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Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 3:32 AM

XG1v4 Reliability?

I was having a problem with my XG1v4 frequently after being turned on displaying a "... One moment please" message on screen and nothing else. This problem had been going on for several months. I reported this problem in another post and Xfinity support worked with me to get my XG1v4 replaced. I swapped-out my suspected bad DVR with the replacement on 6/14/2026. Since then, I have not seen the "... One moment please" message. That is the good news. The bad news is that the playback of recorded programs has been highly erratic. I frequently am watching a recording, and I get say 30% into it and suddenly the transport jumps to the end and I get the message "You appear to have completed watching <name of show>; would you like to delete it?". I get various other erratic behavior where I am intermittently not able to rewind to the beginning of a recording or I'll be rewinding and the transport jumps suddenly to the end.

So, my question is: Are XG1v4 DVR's operating reliably for other DVR users? My understanding is that the XG1v4 is no longer being manufactured; thus, if your unit is defective and needs to be replaced, the only option is to replace it with a refurbished unit. Are there differences in the capabilities of some units, ie amount of internal storage space, or how it determines whether to record/playback from internal storage or from cloud storage?

Would I be better off with an X1 DVR? Do those work any better?

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2 days ago

I have had two XG1v4 DVRs for several years and have not experienced the kinds of problems you describe.  

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2 days ago

Apparently my replacement XG1v4 is defective. It has now gotten to the point where most every recording I try to play back has some disruption that makes it impossible to view the entire program. I'm not sure what to do about it, ie if I get it replaced, I am not optimistic I will get any better results.

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bbdude Thank you so much for stopping in for help with your 4K dvr replacement, having issues. I have not run into this issue before, but it does not sound like an issue with the box necessarily. The DVR content is synced to the device, and connection issues can cause it to fall out of sync, causing missing recordings and issues with playback, to name a few. 


Have you by chance used the sync DVR option in your box's settings? 

If not, I would give that a try when not in the middle of a recording. You can use the voice remote and do the sync on your end by pressing the Xfinity button on your remote. Select the gear icon to open Settings. Scroll down and select Device Settings. Scroll to the bottom and select Sync DVR, then choose Sync DVR Now. 

 

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@XfinityAmandaB​ 

Hello,

Is it still possible to obtain a XG1v4 hub and three XiD companion boxes? I was recently sent four Xi6 boxes but would like to remain wired for my connections (I have not connected these yet). Is there another way to ensure I am getting a 4K picture on all of my 4K televisions?

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3 hours ago

@user_3uwok3  Companion boxes are not 4K.  XG1v4 and Xi6 are the only 4K boxes.

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