Installed kodi 17.4 and remote is screwed up

[Laffe]

I just did a full install trough play store of kodi 17.4
When I set up kodi I am told that a new controllers is detected, and so I want to set it up now.  When I choose no, many buttons on the remote do not work, like the back, or context button. If I choose to set it up, there is a picture of a controller.
What the heck happened, and how can I get my trusted remote back in working order?
Please help

[pcristi]

Q5/Q10 Pro FAQ / Kodi - General
http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1517.0

• Stop Kodi 17 new remote message and disabled back / menu buttons? In Kodi, go Add-ons / My add-ons / Peripheral libraries / Joystick Support / Disable

How to disable peripheral joystick on Kodi 17.x
http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1849.msg15451#msg15451

[Laffe]

Thanks a million. Never would have found that on my own

[Phil181]

Upgrading to Kodi 17.4 from 17.3 does not change joystick control settings.  The remote key re-mapping was introduced by 17.1 and has been around for a while. 
Simple joystick fix is linked above (and is in the FAQ.... always worth reading by new users).

[MrQute-n]

I installed Kodi 17.4, i use the vanilla remote, everything works for me!

[MusiCManiaC]

I installed Kodi 17.4, i use the vanilla remote, everything works for me!

What specific model vanilla remote works so well?

[Phil181]

I installed Kodi 17.4, i use the vanilla remote, everything works for me!

What specific model vanilla remote works so well?

The one that comes with the box!  Works perfectly for video and music playback.
 
For Android/Google/YouTube usage a keyboard with pad is best for text input.