Recently updated on July 21st, 2022 at 01:10 am
If you own a Comcast Xfinity, you’ll be familiar with the X1 DVR. This flagship DVR offers some cool features and is quite convenient to use. However, what if your X1 keeps on rebooting? I’ve read reports from Comcast customers who have experienced this frustrating scenario, and they stated that the set-top box keeps refreshing itself randomly. No matter how many times they turn it off and reboot, the X1 keeps on rebooting.
There could be many reasons why this occurs. We’ll help you troubleshoot this problem and fix your X1 reboot problem.
Why is my X1 box keeps rebooting?
The Xfinity X1 box keeps rebooting for a variety of reasons. Below are some most probable causes for this issue;
- Overheating: This is one of the most possible reasons why your Xfinity keeps on rebooting. To prevent your Xfinity X1 from overheating, place the X1 in a ventilated and cooler space.
- Power-related problems: There were some instances where a power surge damaged the devices. This might be why your Xfinity box keeps on rebooting; to fix this, call a technician.
- Signal issue: Your Xfinity X1 cable box may be receiving the Bad or Weak Signals, and this is why you’re getting the “Xfinity X1 keeps rebooting” issue. A loose connection or damaged cable can lead the cable box to bad or weak signals.
- HDMI Cable Connection: You’re facing the Xfinity X1 keeps rebooting because the HDMI cable attached to your cable box and TV aren’t securely connected.
How Can I Fix my Xfinity Cable Box Restarting Issue?
Below we’ve gathered and penned down the working solutions that’ll help you resolve the “Xfinity X1 keeps rebooting” issue.
Restart your X1 TV Box
Is your Xfinity X1 Tv box rebooting itself? Well, try to reboot it manually. Some users claimed that they resolved the issue by restarting the X1 Tv box. There are several ways to perform a reboot on your Xfinity X1 Tv box. To do so, follow the below steps;
Restart using MY Account Online
- Log in to My Account.
- Now, scroll down and select Manage TV. Select this option from the Services tab or restart your device from the Devices tab.
- Then, select the Troubleshoot button.
- After that, select Restart Device and select Start Troubleshooting.
Restart from the Xfinity My Account App
- Launch the Xfinity My Account app on your device.
- Now, select the TV.
- Then, select the Troubleshoot.
- After that, select Restart Device > Start Troubleshooting.
Restart from the Help Menu
- Access the Help menu by pressing the A button given on your remote.
- Now, select Restart, then again select Restart
- Your Tv will restart in a moment.
Restart Using the Power Button
- Press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds (located on the front of the TV box).
- The TV box should restart.
If your TV box doesn’t have a power button;
- Unplug the TV box for 10 seconds and plug the TV box back in.
Restart from Device Settings
- Press the Xfinity button given on your remote.
- Now, head to the Settings > Device Settings > Power Preferences > Restart.
- After that, select Restart again, and your Tv box will restart in a moment.
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Leave Your TV Box
If rebooting the Tv box manually didn’t fix the issue, try to leave your X1 box turned on and shut down your TV. Plug it back into the wall outlet and wait for 10 minutes and check if the issue is resolved or not. If not,
Leave your TV and X1 Tv box off overnight and turn them on the following day and check whether this resolves the issue or not.
Change the HDMI Cable
As we stated in the causes section, if the HDMI cable attached to your TV box and Tv isn’t securely connected or damaged, you may encounter this issue on your X1 Tv box. So, to prevent this, check the condition of the HDMI cable and ensure that it’s securely connected.
If you don’t find any such issues with your HDMI cable, remove the cable and reinsert it back into the HDMI port and check whether this fixes the issue.
If you found any, your HDMI cable needs a replacement. Replace your HDMI cable with the new one or any other HDMI cable and connect it with your Tv box and TV and check if this fixes the issue.
Tip: If you’re using a coaxial cable, use RG6u (quad shielded) coaxial cable, and it is the best and most secure coaxial cable.
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Turn off HDMI CEC
HDMI CEC is a feature that allows HDMI devices to be controlled with one remote controller; this feature is enabled by default on your device. Earlier, some users reported and claimed that turning off the HDMI CEC fixes the “Xfinity X1 keeps rebooting” issue. So, if HDMI CEC is enabled on your device, turn it off now and check if this resolves the problem.
To turn off HDMI CEC;
- Head to the Settings > Devices Settings.
- Now, locate Power Preferences and select HDMI Device Control (HDMI-CEC).
- After that, turn it off and reboot your X1.
If this fails to do the job, move on to the next steps.
Update X1 TV Box Firmware
It is a claimed fix that updating the device to its latest version fix most software-related issues. So, try it for once, and may doing this fixes the problem on your X1 tv box. Check if there is any update available for your Xfinity X1 TV box. If any, download it on your device.
Comcast sends software updates to its users periodically. If you aren’t receiving any software updates, try to perform a reset.
How to update firmware on Xfinity x1?
- Unplug your X1 from the wall outlet.
- Now, wait for 30 seconds.
- After that, plug the X1 back into the wall outlet and turn it on. Now, X1 will start a scan to check if there’s any update available.
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Factory Reset Your Xfinity X1 TV Box
Is the issue not getting resolved? It’s time to reset your Xfinity X1 Tv box to its default factory settings. Resetting the X1 to its default settings will lead to the loss of saved information and data.
You can perform a factory reset in two ways;
Using the Xfinity My Account app
- Launch the Xfinity My Account app on your device.
- Now, head to the Overview menu and tap on the TV option.
- After that, select your device and tap on Troubleshoot.
- Lastly, select System Refresh to reset your Xfinity X1 box.
Using the Restore default option
- To open User Settings, press the Power and Menu buttons simultaneously.
- Now, locate the Restore Default option.
- After that, click on the Right button and press OK to start the reset process.
Once the Xfinity X1 backs to its default factory settings, check if the issue is resolved now or still there.
Contact Xfinity Support
If you’re unable to fix the issue, you need an expert to resolve the issue. Try contacting Xfinity team and raise your concern and ask them to help you out.
Try for Replacement
If you’re still encountering the “Xfinity keeps rebooting” issue, go for a replacement. If your friend or someone you know owns the same TV box, connect their Xfinity X1 with your TV and check if this resolves the issue. If using the friend’s Xfinity X1 resolves the problem, it means your TV box is broken and needs a repair or replacement.
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