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[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] oasis9389:
it took about 2 weeks for mine to arrive.. i mean it works.. it works slightly better with the n4, but the n7, forget about it.. device is too big, and charger is too small, you have to find the exact sweet spot, which takes longer than just plugging it in.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] droidrev71:
How long does it take to charge your n7? I ordered one because of your post. Sounds like from a few others this charger is crap.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Malden:
I received mine a few days ago and it works fine for me. I couldn't tell you how long it takes to charge because I just use it for overnight charging. When I wake up it is fully charged. I also had no problems getting this charger to work. Just lay your nexus so the middle of the device is on charger it starts charging.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] squashpile:
Thanks for the info.. still waiting on mine. How long did it take to receive it?

Dagaetch did you ever get it? Any update?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Malden:
About 2 or 3 weeks. It came from China so it may take some time.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dagaetch:
not yet. I actually bought a Nokia DT-900 over the weekend at the AT&T store for $25. It works great with the N7, not at all with my N4. I'm hoping this one will work with the N4.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] squashpile:
Received mine today and it works. According to Sys mon battery stats around 12% charge rate per hour. This was with screen on and daydream running. I'm using the Moko ultra slim case and it seems to work fine. I'm using the power brick from 2012 N7. It looks like it is rated @ 5v 2A. I'll have to test it some more.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dagaetch:
received mine today as well. It connects with the N4, which is more than I can say for the Nokia. Will have to test it out over the next few days and let you guys know.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] jeff72k:
Does the Nokia DT-900 charger light shut off when your Nexus 7 (2013) is fully charged? My Nokia DT-900 charger light remains on even after the Nexus 7 shows fully charged. It goes off if I remove the Nexus 7 from on top of the charger, though. I would think the light would go off when fully charged but maybe not?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dagaetch:
Okay, so I received this yesterday (nearly three weeks after ordering) and wanted to post some thoughts.

NEUTRAL

- it's tiny. Fits in the palm of your hand with room to spare.

- very plain. straightforward black, one led, nothing fancy. Not going to draw anyone's attention.

- bright blue LED, blinks when charging. I'll probably tape over this, but I have the charger on my nighttable. If it were on my desk at work, I wouldn't care.

PROS

- doesn't feel cheap. I'm not about to try standing on it or throwing it at the wall, but it isn't about to crack if i squeeze it either. I would feel perfectly comfortable tossing this in a bag or suitcase with no extra protection.

- works with both my N4 and N7 without any fiddling. Connected to both, charged both. The Nokia connects to the N7 fine, doesn't work with the N4 (research indicates this is the N4's fault, not the Nokia's, but I don't want to deal with exchanging my phone).

CONS

- gets very hot, as does the phone. Definitely gets hotter than the Nokia, but also charges faster. After two hours, my phone was hot enough that I didn't want to hold it. Not burn me temperatures, but still. N7 didn't get as hot, but that was also overnight and I don't know when it stopped charging. Not sure how this will affect longevity.

- almost too small. I had a hard time finding a position for the N7 where it aligned enough to charge, and didn't want to fall off. Actually ended up flipping them overnight, so the N7 was face down and I put the charger on top of it. worked fine that way, but is slightly inconvenient. I'll play with it more tonight...the charger came in a simple cardboard/plastic case that I might be able to make into a base of some kind.

- surface is slippery. My N4 actually slid off it, and I ended up wrapping a rubber band around the charger to keep the phone in place. Works fine, but again, slightly inconvenient.

The charger came with a plain white USB cable that I didn't bother unwrapping. I connected it to my N10 plug/cable (yes I have all three nexus devices). I don't have any cases to test with...sorry.

I can try and answer other questions, and take some photos tonight. My short answer - for $21, I'm happy. Wireless charging is very nice. I wouldn't pay any more for this specific charger. As compared to the Nokia at basically the same price...if the Nokia worked for both devices, I'd probably prefer that. It's easier to use without fiddling and shouldn't get the device as hot. However, it also charges slower, so depending on your needs that can be a factor. At regular price for the Nokia, I'd rather get two of these.

---------- Post added at 10:16 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:15 AM ----------

No idea. I can try it tonight and see. I'm discovering a difficulty in testing - the N7 battery lasts too long, I can't wear it down to the point where I need to charge! :D
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] RR215:
Which charger did you get....Nokia DT-900?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dagaetch:
The write-up is for the Metrans that's linked in the OP. I also bought the Nokia DT-900 over the weekend.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Nevlever:
Just got the MWT03S (I needed the 2A USB thing) that I ordered. It took exactly two weeks from the day I got the shipping notice. Seems to work just fine. I don't have any problem finding the right spot to set my N7 down on it, I just drop it somewhere in the middle and so far the light has lit up every time and the N7 indicates charging.

I plan on testing to see how fast it charges in comparison to a 1A charger (since that's what it says it outputs), but it definitely seems fast enough for me. Left it at 60% and came back ~2 hours later and it was fully charged.

The only thing that worries me is that the light never goes out when the tablet is fully charged, and I thought I had read some stuff about wireless charging being able to overcharge the battery somehow (though I've never figured out why wireless charging would be different from wired charging in that respect).

Edit: Charges about 20%/hour, vs. about 30%/hr with a wired 1A charger.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] RedDevils88:
mine just arrived at my office this afternoon and it is working great. it is small and compact, i can even charge it with my thick case on!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Zerreth:
Ordered 2, one for my N7 2013 and one for my parents N7 2013
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] integramodder:
I also bought the Nokia DT-900, got it a few days ago and its not charging my N4. Momentarily starts, then stops, does this cycle for a while and then stops charging completely.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] dagaetch:
Yeah that's apparently common. I've read that it's a problem with the N4, there is something done wrong in the charging protocol. I dunno. The metrans is actually working really well for me, so I'm going to keep that and probably give the Nokia as a present or something.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] RojasTKD:
I've read a few places this is an issue with the N4. Not sure exactly what it is, as I don't own a Nexus 4. It appears to not affect all N4s though.

Try positioning the lower half of the phone on the center of the DT-900, I think that's where the chill I'd on the N4, and see if that helps.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] acdcking12345:
I bought this and it works great. But I am using it differently than what I think everyone else is doing.

Since it is a small circle, you do need to find the "spot" when you put the tablet on it. So I dont so that. I do this instead.

I have my tablet in a case. So I flip it over so the back is facing up, and then slap that circle on top of the tablet with the light facing me.

As soon as I see the white light come on, I turn the light out and go to bed. Next morning, it is ready to go at 100%.

I have also put it on when it was at 1%, put it to sleep and let it charge with it overnight. It was on top of the tablet for 6 hours or so, and was fully charged when I checked it. This method is a lot easier than plugging it in and is easier than looking under the tablet for the light to be on.
[Nexus Q General] Seylox:
Born in another thread (Make an app for the nexus q that adds chromecast support: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2379961) i am creating this thread to raise attention that some members have agreed to set up a bounty for developer(s) who can bring the chromecast functionality to the Nexus Q (most likely via an Android app / apk).

For now I'm using this thread to write down the members and the amount they're willing to donate to this cause. We'll have to figure out how to make sure the bounty goes to the correct person in the end (maybe some sort of verified paypal?).

I'll maintain this list here and collect information as well. For developers interested in working on a solution together we could also use this thread.

jbriano, $100

Kovs, $50

Surge1, $50

darb, $50

ianandamy, $50

brianwilcox, $35

jmm701, $25

ocdtrekkie, $25

unknownkwita, $25

eddib, $25

Volatyle, ???

Total Bounty Amount as of now: $435.

Feature Requests:

proper HAL audio drivers working too

Would also like the lights to work how they did if that is possible

It seems that HAL is very important to most of the people here.

I will edit this post whenever new information becomes available.

People wishing to contribute just post in this thread with the amount of money they want to donate.

And I think if people posted features they'd like to see I will add them to this OP post as well.
[Nexus Q General] Seylox:
reserved.
[Nexus Q General] Surge1:
this is great!

I'll flash this around where I can.
[Nexus Q General] darb:
I will do 50 to start with
[Nexus Q General] ProfessorAnomaly:
In all honesty, without having my hands on either, this doesn't seem like it would take that much effort.

I might have to crack open the firmware dump from each and check it out.
[Nexus Q General] brianwilcox:
I got $35 on it.
[Nexus Q General] jbriano:
I'm in for $100

I paid for two of these devices, and loved them when they worked. I'll contribute $100 toward the cause.
[Nexus Q General] ianandamy:
I'm in for 50.0
[Nexus Q General] jmm701:
Sure

I can do $25.
[Nexus Q General] darb:
Would also like the lights to work how they did if that is possible
[Nexus Q General] nimmzwei:
Great idea! It seems, there is hope for the Q in one way or the other. Androidpolice reported on some developers implementing Chromecast already. Here's the link:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...es-stream-any-local-or-cloud-file-to-your-tv/

I think it is great to see what they can already do. I guess / hope in a couple of weeks we'll have a Chromecast reciever app...
[Nexus Q General] ocdtrekkie:
If you'd like to update... I'll toss in $25 as my amount. I don't want to buy a whole 'nother Chromecast worth.
[Nexus Q General] unknownkwita:
I'll put in $25.

On a side note, is it possible to googlecast to multiple chromecast devices with the content in sync like audio could be on the nexus Q? Because that would be a great feature.
[Nexus Q General] eddib:
This guy for real?

Hi guys,

if this guy's for real, our problems could be over!

"My Q now works as a chromecast device. Happening to any one else?"

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2397350

Any feedback on this?

If not; I'm in for 25$, but I want HAL support.
[Nexus Q General] Volatyle:
It looks like he's just streaming via bluetooth to the Q...
[Nexus Q General] Seylox:
some more interesting news:

Leapcast, a chromecast emulation app for any device: https://github.com/dz0ny/leapcast

found on reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/Chromecast/...st_a_chromecast_emulation_app_for_any_device/

i'm not with my nexus q, maybe someone could look into it?

and apparently the chromecast uses DIAL: http://www.dial-multiscreen.org/
[Nexus Q General] rabinath:
Let's take a look into the Python code. I'm not very familiar with the language as I stopped using Python when I dropped Freevo years ago. But script is script and the heavy lifting is done by Chrome itself. The script just provides the local network discovery mechanisms so supported apps show the cast icon similar to the Nexus Q's or Bluetooth audio.

After selecting the leapcast device from your Android the script starts the Chrome browser with a few arguments (incognito, no-first-run, kiosk, user-agent=, user-data-dir) and a URL from https://clients3.google.com/cast/chromecast/device/config. So obviously there's some Cookie transfer between the script and the Chrome instance running incognito with the /tmp/ based user-data-dir. Somebody with a little knowledge about Python and/or Chrome will soon figure out what's necessary.

Since I'm the proud/ridiculous/sad owner of 5 Nexus Q I have real big interest having Music + All Access running in all my rooms again. Years ago I ran a Debian installation on a rooted stock-ROM Nexus One from the SD card via chroot environment. So my hopes are up high again because

the script might run in a linux/chroot environment on the Q

Chrome on Android may one day be able to run Chromecast display pages (or already is)

I'm upping the bounty by $200 USD if multi-room audio for Google Music is supported on my Q's. Also, I'll start coding by myself now :)
[Nexus Q General] Seylox:
guys... i think it's solved: http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...ce-into-a-chromecast-receiver-with-cheapcast/
[Nexus Q General] Maui:
Check this out: https://plus.google.com/u/0/114930558215776389910/posts/6k9kbmL2Cxo
[Nexus Q General] Volatyle:
Anyone mind creating a step-by-step guide? I have no idea how to "connect" to my Q.

Does it need another ROM or is this possible with the stock ROM as well?
[Nexus Q General] Volatyle:
Nevermind just got it working :). This is actually pretty sweet.

So what's left to do? Well, it needs to get more stable - and of course, the most important thing of them all: That gorgeous LED needs to work with it.

Vol
[Nexus Q General] Theme.Holo:
Here it is: CheapCast, with instructions:

https://plus.google.com/u/0/114930558215776389910/posts/6k9kbmL2Cxo

Donate to the creator by downloading the CheapCast app on to your Android device and clicking the Donate button! I expect all the folks that put up a bounty'll be showering Maui with love!
[Nexus Q General] jbriano:
I can't donate.

I want to, but can't. When I click the PayPal link, it's giving me the option to donate 0 Euro. And that's it. I can't change it.

Apparently, you can donate through the CheapCast App as well. I'll give that a shot later.

EDIT: I contacted Sebastian, got his email address, and payed my $100 through PayPal.
[Nexus Q General] Theme.Holo:
Thanks for that - sorry for my broken link in the post; I also corrected it on the G+ post. Donating via the app is the way to go.
[Nexus Q General] Malnilion:
I can't bring myself to donate to Cheapcast until it can do things a Chromecast can (at least Play Movies support...), but I'm super excited about where things are heading :)
[Nexus Q General] Lokifish Marz:
I may be missing something. Why "cast" to the Q when it can be used as a stand alone media center?
[Nexus Q General] ianandamy:
donating today after I make sure if works for me.

DONATED

$25.00 WILL DONATE THE OTHER $25.00 WHEN VOLUME CONTROL WORKS, I USE IT JUST FOR MUSIC.
[Nexus Q General] darb:
Agreed can't donate until the whole of it works lights built in amp and basic original functionality, but this seems to be going somewhere.
[Nexus Q General] eddib:
Cheapcast impressions

Hey guys,

I got the Cheapcast running on my Q using the steps in http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=44558942&postcount=22

Installation notes:

Your Android device with the Q app needs to have usb debugging enabled and also set the debugging option in the Q app

Make sure you download the modified app for the Q; see G+ post in http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=44558942&postcount=22

You need ADB (I used adb-fastboot-install on OS X)

What's working:

app autoboot & recognized as Chromecast device

Google Music and Youtube

HAL audio !!!

Volume control by turning Q

Update: -play/pause- mute by tapping the led on top of the Q

HDMI video (and most likely audio, haven't tested)

Switching from Music to Youtube works fine; back to Music requires Music restart

I've had to restart the Music app on a few occasions, but it has been running without issues for an hour now, so looking great.

On Youtube, you will still see the old Q streaming icon, but the Cheapcast does show up in the list of devices (the old Nexus q is still there and still works as before).

I contacted the dev (Sebastian Mauer) for the donation.

Update: here's the donate link

DONATED

It's great having the Q playing music through my mighty speakers :)

Success!

I'll update if I find any other quirks.
[Nexus Q General] hazapez:
atcingd concise

How about if someone got the Chromecast software to work on the Nexus Q with the addition of the led lights. I just really want them lights to work again.

Is that what this thread is about?
[Nexus Q General] Lokifish Marz:
I haven't done much on the Q since the (Nexus Q)uantum Singularity Project back in November but will play with it when I get the chance. Mine already has Zumocast support but will contact the Cheapcast dev about putting Cheapcast in as well. Now what exactly are you looking for with the lights?
[Nexus Q General] Surge1:
I'm definitely following suit with the rest. half my money to the dev for getting music to work and the rest will go to who ever can get the ring to change colors and dance the way it use to ! that was half of what made it so amazing for music.
[Nexus Q General] hazapez:
Well, the lights should be able to turn on w the the Google Play Music. It should match the visualizer. There were a couple different themes. The Chromecast merely displays the album art. When you turn off the room lights, it looks like such a chill light show.

I hope you can accomplish this! :D
[Nexus Q General] mletto157:
Question for you guys. Are most of you into this because you are using your Q as the amplifier directly connected to your speakers? Because otherwise... the Chromecast, for $35... seems pretty worth it...

(and I bought my Q for close to $200 and only got about 2 months of use out of it)
[Nexus Q General] Volatyle:
I don't use the amp at all. But the Q is such a beautiful device and I just want to use exactly this as my media center and nothing else.

Vol
[Nexus Q General] jmm701:
Yeah. I bought mine for 90 bucks on ebay and am currently using it as my receiver so I need it for the built in amp in order to drive the speakers in my living room and patio. The chromecast is useless to me without an amp.
[Nexus Q General] Volatyle:
Anyone else having issues with cheap cast? I can no longer get the cast symbol to show up in music or YouTube but I still see the Q in the chrome cast app.

Vol
[Nexus Q General] ianandamy:
Don't know what going on there I do know the Nexus apk has servers down may be permanent dont know yet
[Nexus Q General] Volatyle:
But, how would this interfere with cheapcast? I'm not using the Nexus APK anymore, just using cheapcast installed on my Q.

Vol
[Nexus Q General] Volatyle:
Nevermind, I just re-installed cheapcast on my Q and it is back in business again.

So, to clarify - the action google took only affects you if you've yet not configured your Q to your network. If the Q is still running on your network you can still install cheapcast to it and use it as normal.

Vol
[Nexus Q General] eddib:
Issues...

Here's a copy of my comments on the G+ post for the Nexus Q with Cheapcast.

Hope somebody can clear some things up for me.

I'm having issues with multiple devices connecting to the Q. When I have both my Nexus S and 7 to control Music on the Q, the last device to connect does not see the current playlist (and as a result, cannot add songs to the Q).

In most cases however, the second device shows the cast icon and simply won't connect to the Q. Even when I disconnect the first device from the cast.

Is this standard Chromecast behavior? Or an issue with cheapcast?

Running apk version 1.1.2 for Chromecast app (downloaded from somewhere on the interwebz, not available through Play store in Belgium) and the 0.3.5 modified Cheapcast app from this post.﻿

More issues:

- I just reinstalled the Cheapcast apk on the Q (3.5b) because I was no longer able to connect via my Nexus 7 (after having connected with my Nexus S first)

- After that, the Chromecast app always force closes. It sees the Cheapcast Nexus Q, but when I select the Cheapcast by tapping, the Chromecast app throws an error and shuts down. When I then procede to Music; it does show the Chromecast icon and I can select it from the music app.

- Next (with fresh Cheapcast intall on the Q): Music stops after 1 song. I added an album to the Cheapcast Q queue and, no luck, music stops after 1st song.

- Nothing worked to play another song (restarting Music app, Chromecast app)

I had to reinstall the Cheapcast app on the Q over adb to be able to play another song on the Q.

So things are getting worse for me, and at this point my Q is unusable again.

Can somebody please confirm if they're seeing the same issues?

Also: can we move this discussion to a thread on xda; gives us more options to reply and a better editor and such...

UPDATE:

Hey, there's more.

The issues with the Q not continuing to the next song in the queue still exists. When I check the list on my Nexus 7, the equalizer animated icon is still animating away next to the song that just finished.

Also, and I think this is related, while the song plays, I cannot jump to a certain part of the song using the slider. So it appears Chromecast has no idea where it is in a song and as a result no jumping to parts, and not knowing when a song ends?

-> update, sometimes jumping to a part of the song does work, but still the music stops after 1 song

(sorry for all the posts, just trying to give some detailed feedback for the dev)﻿
[Nexus Q General] Volatyle:
I reckon you should give this information to the developer of cheapcast.

Edit: he's probably not reading this thread as he just develops cheapcast.

Maybe there's a cheapcast thread on XDA?

Vol
[Nexus Q General] ianandamy:
Restart your tablet and reinstall cheap cast v3.0 to your Q DO NOT HARD REST YOUR Q OR YOU ARE DONE AND WILL HABE TO FIGURE OUT THE CM10.1 METHOD WITH US.

I have one q synced and two that are not the one that is synced is Stoll working
[Nexus Q General] Lokifish Marz:
It's not Cheapcast but worth looking into. Aircast by Koushik Dutta
[Nexus Q General] unknownkwita:
If anyone does need help moving to CM10.1, there is a good guide in this thread. Read the entire thread.
[Nexus Q General] Lokifish Marz:
Would folks be interested in BiggiFi and a slow FPS mirroring support as well.

Granted this still doesn't get around things like Netflix casting but with you phone as a remote via BiggiFi it makes casting redundant.
[Nexus Q General] ianandamy:
All move to this forum and add if you would like to support this bounty!! -> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2412329
[Nexus Q General] lmeister13:
The Solution

Here is the solution. I have found:

Root and unlock your Nexus Q

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1748575

Download this APK:

http://newapk.us/wp-content/plugins...os.net/files/CheapCast_0_3_8_BETA_android.apk

Use guide to install and run apps on nexus Q

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1749903

Run Cheapcast.apk

On IOS devices or android device: you don't need to setup the emulated chromecast your computer or other devices should find it as soon as you start the service.

*I did not create any of these guides/Apks I just put them together to kale it work*
[Nexus Q General] halfluck:
Sweet!

Hey Guys,

Looks like the Google Cast Receiver App from the Android TV ADT-1 has been ported to work on Android 4.4.4

Details Here ==> http://xdaforums.com/hardware-hacking/chromecast/app-cast-receiver-app-android-t2900726

Could those that try it please report back their findings, could be a good use for the Ol' Q

Cheers Rob.