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Fix Android TV Remote Not Working: Disable DeviceInfoAidlService

HardReset.InfoJuly 19, 20252 min62 views
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Understanding the DeviceInfoAidlService Issue

  • 💡 The DeviceInfoAidlService setting on Android TV can cause remote control issues, making buttons unresponsive.
  • ⚠️ Some manufacturers enable this service by default, which can interfere with normal remote functionality.

Prerequisites for Troubleshooting

  • 🛠️ To access and modify this setting, you will need a USB mouse.
  • 🔌 Ensure your Android TV or Android TV box has a USB port to connect the mouse.

Navigating to the Setting

  • 🖱️ Once the USB mouse is plugged in, a cursor will appear on your screen, allowing you to navigate.
  • ⚙️ Access your TV's settings menu.
  • 🧭 Look for Device Preferences, though this may vary by Android TV version; the key is to find the Accessibility settings.

Disabling DeviceInfoAidlService

  • 🔍 Within Accessibility settings, locate DeviceInfoAidlService.
  • ✅ The video demonstrates disabling the service, then enabling it to show the remote malfunction, and finally disabling it again to restore functionality.
  • 🚀 After disabling DeviceInfoAidlService, your remote control should be fully functional again.
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