Does anyone turn off their CC from time to time?
Who here has had theirs running nonstop the longest?
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Markyzz said:
Does anyone turn off their CC from time to time?
Who here has had theirs running nonstop the longest?
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I have not shut it off since the day I got it....That was sometime before Christmas.
I do notice it reboots itself once a day around 2am though.
My chromecast is powered by the USB port of my TV. So everytime I turn off my TV, the chromecast shuts down and boots when I start my TV.
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Who here has had theirs running nonstop the longest?
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Somewhere close to 3 months now, except for short reboots.
I'm one of those guys that believes there's more stress powering something up from cold than to keep it running. Of course I also have a nontrivial electricity bill. :\
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I have not shut it off since the day I got it....That was sometime before Christmas.
I do notice it reboots itself once a day around 2am though.
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Same here.
Gotta stay up late tonight to check if that's true.
Yep, had mine for about three months as well and I have never shut it off apart from a few reboots.
I use the usb adapter for power, so it turns off whenever the TV is off.
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Somewhere close to 3 months now, except for short reboots.
I'm one of those guys that believes there's more stress powering something up from cold than to keep it running. Of course I also have a nontrivial electricity bill. :\
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Do you think there's any of this "stress" being added as the chromecast is running and maintaining a connection to your router and talking to the internet for all the hours you're not using it?
Mine is powered by the TV too and shuts off when it's off. This is useful when I'm switching Netflix regions on NetProtect, as rebooting the stick is as easy as power cycling the TV.
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Do you think there's any of this "stress" being added as the chromecast is running and maintaining a connection to your router and talking to the internet for all the hours you're not using it?
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Nah. Chromecast 'chatters' far less than your phone/tablet does, as it doesn't have much in the way of notifications, etc.
I would assume it just polls for firmware upgrades periodically, and maybe downloads new display images.
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I would assume it just polls for firmware upgrades periodically, and maybe downloads new display images.
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The Devs stated that it checks for firmware updates every twenty hours unless your set to "not' check but whitelist updates I "assume" happen as changes are made but not all users at the same time.
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The Devs stated that it checks for firmware updates every twenty hours unless your set to "not' check but whitelist updates I "assume" happen as changes are made but not all users at the same time.
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It could even be the expiration of the DHCP releasing and renewing for all I know...My Guess is it doesn't just renew it reboots to do it.
Just noticed it because of the CEC protocol my Switcher supports, I have noticed it switching after rebooting while I was watching TV which is on the same Switcher....
The reboots definitely happen.. My HDMI switch automatically switches to any device that turns on or powercycles. If I happen to be watching another source at the time, at 2AM my HDMI switch will jump over to the Chromecast just in time to see the Chromecast booting up.
If it is actively being used it does not do this.
Good confirmations. That explains why my LED was blinking (as it does shortly before reconnecting) early one morning...
I don't see any switcher happen on reboot, but my TV doesn't auto-switch when a new input is detected, though it does obey CEC and switch when casting.
I have to unplug when not in use, and even when it's in use, tv screen flashes trying to change HDMI inputs.
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I have to unplug when not in use, and even when it's in use, tv screen flashes trying to change HDMI inputs.
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That shouldn't happen unless your TV has HDMI-CEC problems or your HDMI port/cable connection is bad.
Try switching HDMI ports.
If that doesn't help, try turning off HDMI CEC control (aka Bravia Sync, LG Simplink, Samsung Anynet+, Panasonic Viera Link) and see if the problem continues to occur.
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That shouldn't happen unless your TV has HDMI-CEC problems or your HDMI port/cable connection is bad.
Try switching HDMI ports.
If that doesn't help, try turning off HDMI CEC control (aka Bravia Sync, LG Simplink, Samsung Anynet+, Panasonic Viera Link) and see if the problem continues to occur.
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It's a Bravia and Sync is on to talk to the DVD. I'll turn it off to see if that helps.
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rbeavers said:
It's a Bravia and Sync is on to talk to the DVD. I'll turn it off to see if that helps.
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I'm pretty sure on my Bravia you can turn control on/off per connected device, so you should be able to keep control on your DVD player while turning off control for Chromecast.
Wife will like that ;+)
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Anyone seen this looks awesome can not wait to get this
http://usingwindowshomeserver.com/2011/07/18/mobostick-the-android-worlds-answer-to-apples-airplay/
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You can do this with Media Server that is already on your phone - http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup.../usemediaserverxperia/xperia-play?cc=is&lc=is
I don't get it. Why pay money for that device for something you already can do? :S It's like you're advertising..
Or don't know your own phone features
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Heh I was gonna say the same thing can be accomplished using a $5 Bluetooth dongle as well.
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Heh I was gonna say the same thing can be accomplished using a $5 Bluetooth dongle as well.
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Yeah I didnt see the price of it when I posted that lol. Had only read the article, what a joke expected it to be £10-£15.
So if I buy a cheap dongle will it just plug and play like that?
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You can do this with Media Server that is already on your phone - http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup.../usemediaserverxperia/xperia-play?cc=is&lc=is
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I didnt read your link, but if you mean connecting to a wireless network its not the same thing is it.
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Not quite...
With all the due respect to your expertise please note:
The mobostick is a fundamentally different device in that it allows complete mobility and functionality. Simply put, you put it in your pocket and can turn ANY USB equipped playback device (anywhere - at your friend's place, in your car or at a boardroom without carrying your TV on your back from home), to a client to your Android smartphone or tablet. No DLNA devices dependencies on full compatibility...
Additionally, you do not need a router either. All you do is turn on your Access Point on your smartphone or Tablet and you have instant connection in the absence of a wifi router....
Also it is not restricted to just media files. It has simplified sharing which allows you to copy wirelessly files from your device and also beam ANY document to a playback device (presentations, spreadsheets etc...).
As you can see, there is no similarities and no restrictions - therefore there are no comparisons... Apples - Oranges or better, Apple - Android....
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Or don't know your own phone features
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Can you walk into a friend's place who does not have a Wifi router, , or your car, turn on your Access Point on your device, and playback anything you want in a heterogeneous environment?
In contrast, you plug the mobostick to any USB equipped playback device and share ALL the files you wish from your phone or tablet, anywhere.....
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Can you walk into a friend's place who does not have a Wifi router, , or your car, turn on your Access Point on your device, and playback anything you want in a heterogeneous environment?
In contrast, you plug the mobostick to any USB equipped playback device and share ALL the files you wish from your phone or tablet, anywhere.....
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Exactly what I was thinking would be very useful to have just too expensive for me.
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I can't imagine having friends who don't have wifi... Even my friends in 3rd world countries have wifi routers.
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I can't imagine having friends who don't have wifi... Even my friends in 3rd world countries have wifi routers.
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Its nothing to do with having wifi its being able to connect via plug and play to components with a usb that are not on a wifi network.
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Exactly what I was thinking would be very useful to have just too expensive for me.
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Hi tech - especially Gen1 devices - have a certain cost to bring to market. Having said that though, when you think that sometimes we shell-out $30 and $40 for a set of hi-end cables for connectivity, it seems inexpensive to spend an additional $20 bucks on a mobostick and have all the wireless connectivity we want, anywhere, and without cables to trip over... Of course, we all have our own budgetary restrictions and it is all a matter of convenience and application.
On another note, you seem to be very well informed as to what is out there that is worth noting...
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I can't imagine having friends who don't have wifi... Even my friends in 3rd world countries have wifi routers.
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You have a router in your car?
Guys... you are all smurfs
Mobistick is a super gadget.. you dont know what are you talking about.
You can stream WITHOUT a router or wifi hot spot or anything. It is just connecting your android device without cables to your media player or any capable device that have a USB host and if this device can plays 1080p then you can stream 1080p without the phone to render or decode anything. You can play your game or make calls the same time while someone wathcing a 1080p movie from the storage of your phone.
omg.. you are all dummys
ITT: Advertisers advertising to more advertisers.
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Can you watch what you are streaming on your phone on a TV. For example i can watch football (Soccer for my USA peps) on my phone streamed from the web and i have a TV with USB capabilities. Can i watch the football i am streaming on my TV.
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Lol its like $90. Thats a lot of££££ you can spend on xperia games!!!! =p waiste of money when you concider you can connect the play to a ps3 or wireless tv asa media server etc. But your basically shelling out for a wireless usb cable. Lol. Hmmm
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Got chrome cast and I'm loving it. When I'm not using it the white light just stays on. Is there a way to turn it off other than unplugging it? Does this thing shut off after a certain amount of time of not being in use like a sleep mode of some sort. Are you guys just leaving it plugged in the entire time?
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Got chrome cast and I'm loving it. When I'm not using it the white light just stays on. Is there a way to turn it off other than unplugging it? Does this thing shut off after a certain amount of time of not being in use like a sleep mode of some sort. Are you guys just leaving it plugged in the entire time?
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Yes I just leave it plugged in. It won't turn off if you leave it plugged in. You always want it on otherwise you wouldn't be able to communicate with it at any time and have it turn on your TV. I don't see any harm in just leaving it on all the time.
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Yes I just leave it plugged in. It won't turn off if you leave it plugged in. You always want it on otherwise you wouldn't be able to communicate with it at any time and have it turn on your TV. I don't see any harm in just leaving it on all the time.
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I don't have the ability to turn on the TV since my TV is about 6 years old. I am just afraid of it burning out or breaking if I leave it on 24/7. Just wasn't sure what everyone else was doing. Wish it went to some sort of low power sleep mode or something once it noticed that it wasn't using that tv's input.
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I've just been leaving it plugged in myself and from what I can tell it only gets hot while actually streaming stuff so as long as it's on the Ready To Cast screen you should be fine...
I guess I'll take everyone's word for it since I've only used it for the last 4 hours. What an awesome affordable product.
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bustinstugots24 said:
I guess I'll take everyone's word for it since I've only used it for the last 4 hours. What an awesome affordable product.
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leaving it in and on at all times is fine. It doesnt actually work until you send it commands so you wont be overworking it by just letting it stay on. As for the turning on the tv, its a matter of giving the thing power. Your tv may not give it power through the usb port *assuming its where you power it from*. If you power it through a outlet it should turn on when you send a command and the tv is off.
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leaving it in and on at all times is fine. It doesnt actually work until you send it commands so you wont be overworking it by just letting it stay on. As for the turning on the tv, its a matter of giving the thing power. Your tv may not give it power through the usb port *assuming its where you power it from*. If you power it through a outlet it should turn on when you send a command and the tv is off.
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I am getting the power from an outlet since my TV doesn't have a usb port. I'll try it tonight. Should I look out for a specific setting that needs to be enabled for this feature?
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bustinstugots24 said:
I am getting the power from an outlet since my TV doesn't have a usb port. I'll try it tonight. Should I look out for a specific setting that needs to be enabled for this feature?
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Yes. HDMI-CEC. every company has a different name for it. simplelink, anynet+, bravia link etc.
Am I missing something or does the chromecast never really go into standby, just always stays on? Really wish the screen would go blank or something to prevent an burn-in.
I plan to use the chromecast on my monitor at college and sure would be nice if I didnt have to remember to shut off my monitor when not in use or if I fall asleep. Not a huge issue just a slight annoyance.
Am I missing something or is this just how it is?
The Chromecast actually shifts around the text on the screen to prevent burn-in. But I agree, it would be nice if after a certain amount of inactivity if it would automatically shut off the display just for energy savings.
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It is always ready and waiting for you to cast content to your monitor. Having a stand by mode would defeat that and other features.
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Am I missing something or does the chromecast never really go into standby, just always stays on? Really wish the screen would go blank or something to prevent an burn-in.
I plan to use the chromecast on my monitor at college and sure would be nice if I didnt have to remember to shut off my monitor when not in use or if I fall asleep. Not a huge issue just a slight annoyance.
Am I missing something or is this just how it is?
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What are you going to do when you grow up and have a real TV? You are using a monitor as a TV, turn it off just like you would a TV...
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What are you going to do when you grow up and have a real TV? You are using a monitor as a TV, turn it off just like you would a TV...
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Whoa whoa whoa.... You mean I actually have to move? Are you crazy?
Just seems stupid that this thing never goes into an energy saving mode or something. Maybe in a future update or something that'll change.
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If it was changed it would defeat the bragged about CEC feature.
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Whoa whoa whoa.... You mean I actually have to move? Are you crazy?
Just seems stupid that this thing never goes into an energy saving mode or something. Maybe in a future update or something that'll change.
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This just does not make any sense! It's a media device not a computer. You are suppose to hook it up to a TV. People don't leave TVs on 24/7, at least not normal people. Does Roku go into powersave? Does a DVD player go into powersafe? Does your cable/sat box go into powersave? Turn your monitor off when you are done like the rest of the world turns off their TVs...
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This just does not make any sense! It's a media device not a computer. You are suppose to hook it up to a TV. People don't leave TVs on 24/7, at least not normal people. Does Roku go into powersave? Does a DVD player go into powersafe? Does your cable/sat box go into powersave? Turn your monitor off when you are done like the rest of the world turns off their TVs...
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How does it not make any sense? Have the screen go black after nothing has been casted after 10 min. As soon as you start to cast the image appears.
Does all my stuff listed above go into power save mode? Umm no but I can shut everything OFF.
I guess when I say standby I mean just shut off the screen not the device to prevent screen burn-in.
Screen burn-in is the whole reason I brought this up. Not trying to sound like a jackass just was curious if I was missing something.
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Ok, so I have my Chromecast, on the latest firmware build, and I was watching TV Shows on Netflix before going to bed.
So I woke up this morning, tried to stick some music on my TV via the Chromecast, and it was not visible to my phone or tablet.
When I put on my TV, it was showing that it was connected to my WiFi network, however, it still wouldn't show up on my Phone or Tablet.
I had to reboot a couple of times before it would show up again on my phone?
Is this happening to anyone else?
It happened to me twice.
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Any idea why it keeps happening?
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I have found when I leave it constantly powered on it does this to me all the time. Once I switched it to my TV's USB port so that it only comes on and off with the TV it connects every time. And since my other TV does not have a USB port I picked up a cheap wireless lamp on/off controller and I plug the CC in to that which allows me to turn it off wirelessly when I am done using it. I have a feeling that the CC is getting too hot when constantly plugged in causing it to malfunction.
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I'm watching a media file on my Nexus 7 (Cyanogenmod) using LocalCast or a similiar app (doesn't matter which one) and after a random time period, Chomecast just restarts (?). At least it shows the spinning Chrome-icon and afterwards the default standby-wallpapers.
My router and wi-fi are fine, my tablet is fine.
Maybe it's the fault of my ROM, who knows. I just want to ask people how they fixed it if they had the same problem.
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I'm watching a media file on my Nexus 7 (Cyanogenmod) using LocalCast or a similiar app (doesn't matter which one) and after a random time period, Chomecast just restarts (?). At least it shows the spinning Chrome-icon and afterwards the default standby-wallpapers.
My router and wi-fi are fine, my tablet is fine.
Maybe it's the fault of my ROM, who knows. I just want to ask people how they fixed it if they had the same problem.
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Does it happen for all videos, or only certain ones?
Also, is your Chromecast in an enclosed area or near a heat source (yes, the TV counts)?
It happened to mine too once in last week. I am using tablet z stock. And I was watching YouTube only. And for few days the YouTube app in chrome cast crashing random while watching.
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Does it happen for all videos, or only certain ones?
Also, is your Chromecast in an enclosed area or near a heat source (yes, the TV counts)?
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To all videos and my Chromecast isn't near any heat source or similiar.
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It happened to mine too once in last week. I am using tablet z stock. And I was watching YouTube only. And for few days the YouTube app in chrome cast crashing random while watching.
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Did you get the spinning Chrome-logo-ball as well?
Thank you both for answering.
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To all videos and my Chromecast isn't near any heat source or similiar.
Did you get the spinning Chrome-logo-ball as well?
Thank you both for answering.
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Yes. That happened couple of days before one time. Today it's free crashing while playing videos on YouTube. I am tired of watching this.
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If you aren't using wall power, highly recommend switching to it, at least to reduce variables. Also try factory reset in case some internal settings have become corrupt.
Wish there was a way to force re-update of firmware for stock but I don't know of any.
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If you aren't using wall power, highly recommend switching to it, at least to reduce variables. Also try factory reset in case some internal settings have become corrupt.
Wish there was a way to force re-update of firmware for stock but I don't know of any.
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Did the factory reset. Not helping. To me its sounds problem on google services. But who knows.
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If you aren't using wall power, highly recommend switching to it, at least to reduce variables. Also try factory reset in case some internal settings have become corrupt.
Wish there was a way to force re-update of firmware for stock but I don't know of any.
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Did both, sadly didn't help. Since venki5star is using a Stock OS, it doesn't seem to be a problem of my Cyanogenmod-installation. But who knows.
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Did both, sadly didn't help. Since venki5star is using a Stock OS, it doesn't seem to be a problem of my Cyanogenmod-installation. But who knows.
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Difficult to say, unfortunately. Keep us updated.
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Did both, sadly didn't help. Since venki5star is using a Stock OS, it doesn't seem to be a problem of my Cyanogenmod-installation. But who knows.
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I am concluding this as Google end issues. It worked better yesterday evening. Now from today morning, YouTube app started crashing again. Will try other services and let you guys know.
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Works perfectly with local files through BubbleUPnP. Definitely problem in YouTube service.
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And if you start the casting from a PC or Laptop and use your phone/tablet to continue casting everything works fine until you switch off and on the Chromecast.
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Mine started doing this a few days ago also. Watching a Youtube clip about halfway through it just cuts off. If I have a few in a playlist, it works fine after the first video crash.
Try from PC/Laptop. Works all the time.
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Try from PC/Laptop. Works all the time.
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Doesn't for me. Will still reboot at some point.
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Doesn't for me. Will still reboot at some point.
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I don't have problem nowadays. I am not using laptops anymore yo start the casting.
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I don't have problem nowadays. I am not using laptops anymore yo start the casting.
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It shouldn't matter where the cast request comes from, but hey I've seen some strange things in my day so anything is possible.
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Since I do not live in the US, I can't even use the warranty. I already have a plan how to swap out my Chromecast, but first it has to be released in my country, why should happing within the next two weeks. Apart from that I didn't have any luck getting the Chromecast to work as it should.