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ESPN unable to play, valid token required error on Xumo Box ESPN App

When trying to stream ESPN on the ESPN app on my Xumo Box, I get the following error: "Unable to play video, error: valid token required." This error also occurs when trying to stream ESPN2 and ESPN3 in the app. It does not occur when streaming from an ESPN+ option with in the same ESPN app. In the 2 attached images, you can see the error message as well as the same content available from the ESPN source showing "logged into TV provider" and the ESPN+ source showing "subscribed to ESPN+." 

I've done tried refresh app and clearing locally stored data in the system settings with no change.

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7 months ago

Same! Super bummed. Never had issues with the flex box before 

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7 months ago

Hello, bambamdozer13 thank you for taking time out of your day to create a post. I appreciate all the detailed information you provided, it is helpful knowing you can view the content on ESPN + App but not the regular ESPN channels. 

 

I found this great article on our website: https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/xfinity-xumo-faqs. Broadcast TV (e.g., NBC, CBS, ABC, and FOX) and cable networks (e.g., CNN, ESPN, and HGTV) are not included with the Xumo Stream Box. However, you can watch live TV through a separate streaming service like YouTube TV, Hulu Live TV, Sling TV Orange and Blue, and Paramount+. 

 

Reading this information, it would make sense why you can access the ESPN + content since that is App specific. Where ESPN, ESPN 2 and 3 are specific channels. Were you ever able to access the content before, and now getting the error? 

 

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7 months ago

I'm receiving the same error on ESPN+ through my Hulu bundle. I think my Xfinity subscription is what is creating the issues. This Xfinity stream service has been such a nightmare, I've had to download multiple other stream services and they won't work. Why I link my provider as Xfinity it denies my access. Fix it. 

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Hello user_3lty2i, thanks for reaching out to our Forum for help. To make sure we're on the same page and working on the full scope of your issue, can you please confirm what device you're using when you run into that error and if you're only seeing this issue on ESPN+?

 

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I have the same issue.  I am using a laptop with Windows 11.

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6 months ago

For the last week or so espn+ is the only app that won't load on my tv with xumo box keep getting. Keep getting startup error, app can't start up correctly (22). <Edited: Language>

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Good afternoon @user_ydfb9n, and thank you for reaching out on our Community Forums, we're sorry to hear that for the last week or so your ESPN+ app isn't loading on your TV with your Xumo box and that you keep getting a startup error, I completely understand your frustrations, that's one of my favorite and most watched apps! Rest assured, our team is here to help. Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app? Have you tried restarting your Xumo box as well? 

 

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How does an app get uninstalled on a xumo box?

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@gr8noise That is a great question, we cannot uninstall apps on a Xumo box. You can close and relaunch the app to perform troubleshooting.

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21 Messages

6 months ago

Xumo is terrible, bring back Flex

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6 months ago

agreed  xumo stinks bring back flex my issue is the same because I pay for ESPN on my home xfinity subscription I should be able to access it through my xumo box at my summer camp but cannot only on my laptop

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Good Morning, user_btvwa8! Thank you so much for taking the time to reach out to us on Xfinity Forums. I am sorry to hear about the experience with the Xumo box. Can you share with us if you get an error when attempting to access ESPN on the Xumo Box?

 

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3 months ago

I get the same thing with some football games but not others.  Watched the Tennis US Open foday & yesterday no problem.  I guess I'll cancel ESPN+.  This is not acceptable.  In case anybody reads this I'm at [Edited: "Personal Information"].

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Hi @user_01s90r Thank you for visiting our official Xfinity Forums Community support page. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience regarding the ESPN and Us Open. I would be more than happy to offer my assistance looking into this further for you. Are you still seeing an issue when trying to stream?

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3 months ago

The response from Xfinity is very disappointing. The problem is still there. It’s been there for obviously a long time and you can’t figure out how to fix it.

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2 months ago

I am having the same issue but can access the volleyball game I'm trying to watch on Xfinity stream but not on my TV.  I can see all the other live games on my TV except the one I want.   

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Hello, user_z1sczf! Thank you for letting us know that the volleyball game is not working. I do not see a specific known issue with the ESPN content at this time which is why we continue to ask questions. I am aware of a channel entitlement issue that is affecting some and being worked on by our engineering team and want to see if these may be related. If you go to the same channel on your TV box at home does it play the content or do you see a subscription required or XRE error message? 

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2 months ago

The ESPN app that was installed on the prior generation Flex TV box allowed viewers to log in with BOTH a ESPN+(or Disney+) account credentials, as well as with a TV Provider credentials (i.e. Spectrum, Comcast, etc.). In the past, viewers could watch all the ESPN+ content, as well as the actual ESPN channels (ESPN, ESPN2, ACCN, SECN, etc.). However, now with the new Xumo Box with its installed ESPN+ app, you no longer have the option to log-in with TV provider credentials (only ESPN+/Disney+), and therefore no one can watch the ESPN TV channels (ESPN, ESPN2, ACCN, SECN). Therefore, despite paying for the ESPN channels through my TV provider, I cannot watch the programing on the Xumo Box.  This is a really terrible development in what I was expecting to be an upgrade, as these ESPN channels are my favorite. I think I'll have to switch to a different streaming box such as Roku to watch my favorite ESPN channels. 

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2 months ago

Complete GARBAGE!! I watch alot of espn 3, sec + nd acc + and now I get the invalid token response!! I pay well over $250.00/month and can't watch those channels on my tv. I'm certainly getting rid of xfinity. How awful!!

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Thank you for leaving a comment with your similar concerns, @robvanflan. You've reached the right place for help! Our Digital Care Team is the best at reporting and diagnosing issues. We can also send this type of feedback to the proper engineering team for help when necessary. What troubleshooting have you tried so far? If we need to, we can turn your comment into its own post and work with you directly, no worries :)

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