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How to Roll Back the New Xfinity Stream App Update on Android / Samsung Devices (Get Favorites & Old Layout Back)
Title: How to Roll Back the New Xfinity Stream App Update on Android / Samsung Devices (Get Favorites & Old Layout Back)
If you are frustrated with the recent Xfinity Stream app redesign (missing Favorites, broken DVR controls, no mini-guide, etc.) and you use an Android phone, Android tablet, or Samsung Galaxy device, you do not have to stay stuck with the new version.
I successfully rolled back to the older, classic version on both my Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 and my Samsung Galaxy A36, and everything works like normal again. (Note: Unfortunately, this only works on Android devices—it will not work on iPhone, iPad, Roku, or Samsung/LG Smart TVs).
Here is the exact step-by-step method that worked for me without any errors:
Step 1: Completely Uninstall the Current App
- Press and hold the Xfinity Stream app icon and tap Uninstall.
- (Tip: Go to Settings > Apps, search for "Xfinity," and make sure no leftover app data or Secure Folder copies remain, or Android will block the older version).
Step 2: Temporarily Turn Off Samsung Auto Blocker (Samsung Users Only)
- Samsung devices block apps installed outside the Play Store by default.
- Go to Settings > Security and Privacy > Auto Blocker and toggle it Off while you do this. (You will turn it back on at the end).
Step 3: Download an Older "Bundle" Version
- Open your web browser and search for APKMirror (a reputable archive for older Android app versions).
- Search for Xfinity Stream on their site and pick a version from October or earlier (before the November redesign).
- Important: Do not download a single standard APK file—it will fail to install because Xfinity uses split app packages. Make sure you download the complete Bundle file (it usually ends in
.apkmor.apks).
Step 4: Install the Bundle Using SAI
- Go to the Google Play Store and download a free app called SAI (Split APKs Installer).
- Open SAI, grant it storage permissions, and tap Install APKs > Internal File Picker.
- Go to your Downloads folder, select the
.apkmor.apksXfinity file you downloaded, and tap Select. SAI will stitch the pieces together and install the classic app.
Step 5: Stop It From Auto-Updating Tonight
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- Open the Google Play Store and search for Xfinity Stream.
- Tap on the app listing to open its main store page, tap the three vertical dots in the top-right corner, and uncheck "Enable auto-update."
- Head back into your phone/tablet Settings > Security and Privacy and turn Auto Blocker back ON.
Log back in, and your Favorites, classic guide, and DVR tools will all be right back where they belong!
CDR933
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6 hours ago
Sounds great. Can you do Apple?
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