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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 5:21 PM

App Error TVAPP-00166

I was booted out of my Xfinity streaming app on my Samsung TV.  When I tried to get back on the app, I received Error TVAPP-00166.  I uninstalled the app, and reinstalled.  I receive the same error each time I try to get into the app.  I have had A LOT of problems with the Xfinity app, I have reported it several times to the FCC for assistance since Xfinity support does not respond to has not resolution.  So, the only way to get a response is to escalate it to the FCC.  Can someone from Xfinity support get this fixed, or do I need to open another complaint with the FCC in order to get assistance?

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buffalosabres12

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9 days ago

Nothing on the trouble shooting by Xfinity is working for the Xfinity Stream App error tvapp-00166. Refreshed tv, uninstalled the app and reinstalled, and has Xfinity Assistant try and help. Still not working? Any estimate when this will be resolved?

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user_qtp6lj

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@buffalosabres12​ Try it now

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8 days ago

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user_ce5yh1

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@buffalosabres12​ not working for me either in Oregon; 2 days now, grrr

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8 days ago

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XfinityEva

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buffalosabres12 Hi there! Are you still experiencing issues at this time? 
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7 days ago

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user_0pqssv

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9 days ago

Mine is back up! Previously, I was using the QR code via my phone and that would open on Chrome. This time, I opened Firefox, went to xfinity.com/authorize, manually entered the code on tv and viola, it worked. Or maybe they got the glitch fixed.

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user_bc0ed0

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9 days ago

I’m in NJ . . . It seems to be working again . . .i didn’t do anything differently. . . .used same browser to sign in.  Good luck to all.

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user_8b1bem

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9 days ago

Looks like it is fixed...  AFT

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user_753gvw

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Finally got a response from Xfinity after filing a complaint with the FCC. We are also back up and running now.  Let’s hope it’s a permanent fix. Thanks everyone for their assistance on this issue. Don’t think we would have it fixed without your help. Xfinity said they do monitor the Community  line and I suggested that they speak up on the Community line and provide updates. This would at least help avoid some of the frustration by its consumers. Thanks again. 

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8 days ago

user_9x0r91

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8 days ago

I have 3 Samsung TVs, two of which I can’t get the Xfinity app to load and have tried all the usual fixes.  I get an error code of 00166.  I see through other comments there is obviously a widespread problem.  A few years ago, one of my TVs had a similar problem and it turned out that Xfinity no longer supported that model Samsung software.  I had to purchase a new TV in order to continue using Xfinity.  If this is the case with my current TVs (they are both less than 8 years old) I am DONE with Xfinity!  We pay way too much for this “service” to have such issues.  So frustrated!!!  Horrible customer service.

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XfinityEricB

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user_9x0r91 There was a know issue affecting customers using Samsung TV's our engineering teams are working on. Some customers have had the issue resolved at this time. Are you still getting the error on the 2 TV's you mentioned?

 

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6 days ago

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user_muqj8f

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8 days ago

Mine is back on today as well.

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user_qtp6lj

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8 days ago

Took a pic of the QR code & it's back up! (Houston, TX)

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user_lwrkz9

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8 days ago

Back on! Thanks everyone!

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user_n1u6ci

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8 days ago

After reading comments here that some users are back up,  I scanned the QR code and BAM!  It's finally working again!

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XfinityAlfonso

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user_n1u6ci glad this is working for you again! 

 

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6 days ago

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sfmanuel

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8 days ago

Confirming it’s working for me too! Thanks Community!!!

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tremblay50

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8 days ago

Back up after 36 hours!

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user_hgd8fe

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Mine is back...Xfinity said it was a Samsung update!

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7 days ago

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user_uj1i8z

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7 days ago

I am trying to login to the xfinity stream app on my Samsung smart TV via my phone, it says success on my phone but on the TV a pop up appears saying something went wrong, error: TVAPP-00166

Note: This comment was created from a merged conversation originally titled Error Code TVAPP-00166

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AllStar40

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All day long on Samsung tv’s. 

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9 days ago

user_q2mmmm

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We're having the same issue. Works on Roku TV (on another Samsung tv) but our main one keeps giving us the error message (Tvapp-0166). Xfinity Stream is the worst app ever!

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9 days ago

pormd

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Same error, any fix?

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9 days ago

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user_1bskzm

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Yes, been having the same problem. Finally got to talk to a customer service rep (after hours of dealing with the worthless chat 'assistant'.) Immediately she confirmed that there is a known problem that has been elevated to a high-priority specifically with the streaming app on Samsung TV's. Hope to have it fixed within 24 hrs. Why they couldn't have made that info more available earlier, I don't know. Xfinity customer support is absolutely the worst. I will be looking into the alternatives for sure..

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9 days ago

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user_698fe0

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I have the same issue. While alcove activation on smart phone works, TV show this error. TVAPP-00166

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9 days ago

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user_z8z0es

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7 days ago

I sign in my phone says successful but tv gives me an error code

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user_32el8v

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7 days ago

My Samsung tv app will not allow me to sign into the account . Is anyone else having this issue 

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user_a568bc

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Yes, everyone is having this issue but Samsung doesn't carr

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6 days ago

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user_769140

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7 days ago

Hello,

I’m receiving this error when trying to stream on my Samsung TV. I was automatically signed out and upon signing in again this message keeps popping up. I clear my cache, deleted the app and reinstalled and nothing works.

please advise on a fix for this.

Note: This comment was created from a merged conversation originally titled Error TVAPP-0166 Samsung TV

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XfinityFrank

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Hi there, @user_769140! Is this issue still occurring? If so, what model of TV do you have?

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7 days ago

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user_753gvw

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We have encountered the issue again twice today. It's the same error message of TVAPP-00166. The problem TV is Samsung 5 Series which I reported to Xfinity Home Office yesterday. 

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6 days ago

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user_a568bc

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@XfinityFrank​ now the app won't even open!! Just sits on the Xfinity loading page. What the [Edited: Language] are you people doing over there!!??

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6 days ago

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XfinityLinda

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@user_753gvw Do you have an update on this error today?

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XfinityDilary

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user_a568bc I'm sorry to hear the App is not working for you. What kind of device are you using to access the App? Is this happening on all of your devices? Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app? 

 

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