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IR Blaster does not work

I tried the IR blaster today but it does not work. I used the stock app, Asmart and many more IR app in the playstore but it didn't work. I checked if the IR LED is functional by viewing it in a digital camera and it does lit up. Now I used the same app (Asmart) on multiple TV on my brother's note 3 to make sure it's not the app or the tv. I found out that its not the app or the tv but my phone. Model is SM 910C. Anyone else having the same problem?

whitelightercarl said:
I tried the IR blaster today but it does not work. I used the stock app, Asmart and many more IR app in the playstore but it didn't work. I checked if the IR LED is functional by viewing it in a digital camera and it does lit up. Now I used the same app (Asmart) on multiple TV on my brother's note 3 to make sure it's not the app or the tv. I found out that its not the app or the tv but my phone. Model is SM 910C. Anyone else having the same problem?
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I am having the same problems on mine. I went into Verizon about it. I figured it was my phone. The guy called the IT department and was able to speak to them. Now, I'm telling you truths here, but we all know that when you're talking to a VZW Rep you get random stuff.
They did some things, really just asked me what I tried to do, and then they were making sure I wasn't rooted and stuff, but in the end said that there is a known issue with the IR Blaster. I'm actually quite disappointed in this. But, they said... here's where you get what you want to out of this... they are releasing a patch that will solve it. I was even given a date of January 15th. Now, I'm not going to be thumping around anything on anything about a Jan 15 update other than telling you that I got the information today and I'm taking it as a very small bit of information and I'm not going to bet the farm on this date and information, so you do what you feel you need to.
WHAT WE DO NEED!!! Get your phones out, point it at a TV and shoot that bastard until you find out if your phone works. Please, we need you guys to pitch in and find out if this is actually all Note 4's, some random ones or just a couple. I don't want to be stuck in a week past my 14 day window getting some jerks phone that bought it to play with, took it clubbing, spilled a drink on it and turned it in and now I'm stuck with that piece of _____. I want a new phone if I need a new phone as mine is 8 days old. So, please please get out there and help us.

I have a UK un branded rooted note 4 and haven't really used the ir blaster till I read this.
Tried mine on both TV and set top box and it works everything all the time so maybe it's a software issue with verizon versions? Kinda suck if it is.

Nope my Sprint US Variant Model N910P, works perfect with the stock remote app.

I'm going to post this on reddit.

I use the watch on app in two different places with no issues.
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BasPilot said:
I am having the same problems on mine. I went into Verizon about it. I figured it was my phone. The guy called the IT department and was able to speak to them. Now, I'm telling you truths here, but we all know that when you're talking to a VZW Rep you get random stuff.
They did some things, really just asked me what I tried to do, and then they were making sure I wasn't rooted and stuff, but in the end said that there is a known issue with the IR Blaster. I'm actually quite disappointed in this. But, they said... here's where you get what you want to out of this... they are releasing a patch that will solve it. I was even given a date of January 15th. Now, I'm not going to be thumping around anything on anything about a Jan 15 update other than telling you that I got the information today and I'm taking it as a very small bit of information and I'm not going to bet the farm on this date and information, so you do what you feel you need to.
WHAT WE DO NEED!!! Get your phones out, point it at a TV and shoot that bastard until you find out if your phone works. Please, we need you guys to pitch in and find out if this is actually all Note 4's, some random ones or just a couple. I don't want to be stuck in a week past my 14 day window getting some jerks phone that bought it to play with, took it clubbing, spilled a drink on it and turned it in and now I'm stuck with that piece of _____. I want a new phone if I need a new phone as mine is 8 days old. So, please please get out there and help us.
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That is BS on a grand scale, walk in there and dont take no for an answer, they need to swap your phone out for one that works! 15th of Jan for a fix hahahaha, these idiots are playing you the fool for sure, after that time when the so called "patch" doesnt work there goes your swap out period and youll have to wait weeks for the device to get fixed.
No way I would leave that store until they swapped out the unit, demand to speak with the manager, show and explain the issue and demand either a working device or a refund!
There is no way on earth they know that a fix is scheduled for the 15th of Jan hahaha.
Edit: mine works flawlessly with built in app and zaza.

Okay, I'm looking at this now and I used a few more apps, there are just some that aren't working. Seems every one of the 7 I had picked before this post was talked about didn't want to work. I really like Dijit and they aren't working. But the native app is working and I'm not sure if I just disabled that before I even tried it or what.
SO... for me, this is solved. Sorry OP, but you gotta go work yours too I think.

Me too having problems in my LG TV. No problems using my note 3's ir blaster with the said TV, with the note 4, the stock remote app is working intermittently. Sometimes its okay sometimes its not. If i want to increase the volume i have to press it multiple times before the volume is increased. With the note 4 even the power button press with the remote is not working. Same with channels, have to press it multiple times.
Bottom line is note 3's ir blaster and stock remote app had zero problems. I dont know with the note 4 if the problem is the hardware (ir blaster itself) or the software (stock remote app)

Intermittent SM-N910H IR Blaster
lynkchiz said:
Me too having problems in my LG TV. No problems using my note 3's ir blaster with the said TV, with the note 4, the stock remote app is working intermittently. Sometimes its okay sometimes its not. If i want to increase the volume i have to press it multiple times before the volume is increased. With the note 4 even the power button press with the remote is not working. Same with channels, have to press it multiple times.
Bottom line is note 3's ir blaster and stock remote app had zero problems. I dont know with the note 4 if the problem is the hardware (ir blaster itself) or the software (stock remote app)
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Hi, been wandering why my SM-N910H IR Blaster not working flawlessly. And thanks to you I know I'm not alone. Mine also working intermittently, sometimes it's ok but sometimes need several attempts to get it in the "active" state. Please if anyone here could help if this is hardware or software problem so I can ask for replacement. Tq

I have the same problem on my N910C

I think this bug affect only some types of Note 4. I think they affect the SM-N910H and SM-N910C.

Mine works fine I'm using the AT&T variant (N910A)

lynkchiz said:
Me too having problems in my LG TV. No problems using my note 3's ir blaster with the said TV, with the note 4, the stock remote app is working intermittently. Sometimes its okay sometimes its not. If i want to increase the volume i have to press it multiple times before the volume is increased. With the note 4 even the power button press with the remote is not working. Same with channels, have to press it multiple times.
Bottom line is note 3's ir blaster and stock remote app had zero problems. I dont know with the note 4 if the problem is the hardware (ir blaster itself) or the software (stock remote app)
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I'm having the exact same problem. It works intermittently and I thought this was a problem with the app itself but I am clueless at the moment.

The ir remote control is working or not? My answer are yes and no. It starts working for a while. Then don't know what happen it will stop suddenly. I don't think it is app related as other ir app will stop working as well after that. The phone must be turning off the service after something triggers it. After reboot the phone, it works again.
Anyone who experience this, restart your phone and start again
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torickray said:
The ir remote control is working or not? My answer are yes and no. It starts working for a while. Then don't know what happen it will stop suddenly. I don't think it is app related as other ir app will stop working as well after that. The phone must be turning off the service after something triggers it. After reboot the phone, it works again.
Anyone who experience this, restart your phone and start again
Sent from my SM-N910C using XDA Free mobile app
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after clear memory it works too don't need restart for that.
But it is problem.

Any idea what causing it? Is annoying
Sent from my SM-N910C using XDA Free mobile app

I wrote mail to the Samsung support and they answer me that they are working in this issue.

How do I know if the IR blaster is not working or my TV is not compatible?
I have an almost two years old Panasonic GT60.

Have the same problem with IR blaster (works one time in hundred times). If someone find i solution please post it. I am using this quite a lot and this is realy annoying.

N910c and the IR blaster issues

Hey
I have the N910c on kit kat- ANK5
I'm having some problems with IR blaster as many have with this model (sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, needs a restart to fix etc...).
There a lot of threads about it.
My question is - is it fixed on lollipop?
I want to root my device, but just wondering if it is fixed before I'll probably lose my warranty.
I know that this issue with the IR is probably software and not hardware, but still...
Is there anyone that has those problems on kit kat and now he's on lollipop?
How's the IR working?
Thanks.

Someone...?
N910c users?
How's your device IR working on different versions?

I gave up on the IR on this phone. Never worked.

I have a samsung TV and cox digital and so far my N910C has worked everytime since I started using it last week. I am on 5.0.1 BOC3

doctor78SI said:
I gave up on the IR on this phone. Never worked.
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Freaking weird this issue with the IR!!
A feature that doesn't work on a certain model, on many devices, through several firmwares...
I also think I'll just forget about it.
Root my device and loose my warranty...

I am using 910c and i have the same problem. the IR blaster was working fine but suddenly and after the lollipop update 5.0.1 (Stock firmware) it stopped working.
I have tried all other methods tested by other members ( force stop remote app, uninstall updates, clear cache) nothing worked from these. Any ideas ?

doctor78SI said:
I gave up on the IR on this phone. Never worked.
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Same here... Also I found it inconvenient to be connected to Wi-Fi for the IR to work...

[Q]Why does fingerprint never work in N7 ROMs?

as per title really?
I've googled around a bit and not found anything definitive to explain the root-cause.
A few sites and threads claim to fix or provide a workaround, but from what I've read these are not 100% guaranteed to fix on all variants , all ROMs
I personally have tried latest versions of:
RamRom
DN
X-Rom
Norma
...with none having any fingerprint functionality before or after trying various "fixes"
What gives?
Edit: Yes, we know fp is pretty crap on N4 out of the box anyway, but please, can someone provide detail on why the N7 ports often fail in fp function ?

Well actually the fingerprint reader is really great on my N910C, and I have yet to find any Marshmallow rom that offers fingerprint log-on after a cold boot. They all work for apps and stand-by on/off log-on, but not at boot.
I think, as per usual, the hardware support for developers is crap by Samsung.
In Lollipop roms the fingerprint reader works like a charm.

I'm using nemesis Rom, using 3rd party app work like a charm.
Name of d app called (applock) pro version from play store.
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Finger scan lock is working flawlessly in RamRom here on latest version (6) for N910F/G. It was pretty smooth on the last version (4) too.

jult said:
Well actually the fingerprint reader is really great on my N910C, and I have yet to find any Marshmallow rom that offers fingerprint log-on after a cold boot. They all work for apps and stand-by on/off log-on, but not at boot.
I think, as per usual, the hardware support for developers is crap by Samsung.
In Lollipop roms the fingerprint reader works like a charm.
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Fingerprint Enabler xposed module can be used to enable fingerprint log-on after boot.
And if one wishes to bypass the fingerprint log-on, No Lock Home xposed module can be used, works when connected to wi-fi.

If you're talking about Note 7 ports, the reason why fingerprint is not working, the same reason as to why AOD is not working, is because of hardware differences.
The reason why Ramrom manages to get fingerprint working is because it's not really a port but more of a stock Note 4 rom with a Note 7 skin and apps available on it.

Sensor not working anymore

Hi, anybody can help me, my yd201 proximity sensor not working, i did everything flashing all rom on the forum to try fix this but it still doesn't work. (from 4.+ to the latest MM) with all firmware. i just trying full unroot my phone on root apps then wanna clean system apps using twrp so am try deleting root forder from latest twrp to clean everything, now proximity sensor not working what ever i do rotate, calling, and the biggest problem is back screen is not working too,. download sensor test from the market is working too(device sensor hardware not support on this phone)
please help me what should I do.. if anyone knows where can buy motherboard for yotaphone please give me the link. tnks.

Dahlan abdullah said:
Hi, anybody can help me, my yd201 proximity sensor not working, i did everything flashing all rom on the forum to try fix this but it still doesn't work. (from 4.+ to the latest MM) with all firmware. i just trying full unroot my phone on root apps then wanna clean system apps using twrp so am try deleting root forder from latest twrp to clean everything, now proximity sensor not working what ever i do rotate, calling, and the biggest problem is back screen is not working too,. download sensor test from the market is working too(device sensor hardware not support on this phone)
please help me what should I do.. if anyone knows where can buy motherboard for yotaphone please give me the link. tnks.
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Open the phone dialer and dial *#*#4636#*#* , if it doesn't work the first time try the code again and it should open the hidden testing menu, choose device test and you can manually test all the phones sensors to confirm if the proximity sensor is working or not. I had a s7 that did the same thing, the proximity sensor just quit working one day and I confirmed it wasn't working with this method. Good luck.

same result, not working too.
maybe problem is from hardware,
any idea on how to fix it, just something like using xposed or what?

Dahlan abdullah said:
same result, not working too.
maybe problem is from hardware,
any idea on how to fix it, just something like using xposed or what?
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I just dealt with it, sometimes it would work and sometimes it wouldn't. There's an app on the play store that you can use for screen rotation, I ended up using that when I absolutely needed rotate the screen.

i dont care about rotation screen.. i just want the back screen working normally, if tap transfer button on color display it won't open it on epd screen when i rotate the phone..

I don't know if it happened the same with you, I own a YD206 so I am not sure how YD201 behaves, but there's a problem with proximity sensor that makes it working all the time, I have wrote a comment about it and will try to contact Yota about this, meanwhile it would be important for people that are not aware of this problem because is such a faint light to actually confirm if the same is happening to them, YD201 or YD206:
I discovered that I also have this problem, I was with the wrong radio, had to flash the Chinese radio and it suddenly appeared, this is what I have found I have an YD206, so I wonder how the YD201 behaves:
On YD206:
With wrong radio. radio (Russia xx versions) on YD206 , in KitKat or Lollipop ROMs the proximity sensor is OFF by default BUT, as soon you turn ON an app that uses it, it won't turn off again, it keeps blinking even if you force kill the app that started. However it will turn off if the screen is off, after 5 seconds after. Also it's important to acknowledge that 2G only with this radios fails. On Lollipop Wifi won't turn off automatically, just manually.
YD206 With the correct radio. radio S01_003_3034_CN1_M05 2G 3G (UMTS) and 4G (LTE) all work and with better reception, but as soon the screen is ON, the proximity sensor starts working, does not matter what app you have open, when you turn OFF the screen the proximity sensor will turn OFF in about 5 seconds. If you are using the EPD screen the proximity sensor will turn OFF faster than 5 seconds, but as soon you touch the EPD it will turn ON for 3 seconds or so. On Lollipop Wifi won't turn off automatically, just manually.
So the problem acts differently when you flash a different radio, I am not sure where's the bug comes from, but it seems there's also a bug with YotaRom. There's a Xposed module to disable proximity sensor in specific apps, I haven't tried that, I also would like to know how this behaves with the Marshmallow Beta.
(For the ones that are not aware of this problem, keep in mind that to see this problem you need to be on a dark place to see the very faint red light of the proximity sensor.)
Best regards,
This problem is also being discussed here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/yot...tive-t3520013/

I have weird issue with ir balster.

Guys i need some help here recently my IR Blaster stop working i tried flash stock rom/wipes/ but doesn't seem to fix the issue.i use my ir blaster a lot and i refuse to give up i have to fix it .whenever i open peel smart remote app i got error message as in screenshot below i tried to clear data/wipe cache/uninstall and install app again but same thing.my led notification light blink blue while i press remote app but it's not working with of my AC OR TV.
by the way i am on stock touchwiz rom i hope someone figure out to fix this.i need to know is this software or hardware issue.

i had the same problem and after a long search i found that it was disabled by Samsung at MM 6.0

mohabmoka said:
i had the same problem and after a long search i found that it was disabled by Samsung at MM 6.0
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So there is no hope to fix this thing any drivers files or something we can try ?
I am going back to lollipop/kitkat and will try and report back if it works.

ir remote working on my note4 on mm 6.0.1 or are just talking about peel remote

vincom said:
ir remote working on my note4 on mm 6.0.1 or are just talking about peel remote
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Nothing wrong with 6.0.1 my ir blaster was working but suddenly it stopped working without any reason .
I tried many apps but no luck i was using peel app and it was working fine but from 2 days it begin to gave me an weird error as in screenshot in OP.
I even flashed back 5.1.1 4.4.4 but still the same i think maybe it's hardware failure

Trex888 said:
Nothing wrong with 6.0.1 my ir blaster was working but suddenly it stopped working without any reason .
I tried many apps but no luck i was using peel app and it was working fine but from 2 days it begin to gave me an weird error as in screenshot in OP.
I even flashed back 5.1.1 4.4.4 but still the same i think maybe it's hardware failure
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try *#0*# test menu to check iR , open camera in any mobile and put it in front of ir blaster beside hand free jack . if you can see light then it has no problem ,
it worked with me at MM but after last security updates it was disabled by samsung , and i think if you can downgrade to kitkat it will work for sure
and maybe you can check this for more info
https://www.google.com.eg/search?q=ir+blaster+note+4+not+working+site:forum.xda-developers.com&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwipgouezYbWAhUFuRQKHVQCDOsQrQIIRSgEMAI
https://www.google.com.eg/search?q=ir+blaster+note+4+not+working+site:www.sammobile.com&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwipgouezYbWAhUFuRQKHVQCDOsQrQIINygCMAE

mohabmoka said:
try *#0*# test menu to check iR , open camera in any mobile and put it in front of ir blaster beside hand free jack . if you can see light then it has no problem ,
it worked with me at MM but after last security updates it was disabled by samsung , and i think if you can downgrade to kitkat it will work for sure
and maybe you can check this for more info
https://www.google.com.eg/search?q=ir+blaster+note+4+not+working+site:forum.xda-developers.com&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwipgouezYbWAhUFuRQKHVQCDOsQrQIIRSgEMAI
https://www.google.com.eg/search?q=ir+blaster+note+4+not+working+site:www.sammobile.com&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwipgouezYbWAhUFuRQKHVQCDOsQrQIINygCMAE
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Thanks for the info.
I cant see any light from ir blaster maybe it's completely dead .

How did you go Trex888