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Sunday, June 11th, 2023 12:04 PM

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Lose recordings in switch??

Will I lose my already recorded content if I switch equipment sent to me for upgrade?

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3 years ago

If you are upgrading from the old iGuide to X1, then yes, you will lose recordings. The old DVR's only recorded to a local hard drive. X1 uses Cloud recordings, and a local copy if you  have a true DVR.

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3 years ago

Rats 

well, thanks for the answer…

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Hello @user_e7d23d , thank you for reaching out to us via Xfinity Community Forums. I understand you have question regarding switching boxes and your recordings if they will transfer. I know our community has responded with information. I'm happy to investigate a few more details if you'd like. 

Could you please send our team a direct message with your full name and full address? 

To send a "Direct Message" to Xfinity Support:

Click "Sign In" if necessary

Click the "Direct Messaging" icon or  https://comca.st/3EqVMu7

Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon

The "To:" line prompts you to "Type the name of a person". Instead, type "Xfinity Support" there

 - As you are typing a drop-down list appears. Select "Xfinity Support" from that list

 - An "Xfinity Support" graphic replaces the "To:" line

Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window

Press Enter to send it

 

See  https://comca.st/3KQF8q9 for an example.

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3 years ago

Also, you will need to recreate your series recording list. Again, for iGuide, it is stored only on the box. At least with X1, you can search for and add programs, even if they are not currently airing in the next two weeks. When I converted a few years ago, I went through the list on the old box and wrote them all down. You can even do it online, as everything is stored on servers. It may be faster and easier than on the box. 

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