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Airdroid and chromecast

Hi! Has anyone tried airdroid app and chromecast?

RealCaracas said:
Hi! Has anyone tried airdroid app and chromecast?
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If you are talking about the setup app, that is what I used to set up my ChromeCast. It worked very well. I plan on keeping the app on my phone for occasions when I may want to take my ChromeCast with me to some other wifi location.

RealCaracas said:
Hi! Has anyone tried airdroid app and chromecast?
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djeaton said:
If you are talking about the setup app, that is what I used to set up my ChromeCast. It worked very well. I plan on keeping the app on my phone for occasions when I may want to take my ChromeCast with me to some other wifi location.
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Seems like you guys need to create a guide on how to use them together.
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djeaton said:
If you are talking about the setup app, that is what I used to set up my ChromeCast. It worked very well. I plan on keeping the app on my phone for occasions when I may want to take my ChromeCast with me to some other wifi location.
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Hi! Thank you for replying... I was talking about using this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid&hl=es_419
To access local files

RealCaracas said:
Hi! Thank you for replying... I was talking about using this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid&hl=es_419
To access local files
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What does that have to do with the ChromeCast? This app is for communication with a PC, not a ChromeCast on a TV.

AirDroid runs through the Chrome browser. If you want it to work with ChromeCast, you'd have to cast the tab you have AirDroid open in on your computer to your TV.

Does seem a bit pointless really, it's a wi-fi app used to transfer files from/to your PC without having to mess about with USB leads etc, why would you need to display it on your TV screen too ?

Double cast icons on stock chromecast after installing newest play services update

I installed the latest play services update so I could get Allcast working on chromecast. After installing it I got double cast icons when trying to use google music as shown in the attached pictures and they dont work reliably anymore. Anybody else experiencing the same issues and have a fix? I also installed a roku recently and not sure if that may also have something to do with the chromecast not behaving properly.

smachine said:
I installed the latest play services update so I could get Allcast working on chromecast. After installing it I got double cast icons when trying to use google music as shown in the attached pictures and they dont work reliably anymore. Anybody else experiencing the same issues and have a fix? I also installed a roku recently and not sure if that may also have something to do with the chromecast not behaving properly.
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I assume you've rebooted since installing the Play Services update?
Roku shouldn't affect Chromecast.
Try rebooting your router in case it's some UPnP caching thing.

Odd since my device has the opposite affect....
I only have one CCast listing for each (I have two in use), But I have two entries for each XBMC on my Network.
I just figured it may be due to DLNA and UPnP both being supported by XBMC ad Allcast seeing each as a different target.

bhiga said:
I assume you've rebooted since installing the Play Services update?
Roku shouldn't affect Chromecast.
Try rebooting your router in case it's some UPnP caching thing.
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Thanks for the tips. Rebooted my router and it didnt change. I tried to cast using my windows laptop and each chromecast was only displayed 1 time and worked just fine so my issue is android specific. I am using a stock nexus 5. I also tried clearing cache and data on the chromecast android app and that did not work.

smachine said:
Thanks for the tips. Rebooted my router and it didnt change. I tried to cast using my windows laptop and each chromecast was only displayed 1 time and worked just fine so my issue is android specific. I am using a stock nexus 5. I also tried clearing cache and data on the chromecast android app and that did not work.
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I saw that an AllCast update went out today so maybe it was a known bug that got fixed in the update...
Check the play Store to see if there is an Update available.

smachine said:
I installed the latest play services update so I could get Allcast working on chromecast. After installing it I got double cast icons when trying to use google music as shown in the attached pictures and they dont work reliably anymore. Anybody else experiencing the same issues and have a fix? I also installed a roku recently and not sure if that may also have something to do with the chromecast not behaving properly.
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Force stop AllCast.
Flush apps Data and Cache.
Eventually if your phone is rooted, flush dalvik cache.
Reboot phone, it should work after reboot.
It's possible that you use illegitimate copy of a program, in such a case users with illegitimate copies usually uninstall and install app again.

mathorv said:
Force stop AllCast.
Flush apps Data and Cache.
Eventually if your phone is rooted, flush dalvik cache.
Reboot phone, it should work after reboot.
It's possible that you use illegitimate copy of a program, in such a case users with illegitimate copies usually uninstall and install app again.
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Deleted allcast and the roku symbol on google music is gone which is good because when i tried to click roku on the cast pulldown menu in the google music app it would not do anything. But after restarting the phone the double chromecast icons are still there. I cant revert to the old version of the google play services which I feel may be the culprit for google music to be acting strange.

Same here get the double cast icons and neither one works
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ROADKING17 said:
Same here get the double cast icons and neither one works
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Do you get double cast icons only for google music or are other apps also affected?

smachine said:
Do you get double cast icons only for google music or are other apps also affected?
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Only google music
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Anything changed(went back to normal) after update to version 1.0.5.1?
PS flush apps cache and data just in case

Chrome app "Videostream for Google Chromecast™" (rebranded "Chromecast Video")

Chrome app "Videostream for Google Chromecast™" (rebranded "Chromecast Video")
Chromecast Video v1.0.1 is gone from the Chrome Web Store. It has been replaced by Videostream for Google Chromecast™ 1.0.4:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chromecast-video/cnciopoikihiagdjbjpnocolokfelagl
or
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/videostream-for-google-ch/ebfagpccbccalgocgjlfkahogjfhliab
I guess the only difference is apps name.
A Chrome App That Streams Local Video From Your Computer To Chromecast™
Temporary until Google gets everything back together.
Original link: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chromecast-video/cnciopoikihiagdjbjpnocolokfelagl
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1.0.4
After some Google drama, we're back up and running. Turns out they hated that our icon was so cleverly similar to their Chrome icon. We're back now, better than ever after being pulled for 3 days.
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Earlier Chromecast Video thread link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2654944
BTW: you can have both version installed.

Too bad, I though the old name was kind of catchy.
No other changes? I guess we can wait for the next update then.

DJames1 said:
Too bad, I though the old name was kind of catchy.
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The old name violated Google's Terms of Service I would imagine as well.

It very much violated many Google's branding guidelines haha.
Edit:
The latest update basically just updated the icons, etc... and added some share buttons.

Is there any way to control Videostream from a remote device? I've dabbled with RemoteCast but it didn't seem to pick up on the Videostream content.

Great app! Keep up the good work!

Anyway to add time stamps along with forward/rewind 30 seconds etc
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Can't get it to work
I'm trying to launch the app from my chrome browser and it keeps giving me an error saying that we can't connect to your chromecast. I checked the list and I have Chrome browser installed on my laptop, google cast extension as well and both are using the same wifi. I just don't know why it is happening to me. I even disabled my kaspersky internet security, but no luck at all....Is anyone having the same issue with me ?

theunloved said:
I'm trying to launch the app from my chrome browser and it keeps giving me an error saying that we can't connect to your chromecast. I checked the list and I have Chrome browser installed on my laptop, google cast extension as well and both are using the same wifi. I just don't know why it is happening to me. I even disabled my kaspersky internet security, but no luck at all....Is anyone having the same issue with me ?
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I got the same error message. I do not have a antivirus.
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Another vote for adding times on the timeline.

App Needs Launch Button
Great aoo Works flawlessly but have to go to Web Store to launch. No launch button in chrome toolbar,

I really like the app Videostream for Chromecast. However, there is not a button on the toolbar that allows me to launch it from chrome directly. I have to go to the Play Store and launch from there. Anyone else have this problem? I have not been able to find any references about this problem on any forums.

It's an app not and extension. I find the open apps button on the bookmark bar, and it's there.
More info HERE or you can add a button HERE

I see we have an end time on the timeline now!

Oh-- it should be in your Start menu / Spotlight.

Workaround/Fix to Use Amazon Fire Tablet Netflix App with CC?

I recently rooted my Fire tablet, and installed chromecast, google services etc and google play onto tablet, and am using google now launcher.
But I still can't use Netflix to Cast to my tv.
I can use youtube, and the CC app but netflix will not register my CC.
Has anyone found a workaround to remove whatever amazon put in to block them from seeing CC.
Thanks.

Work
Hi,
My device is a Amazon Fire 7 5Th (50$) and yesterday i'v rooted!
After root i'v edit the /system/build.prop to change Device Information.
I'v change Amazon to Aaamazon and Fire to Faaire (If you want to be cool to put three letters AAA. ... uppercase, ) in build.prop. I do not know the consequences of this, . However it work..
Tecnical Information:
If you decompile netflix apk you can see this(WTF).
Code:
if (Build.MANUFACTURER.equals("Amazon") && (Build.MODEL.equals("KFOT") || Build.MODEL.equals("KFTT") || Build.MODEL.equals("KFJWA") || Build.MODEL.equals("KFJWI")))
{
Log.d("screen", "PlayScreen for Amazon Kindle HD");
return new PlayScreenKindleHD(playerfragment, listeners1, postplaytype);
}
if (i >= 14)
{
Log.d("screen", "PlayScreen for ICS (Android 4+");
return new PlayScreenICS(playerfragment, listeners1, postplaytype);
}
if (Build.MODEL.equals("Kindle Fire") && Build.MANUFACTURER.equals("Amazon"))
{
Log.d("screen", "PlayScreen for Amazon Kindle Fire");
return new PlayScreenKindleFire(playerfragment, listeners1, postplaytype);
} else
Now my netflix on my Amazon fire use chromecast fine! (i think that playstore and chromecast app are needed)
By
A.

Did you just add ro.build.manufacturer=Aaamazon and ro.build.model=Faaire to your build.prop ? Because they are missing in mine and i'm not sure what to do.

I did other tests
in my case (amazon fire tablet 5th), only changing the property ro.build.manufactures from Amazon to Aaamazon (change amazon in other) the chromecast it work.
if your device ro.build.model are KFOT,KFTT, KFJWI or "Kindle Fire" you must change text to other. See the code to understand.
when Netflix in its code adds my device model my chromecast stop working. But I'll try to re-edit the build.prop.
But why netflix, check model and manufactures for amazon? app Crash? trade agreements ? I do not know.
I do not know the consequences of this change in other app
for now I have no problems to report.

can you make a tutorial on how to edit the system/build.prop because I keep trying to do this and es explorer wont let me change anything.

johnveaz Your device is root ? You can use app from play store to edit build.prop.

Abysz said:
Did you just add ro.build.manufacturer=Aaamazon and ro.build.model=Faaire to your build.prop ? Because they are missing in mine and i'm not sure what to do.
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I changed ro.product.manufacturer to Amaazon and after a reboot I'm good to go FYI

I tired this and got no where, which app are you guys using??

Recently rooted my Kindle Fire 7 (OS 5.1.1) specifically for the use with Chromecast in my home. Same issues as OP--Netflix just won't offer the casting option.
Does anyone have an update on this build.prop edit? Any side effects or consequences?
Any other methods to get Netflix casting via Chromecast?
Cheers

Also helped with WatchESPN
I was having the same problem with WatchESPN not showing the cast button on my rooted 3rd gen 2013 Fire HD (OS 4.5.5.1).
I tried the Market Helper app, but it didn't activate any missing cast buttons for me.
I then proceeded with the build.prop edit only after making a full TWRP backup.
I only changed ro.product.manufacturer to Amaazon and rebooted.
Worked like a charm. Been testing various functions on the Kindle for a few days and nothing seems affected.
My prime videos and music load fine, and apps install (no incompatible device messages) from google play.
Will post an update if something odd occurs.
Will most likely change the setting back to the original before making newer backups and then re-enter it when finished just as an extra precaution.
One month update: Chromecast working well with apps on the kindle. No ill effects from build.prop edit.

Is it possible to edit build.prop without root?
I'm stuck on 5.3.2.1 with no way to roll back as of yet, which means no way to root, either...

BUMP
stuck w/ fire os 5.4.0.0 not able to root or cast netflix to chromecast. also i see netflix has removed all legacy versions of 3.1.0 from even being able to login to netflix and the two companies together have done their best to prevent workarounds because i've been searching with torbrowser and duckduckgoose for weeks even checked the 0days. why on earth would they do this. how is this possible on an open source api? im so confused. can't root and can't use the one program i bought the tablet for.. utterly fking disgusted at these tactics. i will just use kodi or one of it's numerous clones fk netflix and amazon. canceling both subscriptions.

Netflix + Chromecast?

Netflix (installed from Google Play) works great. But the cast icon doesn't appear in the app, even though it does appear in the YouTube app, for example.
Is there any way to fix this?
Thank you.

martinml said:
Netflix (installed from Google Play) works great. But the cast icon doesn't appear in the app, even though it does appear in the YouTube app, for example.
Is there any way to fix this?
Thank you.
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it's working for me

I had this problem too. All other casting apps like bubbleupnp and showbox and youtube worked but not netflix. Tried everything to fix it but nothing would work. Now I'm on cm12.1 it works again! So
if you're running stock maybe try cm12.1?

Use the Chromecast app
I have the same issue. I have installed the Chromecast app to solve the problem. I just fire up Chromecast app and then connect to my Chromecast. Now I am connected to the Chromecast through the app and my TV is mirroring my tablet. Then I just fire up Netflix and I'm watching a movie..

Shieldbreaker said:
I just fire up Chromecast app and then connect to my Chromecast. Now I am connected to the Chromecast through the app and my TV is mirroring my tablet
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That's... a solution, for sure. Not ideal, but it'll have to do. At least until I try CM (will do that soon). It has to be something on the Amazon ROM that tells the Netflix app that it's not Chromecast compatible.

If you've got root through installing a custom ROM, this should work, it worked for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64298631
Sent from my Slim ROM'd Amazon Fire