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Sunday, November 10th, 2024 1:15 AM

"Something went wrong" isn't a particularly helpful error message

I start the Xfinity app, log in with the same username and password I've always used, then get an error message saying "something went wrong", "There's been an unexpected error, please try again", and a Try Again button.

Tried: deleting and reinstalling the app, rebooting the phone, trying a cellular connection rather than Wi-Fi, offloading the app then deleting it - always the same error.

I installed the Xfinity Stream app and was able to log into that with the same username, password, and Wi-Fi, so it's probably nothing to do with my account.

As the app is the only way tro control a lot of functionality being without it does make things difficult - any ideas from anyone?

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11 days ago

I have the same error. All the troubleshooting I’ve done with the technicians has not been successful. 

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@user_1bqas4​ I returned my modem and got new equipment, then I had the Xfinity tech support people do the whole setup remotely and it worked. I’m still convinced the problem lies with the app but I managed to get functioning internet service this way. 

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11 days ago

Same for me. There must be a bug in the app [Edited: "Inflammatory"]

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10 days ago

Just Swapped my Modem and now I'm getting the same error on my Xfinity App. on both my iPhone and iPad... i uninstalled and reinstalled , no change... on or off Wifi same result. 

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Greetings, @Rmakos! I hope your week has been treating you well. Thanks so much for taking a moment out of your busy day to leave a post on our community forum. I'm sorry to hear you're having issues logging in to the Xfinity app, but you have definitely come to the right place for assistance.

 

The Xfinity app uses the native browser on your device (Safari for iOS, Chrome for Android) to authenticate the account, but if your browser thinks your account still has the old setup, it may cause issues. Are you able to log in to your account by going to https://login.xfinity.com through your web browser directly, or does it do the same thing?

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10 days ago

I have the same issue and went through all kinds of machinations on the phone for almost an hour to no avail. 

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Hello, user_i5qpvt, and all readers on this thread. This is not the experience we want for anyone. What is the make/model of the device impacted?

 

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Lost power for month with Hurricane Helene. Power restored but now internet doesn't connect to laptops.  Works on 2 iPhones.  Took gateway into local office, they exchanged it for a newer one.  Went through all the steps required to log in, put in my ID, password, 1 laptop connected, other one did not.  Was on the phone with CS for hours, literally, then  was switched to Tech Support team, after 2 hrs they said "We'll call you back in 2 hrs."  Stayed up another 2 hrs and NEVER got a call back!!

Went back to Xfinity office next day; gave me a different gateway White w/silver band.  Tried it, following all the steps required. Now the newer laptop connected but not the older one, but after it connects and says "Connected and secured" then try to go to a webpage and it drops the connection!  Been happening for a week now.  NO RESOLUTION from Xfinity or their tech support. Today they said "We can send a technician out to check out your devices and connections for $100.  NO thankyou, I want to you fix the problem at YOUR expense.  Also get a message when connecting that says "Some information changed since the last time you connected. We need additional information to complete the connection."  BUT, it doesn't tell you WHAT information is needed. That's ridiculous.

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Hi there, user_m5xdsl! Thank you for reaching out about your connection. I apologize that has not been working and that the modem replacement has not helped. I know that is frustrating to go through.

When a piece of equipment is changed out, for the next 30 days a Technician Recovery visit is set up and that has the $100 charge.

We understand in certain circumstances that the modem was changed as a troubleshooting step, but the root cause of the issue is not the self-installation or inside wiring. In situations like this, we have to place a credit on the account to cover the visit charge once the visit has taken place. When you get your billing statement it shows the charge and credit making it free. 

We want to further help with your service. Please send us a direct message with your full name and complete service address to “Xfinity Support”. To do so, click on the direct messaging icon located at the top right of this forums page.

Here's the detailed steps to direct message us:
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• Click the "Direct Message” icon (upper right corner of this page)
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• Type "Xfinity Support" in the to line and select "Xfinity Support" from the drop-down list
• Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window
• Press Enter to send your message

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9 days ago

I'm having the same problem on Android 14. I'm a new Xfinity customer and the app worked fine until near the end of the activation process for my X-Fi cable modem. When the app tried to configure the Wi-Fi, it started producing this error instead.

It seems like it might have left my account in an inconsistent state? The Xfinity Web site displayed a similar "something went wrong" message instead of my modem status and the Xfinity Assistant stopped accepting input every time it tried to fix the incomplete activation.

I talked to a support tech who was able to fix the activation issue and get my Wi-Fi working, but the app is still stuck in this useless "something went wrong" state.

I'm not sure whether the activation problem is related to the app error; did anyone else with the app error have a similar experience with activation?

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Thank you for choosing Xfinity and joining the Xfinity Forums community, five35! Were you able to active your services? How is everything?

 

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9 days ago

 

2OrMoreCharacte Hello, I hope you are having a great day! Are you still having issues logging into the app?

 

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@XfinityVictor​ I've spoken with multiple Xfinity staff who have no suggestions other than to uninstall and reinstall.

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Hello @2OrMoreCharacte, thank you for taking the time to reach out on social media.  I understand your concern with the app, and I'd like the opportunity to check into that for you.

 

To access your account, will you please send us a direct message with your full name and complete service address.

To do so, click on the chat icon located at the top right of this forums page.

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9 days ago

Same issue no results 

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8 days ago

Same issue, new modem today, got thru set up process and at the very end got this exact same message and can no longer access the app. Internet is working atleast but this is very frustrating.

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Same here.  I'm so sick and tired of comcast.   All they do is push software and tech without testing it.

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Same here.  I added the 8 series router and the last step succeeded to activate and then immediately got this error.  Cannot use the app on my ipad or iphone.  I can successfully log in to the xfinity web site.

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Hello, @user_d53suv. Thank you for your comment. Can you try rebooting your Xfinity Gateway and then try again? That has helped others get past this error.

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user_vizywg, Hi there! Thanks for reaching out. I understand that you added the 8 series router and are getting this error. I am so sorry to learn about this experience. You've knocked on the right door in virtual land. Over social media, we are a dedicated team of specialists who are experts in resolving activation concerns such as this. We can help. Since it has been 2 days since you reached out, are you still getting that error message?

 

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8 days ago

Same issue coincidently only right after trading into my modem for a new one. Almost no point of contacting Xfinity live chat. They just have no understanding of what’s going on apparently. Just told me to make sure I’m using the correct username. Like seriously? 

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Exact same problem here. Got a new Xfi modem/router for 2gb service and just set it up. Internet is working, but the white light is blinking, and the xfinity app crashes exactly as others have noted here.

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Wow sounds like a massive bug with new modems or app itself.  Can't get stuff reconnected to the new network without access to the app so this is pretty brutal. 

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Same. Can’t setup the internet / device without the app. Couldn’t get it to be activated remotely either. Only solution they had for me was to set up a tech appointment. Seems to be always something when doing anything with Xfinity. 

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Thank you for choosing Xfinity and for providing your feedback regarding the app, user_0uy7qa. We'd appreciate the opportunity to follow up with you after the visit to be sure it went well. Please send a direct chat message with your full name and complete service address to “Xfinity Support”. To do so, click on the chat icon located at the top right of this forum's page.
 
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Our engineering team is aware of the issue "Something went wrong error message when trying to go into the Xfinity App for customers with XB8". They are working toward resolution.  

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7 days ago

I'm having the same problem. I was able to use the app to set up my modem and get everything going, once it said the set up was complete it gave me that message and won't go away no matter what I do. I downloaded the app onto my fiancee's phone, which worked but once I logged in back to that error. Internet works and everything, but it's a real pain that I can't use the app at all.

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user_xkalq1 Hi there! Have you tried uninstalling and re-installling the app? 

 

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6 days ago

Same here—I am paying for XFI Complete, but the app does not work, so what am I paying for? Also, I only have 2 bars and am paying for the 1000 Mbps plan, which is 90 dollars. I have pods but cannot connect them because I cannot log into the app. I just spent 2 hours on the phone with no resolution. I wish I had a different internet provider in my area because dealing with Comcast is torture. 

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user_k2tjm2 Our team can help you on our end since you have tried our customer service team previously. To send a direct message, please click on the chat icon in the top-right corner of the screen, and select "Xfinity Support" to initiate a Direct Message. 
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6 days ago

And now it's working - I've made no changes, haven't done the uninstall & reinstall dance for a few days, just tried it on the off chance that something had been fixed behind the scenes and it was.

So I'm guessing that someone somewhere in a cubicle at Xfinity towers flipped a switch and made a change to my account.

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3 days ago

I am having the same issue.  I got a new modem and activated it using the app and afterwards get the error message.  I have wasted countless hours working on this.  I am very frustrated with Comcast.  After fighting with the support chatbot for 45 minutes and finding nothing related to my problem, I wanted badly to speak with someone to no avail.  Frustrated, I did a "Google" search, where it was suggested that I tell the support chat bot that I wanted to cancel my service and a human would instantly get on the line.  That is exactly what happened.  Great customer service Comcast!  After speaking with countless support people that were obviously reading from a script they blamed the problem on the connection speed of the modem and scheduled a tech to come out.  The tech (who was great by the way) said that the connection speed and the modem were fine and not the problem.  Duh!  Do better Comcast!

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2 days ago

I have the same problem.  Not a fan of comcast support.  They have wasted so much of my time.  After fighting the chat bot for too long, I did a google search and it was suggested that the only way to speak to a human was to tell the chat bot that I wanted to cancel my service.   After doing so, guess what a person immediately got on the call.  After spending a considerable amount of time with many people at Comcast tech support I was finally told that there was a speed problem and tech support scheduled a tech to come out.  Guess what, the technician said that there wasn't a speed problem and the problem was with the app (The tech was great).  Duh!  Do better Comcast and stop trying to hide the issue with the app and having your onsite techs deal with the problem.

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2 days ago

I have the same problem.  Not a fan of comcast support.  They have wasted so much of my time.  After fighting the chat bot for too long, I did a google search and it was suggested that the only way to speak to a human was to tell the chat bot that I wanted to cancel my service.   After doing so, guess what a person immediately got on the call.  After spending a considerable amount of time with many people at Comcast tech support I was finally told that there was a speed problem and tech support scheduled a tech to come out.  Guess what, the technician said that there wasn't a speed problem and the problem was with the app (The tech was great).  Duh!  Do better Comcast and stop trying to hide the issue with the app and having your onsite techs deal with the problem.

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Thank you for sharing your experience. I completely understand your frustration, and it’s clear you’ve been through an unnecessarily long and exhausting process. Working through a chatbot to finally speak to someone, only to go in circles with support teams, is not the seamless experience anyone should endure.

It’s good to hear the technician was helpful and confirmed the issue wasn’t with your speed. We have some awesome techs, and I know we can always count on them. Your time is valuable, and we'll work hard to resolve the issue quickly and efficiently.

Your feedback is essential, and I’ll ensure it’s passed along so we can work toward improving these processes. If there’s anything more I can do to assist you or follow up on this app issue, Please don’t hesitate to let me know.

 

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