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[Google Chromecast] paracha3:
I am having problem too. I installed FlastCast V1.1 and it went perfect, the device rebooted. Then during the process of PwnedCast ROM the white led is flashing flashing and flashing. I waited for like good 20mins, the device didnt reboot and led kept flashing.

After disconnecting power, the here is my log file (link below). It seems everything went OK but the device just doesnt reboot.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9966680/flashcast-1.log

Now when i start chromecast in normal mode, the white led is still flashing. I am basically stuck.Please HELP!!!

NOTE: During the whole process home WiFi was off just in case.

Also i made minor modification to where i disabled OTA in image.sh file by removing the if-Then block.
[Google Chromecast] Bajanman:
Similar to you. But if I just BOOT up my Chromecast it'll boot to the pwned screen with the older Rom.

Just wondering why I can't get the new one to load!:eek::confused:

EDIT: just went looked at the old eureka image vs the new one. Here's what I GOT:
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
if the white LED is flashing, that normally means the device is booting the system partition. Strange though, the log shows the flash went perfect. The modification to the flash file should not cause an issue tho.

The log you posted earlier showed that flashcast was not able to find the zip file, so make sure its named correctly, and you don't have your file extension name hidden. This can cause you to name it eureka_image.zip.zip http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/...#show-hide-file-name-extensions=windows-vista
[Google Chromecast] Bajanman:
This^^^^^^^^^^ HERE fixed it. Soon as I did the folder options. Plugged it back up worked first try:D:thumbup:. Finishing as I write this NOW....

Thank you thank you...
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
That is because I moved the mod files into the system.img file to make the ROM smaller, and it helps speed up the flashing process. If you want to see the files I have added, the source page for this ROM has all the raw files.
[Google Chromecast] paracha3:
Redid the FlastCast V1.1 from start and this time it worked fine. I dont know what was wrong.
[Google Chromecast] Bajanman:
Oh ok I understand. And Thanks. I had just thought that was my problem with flashing. But you fixed it for me.

Thank you again [MENTION=2212097]ddggttff3[/MENTION]
[Google Chromecast] abuttino:
What still works?

Do we have to wait for this update to use the new apps? I am just trying to figure out why the ChromeCast doesn't show in all these applications. People said the whitelist was updated but I don't see it.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Both HBO GO and AllCast still working fine here.

Post TV works

Haven't been able to get Vevo working (doesn't give me cast option)

aVia sees my Chromecast but doesn't seem to cast.

Sent from a device with no keyboard. Please forgive typos, they may not be my own.
[Google Chromecast] Kyonz:
I was referring if your Chromecasts still worked, if I malformed the file it'd stop working but I made sure I was careful :)

It should have all the apps whitelisted now, I'll double check once I get home and test it all myself - if anyone can review the json file its pushing that'd be great.
[Google Chromecast] abuttino:
URL?

Still no new apps like plex and avia after a reboot and 5 minutes
[Google Chromecast] abuttino:
Is still the URL for the whitelist that the Chromecast downloads?

https://kyocast.com/cast/chromecast/device/config

It doesn't seem that it's been updated.
[Google Chromecast] playahate:
got chromecast. still waiting for the powered usb\otg from ebay.

so the question is: will there be a new .zip instead of 13300.010.zip in couple of days, or it will get OTA update?
[Google Chromecast] Kyonz:
Hey All,

I just want to extend my sincerest appology in getting this update - it should be working now (I'm just performing tests, finally home)

Any issues let me know
[Google Chromecast] Frank1312:
Flashing much longer 8 minutes

Performed the same steps to video

in the Jump Drive appears as FlashCast

Flashing much longer 8 minutes,

always stays in the red led and no changes to white,

I've tried several times and do not get,

even warms chromecast device.

I look back inside jump drive and appears a folder with the number 1,

a log as a text document that inside says:

---------- Post added at 12:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:13 PM ----------

Reading recovery parameters

Looking for mods on /dev/sda1

Resetting crash counter and boot mode

Clearing OTAs

Copying /usr/share/flasher/remove-ota to /tmp/tmp.p6pnbo

Flashing mod at /tmp/tmp.p6pnbo

Mounting cache (mtd4) at /tmp/tmp.y78HwY

Removing temp-ota.zip and ota.zip from cache partition (/tmp/tmp.y78HwY)

Unmounting /tmp/tmp.y78HwY

Removing temporary mod directory /tmp/tmp.p6pnbo

Mounting /dev/sda1 to /tmp/tmp.yzddHh

Using runtime directory /tmp/tmp.yzddHh/flashcast-data/1

Opened log file /tmp/tmp.yzddHh/flashcast-data/1/log.txt

Created large temp directory /tmp/tmp.yzddHh/flashcast-data/1/tmp

SETUP FAILED: No images found on /dev/sda1

Removing large temp directory

Unmounting and removing /tmp/tmp.yzddHh

That I can make it work correctly?
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
Did you rename the file to "eureka_image.zip"?
[Google Chromecast] abuttino:
Plexpass and Vevo don't work but it seems that the rest of them do..

---------- Post added at 10:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:07 AM ----------

Vevo works now
[Google Chromecast] Ramone360:
Finally got rooted and flashed ROM however I can't cast my local files. I have tried Allcast, I kept searching for a device and my chromecast is already connected
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Did you get this version of AllCast?

Not all versions will work, as Koush removed Chromecast support in newer versions.
[Google Chromecast] y2whisper:
Songza isn't working for me. but it may be something with the dns address. I have tried unolocator and uno telly to no avail. Attempted with just a rooted image and 1.1.
[Google Chromecast] Frank1312:
Flashing much longer 8 minutes

YES
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Your log disagrees. ;)

If you're in Windows (which I suspect you are), right-click the file and Properties it.

If you have file extensions hidden, it's probably named eureka_image.zip.zip

If that's the case, turn off Hide file extensions for known file types (because that option is evil evil evil), or just name it eureka_image (Windows will still have the .zip but it's hiding it from you).
[Google Chromecast] gaganit:
14651 update

Is this going to get updated to 14651? Is there any key reasons to update to 14651?
[Google Chromecast] sean222:
Was wondering this too :) I'm pretty sure Kyonz & ddggttff3 will get it done soon :)

On another note, Songza works great for me, and I bought Avia and that streams my TV shows well off my Plex server.

Only thing I'm disappointed about is Plex making us buy a Plexpass to cast content!!! Grrr...already bought their app! :(

Avia won't cast the DTS audio in my MKVs :( Plex does though, if you buy the Plexpass I'm assuming.
[Google Chromecast] Kyonz:
The next release by Team Eureka will be 14651 based so don't worry, also there isn't huge reason for it but it changes to a nicer home screen and has some updates to things like the whitelist structure that don't functionality that most users won't notice.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Your log looks fine. When you reboot Chromecast, you should see the Pwned logo appear just before the home screen.

If you see the logo, you have PwnedCast and you have root.
[Google Chromecast] Frank1312:
No, not the logo appears
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Do you this logo instead?

If you don't see any logo, probably your TV is not syncing to the signal before it disappears (it is only displayed for 2-3 seconds).

You can try leaving your TV on the Chromecast's input (turn off automatic input switch if your TV lets you).

Otherwise see if you can telnet or SSH to your Chromecast's IP address.
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
Select the Chromecast as your source on your TV, now remove power to the Chromecast and watch the screen as it reboots. The PAWNED! should appear for a short time before the Chromecast home screen appears.
[Google Chromecast] Frank1312:
So I did and great to finally confirm that I have root.

Thanks to all.

the problem I have in the hdmi switch not displayed and

when I change the input no longer seen again.

Any idea to solve the problem with the switch hdmi?
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
Don't think that's possible as the Chromecast boots as soon as you turn on your TV. I don't ever see it either unless I do as I described.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Okay you have root. Good!

I'm not sure I understand your question about the HDMI switch...

Are you saying that..

You see Chromecast output

You change input on HDMI switch to something else

You change input on HDMI switch back to Chromecast

You cannot see the Chromecast output?

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Same here. PWNED! logo only displays on Chromecast boot-up, and I can only see the boot-up if my TV is already on the correct input. If I switch input to Chromecast my TV doesn't display the Chromecast output until after the PWNED! logo has already disappeared, because my TV takes a few seconds to sync.
[Google Chromecast] Frank1312:
My tv only has one hdmi input, I have several equipments with hdmi output (DVD player, satellite receiver, etc ... chromecast) have to use a switch, when I switch back to no longer see the chromecast
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
The rest of your equipment doesn't have trouble?

My Chromecast is connected to my sound bar which has 3 HDMI inputs. I haven't had any trouble switching between. In fact, my TV switches it automatically - I didn't expect it to be able to control through the sound bar. Happy surprise.

Are you using the power adapter for Chromecast, or do you have it connected to a USB port on the TV?
[Google Chromecast] Frank1312:
yes, also with other equipment video player blue-ray, also has the same problem with hdmi switch.

power adapter for Chromecast, no port USB on the TV.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Sounds like your HDMI switch may not be HDCP compliant.

HDCP is important for video devices (not as much for computers) as there is a handshake and encryption between the display and source device. If the switch is not HDCP compliant the handshake may not occur properly when the input source is changed.

Unplugging and re-plugging the HDMI should re-sync them and give you picture - but only until you switch inputs again.
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
Never tried it till now but on my Samsung Smart TV if the CC is selected, powered off/on, I will get the PWNED! screen.
[Google Chromecast] raysar:
We also need a real copy of airplay mirroring for android.

Is it possible using allsharecast from smartphone samsung for example?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
I hear it works great if you have Samsung TV but AllShare Cast won't work with Chromecast because it's not a compatible receiver.

Agree with the desire fro Android screen mirroring though. A few folks have peeked into the SDK and it looks like there are hooks for OEMs to integrate some kind of similar function. We'll have to wait and see if, when, and who jumps on board.
[Google Chromecast] smalis:
Do the 12/10/13 apps (Avia, Plex etc) work with the current version of the ROM?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Yes. [MENTION=2634811]Kyonz[/MENTION] updated the KyoCast whitelist soon after the apps were announced, so they should work with PwnedCast v1.0 + KyoCast or PwnedCast v1.1 (which includes KyoCast)

(PwnedCast v1.0 users will eventually get updated to PwnedCast v1.1 unless they've disabled PwnedCast OTA updates)
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
Just letting you guys know I pushed out an OTA to my testers of the new 14651 based build. If all goes good, I hope to have an official OTA/Release within a week! :)

*We will see though, I also have finals next week*
[Google Chromecast] samteeee:
Thanks a lot Bro, that is real good news.
[Google Chromecast] kefallo:
Release the Kraken! :silly:
[Google Chromecast] saeedco:
it this means we can use the new OTA on the updated CC to stream local media? your first post said is based on 133300

I just want to use it to watch my own local media from my phone or L/T, what is the best way to accomplish this?

---------- Post added at 05:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:21 PM ----------

it this means we can use the new OTA on the updated CC to stream local media? your first post said is based on 133300

I just want to use it to watch my own local media from my phone or L/T, what is the best way to accomplish this?
[Google Chromecast] abuttino:
Plex or avia (depending on how it's encoded) is your best bet. Allcast seems to be obsolete
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
You can do that currently with the 13300 version of PwnedCast using allcast. For links and more info, check the stickied FAQ post.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2563143
[Google Chromecast] saeedco:
would this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6c34jqFHxY

work even after google just sent an update to my CC?

time to look for the otg cable on flebay :)
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
Nope, that will only work on exploitable chromecasts. if your device has taken a google OTA, then this method will not work.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
"based on 13300" means this is a customized version of the 13300 build. It does not mean that this is a root method or patch for the stock build 13300.

If you're stock, even on build 13300 you can cast local media with RealPlayer Cloud (direct if it's Chromecast compatible, requires upload to RP Cloud first if it's not) or Avia (only if it's Chromecast compatible).
[Google Chromecast] travisjshepherd:
Mod edit: do not quote the first post of threads.

would a micro sd card in a usb card reader work instead of a jump drive?
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
It should as long as you still flash the flashcast bin file to it the same way you would a jump drive.

Also, WOW! Today we hit 500+ confirmed installs! I honestly thought this would never have that many users. I just want to say thanks to the community for supporting us at Team Eureka :) And I promise, this new release is getting very VERY close. ;)
[Google Chromecast] playahate:
will be +1 when i get my powered usb-otg from ebay :laugh:
[Google Chromecast] travisjshepherd:
I'll be installing mine today or tomorrow, FedEx is supposed to be here today but I work 12s so it may be tomorrow.

Oh, another thing when I installed the bin file onto my 2gb sd card it only formatted to fat not fat32, will this make a difference?
[Google Chromecast] playahate:
FedEx with chromecast? My advice is to check root availability by serial number first
[Google Chromecast] plympton:
Amazon Chromecast was vulnerable

I ordered one from Amazon with the Student promotion, and it was vulnerable. Took quite a while to get it to root - for some reason FlashCast would boot, but not flash. Turns out it was because I was using an old 256MB flash drive. Putting FlashCast on a newer cheap-o 8GB flash drive did the trick.

I configured it (off-line, of course!), and connected via the Windows ChromeCast Setup Utility to determine that the ROM was of the right (rootable) old version.

FYI: My OTG cable was un-powered, so I took a USB extension cord (6"), stipped out the sheathing, exposed the Red and Black wires (power), and added a Female A (? the flat end), and used a Male A -> Male A cord from a USB HDD I have sitting around. Cool solution, didn't take too long to solder together, and no hubs required!
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
2GB and less doesn't require FAT32. You did use win32diskimager (Win) or dd (Mac/Linux) to write the bin image, and not just copy the .bin to the USB drive, right?

The USB drive should not be mountable after writing the .bin

It will only become mountable after the first time you boot it on Chromecast, as that will partition the drive to accept firmware/roms and mods.

After that, you can copy stuff to it.

See http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48206468#post48206468
[Google Chromecast] chazall1:
500 ++++ Great Job and development,

Thanks
[Google Chromecast] travisjshepherd:
right, I followed instructions to a t, do I need to format it first, and then put the file on it using the disk imager? And is there any way to do this without a powered otg cable?
[Google Chromecast] stone5000556:
Its failing

I have re installed flashcast and pwncast at least 10 times used different usb and all different formats. I have tried everything I think but I still get a red led when I attempted to install. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Google Chromecast] abuttino:
Try IRC, they should be able to help you out, and it's a lot faster response than you'll get here
[Google Chromecast] stone5000556:
Sorry for my stupidity but whats IRC
[Google Chromecast] digiboom:
Internet Relay Chat there are several of them used to discuss the mods for ChromeCast
[Google Chromecast] stone5000556:
could i maybe get a link couldent find one on google
[Google Chromecast] playahate:
not all versions of chromecast are rootable. check serial number.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
You don't need to format the stick - win32diskimager will completely overwrite the contents with the disk image.

You need some method of getting power. While many have succeeded in using non-spec-compliant USB hubs that backfeed power and wiring their own cables, an appropriate OTG cable is less than $10 off eBay from US sellers, and less than $5 if you can wait for Hong Kong or China. Frankenstein cabling is fine for once or twice, but IMO it's worth having a proper cable. Get an extra so you can have more media on your phone/tablet too (if it supports OTG).

Likely your Chromecast either was shipped with an updated firmware or it was connected to the Internet and got an OTA update. Either way, it's not rootable. If it's 3923 or higher (including 3A__ and 3B__) then it shipped from the factory with a non-rootable bootloader.
[Google Chromecast] travisjshepherd:
My serial number wasn't on either list for rootable or non-rootable.
[Google Chromecast] stone5000556:
Nope

I have the otg And it has flashcard installed. It is rooted I just can't get pendant to install.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Can you share with us the first 4 characters?

Do you see the Pwned logo at boot?

If you don't see the Pwned logo and have not successfully installed a firmware, you are not rooted yet.

FlashCast alone does not do anything (the first boot just configures the USB stick).

You must install a rooted ROM with FlashCast in order to have root.

In phone terms, FlashCast is more like a custom recovery. PwnedCast is the ROM. Unless you use the custom recovery to install the rooted ROM, you still don't have root. Worse yet, if you don't have root and connect to the Internet, Chromecast will automatically update and remove the exploit used to gain root.

So, did your Chromecast ever get set up and connected to the Internet?
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
Not 100% correct. It did trickle out that there is one thing that it does do to the Chromecast, if there is a Google Update file present, it deletes it.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Good point, you are correct.

And to avoid additional confusion/misunderstanding...

The above does

NOT

mean a Chromecast can be "downgraded" from a non-rootable firmware/bootloader to a rootable one!

Deleting the Google Update file only helps if an OTA update has been downloaded

but not yet applied

, where you boot it and it won't boot from USB and immediately takes you to the Updating screen. You have to open Chromecast and jump some pins to get it to boot from USB, then FlashCast will get rid of the downloaded updater and reset the boot mode for you. This saves you from having to rush through some console input after jumping the pins, which is pretty darn convenient.
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
Good info. I didn't really know how the Google Update worked as I have never allowed a CC to perform it! :good:
[Google Chromecast] killall:
OK this is probably a dumb question, but my CC is not always connected to my TV. When I do connect, PwnedCast checks for an update. Thereafter my CC has a different ID number and I have to set it up again with the CC app. Is this the expected behaviour or am I doing something wrong?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
I have never seen this behavior... neither the check for update nor reset of settings.

Check the button on your Chromecast, perhaps it's stuck in the pressed mode? This can also happen if you haven't removed the plastic film covering the side.
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
I've installed two different versions of PwnedCast and never had to set it up again.

It does check for updates every 20 hours but if your not plugged in, I don't know if the timer is for ON time or does it compare to the last time it was plugged in??
[Google Chromecast] killall:
I'll leave it plugged in for a few days and see what happens. Thanks.
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
The update system will run when powered on, and after that check, every 20 hours. So every restart the device will recheck with the server.

If your device changes its name every boot (to like chromecast2344, etc) but still is connected to wifi, this is a sign of a permission issue with the /data/chrome folder (which should never happen). The best way to fix that issue though is to just do a data wipe (factory reset).
[Google Chromecast] stone5000556:
I did it

Ok i figured it out. you have to power the chromecast by plugin directly into the chromecast not by powering the otg cable. I have pwncast now thanks for all the help.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Weird. I leave my OTG cable plugged in permanently (because I'm lazy and don't want to have to go looking for the proper cord - also saves my Chromecast's connector from wear).

Glad you got it working though!
[Google Chromecast] travisjshepherd:
3b03
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
your unit will not be rootable as it comes with a google OTA already installed. Check the serial# thread for more information.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2537022

EDIT:

Offtopic from my reply, but have some more panel teasers: http://imgur.com/a/l0A7P
[Google Chromecast] playahate:
Sooo you can +1 new user.

Flashed it with usb-hub, still didnt get the powered usb-otg from ebay.

So:

Local 1080p videos from gallery (N5) + AllCast - lag every 10-15 sec. Autoawesome 1080p - same thing. The same videos from Galaxy Note 10.1 working fine. 720p videos from N5 - smooth.

Fling 3 times hang my system (though i have core i7 if it matters) - no use.

AVIA shows pictures - 1080p local videos still laggy.

Plex Media Server (no plexpass)+BubbleUPnP+AllCast - working fine with MKV, but not playing AVI. Black screen, waited for couple of minutes, tried 10 different files. Maybe its coz of old TV, i dunno. will try Twonky media server and BubbleUPnP server.

Any good proposals?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Sounds like things are working as normal.

1080p can be problematic for Chromecast, especially at higher bitrates (> 10 Mbps). That's why Avia's site recommends 720p.

Format doesn't matter if the media is coming from a Plex Media Server - Plex will transcode if necessary. TV shouldn't matter. If your AVIs are playing black, probably Plex is having trouble decoding the media. Check that those files play OK on the machine running PMS. :cyclops:

---------- Post added at 11:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:48 PM ----------

Since this isn't specifically PwnedCast-related, let's move over to the AVI thread.
[Google Chromecast] Anakha56:
Will we get a warning when the OTA applies? Just curious to know the whole process. I would not want it to go black screen and I pull it while its in the middle of a OTA update:P.
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
The device will display a warning on the screen that it is going to reboot to do a update. It no longer just "reboots" as pwnedcast V1 did.

On another note, looks like google "secretly" droped another chromecast OTA today, build # is 14975. I plan on digging through it later today after finals, and hopefully can be instantly added to team eurekas next rom (the OTA we have been working on for ages now)