Any way to get a universal remote to control and add functionality to my MXQ S85? - Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers

I recently bought an MXQ S85 android box, it's pretty nifty and comes with an IR remote, it works out of the box, but many apps aren't optimized for use with a remote and I want to extract as much value from it as possible, I'd like to be able to configure the various buttons on the remote or in a better case use a universal remote with more buttons and add much needed functionality.
The box itself has a built-in IR receiver and it only responds to the provided remote, I have no smart remotes to figure out the "TV Code" the remote is using. I do have a MacBook Pro running Windows and an abandoned OSX partition which responds to the IR commands somewhat(if asleep, the remote wakes the computer up, although no other actions are taken)
All the info I've found regarding IR and android relates to IR blasters on phones working as remotes, not the opposite.

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Is your box rooted at all?
You will need root to make the mods I have in mind but could you check something first?
Using a file explorer, a good one is ES explorer, check if you have the following file
/etc/remote.conf
If you do can you either attach a copy or copy the contents here.

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jimbobvfr400 said:
Is your box rooted at all?
You will need root to make the mods I have in mind but could you check something first?
Using a file explorer, a good one is ES explorer, check if you have the following file
/etc/remote.conf
If you do can you either attach a copy or copy the contents here.
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Yep, the box comes pre-rooted, There is a file called remote.conf, should I paste its contents here?

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Yes please do.

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jimbobvfr400 said:
Yes please do.
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#*********************************************************************************************************
#this file is configuration for each factory remote device
# work_mode 0 :software mode 1 :hardware mode
# repeat_enable 0 :disable repeat 1 :enable repeat
#
# factory_code each device has it's unique factory code.
# pattern:custom_code(16bit)+index_code(16bit)
# examble: 0xff000001 = 0xff00(custom cod) 0001 (index)
#
# release_delay unit:ms.release will report from kernel to user layer after this period of time
# from press or repeat triggered.
#
# debug_enable 0 :debug disable 1 :debug disable
#
# SW MODE:
# bit_count how many bits in each frame
# tw_leader_act time window for leader active
# tw_bit0 time window for bit0 time.
# tw_bit1 time window for bit1 time
# tw_repeat_leader time window for repeat leader
# REG
# reg_base_gen set value for PREG_IR_DEC_BASE_GEN
# reg_control set value for PREG_IR_DEC_CONTROL
# reg_leader_act set value for PREG_IR_DEC_LEADER_ACTIVE
# reg_leader_idle set value for PREG_IR_DEC_LEADER_IDLE
# reg_repeat_leader set value for PREG_IR_DEC_REPEAT_IDLE
# reg_bit0_time set value for PREG_IR_DEC_BIT0_TIME
#*************************************************************************************************************
#amlogic NEC remote
factory_code = 0x7f800001
work_mode = 0
repeat_enable = 1
repeat_delay = 40
repeat_peroid = 39
release_delay = 121
debug_enable = 1
fn_key_scancode = 0x15
left_key_scancode = 0x1c
right_key_scancode = 0x48
up_key_scancode = 0x44
down_key_scancode = 0x1d
ok_key_scancode = 0x5c
pageup_key_scancode = 0x04
pagedown_key_scancode = 0x1b
mouse_begin
0 0x1c
1 0x48
2 0x44
3 0x1d
mouse_end
key_begin
0x4d 113
0x56 114
0x4e 115
0x25 105
0x26 103
0x27 106
0x28 108
0x0d 97
0x1b 158
0x53 102
0x51 704
0x49 139
0x52 388
0x31 2
0x32 3
0x33 4
0x34 5
0x35 6
0x36 7
0x37 8
0x38 9
0x39 10
0x30 11
0x58 389
0x44 14
0xbd 122
0xbb 123
0x09 393
0x11 390
0x54 391
0x4f 392
key_end
repeat_key_begin
0x4d 113
0x56 114
0x4e 115
0x25 105
0x26 103
0x27 106
0x28 108
0x0d 28
0x1b 158
0x53 102
0x51 704
0x49 139
0x52 388
0x31 2
0x32 3
0x33 4
0x34 5
0x35 6
0x36 7
0x37 8
0x38 9
0x39 10
0x30 11
0x58 389
0x44 111
0xbd 122
0xbb 123
0x09 164
0x11 390
0x54 391
0x4f 392
repeat_key_end

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Why not just go to Google play and find a app named Eshare, which is like wireless U-Key，wireless share folder,easy to share your files to other devices. Help you to get rid of cable，transfer and manage your files through wireless network. You can share your memory card or one folder.

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I might be too thick headed but I fail to see how this would be helpful.
What I'm looking for is a way to use whatever remote I have handy to control my android box.

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What about M1 air mouse? I thought it's a nice choice for functionality control?
But i just heard that M1 air mouse supports windows 8.1 or Android KitKat operating system. You need to make sure which one it exactly equipped with.

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The air mouse works perfectly. But the remote control would go unused. This is what I'm trying to avoid. I bought this box in big part for the dongleless remote control.

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Would it be possible to use a device like those Logitech Harmony remotes for this purpose?

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snoozy said:
Would it be possible to use a device like those Logitech Harmony remotes for this purpose?
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I guess although I think this would be defeating the purpose. Being as how those remotes are expensive. You're better off using an air mouse for a lot less.
But really the Apple TV does it great, it works out of the box with its own remote, but you can program as many remotes as you like.

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I had similar issues right out of the box. Went through several different remotes but settled with this one. UVIA(TM) 2.4G Wireless Gaming Air Fly Mouse Touchpad Keyboard Remote Control for M8 MXIII MXQ MX Andriod Tv Box Google Smart Dongle WIN PC (Black)
Sold by: UVIA CC

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RG GEIGER said:
I had similar issues right out of the box. Went through several different remotes but settled with this one. UVIA(TM) 2.4G Wireless Gaming Air Fly Mouse Touchpad Keyboard Remote Control for M8 MXIII MXQ MX Andriod Tv Box Google Smart Dongle WIN PC (Black)
Sold by: UVIA CC
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Does that remote have the cursor automatically turn on every time you use the remote? I've used plenty of air mouses, but they all do that same thing and you have to toggle off the mouse cursor every time you pick it up.
I'm also looking for a way to use my universal remote with my android box, an MXV to be specific. Any suggestions? I know this thread is old but anyways...

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Most times the cursor will appear but often it takes a click to make it appear. Still for the price.... worth the frustrations.

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Harmony not likely, however....
I am a custom A/V consultant in my area and have been for 30+ years.
I recently installed a MXQ OTT TV Box for a client whom had a older Harmony remote. The harmony IS capable of learning the IR codes, but has a problem.
The codes used by MXQ are very short. Harmony remotes by default repeat a given code 3x (standard procedure with programmable remotes). Virtually all devices see this as 1 button press. Unfortunately, the MXQ see's 2 if not 3 individual presses. The end result being that 'Direction Right' will jump 3 times to the right, rather than just once. This seems like an easy thing to fix, but Logitech remotes do not give you the option of adjusting number of repeats for a given device.
I am presently testing a pro level URC remote which offers that specific type of control with regard to repeats. Should know within a couple days if it is a solid solution.
URC is a slightly more expensive option than harmony, but in my honest opinion is a far better product as well. Substantially more configurable for complex macros, and tough durable remotes.
There is also typically a programming charge from a professional installer, which may vary depending on the complexity of your system.
I'll post my results, once confirmed.

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I recently bought the Leelbox Q1 Kodi 16.0 Pre installed Miracast RK3229 Quad-core Cortex A7 1.5GHz Android TV Box and it worked fined when I tested it. But a few days latter the remote stopped working (it no longer controls the box or anything else for that matter), but I'm sure the batteries are good because there is a blinking red on the top right corner, inside the tv control area, specifically the on/off transparent key. I believe it's a setting issue, because I did pack it with batteries and I'm afraid some keys were pressed and changed the settings. Does anybody know how I can get the remote back to factory settings? I do thing this should resolve the issue. Thanks!

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I also have a MXQ box, and I use the third party remote for android tv and amazon fire tv, and I find the mouse can be use in this app called CetusPlay, you can find it on google play store
and there is another on called wukong tv remote, but know it seems not working in the mouse.

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remote codes
I have a H96 pro android TV box plus a Samsung Smart TV.
Samsung have a fantastic remote which controls many devices that are connected to the TV.
It recognises and detects and controls PS3, WDTV media box, DVD player and many, many, other devices automatically.
I have searched the net for the remote codes for the H96 to determine what consumer product might be nearest fit to be able to control the H96 as well.
I note from other sources the code seems to be based on NEC code, but I need to know which product and model to then add to Samsung input menu.
I tried Humax PVr and other, just guess without luck.
Can anyone assist.
Samsung have thousands of OEM codes embedded, however need to know which OEM product applies to H96.

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I know this is an old thread but I have a question. Lets say if I copy the codes of this remote that are pasted on the 1st page and save them as remote.conf and put it in the TX3Mini box, would this remote work with TX3Mini box?
I actually have the answer too. I already did that it wont work at all. The box don't respond to remote at all. When I hadn't changed the file the older remote.conf file that was already in the box was working with the remote but only some buttons and some buttons were not owkring as they were supposed to. So, I thought of changing the file.
I can change the file back to the original factory one. So, in order to make the remote work fine should I make changed to the factory file with this remote codes? Any idea?

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I use Mbox same remote
I have code and RCoid Pro Android app ...
Code:
807F6897 up
807F58A7 down
807F0AF5 right
807F8A75 left
807FC837 ok
807F00FF mouseLogo
807F32CD menu
807F8877 home
807FC23D red
807FF00F grean
807F08F7 yellow vol-
807F18E7 blue vol+
807F02FD POWER
807F9867 back
807F728D 1
807FB04F 2
807F30CF 3
807F52AD 4
807F906F 5
807F10EF 6
807F629D 7
807FA05F 8
807F20DF 9
807F807F 0
807F827D mute
807F42BD delete