Roku Roku hidden screens and modes

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Several hidden menus, screens and modes can be opened on the Roku LT and Roku 2 XS using the following remote key presses:
Secret Screen (System Info, Resets, USB Test, Logging)
Home x5
Fast Forward x3
Rewind x2

Platform Secret Screen (Temp, IP, SSID, WIFI Details)
- Per Roku Chat Support, Roku LT, Roku 2 XS, and Roku 3 all operate at 40-45 degree celsius
Home Button x 5
FF x 1
Play x 1
RW x 1
Play x 1
FF x 1

Access Roku Debug/Bandwith Cap Screen

Home Button x 5
RW x 3
FF x 2

Access Roku Developer Mode (“Side-Load” a Roku Channel) - also works on the Now TV box
Home Button x 3
Up x 2
Right x 1
Left x 1
Right x 1
Left x 1
Right x 1
Note URL of Roku
Select Enable Installer
Accept Developer Agreement
Open URL of Roku in Browser

Roku 3 Enable Speakers Plus Headphone Jack Toggle (no R3 to test this on) - to toggle it on and off, press these buttons on the remote volume control while the headphone is inserted…
Up x 2
Down x 2
Up x 3
Down x 3

Roku 2 ‘Downgrade’ from firmware 5.x to 4.9 (start at Home screen)
Home x 5
FF x 3
RW x 2
click on “Update software”

Source: Roku Secrets | Roku for Dummies
 
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where is the best place to buy a roku? and cheapest?
I got mine from GroupOn when the Roku 2 XS was still the flagship model. It was about £20 less than everywhere else.

However, there are several newer models - with varying feature sets - so it will "depend".

Of note: If you are an Amazon Prime Instant Video user you'll find it a wasted purchase, as the service isn't supported.
 
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