Full Android Mirroring - Google Chromecast

Is this new in 4.4.3 or have I just never noticed you can mirror to Chromecast now?
Performs way better than mirracast on my Nexus 4.

Where or how did you come across this....with what device etc....I don't have answers but curious
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sambartle said:
Is this new in 4.4.3 or have I just never noticed you can mirror to Chromecast now?
Performs way better than mirracast on my Nexus 4.
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The button has been showing up on and off for me for a while, but I've noticed with 4.4.3. it says Beta. I tried to click it, but it failed to do anything for me. Is it actually working to mirror the device now?
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Also will be good if it's on every device not just Nexus
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sambartle said:
Is this new in 4.4.3 or have I just never noticed you can mirror to Chromecast now?
Performs way better than mirracast on my Nexus 4.
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I have nexus 7 2013....with 4.4.3
How are you able to mirror your devices and can I do it on my nexus 7 2013?
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sambartle said:
Is this new in 4.4.3 or have I just never noticed you can mirror to Chromecast now?
Performs way better than mirracast on my Nexus 4.
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Is your Chromecast stock, or running Eureka-ROM?

I've got a Stock Nexus 4 with the 4.4.3 OTA
I have 2 chromecast, one UK stock and one US Eureka, works on both.
Yeah it works fine i just pull down quick settings, cast screen, and the chromecast show in there as beta next to the miracast adapter I have.
A photo of me taking a photo using it...

sambartle said:
I've got a Stock Nexus 4 with the 4.4.3 OTA
I have 2 chromecast, one UK stock and one US Eureka, works on both.
Yeah it works fine i just pull down quick settings, cast screen, and the chromecast show in there as beta next to the miracast adapter I have.
A photo of me taking a photo using it...
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Hahaha, you took a photo with the device you're mirroring with. That's fantastic.
I hope I can finally do mirroring on my SGS3 when it gets 4.4.3!!!

I also see the option but when I try to connect, it says "casting to Chromecast failed ". I wonder if having a rooted device may prevent casting from working. I'm also using a stock but rooted Nexus 4 4.4.3.
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VidMan said:
I also see the option but when I try to connect, it says "casting to Chromecast failed ". I wonder if having a rooted device may prevent casting from working. I'm also using a stock but rooted Nexus 4 4.4.3.
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If your CCast isn't rooted and running Eureka then Mirroring will fail...
Only ones I know of that can do it without Eureka installed on CCast are those in Spain where the Mirror app is whitelisted.
If the other poster is correct it may also be whitelisted for UK models.

sambartle said:
I've got a Stock Nexus 4 with the 4.4.3 OTA
I have 2 chromecast, one UK stock and one US Eureka, works on both.
Yeah it works fine i just pull down quick settings, cast screen, and the chromecast show in there as beta next to the miracast adapter I have.
A photo of me taking a photo using it...
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Hi thanks alot for that, Is your nexus rooted?
What I want to know is,
Do you need a nexus
Or is it GENRAL 4.4.3 devices?
Thanks ! Would be great if it was the latter GENRAL 4.4.3 device :d

Sorry I should have seen this post first but I didn't and posted about my Nexus 5 and the 4.3.3 update. I can mirror using my rooted US Chromecast with Eureka-ROM. No sound when running video.

Did there Havey lag or not
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I've got the same setup N5 (stock rooter) and CC (US rooted). The screen casting was there before 4.4.3, it's pretty smooth but the lack of sound is the real kicker. Great for sharing photos.

N4 on 4.4.3 and stock CC (usa) - mirror fails.

Its incredibly ironic to me that Google made JB Miracast compatible but haven't added support for native mirroring in Android. What's more I dont hear any major tech sources talking about it. Last news was that as of 4.3 Google was going to add support for Chromecast mirroring "soon". Its been half a year and doesn't seem to really be a priority for Google. I hope they focus their efforts on this feature for the next major release.

I don't think it's about Android version, but google play services.

Middle East has nothing
Strangely, I got the 4.4.3 update a couple of days ago, but the screen cast option does not show my chrome cast in the list of available devices. It appeared there once, with (beta) in brackets, but never after that - nor does it appear in quick settings.
Stock N5, rooted.

^^^
screen cast needs to be 'triggered' with a chromecast compatible app first. then your CC will show up (and fail to connect) as a screen casting device.

I believe in order to fully sort out how this works (may be same as before), please post
Android Version on the device FROM which you are streaming, whether or not your chromecast is running Eureka ROM, what region your Chromecast is from, and wether streaming has worked for you before.
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Once rooted can you play movies from Google Play?

Either the Transformer movie or one you bought.
lanwarrior said:
Either the Transformer movie or one you bought.
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Yes, It seems that Google now lets you use the Movie/TV app while Rooted.
I haven't bought anything else, but Transformers plays fine on my rooted Nexus 7.
Plays fine for me.
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Does anyone buy or rent new Movie/TV from Play Store?
After you bought, can you play video?
My rooted Xperia Play cannot play video, so my Nexus 7 does not root.
I'm pretty sure you can play movies /w root because of the encryption scheme in jellybean. I'm guessing that the actual videos get encrypted as app data. Root or no root, I doubt they can be copied off the device and played.
Honestly, I have a lot of respect for google in this regard....they are the only company that has figured out a way to allow users to tinker with their devices and still uphold whatever the copyright holders and developers want...don't get me wrong though, i HATE drm. Google is awesome for figuring out a solution that makes both sides happy.
I bought the season of Breaking Bad since rooting my Nexus7.No problems with purchase or playing it.Transformers plays great just as before rooting.I am stock JB except for the rooting process.
Yes you can use the Movies/TV app now.. i just bought a TV Ep the other day and it streamed just fine from the cloud.. i don't know about on my Gnex or other rooted devices
EDIT: Looks like its still not working on other devices.. just tried watching the same episode i bought on my Nexus 7 on my gnex and it kept saying " can't fetch license 901"
YoungAceAtlanta said:
Yes you can use the Movies/TV app now.. i just bought a TV Ep the other day and it streamed just fine from the cloud.. i don't know about on my Gnex or other rooted devices
EDIT: Looks like its still not working on other devices.. just tried watching the same episode i bought on my Nexus 7 on my gnex and it kept saying " can't fetch license 901"
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That's interesting. I wonder if it's actually a hardware thing after all? Well for other devices you can just use the Temp Unroot feature in the Superuser app. I've been testing this feature and it's worked flawlessly. Flixster streams Movies fine when enabled and so does Google Movies on my other devices.
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japzone said:
That's interesting. I wonder if it's actually a hardware thing after all? Well for other devices you can just use the Temp Unroot feature in the Superuser app. I've been testing this feature and it's worked flawlessly. Flixster streams Movies fine when enabled and so does Google Movies on my other devices.
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I tried using Ota root keeper on my gnex and still same issue
Or maybe I'm just not using it correct
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YoungAceAtlanta said:
I tried using Ota root keeper on my gnex and still same issue
Or maybe I'm just not using it correct
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Not talking about OTA Root Keeper. Temp Unroot is a separate feature in the Superuser app.
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japzone said:
That's interesting. I wonder if it's actually a hardware thing after all? Well for other devices you can just use the Temp Unroot feature in the Superuser app. I've been testing this feature and it's worked flawlessly. Flixster streams Movies fine when enabled and so does Google Movies on my other devices.
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Thanks. I'm rooting now.

Cast Chrome Browser on Android??

So I got the Chromecast the other day and tried Youtube and Neflix but before the purchase I assumed I could cast Chrome browser on my Android through Chromecast, but it looks like Chrome browser works on a PC/Mac, not on Android or iPhones.
Is there anyway to do this?
cherishzm said:
So I got the Chromecast the other day and tried Youtube and Neflix but before the purchase I assumed I could cast Chrome browser on my Android through Chromecast, but it looks like Chrome browser works on a PC/Mac, not on Android or iPhones.
Is there anyway to do this?
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You shouldn't assume! It's always been very clear that Chrome Browser casting is only supported on PC (for now).
rkirmeier said:
You shouldn't assume! It's always been very clear that Chrome Browser casting is only supported on PC (for now).
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whilst your advice on assumption is right up there, I disagree that's it's been VERY clear as I too wondered the same, I'm hoping that the chromecast option will appear in chrome BETA each time it gets updated
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Anyone have luck getting audio to work when casting a local video from PC (chrome tab)?
Working fine from me. Playing through plex web server though in chrome browser.
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Tab casting uses the device CPU to transcode on the fly. The demands on a mobile device processor would be significant, at least the way they have it set up right now.
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admin856 said:
Working fine from me. Playing through plex web server though in chrome browser.
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Which router are you using?
I've netgear n150.
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ben_pyett said:
whilst your advice on assumption is right up there, I disagree that's it's been VERY clear as I too wondered the same, I'm hoping that the chromecast option will appear in chrome BETA each time it gets updated
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Well it's always bee very clear to me so maybe you just only read the info you wanted. There is nothing that has ever said it would work and all official info regarding Chrome browser tab casting always states (PC, Mac). Min requirements are right hear and clear as day. https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/3209990?hl=en&ref_topic=3210038
The problem is people make assumptions. Sure hope you guys don't jobs that rely on making educated and important decisions. Not bashing, just saying...
BTW: It's likely a hardware limitation at this point. Tablets just don't have the power for real-time encoding...

netflix won't display on miracast

so i tried playing some netflix through miracast but i got no video, just the sound and subtitles. does anyone know why and how i can fix it?
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anyone?
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still looking
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netflix said they didnt support it yet; which seemed like bull but they gave me a discount to wait so ill wait
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anyone got an answer for this?
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reinaldistic said:
anyone got an answer for this?
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I'm curious as well. I wonder if the galaxy S5 has the same issue. If miracast works on the S5, then it could be addressed in a ROM update
lg g2 doesn't have the issue...
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come on people. seriously?! XDA can solve the complex "where is my power button" issue, or the "how do I run an app" problem, but it can't help me with a miracast issue? a feature standard in all kitkat androids?
who has a solution or idea? or where can I find a real android forum
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I'm also having this problem on an HTC One m7 but it works just fine on an LG 8.3 v500.
Really interested in a possible solution. I've tried various HDCP settings to no avail. Does it have anything to do with HDCP?
What roms have you tried? What kernels? What miracast dongles?
Roms:
viper 6.2.1
slimrom 4.4
Kernels:
stock viper
stock slimrom
I ordered the offical HTC Media Link HD H200 to try out so we'll see how that works.
So far the Belkin ~$50 one doesn't work (HDMI 2.0) returned and can't remember the model. FD something maybe.
Also might be worth trying this (I haven't yet): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13952221&postcount=722
Stock and gpe. Stock 1.651.10 didn't display netflix even though everything else works, gpe 4.4.4 didn't connect to miracast at all. I have the netgear push2tv and my old lg g2 had no problem casting netflix it's just this phone
I've yet to try with 2.x.x.x my miracast dongle is with the rest of my household goods getting speed at the moment
Also what they talk about in that link doesn't seem relevant
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reinaldistic said:
Stock and gpe. Stock 1.651.10 didn't display netflix even though everything else works, gpe 4.4.4 didn't connect to miracast at all. I have the netgear push2tv and my old lg g2 had no problem casting netflix it's just this phone
I've yet to try with 2.x.x.x my miracast dongle is with the rest of my household goods getting speed at the moment
Also what they talk about in that link doesn't seem relevant
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The link is partially about DRM from my understanding but yeah I think if its showing on your phone at all, it's not a DRM issue.
Sigh... HTC Media Link HD was a waste of time - couldn't get it to connect at all. Chromecast works perfectly however.
Ordered 2 other miracast dongles to try out but likely won't matter since it's something with the phone.
According to this: http://iezcast.com/bbs-en/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=862 - a firmware update to a dongle seems to have fixed the issue for a nexus 7 user.
Xenosis said:
Sigh... HTC Media Link HD was a waste of time - couldn't get it to connect at all. Chromecast works perfectly however.
Ordered 2 other miracast dongles to try out but likely won't matter since it's something with the phone.
According to this: http://iezcast.com/bbs-en/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=862 - a firmware update to a dongle seems to have fixed the issue for a nexus 7 user.
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HTC Media Link won't show picture from netflix while streaming now since I've updated the os.
Just wanted to add to this a little. I'm seeing the exact same thing on a verizon M8 with the push2TV miracast adapter, and with the miracast functionality built into a samsung TV. Seems like the problem is likely on our end.
Submit a ticket to HTC. Anyone having this problem should.
Any update on this? I modified the build.prop to get miracast working on my Nexus 6, but Netflix still displays a black screen with audio using my Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter. It works fine on a friends Note 4. What's up?
Xenosis said:
The link is partially about DRM from my understanding but yeah I think if its showing on your phone at all, it's not a DRM issue.
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Had the same problem, if this answer is not too late, found my solution, video plays again from my Sprint HTC One m7 and have another download link for a mod on Netflix's app, raising the bitrate tremendously!!!!
Modded Netflix .apk's
http://www69.zippyshare.com/v/iGk8sKCx/file.html
HTC Media Link app download
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193534
Hope this posts, having hangup issues with xda site 4 some reason.
zach
yes
manually Boot an older version of Netflix, turn off auto updates.
I have the same problem with win10 tablet, win 10 laptop, redmi note 2, 3, ulefone power, Samsung galaxy Tab 3 and every other device I could find to miracast Netflix. Everything is ok untill I press play, then...black screen, sound and subs.
I guess it has something to do with Netflix.

mirroring the chromecast through "Cast Screen" button

Hey guys, so I was looking to test out mirrorcase app to see if I can get it working on my chromecast (rooted), but then I saw the cast screen button in my drop down notification bar and I tested it and it played both video and sound no problem (I played news using Al JAzeera app and it mirrored perfectly)...I haven't tested it extensively though just like for 5 minutes, but it is AWESOME! I bet it's buggy though....I have provided a screenshot of it in the attached file...
Are cc's still able to be rooted?
Bc if that is tru I am wanting mirroring real bad without buying mirrocast stick
ganggreen777 said:
Are cc's still able to be rooted?
Bc if that is tru I am wanting mirroring real bad without buying mirrocast stick
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Not at there moment well depends on the serial. But you don't need a rooted Chromecast to do what I did it's a stock feature..
Now live!!!, great news http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...elect-devices-running-kitkat-4-4-1-or-higher/
luisjoseb said:
Now live!!!, great news http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...elect-devices-running-kitkat-4-4-1-or-higher/
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Lol there you go
On Android-L Dev Preview I am getting very bad stuttering audio...
I have tried the audio from within multiple games & the youtube app and its exactly the same so I think that this bug is in Android-L/Chromecast... but it is to be expected as A-LDP is a Preview release & this CC update is just a beta of course.
SmilerOnline said:
On Android-L Dev Preview I am getting very bad stuttering audio...
I have tried the audio from within multiple games & the youtube app and its exactly the same so I think that this bug is in Android-L/Chromecast... but it is to be expected as A-LDP is a Preview release & this CC update is just a beta of course.
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I have they with my 4.4.4 Nexus 10. But it is perfect with my 4.4.4 nexus 5
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SmilerOnline said:
On Android-L Dev Preview I am getting very bad stuttering audio...
I have tried the audio from within multiple games & the youtube app and its exactly the same so I think that this bug is in Android-L/Chromecast... but it is to be expected as A-LDP is a Preview release & this CC update is just a beta of course.
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Perfect audio but very slight video stutter with fast moving objects in video
Agreed I have the same issue with stuttering audio on Android l hopefully there will be a fix or update soon
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How do I use Chromecast on my Turbo

My nexus 7 has a cast screen button in the pulldown bar but I can't figure out this one. Wondering if I'll have to wait for L
ganggreen30 said:
My nexus 7 has a cast screen button in the pulldown bar but I can't figure out this one. Wondering if I'll have to wait for L
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Go to: settings/display/cast screen
That should do it
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coreywallen said:
Go to: settings/display/cast screen
That should do it
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I believe that is for Miracast, not Chromecast.
For Chromecast some apps will have the Cast button (Youtube, Google Movies, etc.). I believe the Chromecast app has a cast screen functionality included but I haven't tried it.
From what I read and have tried myself, you can not use the screencast in Chromecast with the Turbo. Hope they will enable it soon. Chromecasting from within apps works just not the screencast.
Casting screen on the Turbo
chewwy420 said:
From what I read and have tried myself, you can not use the screencast in Chromecast with the Turbo. Hope they will enable it soon. Chromecasting from within apps works just not the screencast.
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This now works. You must go into the Chromecast app in order to cast your screen from a Droid Turbo at this time.
coreywallen said:
Go to: settings/display/cast screen
That should do it
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Nope I tried that b4 I wrote topic
smhunter1983 said:
This now works. You must go into the Chromecast app in order to cast your screen from a Droid Turbo at this time.
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I also tried that b4 writing topic
ganggreen30 said:
I also tried that b4 writing topic
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I've done it several times. You just need to do it from within the Chromecast app itself.
adrynalyne said:
I've done it several times. You just need to do it from within the Chromecast app itself.
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Weird ....because I did that but I will try again in a bit after my coffee need a wake me up
I can confirm and I use thus daily. Just launch the Chromecast app and from the left slide out menu use the cast screen option. Obviously you need the Chromecast stick as well.
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rmal75 said:
I can confirm and I use thus daily. Just launch the Chromecast app and from the left slide out menu use the cast screen option. Obviously you need the Chromecast stick as well.
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Thank you. That left slide out menu hint is what made it work. It wasn't there at first, during initial set-up. But when I re-opened Chromecast app, then it was there and thanks to your tip I found it.
On my Nexus 5, with a custom ROM, the Display/Cast Screen worked with Chromecast, but as others have found out that setting does not work with the Droid Turbo/Moto Maxx.
ChazzMatt said:
Thank you. That left slide out menu hint is what made it work. It wasn't there at first, during initial set-up. But when I re-opened Chromecast app, then it was there and thanks to your tip I found it.
On my Nexus 5, with a custom ROM, the Display/Cast Screen worked with Chromecast, but as others have found out that setting does not work with the Droid Turbo/Moto Maxx.
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That setting is for Miracast on the DT.
Picked up a Chromecast on New Years (Grandma bought an new TV at Best Buy on Black Friday, racked up the points, got $25 in Gift cards, was on sale for 29.99, got it for 4.99 + Tax!) and I must say It's not what I though it would be. I got it because it doesn't have a HDMI Out like my Razr Maxx HD and Droid X did. Came in handy and worked great. The thing I hate is if it turn the screen off on the phone it turns it off on the TV as well! My Razr Didn't do that.
I just got the Amazon Fire Stick and the DT screen cast does indeed work. When you first select cast screen a "no devices were found" message shows up. All I did was into that 3 dot menu thingy and check the use wireless box. Maybe that is what is missing from those of you trying with the Chromecast.
Richierod said:
I just got the Amazon Fire Stick and the DT screen cast does indeed work. When you first select cast screen a "no devices were found" message shows up. All I did was into that 3 dot menu thingy and check the use wireless box. Maybe that is what is missing from those of you trying with the Chromecast.
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No.
They were trying to use it with the Chromecast, which is not a Miracast tech. The fire stick is.
drtweak said:
Picked up a Chromecast on New Years (Grandma bought an new TV at Best Buy on Black Friday, racked up the points, got $25 in Gift cards, was on sale for 29.99, got it for 4.99 + Tax!) and I must say It's not what I though it would be. I got it because it doesn't have a HDMI Out like my Razr Maxx HD and Droid X did. Came in handy and worked great. The thing I hate is if it turn the screen off on the phone it turns it off on the TV as well! My Razr Didn't do that.
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Are you using the mirroring feature in the Chromecast app exclusively instead of finding appropriate apps to send the content? I watch literally all of my TV via a Chromecast and I never need to mirror the entire phone screen.
Must be. Only used it once though just to set it up. I was using the VLC media app to test. Its what i use fir videi playback. On my razr hd it saw the hdmi and used the phone as controls only. Ill look into it more though.
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I use ES File Explorer with the ES Chromecast Plug in to watch my vids and such.

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