A:AnswerYou can buy a new remote. Part number for the remote is AK59-00167A. Telephone number for ordering Samsung parts is 800-627-4368. I gleaned his informaton from Samsung's chat help on their website this morning. You could go there yourself if you want to verify that information. Good luck.
A:AnswerI would say no. I tried to connect my phone as a mobile hot spot to acces the apps and it didn’t work. It needs to be connected to WiFi with a cord.