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rewind and fast forward on DVR
I used to be able to rewind and fast forward (already recorded portions) on DVR while recording live TV on Streaming App. on Smart TV
Now when I try to do so it goes back to the beginning of the show.
Sources tell me this is a known Xfinity issue.
Despite Topic below this is not about the website.




XfinityAlfonso
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2.9K Messages
2 days ago
Hello user_7mgy20 Does this recording behave the same way when accessing this from the X! cable box or other devices, or is this only happening on your Smart TV? What brand/make is the TV, and is this a newer or older device?
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User_AL2022
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10 Messages
2 days ago
I am having the same issue. When I try to watch a recording that is still in the process of recording, for example a I start recording a football game at 7pm and then try to start watching it at 7:45 while it is still recording, it will not allow me to fast forward. It starts playing the recording from 7pm, but every time I try to fast forward it restarts the program at 7pm. This has been going on for over a month. I've used your chat multiple times, spoke with multiple people, was promised call backs that never happened and the issue is still not resolved. Yes, I've tried deleting and reloading the App...it is a problem across multiple devices, not just my Samsung TV.
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user_xvznzq
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19 Messages
1 day ago
As requested I’ve direct messaged you and referenced my open ticket from weeks ago that never got fixed.
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user_xvznzq
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19 Messages
1 day ago
I’ve direct messaged you and referenced my open ticket from weeks ago that has never been fixed. The problem is not with my tv. Same issue happens when using my computer to try to watch online. I think it worked with Firefox but not Chrome or w Xfinity app on tv
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sayheykid
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12 Messages
24 hours ago
I have the EXACT same problem streaming on my laptop over the last 3 weeks after 31 years with Comcast!!!!!!!!!!!
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user_xvznzq
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19 Messages
22 hours ago
It has now been 8 hours since I sent the direct message you suggested. No response.
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user_8e6mgy
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13 Messages
7 hours ago
I posted 5 weeks ago about the same issue. There are many others like it. I think we deserve an honest, transparent explanation about what is being done to fix it. Please do not ask for direct messaging or to request a service appointment. If the issue is currently being investigated and xfinity is actively working on solutions, give us a timeline. I think this is a fair request.
“User 8e6mgy
Visitor
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6 Messages
08/26/2026 6:05 PM
Unable to Forward While Recording
I am unable to fast forward when watching a program that is currently recording. This feature was working prior to the update. I have a Samsung TV. The model # is QN65S9ODDFXA.
I have tried deleting and reinstalling the app, as well as, hard restarting the TV.
I see that others with different TV brands/models are having this issue as well.
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user_wavp1j
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7 hours ago
XfinityAlfonso does know much because indeed the issue described is widespread. I just connected a new Samsung to the Xfinity Stream app and having the exact same problem plus you can’t fast forward or rewind and review progress. It just jumps ahead or backward while you have to guess where to stop it. Useless. An Ai search immediately generates a response of a known Xfinity issue. Known to all apparently but “Alfonso”! Doesn’t give you much hope that Xfinity is actually working to fix it.
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user_8e6mgy
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13 Messages
7 hours ago
I posted 5 weeks ago about the same issue. There are many others posts/comments about the same exact issue happening with other tv brands and laptops. The issue is independent of the device it is installed on. I think we deserve an honest, transparent explanation about what is being done to fix it. Please do not ask for direct messaging or to request a service appointment. If the issue is currently being investigated and xfinity is actively working on solutions, give us a timeline. I think this is a fair request.
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sayheykid
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12 Messages
6 hours ago
Originally posted by user_1g37kz IT WORKS!!!
1) Delete recording.
2) Go back to Live, select the program and start recording again.
3) Go to Saved/Recordings, at the bottom of the list, you'll find Deleted Recordings the latest of which is the one you just deleted - select Recover.
4) You now have 2 partial recordings of your program (hopefully without much lost in between) - but the first part will now function as a completed program allowing you to RWD/FF as normal.
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