[PLUG] Using Firefox to view listings for Xfinity

[Michael Ewan]

Firefox 140.0.4 on Linux Mint no extensions.
I get a black screen with this text

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a supported operating system.

Of course Linux is not listed.  There is an app but for iOS, Android,
and various devices.

On Sat, Jul 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM Dick Steffens <dick at dicksteffens.com> wrote:
>
> I understand I can't watch xfinity programs on Linux, but up until
> Thursday I've been able to view the listings and set programs to record.
> Now it doesn't past a purple screen with the words "xfinity stream" and
> three blinking dots. My attempt to talk to their tech support was less
> than useful. Is anyone else using their Linux system to view listings on
> xfinity?
>
> I'm using Firefox with a user agent set for Windows / Firefox 128 ESR.
> This has worked for a few years. I can't tell if they're having some
> kind of stream outage, or if they've changed their rules to prevent
> viewing the schedule.
>
> The one thing the Indian young lady said was there was some kind of app
> for Linux Mint, but my searching hasn't turned up anything related to
> that. I'm also supposed to be able to use an app for my Samsung phone,
> but the tiny screen won't be of much use for scheduling.
>
> Any hints would be appreciated.
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Dick Steffens