Sometimes, most remote controls develop strange behaviors which need a factory reset to clear up. So in this post, we show you How to Factory Reset Xfinity Remote XR2 U2 back to its factory default state. If you reset the XR2 U2 though, remember that this remote may not work again until you reprogram it. So, do not run this routine unless you know how to set the XR2 remote up again.
This process often fixes many problems. Explicitly, key presses not working. Stuck-on lights. Keys sending bad commands The channel UP DOWN buttons change volume instead. Pressing the SAT key switches the remote to DVD player mode instead of SAT.
Static charge snaps when you pick up the remote, may change the settings. Static might raise these errors. Also, almost-dead batteries may change the remote’s programming.
These remotes are not immune to these issues. And, they will not repair themselves until you reset to its default state. Then, program it again from scratch.
How to Factory Reset Xfinity Remote XR2 U2: Cautions and Warnings
Round up the make and model numbers of your home A/V equipment. That is, get them for your cable box, DVR, TV, and any other device you control with this Xfinity remote. You’ll need this data to reprogram the flipper after reset.
Further, before resetting, make sure you have the remote’s set up instructions. The XR2 U2 remote has them printed on its back.
Finally, put new batteries in. Make sure that you’re working with a fresh set of batteries before you do this. You don’t want them to go dead during the reset. Why? Because fading batteries during reset could brick this remote, and render it junk forever.
How to Factory Reset Xfinity Remote XR2 U2
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- First, place this Xfinity remote into Setup mode. Press the Setup button until the LED at the top of the remote changes from red to green.
- Then, Enter the factory reset code. Press the digits 9-8-1. This starts the process.
- Then, the reset completes. The LED blinks green two times, to confirm that the XR2 U2 remote finished the process.
- Done! The hard reset is complete, and the remote is now ready for set up and reprogramming.