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[Q] Does anyone have working Miracast with XZ?

I have a D-Link DHD-131 Mainstage WiDi adapter, supporting Miracast because it runs WiDi 3.5 firmware (correct me if this is not correct). I can find the device, but when I try to connect the D-Link says that it has found a device that wants to connect and after a few seconds the message disappears. The Xperia on the other hand is just patiently counting down from 120 seconds to 0 and except that does nothing.
Are there any people that use Screen Mirroring? If so: did it work with your adapter? What brand adapter are you using?

DJFliX said:
I have a D-Link DHD-131 Mainstage WiDi adapter, supporting Miracast because it runs WiDi 3.5 firmware (correct me if this is not correct). I can find the device, but when I try to connect the D-Link says that it has found a device that wants to connect and after a few seconds the message disappears. The Xperia on the other hand is just patiently counting down from 120 seconds to 0 and except that does nothing.
Are there any people that use Screen Mirroring? If so: did it work with your adapter? What brand adapter are you using?
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I have tried connecting to a Samsung AllShare Cast Hub, which may not be 100% MiraCast compatible, but according to some video on YouTube it also works with the LG Optimus G Dual (also a 1080p phone)
I found the following issues:
Connection is 'successful' but screen remains black and no sound is transmitted
On one occasions I somehow managed to hear my phone's sound through my TV - haven't managed to do so since
WiFi is disabled (indicated by a pop-up message) as soon as screen mirroring is activated, and re-enabled after the screen mirroring connection is closed!!!
The first 2 items may be compatibility issues, but the third one surprised me and is probably a limitation in the Xperia Z. While the Galaxy S3 can have WiDi and WiFi active at the same time, the Xperia Z apparently cannot
Edit: note that in order to connect to the dongle, I had to press a button on it first. Before pressing the button, I would just keep seeing the same countdown timer you describe here. Maybe that helps somehow?

Sjaakbanaan said:
I have tried connecting to a Samsung AllShare Cast Hub, which may not be 100% MiraCast compatible, but according to some video on YouTube it also works with the LG Optimus G Dual (also a 1080p phone)
I found the following issues:
Connection is 'successful' but screen remains black and no sound is transmitted
On one occasions I somehow managed to hear my phone's sound through my TV - haven't managed to do so since
WiFi is disabled (indicated by a pop-up message) as soon as screen mirroring is activated, and re-enabled after the screen mirroring connection is closed!!!
The first 2 items may be compatibility issues, but the third one surprised me and is probably a limitation in the Xperia Z. While the Galaxy S3 can have WiDi and WiFi active at the same time, the Xperia Z apparently cannot
Edit: note that in order to connect to the dongle, I had to press a button on it first. Before pressing the button, I would just keep seeing the same countdown timer you describe here. Maybe that helps somehow?
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Hmm... My WiDi adapter had no buttons at all, only a reset-button. I tried resetting and pairing, but that didn't help. Thanks anyway for your reply, at least I'm not the only one having problems using the Xperia Z's Screen Mirroring function with 3rd party adapters... I wonder if there are any combinations of adapter/XZ that do work...

v20a and Direct Wifi?

Anyone got Wifi Direct to connect with other devices?
I got a LG LM series tv with WifiDirect support and v20a do not connect at all, but my GNII connects fine?
i suspect a LG o4x wifi direct problem or???

Dexter_nlb said:
Anyone got Wifi Direct to connect with other devices?
I got a LG LM series tv with WifiDirect support and v20a do not connect at all, but my GNII connects fine?
i suspect a LG o4x wifi direct problem or???
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when i go to wifidirect settings, my phone just turn off ;/

Turbol said:
when i go to wifidirect settings, my phone just turn off ;/
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Dexter_nlb said:
Anyone got Wifi Direct to connect with other devices?
I got a LG LM series tv with WifiDirect support and v20a do not connect at all, but my GNII connects fine?
i suspect a LG o4x wifi direct problem or???
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in my work, I connected my huawei p1 amounted p880 and correct, salu2

Dexter_nlb said:
Anyone got Wifi Direct to connect with other devices?
I got a LG LM series tv with WifiDirect support and v20a do not connect at all, but my GNII connects fine?
i suspect a LG o4x wifi direct problem or???
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@Dexter_nlb,
I have a LG 42LM660S, in the begining the tv said that it was no connection. I connect my computer to the phone hotspot, there was no internet connection, windows search for the problem and fix it, before was no IP from the hotspot... I re-connect the TV and everything went fine. Both, TV and computer had internet access through the phone.

Dexter_nlb said:
Anyone got Wifi Direct to connect with other devices?
I got a LG LM series tv with WifiDirect support and v20a do not connect at all, but my GNII connects fine?
i suspect a LG o4x wifi direct problem or???
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I can get WiFi direct to connect with my friends DROID dna. He can send and transfer files to me but I can't send anything. WiFi direct didn't work for me with ics either.
Sent from my LG-P880 using xda app-developers app

Turbol said:
when i go to wifidirect settings, my phone just turn off ;/
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me too

Chrome only sees Cast when wired to Router

Hello everyone.
I've been trying to cast from my laptop but I don't see it (No Cast Devices found). I'm able to cast effortlessly from my Android device though.
Now, after poking here and there I tried connecting my laptop directly to the router and then Chrome detected my cast device.
Any idea of what it could be? This may be the wrong forum to post this but not even Google Support has figured out what's wrong.
Thanks!

I have the same problem, obviously I don't know how to fix it

Do you have a dual band router that is broadcasting 2.4 and 5 ghz signals? I've read of people having issues when the Chromecast uses 2.4 and your computer is trying to connect via the 5ghz network. Personally I have iPads and my Android phone connecting over 5ghz while my Chromecast is on 2.4 and don't have any problems. But perhaps it is a router issue. I use a WAP running DD-WRT, so it is better than most OEM routers out there.

sic0048 said:
Do you have a dual band router that is broadcasting 2.4 and 5 ghz signals? I've read of people having issues when the Chromecast uses 2.4 and your computer is trying to connect via the 5ghz network. Personally I have iPads and my Android phone connecting over 5ghz while my Chromecast is on 2.4 and don't have any problems. But perhaps it is a router issue. I use a WAP running DD-WRT, so it is better than most OEM routers out there.
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There should not be an issue with connecting on different bands unless you segregate the 5ghz band on your router. Most routers are not setup to do that but if you have made changes, it is possible.

I checked the AP isolation thing before posting. So it wasnt that. I also flashed DD-WRT on it just to make sure. Same result.
We all on the same network/SSID.
Google cant figure out why Chrone only sees it only when wired im still waiting for them to come back with a workaround. If they do ill post it.

mogul420 said:
I checked the AP isolation thing before posting. So it wasnt that. I also flashed DD-WRT on it just to make sure. Same result.
We all on the same network/SSID.
Google cant figure out why Chrone only sees it only when wired im still waiting for them to come back with a workaround. If they do ill post it.
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wild guess... if its not AP isolation maybe your wifi card has a firewall enabled and your Ethernet port doesn't?

Ashcunak said:
wild guess... if its not AP isolation maybe your wifi card has a firewall enabled and your Ethernet port doesn't?
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checked. firewall is off.
weirder, the Chromecast app detects it, but my browser doesnt.
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mogul420 said:
checked. firewall is off.
weirder, the Chromecast app detects it, but my browser doesnt.
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I'm on the same boat with a "similar" problem. I have a Netgear N900 dual band router, but the issue persists while my main laptop (Win7) is connected via WiFi to either band (2.4GHz or 5.0GHz) or if I connect it directly to the router via Ethernet wire. Using the Chromecast app from the same laptop works without a hitch. I can also ping the Chromecast IP address without a problem. I have rebooted several times, uninstalled and re-installed Chrome and the Google Cast extension, but it makes no difference. I believe that the plugin is conflicting with "something" in this specific laptop. The issue is not with the LAN. All devices are on the same Network segment and respond to pings. The Google Cast extension works fine from two other laptops running Win7 with a similar setup, running the same version of the Chrome browser and Google Cast. I can also cast from my Android mobile devices (Nexus 7 & SGS3) using youtube. Suggestions anyone?
UPDATE:
The conflict was being caused by an active "virtual" network adapter. Specifically, the Leaf Network adapter that was installed with Netgear's ReadyShare Cloud. I guess this adapter works as a VPN to connect to the ReadyShare Cloud. I disabled this adapter and the Chromecast discovery worked. Apparently, the Chrome Cast extension is not smart enough to avoid virtual (VPN) adapters and link with the Primary (physical) wired/wireless adapter. At minimum, the extension should have an option to select the adapter to use. I don't user ReadyShare that frequently so having the adapter disabled does not bother me much.

The new update rolling out today is suppose to improve discovery so perhaps it will fix some of these issues.

bozzykid said:
The new update rolling out today is suppose to improve discovery so perhaps it will fix some of these issues.
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Thanks for the heads up. Is this a firmware update for the dongle or an updated Chrome Cast extension? Regardless, is there a a place where I can read about this update or a way for me to manually download it?
Btw, I found the conflict with my setup... I have updated my previous post.

Got the Chromecast dongle "firmware" OTA update today. It went from release 12072 (shipped) to release 12840.. I don't think this is a "new" update that's supposed to be rolling out today.. If discovery was supposed to be improved with this release, it did not fix the issue with my ReadyShare Cloud virtual VPN adapters. Once I enable the Leaf Network adapter the device disappears from the Chrome Cast pull down. After reading about it a bit more, it appears that this 12840 OTA update patches the exploit used to get root. Oh well... does anyone know if there are any new features or what else is fixed with the 12840 release?

After updating it shows a blank screen

So I woke up one morning turn on my TV I notice it was updating and thought nothing about it but then it went to a blank screen. I reset it then it wasn't connecting to wifi then I went on my computer and it says that if I did reset it wouldn't connect to my wifi unless I contacted my router provider. Didn't want to go through so I bought a new one. After I set it up and relaunched it went to a black screen again then exchange it and it happened again. It has nothing to do with the device it's the new update. I hope someone knows how to fix it. Please i like chromecast don't want to return it. Someone please help.

SleepyJay831 said:
So I woke up one morning turn on my TV I notice it was updating and thought nothing about it but then it went to a blank screen. I reset it then it wasn't connecting to wifi then I went on my computer and it says that if I did reset it wouldn't connect to my wifi unless I contacted my router provider. Didn't want to go through so I bought a new one. After I set it up and relaunched it went to a black screen again then exchange it and it happened again. It has nothing to do with the device it's the new update. I hope someone knows how to fix it. Please i like chromecast don't want to return it. Someone please help.
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What TV make/model and router make/model are you using?

bhiga said:
What TV make/model and router make/model are you using?
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Mine just "died" too.
Didn't notice if it was updating but basically had been plugged into my TV and working for months, then i tried using and my TV would just say no signal when i switched to that HDMI port.
Called amazon and have a new one on the way.
bummer.

bhiga said:
What TV make/model and router make/model are you using?
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I have insignia TV and 2 wire modem.

SleepyJay831 said:
I have insignia TV and 2 wire modem.
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Google says it should work, just requires change to router settings.
Did you add your Chromecast MAC to the allowed list?
https://support.google.com/chromecast/table/3477832?hl=en&ref_topic=3205565
Sent from a device with no keyboard. Please forgive typos, they may not be my own.

Fix
Mine seemed to be dead too. I tried reseting the device but without any success. The only fix by now is to remove Chromecast from HDMI, but keep power cable plugged in. So i start my tv without Chromecast being connected to hdmi port, and after the led on the chromescast became steady white, no blinking, i would connect it to it. It worked that way. Had to do this before each time i start my tv. I hope it will help u and hope that google will fix this in future update.

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iorga_ciprian said:
Mine seemed to be dead too. I tried reseting the device but without any success. The only fix by now is to remove Chromecast from HDMI, but keep power cable plugged in. So i start my tv without Chromecast being connected to hdmi port, and after the led on the chromescast became steady white, no blinking, i would connect it to it. It worked that way. Had to do this before each time i start my tv. I hope it will help u and hope that google will fix this in future update.
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This worked!. Thank you very much... :victory: Google, give this man a cigar, and fix this bug!!!

Same problem, same (interim) solution
thedisch said:
This worked!. Thank you very much... :victory: Google, give this man a cigar, and fix this bug!!!
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The solution also worked for me, thanks ! :good: It's clearly a bug

Yeah, Build 14651 is having problems booting up for me too. My CC ends up going "blank" when its plugged into my Yamaha AVR. It works fine when I plug it directly into my TV or if I let it boot up while unplugged from any HDMI port.
My other two CCs on Build 13000 work fine with my AVR.
I posted to this thread about this issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48445263&posted=1#post48445263
Sorry for the crosspost.

iorga_ciprian said:
Mine seemed to be dead too. I tried reseting the device but without any success. The only fix by now is to remove Chromecast from HDMI, but keep power cable plugged in. So i start my tv without Chromecast being connected to hdmi port, and after the led on the chromescast became steady white, no blinking, i would connect it to it. It worked that way. Had to do this before each time i start my tv. I hope it will help u and hope that google will fix this in future update.
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U da man indeed +iorga!! Still not fixed as of Feb 2015 - Google's gotta get w the program!

MIUI 11 - Cast not working?

With miui 10 I had no problem casting screen to my Sony Bravia.
Just upgraded yesterday (finally). with miui 11 everything feels great except casting no longer seems to work. It still recognises my TV but fails to establish any connection. Is this a known problem?

seemebreakthis said:
With miui 10 I had no problem casting screen to my Sony Bravia.
Just upgraded yesterday (finally). with miui 11 everything feels great except casting no longer seems to work. It still recognises my TV but fails to establish any connection. Is this a known problem?
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Yes, it us.
But there is a solution.
Go to developer options and enable wireless display certification.
Than go to "connection and sharing"/"wireless display and enable wireless display.
Now you see some stuff. Go to "operating channel" and change from auto to 6 or 11.
Now connect your tv.

Oel said:
Yes, it us.
But there is a solution.
Go to developer options and enable wireless display certification.
Than go to "connection and sharing"/"wireless display and enable wireless display.
Now you see some stuff. Go to "operating channel" and change from auto to 6 or 11.
Now connect your tv.
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I see the extra options after enabling wireless display certifications.
But still can't connect wirelessly, even after changing the operating channel. I even tried changing some other parameters, still no go. Nothing happens after I tap on my TV name.
Thanks anyway.

Cast is working fine using Chromecast on V11.0.8.0.QFAEUXM, after following OEL's setting recommendations. I never tested it with a Sony Bravia...

wireless display mi mix 3 after miui 11
hello, I followed your instructions and I managed to connect my mi mix 3 in wireless display my samsung smart tv and thank you for this. When I then restart or turn on the smartphone, I activate the wireless display, and I have to set operating channel 11 again, otherwise it won't work. Why is channel 11 not stored?
second problem. the home modem is dual band. Samsung smart TVs connect to both networks. But my mi mix 3, connects in wireless display only if the TV is connected to the 2.4 ghz wifi network. If I connect the TV to 5.0 Ghz, the phone does not detect any Samsung smart TV. Please can you help me. I would prefer to use 5.0 in wireless display. Thanks

the final solution
I found the solution in this video.. but download the lastest versions

NobilKnight said:
the final solution
I found the solution in this video.. but download the lastest versions
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I have tried the options in the video and the wireless display certification but they are not working for me. I keep getting the message on the TV that 'try using a mobile device instead'.
Is there a solution for this?