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Hello Guys.
I´m thinking to buy Chromecast, but i have some dough:good::
for example:
Can i mirrored all my application?
Does Spotify works with sound ?
Dolphin Browser is supported?
What is the major difference for the Samsung Dongle.
Best Regards People.
Thanks for the answer

tiagoggama said:
Hello Guys.
I´m thinking to buy Chromecast, but i have some dough:good::
for example:
Can i mirrored all my application?
Does Spotify works with sound ?
Dolphin Browser is supported?
What is the major difference for the Samsung Dongle.
Best Regards People.
Thanks for the answer
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Mirror all apps?
Generally, not. You can try mirror4cast but it doesn't work on all devices and from the video seems to lag heavily.
Google is working on Android device mirroring (the beta is available if you have a rooted Chromecast), but no guarantee it will be supported on a wide variety of devices - we'll have to wait and see.
Spotify, Dolphin Browser, Samsung Dongle
Only apps which specifically support Chromecast or can Share to a Chromecast-enabled app will work with Chromecast. Chromecast is not a replacement for a HDMI output.
Think of it more like a video output accessory that works for supported apps.
If you want to see everything from your device on your TV, one of the many wireless output dongles like Samsung AllCast Share, will work better for your purpose.
Chromecast is an autonomous device (so its output is not limited to the device's screen resolution, nor does it require another device to remain on, unless content is being sent from the other device).
See links in my signature for more info.

Hi
Aprecciate you super answer.
So for my proposes is better to give a few ££ more to have the Samsung dongle
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tiagoggama said:
Aprecciate you super answer.
So for my proposes is better to give a few ££ more to have the Samsung dongle
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You're welcome. Yes, sounds like it, especially if you have lots of media on your device or you want to play games on the big screen, etc.

Yeap
That's it
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[Q] Chromecast for xperia sp

Hey friends i want to buy chromecast for xperia sp will it support our device?? Can we use screen mirroring?? Also will i be able to see video on my tv without any lag??
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vasugoyal said:
Hey friends i want to buy chromecast for xperia sp will it support our device?? Can we use screen mirroring?? Also will i be able to see video on my tv without any lag??
Please help....
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Screen mirroring will work as long as you are using a KitKat ROM and Mirror Enabler installed (needs root). The latest version of the Chromecast is supposed to have experimental screen mirroring for ALL KitKat devices, but I haven't tried this out personally. Performance of the mirroring will depend mostly on your connection speed.
Personally, I hardly ever use the screen mirroring, it just feels clunky. It's much better if the app you're using supports Chromecast.

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Screen mirroring will work as long as you are using a KitKat ROM and Mirror Enabler installed (needs root). The latest version of the Chromecast is supposed to have experimental screen mirroring for ALL KitKat devices, but I haven't tried this out personally. Performance of the mirroring will depend mostly on your connection speed.
Personally, I hardly ever use the screen mirroring, it just feels clunky. It's much better if the app you're using supports Chromecast.
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Thanks for the reply.....
All i want to do with chromecast is to play videos of my mobile on chromecast with subtitles.... Will it work...
Please do reply....

vasugoyal said:
Thanks for the reply.....
All i want to do with chromecast is to play videos of my mobile on chromecast with subtitles.... Will it work...
Please do reply....
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Sorry for the late reply. I personally haven't tried it, but you should be able to send your videos to Chromecast using AllCast - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.cast&hl=en

kodi

Is it possible to install kodi nativity on the Chromecast 2 so I can run it directly from the stick instead of using my phone to stream

Nope!

Asphyx said:
Nope!
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I've not tried, but why would sideload not work?
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tdhite said:
I've not tried, but why would sideload not work?
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Because there is no way to sideload anything into the unit...It has virtually no place to put apps.
CCast is really just a glorified Chrome Browser when you get right down to it. When you cast something to it, It loads up a webpage (player/receiver app) that has the code to play the content you sent. That is why it requires internet connection to operate because it needs to be able to access those URLs to load it's player apps.
I doubt the CCast even has enough storage space built into it to run Kodi.
It's very different from a FireTV which is basically just an Android stick device with a Amazon branded Launcher.
If you want Kodi you are better off with one of those cheap AMLOGIC 905 Android boxes. You get a remote, can expand the storage capacity with an SD Card, and get a full Android to run any APK you want including Netflix and Hulu. If you shop around you can find them for just a few dollars more than a CCast costs.
PLUS most units are compatible with Win10 Cast To Device feature.

Asphyx said:
Because there is no way to sideload anything into the unit...It has virtually no place to put apps.
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Yea, was thinking of my tv, which sideloads just fine.
With that said, there is apparently a reasonable way to cast kodi, though still seems just screencasting.
http://www.alphr.com/google/google-...on-a-chromecast-heres-how-to-stream-kodi-with
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tdhite said:
Yea, was thinking of my tv, which sideloads just fine.
With that said, there is apparently a reasonable way to cast kodi:
http://www.alphr.com/google/google-...on-a-chromecast-heres-how-to-stream-kodi-with
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Your TV probably runs AndroidTV which is very much like FireTV in that it is running a full android operating system with a custom loader. Unfortunately even AndroidTV has some limitations in the Play Store of what apps you can put on it which is why it hasn't sold very well.
Not that you can avoid it these days, but I advise my friends to ignore all the smart features when buying a TV and just look for the best bang for buck on resolution and picture quality. If you want a smart TV it is much better to buy an external box which can be upgraded easily without having to wait for the manufacturer to catch up to current tech.
There was a time where you could get a great TV sans any Smart capabilities without paying the SMART TV premium but today just about all TVs have some smart built in. They rarely get updated, Rarely get the same support as native Android does and eventually that processor will be too slow to run the latest and greatest software.
TV can last years and still work but how many have an Android device that is over 5 years old and still useable?
I say find the dumbest TV you can find that has a great picture and add whatever smarts you want externally!
They are even selling TV mounting hardware to hide the box and wiring!

Thank you for the input, getting my old Nexus 5 setup to be the streaming device to cast kodi to Chromecast.

dantexaiver said:
Thank you for the input, getting my old Nexus 5 setup to be the streaming device to cast kodi to Chromecast.
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Does the N5 have an HDMI output? (I think it does with an adapter...
You could just plug that into the TV and add Kodi to it. Then use any Kodi remote (like the Official or Yatse) to control the device from your current phone.
You wouldn't even need the ccast then.

Yup Hdmi compatible I just have to order a cable with charging capability on it

dantexaiver said:
Yup Hdmi compatible I just have to order a cable with charging capability on it
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I think any Powered OTG cable will do for that purpose.

Video output

Does it support video output by a usb type-c to hdmi cable??in case if i dont have a dock

Please tell me someone. Even I need a answer as well.

Yes
Yes it does if you use the secondary port on the side. DO NOT USE THE ORANGE! But ASUS set video to only output on the side USBC

Eebzter said:
Yes it does if you use the secondary port on the side. DO NOT USE THE ORANGE! But ASUS set video to only output on the side USBC
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Any chance of getting a link to the cable you used? I'm looking for a USB-C to HDMI cable, and would like to avoid buying & returning multiple ones to find a working combo...

carnagecjb said:
Any chance of getting a link to the cable you used? I'm looking for a USB-C to HDMI cable, and would like to avoid buying & returning multiple ones to find a working combo...
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Here is the one that I purchased
http://https://www.bestbuy.com/site/j5create-6-usb-type-c-to-hdmi-cable-gray/6185300.p?skuId=6185300&ref=212&loc=1&extStoreId=1530&ref=212&loc=1&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1260666&ds_rl=1266837&ds_rl=1268709&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_5rtBRDxARIsAJfxvYB4TB0N6ZE86wDGdF9M_0zXyjlck3QKfw8Rr_5RCZOM9CrumzpRFt0aAjEvEALw_wcB

Eebzter said:
Here is the one that I purchased
http://https://www.bestbuy.com/site/j5create-6-usb-type-c-to-hdmi-cable-gray/6185300.p?skuId=6185300&ref=212&loc=1&extStoreId=1530&ref=212&loc=1&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1260666&ds_rl=1266837&ds_rl=1268709&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_5rtBRDxARIsAJfxvYB4TB0N6ZE86wDGdF9M_0zXyjlck3QKfw8Rr_5RCZOM9CrumzpRFt0aAjEvEALw_wcB
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Excellent, thank you!
Was it simply plug & play, or did you have to do anything?
I assume it only outputs at 1080 resolution & 60hz to the television...?

Yes it natively went to 1080p and 60hz for me. I do not have a better tv to try it but simply plugged it in and watched some movies.

Eebzter said:
Yes it natively went to 1080p and 60hz for me. I do not have a better tv to try it but simply plugged it in and watched some movies.
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How about Netflix downloaded offline content? Hard to find information about it. The idea is to use the cable to Connect it to the phone that is displaying downloaded netflix content.

Yes, as long as you connect it via USB c to HDMI it will work as a secondary display
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Kantastisch said:
How about Netflix downloaded offline content? Hard to find information about it. The idea is to use the cable to Connect it to the phone that is displaying downloaded netflix content.
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Yes it displays as a second screen

Eebzter said:
Yes, as long as you connect it via USB c to HDMI it will work as a secondary display
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Yes it displays as a second screen
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Okay, have you tried it out yourself?
I have read that it just gives a black Screen or sth. when trying to watch a downloaded movie without Internet connection.

Kantastisch said:
Okay, have you tried it out yourself?
I have read that it just gives a black Screen or sth. when trying to watch a downloaded movie without Internet connection.
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Yes, it works out of the side port. I watch Netflix, YouTube, HBO, popcorn now

Eebzter said:
Yes, it works out of the side port. I watch Netflix, YouTube, HBO, popcorn now
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Sorry for the dumb sounding quesions but you're watching all of that COMPLETELY OFFLINE, right?
I Just really want to make sure before spending money.
Thanks.

Kantastisch said:
Sorry for the dumb sounding quesions but you're watching all of that COMPLETELY OFFLINE, right?
I Just really want to make sure before spending money.
Thanks.
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I am watching Netflix and downloaded movies offline. The movies/shows are downloaded on my phone then using my media player , I plug it the phone and it mirrors my phone and plays the movie. Hopefully that helps

Eebzter said:
I am watching Netflix and downloaded movies offline. The movies/shows are downloaded on my phone then using my media player , I plug it the phone and it mirrors my phone and plays the movie. Hopefully that helps
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Okay, by Media Player you mean the Netflix App? As an example

Kantastisch said:
Okay, by Media Player you mean the Netflix App? As an example
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I personally have had no issue with plugging my phone in utilizing Netflix offline and viewing movies or shows.

Eebzter said:
I personally have had no issue with plugging my phone in utilizing Netflix offline and viewing movies or shows.
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Thank you!

HDMI and Data
Hi all,
Can someone please test what happens if you use the side USB-C to output HDMI and at same time connect your phone to your PC for data transfer / ADB ?
I was not able to achieve this using Samsung S8 / S9 with the USB-C to HDMI official adapter.
Many thanks!
Tiago

Do you guys know if the phone can output video in 4K?
I bought the Asus dock but the unit doesn't work it doesn't have power.

Eebzter said:
Yes it does if you use the secondary port on the side. DO NOT USE THE ORANGE! But ASUS set video to only output on the side USBC
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Well that's kind of rude. Especially if someone ends up having issues with that port. I get that it's best in most cases to use that port, but you shouldn't be forced or limited to it.

xdathekilljoy said:
Well that's kind of rude. Especially if someone ends up having issues with that port. I get that it's best in most cases to use that port, but you shouldn't be forced or limited to it.
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Yeah... +theoretically using that port without the fan attachment voids the warranty I think since it clearlt states not to use the side port by itself : /(I might be wrong on this and it might only state just not to use the orange part ; p

Separate category for Google TV chromecast 2020

Can we have a separate category for Chromecast 2020 ? The device is fundamentally different from previous versions as well as it has actual android TV/Google TV

I would agree with that. Chromecast 2020 is likely to generate great interest

I agree as well, this is a combined device that may need to be kept separate eventually to avoid confusion.

I agree as well, maybe calling it Sabrina Dongle

Taobaibai said:
I agree as well, maybe calling it Sabrina Dongle
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I would suggest just calling it Google TV
I didnt know it was code names Sabrina until last month when i did some research.
Android TV is currently what its known as, as this will get phased out with the new UI version Google TV.

dave7802 said:
I would suggest just calling it Google TV.
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+1 agreed

yaro014 said:
Can we have a separate category for Chromecast 2020 ?
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+1 agree
dave7802 said:
I would suggest just calling it Google TV
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+1 agree

When I hear "GoogleTV" I think of my 10 year old Visio CoStar which I became very aware that it was abandonware about 6 months after release. I think Google bringing the name back was foolish as AndroidTV didn't have the stink of abandonment on it and was slowly (very slowly) getting more recognition.

Android TV with Google TV luncher , Google TV on Chromecast, branding and confusion all over the place.
IMHO the best name for the section would be:
Google Chromecast 2020 (Sabrina)
No confusions here and addresses every part that identifies this device specifically.

dave7802 said:
I would suggest just calling it Google TV
I didnt know it was code names Sabrina until last month when i did some research.
Android TV is currently what its known as, as this will get phased out with the new UI version Google TV.
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I absolutely hope not. Google TV UI sucks compared to Android TV. It's basically just a clone of FireTV... which the whole purpose is to sell you ads. The whole thing is setup like a gimmicky interface to make you accidentally click on crap you didn't intend for.
Edit- i take back everything i said about the chromecast 2020. i dont know what the hell was going on the night i set mine up. it was terrible. slow, and half the apps i tried to sideload wouldn't work. the next morning, without doing anything- just left it plugged in, it now works amazing. it does everything my nvidia shield does (even usb support with a Y adapter and hub). of course it wont play games like the shield, but thats not what i wanted it for. there is FINALLY an affordable alternative to the shield. this thing is by far the best Kodi device value wise. if you want gaming, get a shield. otherwise, a chromecast 2020 will do everything you need. the video quality is very good too. the shield with the AI upscaling and crazy good video filters is still better, but its a very close call.

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I agree too

Not confusing at all, Chromecast with GoogleTV, but it's not a Chromecast, Chromecast runs an unnamed and unknown version of Android/ChromeOS, "Sabrina" run AndroidTV 10 and GoogleTV is only the launcher, because the GoogleTV OS died in 2014.
So, this device shouldn't be in the chromecast section, but in the AndroidTV.

It is actually this Chromecast section that seems out of place, as it itself is under Android TV.
A new section "Chromecast with Google TV" should be created, as this is what it is branded as ...

jhedfors said:
It is actually this Chromecast section that seems out of place, as it itself is under Android TV.
A new section "Chromecast with Google TV" should be created, as this is what it is branded as ...
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True. Chromecast and AndroidTV are two different things.

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