Fix Android TV Remote: Restore Full Functionality by Disabling Device Info AIDL Service

Troubleshooting Android TV Remote Issues

• 💡 If only a few buttons on your Android TV remote are working (e.g., power, Google Assistant, back, volume), this guide provides a solution.
• ⚠️ The issue often stems from an accidentally enabled service called Device Info AIDL Service.

Accessing Settings with a USB Mouse

• 🔌 To resolve the problem, you'll need to use an external USB computer mouse plugged into your Android TV or set-top box.
• 🖱️ Once plugged in, a cursor will appear, allowing you to navigate the TV's settings.

Disabling the Device Info AIDL Service

• ⚙️ Navigate to Device Preferences (or a similar option) within the settings menu, then select Accessibility.
• 🎯 Locate and click on the Device Info AIDL Service.
• ✅ Disable this service by selecting the disable option and confirming with 'OK'.

Verifying the Fix

• 🚀 After disabling the service, test your remote to confirm that all buttons, including directional and other functional buttons, are now working correctly.
• 👍 This method is effective for most Android TV models experiencing partial remote unresponsiveness.