specific TV/cable-box/DVD-player/AVR OEM....and your specific OEM of your specific TV may for (reasons) just not work because.
My Spring LS997 mostly "works" on my home theater TV/cable-box/AVR....the basics do like channel up/down, mute, power, input/output swap, and menu access and entering channel numbers.....but some items like say the Samsung cable-box TV-Guide menu I cannot access AFAIK.