This guide will quickly show you how to turn off protected browsing. This is specifically for Comcast Xfinity Internet service.

I want to give a shout-out to Jeremy M. for helping me out with this.

Jeremy was encountering a 404 error. It happened when he tried to install streaming apps (APKs) through Downloader.

He reached out to Comcast Xfinity support for assistance. They advised him to turn off the protected browser setting.

As soon as he disabled the setting, the issue was resolved. He was able to install APKs through Downloader without any problems.

Steps to Disable Protected Browsing for Comcast Xfinity

If you’re an Xfinity user and struggling with APK installations, this might just be your solution. It’s likely that this will resolve your problem too.

The simplest approach is to adjust this setting within the Xfinity xFi app. It’s a pretty straightforward process.

The Xfinity xFi App is available for free. You can download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play.  After installing it, sign in. You can sign in as a primary or unrestricted secondary user to utilize xFi.

If you encounter any login issues with the app, don’t hesitate to contact Xfinity customer support. They should be able to assist you further.

1. Start by opening the Xfinity xFi app and logging into your account.

2. Look for the ‘Security’ section and tap on the ‘Protected Browsing’ option located there. It should be easy to find.

3. Finally, simply toggle the button to switch it off. That’s all it takes.