Related
Just as the title says...Is it even necessary to root these devices? What are the "pros" of rooting it, if there even are any? And do I need to root my Chromecast in order to be able to do these "hacks" and "methods" I've read about in this forum in order to be able to cast local videos that I may have on my PC? I'm just kinda confused about that. I got my Chromecast just a few days ago from my local Best Buy store and I still haven't even taken it out of the box yet to set it up. lol I was really wanting to root it for a couple of different reasons....1)I know that having a rooted device opens doors for customization and flexibility of the device 2)I have been REALLY unsure if it's necessary for the Chromecast to be rooted BEFORE trying some of these methods to cast local videos from my computer. 3)I really want to root it, but I don't have one of those powered USB OTG cables & I'm kinda paranoid I'll screw something up in the process lol 4)I'd also be just fine keeping it "STOCK"/unrooted, just as long as I'll still have the ability to try these methods and cast local pc videos... 5)I'm REALLY excited about Koushik's unreleased Chromecast Android app...my Galaxy S3 is rooted, but will I also need to have the actual Chromecast device itself rooted also? Sorry about my ignorance on this subject....I've just been doing my research on here before setting up this thing & I don't wanna get too gung-ho and just set it up without acquiring root first....if it's really even necessary...
jsdecker10 said:
Just as the title says...Is it even necessary to root these devices? What are the "pros" of rooting it, if there even are any? And do I need to root my Chromecast in order to be able to do these "hacks" and "methods" I've read about in this forum in order to be able to cast local videos that I may have on my PC? I'm just kinda confused about that. I got my Chromecast just a few days ago from my local Best Buy store and I still haven't even taken it out of the box yet to set it up. lol I was really wanting to root it for a couple of different reasons....1)I know that having a rooted device opens doors for customization and flexibility of the device 2)I have been REALLY unsure if it's necessary for the Chromecast to be rooted BEFORE trying some of these methods to cast local videos from my computer. 3)I really want to root it, but I don't have one of those powered USB OTG cables & I'm kinda paranoid I'll screw something up in the process lol 4)I'd also be just fine keeping it "STOCK"/unrooted, just as long as I'll still have the ability to try these methods and cast local pc videos... 5)I'm REALLY excited about Koushik's unreleased Chromecast Android app...my Galaxy S3 is rooted, but will I also need to have the actual Chromecast device itself rooted also? Sorry about my ignorance on this subject....I've just been doing my research on here before setting up this thing & I don't wanna get too gung-ho and just set it up without acquiring root first....if it's really even necessary...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you want to cast video from your PC to chromecast, you don't need to root chromecast. Just fire up your Chrome browser on your PC, install the chromecast extension, and you can then open your local video files in chrome, and "cast" chrome browser window (using the chromecast extension) to your chromecast that is connected to your TV.
jj14 said:
If you want to cast video from your PC to chromecast, you don't need to root chromecast. Just fire up your Chrome browser on your PC, install the chromecast extension, and you can then open your local video files in chrome, and "cast" chrome browser window (using the chromecast extension) to your chromecast that is connected to your TV.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Will I be able to watch and HEAR the movie on the TV? I've just seen different accounts from people saying that they could see the local video, but they had no audio...if I can't hear the movie, then what's the point of even watching it? lol What about rooting? Is rooting this thing even worth it? I don't really see the benefits of it....I have no interest whatsoever in flashing any "new" interfaces or anything else like that onto it. All I want to be able to do with it is have it function like it's supposed to right outta the box, with additionally being able to cast local content from my PC, and also be able to use that new phone app that Koush has developed but not released yet. As long as I can do those things I'll be a happy camper. Sooooooo...do I have no real need to root this thing? It's just buggin the hell outta me because I have a brand spankin new Chromecast sitting here on my desk still in the box...unused & unopened. It's killin me lol Because I want to use it sooooo bad and I thought that I would need root to do those things I mentioned, but I don't have a USB OTG cable yet(ordering one tomorrow).
Yes and no. Chrome cannot play .mov or .avi but it can play mp4 and h264. also it cannot decode AC3 audio. The reason is apparrently the guy who invented AC3 wants royalties and since chrome is free and open, no dice. I just received mine yesterday only to find this out the hard way.
however, im sure there is a way without rooting chromecast. It seems like you can 'cast' anything in a tab, even chrome apps. If someone could just build a chrome app that played everything properly or an extension with the proper codecs........ :angel:
source article
jsdecker10 said:
Will I be able to watch and HEAR the movie on the TV? I've just seen different accounts from people saying that they could see the local video, but they had no audio...if I can't hear the movie, then what's the point of even watching it? lol What about rooting? Is rooting this thing even worth it? I don't really see the benefits of it....I have no interest whatsoever in flashing any "new" interfaces or anything else like that onto it. All I want to be able to do with it is have it function like it's supposed to right outta the box, with additionally being able to cast local content from my PC, and also be able to use that new phone app that Koush has developed but not released yet. As long as I can do those things I'll be a happy camper. Sooooooo...do I have no real need to root this thing? It's just buggin the hell outta me because I have a brand spankin new Chromecast sitting here on my desk still in the box...unused & unopened. It's killin me lol Because I want to use it sooooo bad and I thought that I would need root to do those things I mentioned, but I don't have a USB OTG cable yet(ordering one tomorrow).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
jsdecker10 said:
Will I be able to watch and HEAR the movie on the TV? I've just seen different accounts from people saying that they could see the local video, but they had no audio...if I can't hear the movie, then what's the point of even watching it? lol
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It depends on how the file is built. Most of the video that I have on my PC is MKV (AC3 AAC Audio and H.264 video), and I can cast it just fine.
jsdecker10 said:
What about rooting? Is rooting this thing even worth it? I don't really see the benefits of it....I have no interest whatsoever in flashing any "new" interfaces or anything else like that onto it. All I want to be able to do with it is have it function like it's supposed to right outta the box, with additionally being able to cast local content from my PC, and also be able to use that new phone app that Koush has developed but not released yet. As long as I can do those things I'll be a happy camper. Sooooooo...do I have no real need to root this thing?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
. Till I find a compelling reason to root, I don't see a reason to root. Does root give me any functionality that I need/want, that I can't do without root? So far, the answer is no (for me), so I haven't rooted.
jsdecker10 said:
It's just buggin the hell outta me because I have a brand spankin new Chromecast sitting here on my desk still in the box...unused & unopened. It's killin me lol Because I want to use it sooooo bad and I thought that I would need root to do those things I mentioned, but I don't have a USB OTG cable yet(ordering one tomorrow).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why is the chromecast still sitting on your desk unused/unopened? Why don't you plug it into your TV (or receiver) and see if it does what you want it to do?? Why are you first trying to figure out whether to root or not? All the necessary cables (HDMI extender, USB power) are included with the chromecast.
jj14 said:
It depends on how the file is built. Most of the video that I have on my PC is MKV (AC3 Audio and H.264 video), and I can cast it just fine.
. Till I find a compelling reason to root, I don't see a reason to root. Does root give me any functionality that I need/want, that I can't do without root? So far, the answer is no (for me), so I haven't rooted.
Why is the chromecast still sitting on your desk unused/unopened? Why don't you plug it into your TV (or receiver) and see if it does what you want it to do?? Why are you first trying to figure out whether to root or not? All the necessary cables (HDMI extender, USB power) are included with the chromecast.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I haven't plugged it in yet because ALLLL I've been reading about is the automatic OTA. It basically patches the exploit to root the device...without you having any influence over WHEN it updates...it apparently just pulls a new ota down on its own.
Sent from my VZW Galaxy S3 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
What about a media center that streams with html5? Don't know of any in particular. I know they exist. Don't people use them to stream to xboxes and ps3?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neLkKbfl42E
Try this.. Im still waitin on my order, but i did try with my sharp smart tv upnp
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
jsdecker10 said:
Just as the title says...Is it even necessary to root these devices? What are the "pros" of rooting it, if there even are any? And do I need to root my Chromecast in order to be able to do these "hacks" and "methods" I've read about in this forum in order to be able to cast local videos that I may have on my PC? I'm just kinda confused about that. I got my Chromecast just a few days ago from my local Best Buy store and I still haven't even taken it out of the box yet to set it up. lol I was really wanting to root it for a couple of different reasons....1)I know that having a rooted device opens doors for customization and flexibility of the device 2)I have been REALLY unsure if it's necessary for the Chromecast to be rooted BEFORE trying some of these methods to cast local videos from my computer. 3)I really want to root it, but I don't have one of those powered USB OTG cables & I'm kinda paranoid I'll screw something up in the process lol 4)I'd also be just fine keeping it "STOCK"/unrooted, just as long as I'll still have the ability to try these methods and cast local pc videos... 5)I'm REALLY excited about Koushik's unreleased Chromecast Android app...my Galaxy S3 is rooted, but will I also need to have the actual Chromecast device itself rooted also? Sorry about my ignorance on this subject....I've just been doing my research on here before setting up this thing & I don't wanna get too gung-ho and just set it up without acquiring root first....if it's really even necessary...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here are my thoughts on the matter. If you are still on the original firmware, it is extremely easy to root the device. However, you must use the file found on in this post because the original GTV Hacker method does NOT prevent the device from updating itself. If the device updates itself, then you will loose root, even if you were previously rooted. Use the GTV Hacker directions, but use the modified file instead of the original GTV Hacker file. The only thing that has been changed is the update script has been removed. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns about the process. Having gone through it, I can easily answer questions about it.
While it is true that there is no need or reason to root at this time, it could be a once in a lifetime shot to root. I realize that probably isn't true, but it could be true. Why take the risk when the root method is so darn easy.
But no, you do not need root to do any other things that people have been describing or to use any of the many streaming programs that are poised to come out once Google releases the final SDK and API. That is what is holding up everyone right now because the TOS on the Beta SDK prevents developers from releasing apps that use it to the general public. Once the SDK gets out of beta phase, then developers should be free to release their apps to the general public.
jj14 said:
. Till I find a compelling reason to root, I don't see a reason to root. Does root give me any functionality that I need/want, that I can't do without root? So far, the answer is no (for me), so I haven't rooted.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Again, the problem is that if you don't root and then protect the device against updates, the latest update from Google (actually the only update to this point) removes the ability to root. Now, there may be someone that figures out how to root the device even with the update, but there is a chance that won't happen. So if you even think you might want root, it is best to do it now before the device updates itself automatically.
sic0048 said:
Here are my thoughts on the matter. If you are still on the original firmware, it is extremely easy to root the device. However, you must use the file found on in this post because the original GTV Hacker method does NOT prevent the device from updating itself. If the device updates itself, then you will loose root, even if you were previously rooted. Use the GTV Hacker directions, but use the modified file instead of the original GTV Hacker file. The only thing that has been changed is the update script has been removed. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns about the process. Having gone through it, I can easily answer questions about it.
While it is true that there is no need or reason to root at this time, it could be a once in a lifetime shot to root. I realize that probably isn't true, but it could be true. Why take the risk when the root method is so darn easy.
But no, you do not need root to do any other things that people have been describing or to use any of the many streaming programs that are poised to come out once Google releases the final SDK and API. That is what is holding up everyone right now because the TOS on the Beta SDK prevents developers from releasing apps that use it to the general public. Once the SDK gets out of beta phase, then developers should be free to release their apps to the general public.
Again, the problem is that if you don't root and then protect the device against updates, the latest update from Google (actually the only update to this point) removes the ability to root. Now, there may be someone that figures out how to root the device even with the update, but there is a chance that won't happen. So if you even think you might want root, it is best to do it now before the device updates itself automatically.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi, I'm trying to follow the directions
I am at the step where I'm supposed to put the modded file in my usb drive using dd.
What is DD?
tevroc said:
Yes and no. Chrome cannot play .mov or .avi but it can play mp4 and h264. also it cannot decode AC3 audio. The reason is apparrently the guy who invented AC3 wants royalties and since chrome is free and open, no dice. I just received mine yesterday only to find this out the hard way.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
jj14 said:
It depends on how the file is built. Most of the video that I have on my PC is MKV (AC3 Audio and H.264 video), and I can cast it just fine.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wow, I'm confused. Back to back posts that totally contradict one another.
So, which is it?
Pretty much anything I've tried to cast from my PC to my chromecast plays without audio.
Postal Psycho said:
Hi, I'm trying to follow the directions
I am at the step where I'm supposed to put the modded file in my usb drive using dd.
What is DD?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
DD for Windows is a program that allows you to do disk related tasks. There are other versions too if you aren't running Windows.
Personally I had issues trying to do this on a Windows 7 machine. I had to run the DD commands on a XP system for it to work. I kept getting permission errors with the Windows 7 machine. I tried lots of way to run the program under Admin permissions, but nothing prevented the errors.
lexluthor said:
Wow, I'm confused. Back to back posts that totally contradict one another.
So, which is it?
Pretty much anything I've tried to cast from my PC to my chromecast plays without audio.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My apologies - I meant AAC. Updating my earlier post now.
Postal Psycho said:
Hi, I'm trying to follow the directions
I am at the step where I'm supposed to put the modded file in my usb drive using dd.
What is DD?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
dd.exe is a program to install the boot image to your flash drive:
1. Install the Windows (if you hvae windows) version of dd: http://www.chrysocome.net/downloads/dd-0.6beta3.zip
2. Open a DOS box (i.e. get a command prompt) by running
Code:
cmd.exe
3. Run the following command at the prompt:
Code:
dd if=gtvhacker-chromecast.bin of=/dev/sdX bs=1024
---------- Post added at 09:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:21 AM ----------
sic0048 said:
DD for Windows is a program that allows you to do disk related tasks. There are other versions too if you aren't running Windows.
Personally I had issues trying to do this on a Windows 7 machine. I had to run the DD commands on a XP system for it to work. I kept getting permission errors with the Windows 7 machine. I tried lots of way to run the program under Admin permissions, but nothing prevented the errors.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Dang, how did I not see this first. lol
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...uses-vlc-to-transcode-practically-any-format/
looks like there is now a tool available to allow chromecast to play any format that VLC supports (which is a huge list)
Only negative that I can see is that it needs the JRE (UGH)
developer's post: https://plus.google.com/117916055521642810655/posts/23BrB267QHJ
jj14 said:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...uses-vlc-to-transcode-practically-any-format/
looks like there is now a tool available to allow chromecast to play any format that VLC supports (which is a huge list)
Only negative that I can see is that it needs the JRE (UGH)
developer's post: https://plus.google.com/117916055521642810655/posts/23BrB267QHJ
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There's a thread for this here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2414637
Anyone tried an .mkv with AC3 audio yet? Would like to see if that works.
sic0048 said:
Here are my thoughts on the matter. If you are still on the original firmware, it is extremely easy to root the device. However, you must use the file found on in this post because the original GTV Hacker method does NOT prevent the device from updating itself. If the device updates itself, then you will loose root, even if you were previously rooted. Use the GTV Hacker directions, but use the modified file instead of the original GTV Hacker file. The only thing that has been changed is the update script has been removed. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns about the process. Having gone through it, I can easily answer questions about it.
While it is true that there is no need or reason to root at this time, it could be a once in a lifetime shot to root. I realize that probably isn't true, but it could be true. Why take the risk when the root method is so darn easy.
But no, you do not need root to do any other things that people have been describing or to use any of the many streaming programs that are poised to come out once Google releases the final SDK and API. That is what is holding up everyone right now because the TOS on the Beta SDK prevents developers from releasing apps that use it to the general public. Once the SDK gets out of beta phase, then developers should be free to release their apps to the general public.
Again, the problem is that if you don't root and then protect the device against updates, the latest update from Google (actually the only update to this point) removes the ability to root. Now, there may be someone that figures out how to root the device even with the update, but there is a chance that won't happen. So if you even think you might want root, it is best to do it now before the device updates itself automatically.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi, I'm following the directions, and step 3 says plug in the power cord... I assume my CC is supposed to be attached to my tv,and my TV is supposed to be unplugged from the power supply yet. Am I correct?
Postal Psycho said:
Hi, I'm following the directions, and step 3 says plug in the power cord... I assume my CC is supposed to be attached to my tv,and my TV is supposed to be unplugged from the power supply yet. Am I correct?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The way I understand it is you have the USB into the USB end of the 'USB OTG cable', the micro USB plugged into the chromecast, and the chromecast plugged into the TV (which is turned on). Then you plug the chromecast power chord into the remaining end of the 'USB OTG cable'.
The USB OTG cable should have three ends. micro USB male and female, and a regular USB to accept your flash drive.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Dblfstr has it right. There is no reason to unplug your TV. Simply don't apply power to the Chromecast until the directions tell you to. You do that by plugging in the OTG cable which should already be plugged into a power supply.
An easy way to stream any videos to the chromecast is to use Plex. The plex server will convert videos for your browser and you can cast the tab and its super easy to set up and it has a great ui and phone app too.
I noticed that the official Chrome Browser Google Cast Extension was updated a couple of days ago, but I can't seem to find any official Google Change Log for any updates to the Cast Extension or even the Chromecast device itself. Does anyone know if there even IS an official change log for the Cast Extension and/or the Chromecast device that's written up and updated by Google? I can't seem to find one anywhere!!
....Oh yea, btw. I already know about the Google "Chrome Releases" webpage right here, so I should have specified that I'm actually looking for something that is...I guess the word I'm looking for is....more "current" and up-to-date with the proper device and extension releases. For example, the newest chromecast firmware update is apparently nowhere to be found...and as far as the Google Cast Extension goes, Google does a pi$$-poor job of updating its Chrome Web Store listing whenever it releases an update to the Cast extension. Actually, I don't think there's ONE SINGLE written description of ANY update that the Cast extension has seen. Now I'll give Google props on keeping us updated with a changelog for their Android app. They've done a pretty good job of keeping the "What's new" section of its Play Store listing up-to-date and in-line with the current version of their Chromecast app. Please correct me if I'm wrong though on the extension and the device firmware...
jsdecker10 said:
....Oh yea, btw. I already know about the Google "Chrome Releases" webpage right here, so I should have specified that I'm actually looking for something that is...I guess the word I'm looking for is....more "current" and up-to-date with the proper device and extension releases. For example, the newest chromecast firmware update is apparently nowhere to be found...and as far as the Google Cast Extension goes, Google does a pi$$-poor job of updating its Chrome Web Store listing whenever it releases an update to the Cast extension. Actually, I don't think there's ONE SINGLE written description of ANY update that the Cast extension has seen. Now I'll give Google props on keeping us updated with a changelog for their Android app. They've done a pretty good job of keeping the "What's new" section of its Play Store listing up-to-date and in-line with the current version of their Chromecast app. Please correct me if I'm wrong though on the extension and the device firmware...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There's a Dec 4 "version" (don't ask me what that means) in the chromecast-mirrored-source
and there's also the Cast SDK issue tracker to kind of get an idea of where things are going.
No clue where the Cast extension code lives.
Is this what you are after? Google Cast Release Notes
Bickmista said:
Is this what you are after? Google Cast Release Notes
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Seems like they keep it pretty up to date there. Does the chromecast light flash when it updates?
When I go to settings, then display then Chromecast instead of getting no nearby devices found I see the chromecast!
If I click it it says casting failed, but surely thats a sign it's definitely happening very soon?
It does it on my unrooted stock Nexus 7 and Nexus 4. And my CC is stock as well.
generationgav said:
When I go to settings, then display then Chromecast instead of getting no nearby devices found I see the chromecast!
If I click it it says casting failed, but surely thats a sign it's definitely happening very soon?
It does it on my unrooted stock Nexus 7 and Nexus 4. And my CC is stock as well.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes it will get here in time...
As of now I expect that the Android side is done or almost done and it will only work for Google who have a developer version that either has the Mirror App built into the CCast or a Whitelist that allows it.
There is a lot more work on the Android side to get it to work than there would be on the CCast side so it makes sense the Android side of the support would show up first and the CCast side will be unavailable to public until they announce it as officially supported.
And from what I read only Google Experience (aka Nexus) devices will have it at that time....
I definitely hope/suspect Google is making firmware changes in Chromecast to head in that direction. Likely right now it's simply sending an mDNS/Bonjour advertisement that the built-in Miracast support can see.
bhiga said:
I definitely hope/suspect Google is making firmware changes in Chromecast to head in that direction. Likely right now it's simply sending an mDNS/Bonjour advertisement that the built-in Miracast support can see.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think the finding of the unit is already part of the Media Router Library in Android...Thats what most of the Apps are using I believe to find the Available devices.
What may be missing is the code to make a screen for the CCast or if that is done the actual Player side of the CCast which Google could have access to but User CCasts do not either due to it not being included in the latest updates or not white listed to work.
The Cast Screen already shows for Miracast. The MR Library already has what it needs to find the device and it probably also has the code to list in cast screen (since it has to find the device first) so it may be the stuff that happens AFTER you select the device that isn't finished or hidden from public use at the moment.
I'm hoping they put the player app into the ROM so that it will work without the need for internet load because not every place you might want to do a presentation has Internet access.
Cast ALL your PC movie to HDTV through Google ChromeCast without quality loss
Free app for chromecast: cast ALL your PC movie to HDTV through Google ChromeCast without quality loss
Rich video format support:MP4、AVI、MP4、MOV、WMV、MP3、M4A and much more
http://labs.wondershare.com/project/wondershare-media-center.html
http://download.wondershare.com/dreamstream_full1694.exe
Dreamstream is apparently the same product that was released March 10 as "Wondershare Media Center" version 1.0.0, and then abandoned a few days later (see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2676575). Presumably mini_wan can tell us, since he was the original poster in that thread too, and he seems to be a company rep.
Funny, the download file name still ends in _full1694, same as the Wondershare Media Center installer. Is that a build number or something else? I hope it's an improved version, since the original showed lots of promise, but too many bugs.
Unfortunately it looks like it will take a while to find out. Setup file corrupted.
...and now the links have been removed. I guess it's not quite ready. Check back later!
DJames1 said:
Dreamstream is apparently the same product that was released March 10 as "Wondershare Media Center" version 1.0.0, and then abandoned a few days later (see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2676575). Presumably mini_wan can tell us, since he was the original poster in that thread too, and he seems to be a company rep.
Funny, the download file name still ends in _full1694, same as the Wondershare Media Center installer. Is that a build number or something else? I hope it's an improved version, since the original showed lots of promise, but too many bugs.
Unfortunately it looks like it will take a while to find out. Setup file corrupted.
...and now the links have been removed. I guess it's not quite ready. Check back later!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Previous versions has some problems in our program, but the current version we have made a lot of changes in the quality of cast .we have great improvements, have solved the audio and video sync issues. We will launch a better version in the near future and look forward to your suggestions
Ok, now the installer works. Not much different from Wondershare Media Center but the name though.
- It still crashes in DeviceDiscovery.dll on startup if there's a Roku device present on the network
- It still wants to automatically index all drives on the system, with no choice of folders to be indexed, file types to be indexed, or location to store the index
- Transcoding works, but there's a lot of pauses and the Chromecast often freezes permanently
- It still leaves WSHelper running, although at least it doesn't seem to install it to auto-run on startup
So, not much to show for a month's work.
DJames1 said:
Ok, now the installer works. Not much different from Wondershare Media Center but the name though.
- It still crashes in DeviceDiscovery.dll on startup if there's a Roku device present on the network
- It still wants to automatically index all drives on the system, with no choice of folders to be indexed, file types to be indexed, or location to store the index
- Transcoding works, but there's a lot of pauses and the Chromecast often freezes permanently
- It still leaves WSHelper running, although at least it doesn't seem to install it to auto-run on startup
So, not much to show for a month's work.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What version of the product you are using?
mini_wan said:
What version of the product you are using?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
DreamStream 1.1.0.17
exe date 2014/4/8 17:14
.avi played fine, small quality loss though
DJames1 said:
DreamStream 1.1.0.17
exe date 2014/4/8 17:14
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you send the products log file to us?
The log path is Program Files\Wondershare\DreamStream\Log
Actually it's in C:\Program Files (x86)\Wondershare\DreamStream\Log on my Win7 64-bit system. How do you want me to send it to you?
The log file doesn't show where the program crashes in DeviceDiscovery.dll. I already reported the details of that crash in the old thread about Wondershare Media Center.
Do you want the log entries for the media items where the transcoder had problems and the Chromecast froze?
mini_wan said:
Cast ALL your PC movie to HDTV through Google ChromeCast without quality loss
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So I read this and then I read comments about transcoding. If this app is transcoding then there in quality loss. Does this support mkv? Including vc1 video? What about audio formats.
I've tried to run this but it will not run on my 8.1 laptop, so before I waste anymore time is it really "ALL with NO quality loss"?
I'm sorry if I sound confrontational, but when you make claims like that, you're gonna get held to it.
Work for me!
I have a netbook, acer aspire one, 2g of ram, and it work very well!!
The only thing is that subtitles are not suported.
I only try with .avi
Hi
I've a question
Why root the chromecast ?
You're on xda, so I'll offer my favorite answer.
Why not?
because I should buy a usb otg Y cable and I will not necessarily have the last update right ?
Tib44 said:
because I should buy a usb otg Y cable and I will not necessarily have the last update right ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If its ever been updated or it was purchased recently it not rootable through a y cable. You are gonna have to rip it apart and JTAG it. The only real benefit I can see of rooting it these days is region blocked content. But there are ways to do that through a router.
---------- Post added at 05:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:34 PM ----------
You can also see in #40 of this FAQ the advantages of rooting.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48327604
Cuzz1369 said:
If its ever been updated or it was purchased recently it not rootable through a y cable. You are gonna have to rip it apart and JTAG it. The only real benefit I can see of rooting it these days is region blocked content. But there are ways to do that through a router.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
JTAG won't work - the pins are disabled.
@rekids has been experimenting, but because of the way the security keys have been updated, looks like even an EEPROM replace doesn't work except in early cases.
Looks like software exploit might be the best hope at this point.
So back to the question of "why". Are there any firmware improvements on missing features available like?
- remembering more than one WLAN password
- the ability to mirror and stream content from a device via direct connection without the need of a local WLAN
- support for more file types
nurps said:
So back to the question of "why". Are there any firmware improvements on missing features available like?
- remembering more than one WLAN password
- the ability to mirror and stream content from a device via direct connection without the need of a local WLAN
- support for more file types
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No but here is a short list of advantages...
1 Whitelist control by Devs as opposed to Google meaning some apps that Google refuses to add can be used (none fit that category so far)
2 Update control! If Google sends out a bad update it usually won't affect rooted users because those updates go through a second QA testing by the Eureka Devs
3 The ability to see Device status without needing to use a mobile device and Chromecast app.
4 Should someone decide to create a customized Rom in the future you could test and flash it.
5 Custom DNS and DNS Override is available for those who want to get around Geo restrictions on content
6 Options and control of your device is always a good thing
nurps said:
- support for more file types
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is largely handled/accelerated by the hardware, so not sure software could solve this while remaining within the design limits of Chromecast (both hardware capabilities and cooling), but there are lots of brilliant people here... just not sure how many of them are interested enough.
Just saying, if you want to root it, there are plenty of posts for that
Noob Chromecast question:
If you root it, can you install any app from Playstore like a video player? I mean my Sony TV can read lot of video formats from USB but not all of them, I just want an app to read them all on my TV, I wonder if a rooted Chromecast can do it?
Tib44 said:
Hi
I've a question
Why root the chromecast ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Because later on you WON'T BE ABLE TO.
Rooted Chromecast doubts !
If I flash Eureka on my chromecast can i cast/ mirror local content from my phone without internet connection at all ?
Samdroid18 said:
If I flash Eureka on my chromecast can i cast/ mirror local content from my phone without internet connection at all ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It still needs Internet because it "hot loads" apps from the Internet, with the exception of Netflix.
If you are rooted, you might want to look at rCast which allows you to you Chromecast as a standalone media player without Internet.
bhiga said:
It still needs Internet because it "hot loads" apps from the Internet, with the exception of Netflix.
If you are rooted, you might want to look at rCast which allows you to you Chromecast as a standalone media player without Internet.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can we cast anything locally without internet just as we do in casting ? Or it's only for the files stored in chromecast internal memory ?
Samdroid18 said:
Can we cast anything locally without internet just as we do in casting ? Or it's only for the files stored in chromecast internal memory ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No!
Any support for 4:3 resolutions after rooting ?
Asphyx said:
No!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm so confused, read here. the article seems to indicate that one can cast locally stored media on the cellphone to the chromecast utilizing the newly added cast feature to the chromecast app. This is with a stock chromecast, not rooted. I have not personally tried this. This article was just published January 2016.
Can any confirm this?
That article states you can Mirror a phone to a CCast without WiFi but you can't cast to it from Apps.
In that scenario the content isn't technically playing on the CCast it's on the Phone...
Anything that happens on the phone will be seen on the CCast in that case.
I missed that distinction between an app and casting the phone directly.
Thanks for clarifying.
It will work in a pinch if you have no choice but it's not as good as having a Travel Router or WiFi connection.