yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
just wait a few days for it to update. devices only check for updates every 20 hours, and if the last few digits of the serial's sha1sum is within a certain range, the update will be pushed.

If you don't want to wait for the OTA to automatically update your device, you can always just use flashcast to flash the update.
[Google Chromecast] efrant:
Why not just flash the latest version of PwnedCast? There's no reason to wait for the update.

EDIT: Ninja'd by ddggttff3

On a separate note, I just wanted to say thanks to [MENTION=2789381]tchebb[/MENTION] , [MENTION=2212097]ddggttff3[/MENTION] and [MENTION=2634811]Kyonz[/MENTION]. The work you guys have done here is exemplary.
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
Somehow I thought that this was a OTA "only" update till I read this post and saw that the OP had a more current date for V1.1.
[Google Chromecast] kcustom11:
I got the OTA yesterday, and I was using unlocator for the DNS. I was looking to see if the update had overridden the resolv.conf file. It seems that the OTA deleted the unlocator lines in 20-dns.conf

# Google Public DNS servers

echo "nameserver 50.112.186.233" >> /etc/resolv.conf

echo "nameserver 50.112.143.40" >> /etc/resolv.conf

I'm guessing I can just add these lines with back and reboot?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Or just flash the Unlocator mod again.
[Google Chromecast] kekos321:
Succesfully rooted 3820

Thanks for the guide

:good:
[Google Chromecast] hosmsdos:
Guys i just bought Chromecast and i did some searching regarding playing videos or music from phone. i was a little disappointed with media playback but then i found allcast!

I have some questions and i appreciate your support.

1- How can i play local videos from my nexus (I tried AllCast but they said Google disabled it in latest update)

2- If i flash this ROM would i be able to cast videos from phone.

3- What is KyoCast

4- What benefits do i have from custom ROM

Thanks Guys
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
1. By using AllCast, which requires use of KyoCast, which requires having a rooted ROM installed, which requires having a exploitable bootloader

2. Yes, if your device still has the exploit. If your chromecast has already been setup, and powered for over 24 hours, then there is a very very slim chance you can still root the device :(

3. KyoCast is a service that allows rooted chromecast users to skip google's app whitelist, and use a custom one managed my [MENTION=2634811]Kyonz[/MENTION].

4. You get the benefit of being able to run whatever applications you want on the chromecast as long as they are in KyoCast, you get to keep your exploitable bootloader, and use custom DNS servers (which allows out of US people to use netflix with select DNS providers). More things are on the way though, so give it time.

Overall if you already setup your device, and its already running a version higher then 12072, then you are currently unable to root the device.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
AllCast/AirCast/KoushCast requires

Rootable Chromecast, because you need ability to load PwnedCast v1.1 (which includes KyoCast) via Flashcast

Non-timebomb version of Allcast that supports Chroemcast

If you have already been using your Chromecast and have not already loaded a rooted firmware, most likely you are no longer rootable. If you bought it recently, you probably weren't even rootable to begin with. And if you're not rootable, all the rest is moot, as custom firmware load requires a rootable unit.

If you're not rootable, you're limited to the stock Google-endorsed/provided applications. Hopefully there will be big announcements after their hackathon this weekend.

LOL ddggttff3 beat me by hours, I just didn't see it!
[Google Chromecast] JLine05:
I just put loaded up the new version and now I cant get the darn thing to connect using phone, tablet or PC. Anyone have any ideas?

Haha NM router reset worked Im dumb.
[Google Chromecast] aamir123:
I just got an ota update from pwnrom, any info? I just rooted using the 1.1 image so I dont think there is a new update since.
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
If you got the OTA, it means you were on 1.0 and were updated to 1.1. A device will not update its self to the same firmware.
[Google Chromecast] aamir123:
how do I check the fw version? I'm not doubting you but I just want to be sure I was rooted in the first place

Edit: I believe I am rooted as I have the pwned screen upon boot, also maybe I was on 1.0 cuz I did download both, but I thought I chose 1.1 from the get go
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
I explain the process here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=47996047&postcount=89

In the future there will be a easier way to check, but for now that is the only way.
[Google Chromecast] aamir123:
just to be clear if I get a 10 I will be updated to latest ota but still have root?

on another note would someone mind playingthis link while tab casting, I get a blank box and sound only thru my computer. same thing happens from hulu I get a black box and only sound and video on computer, chromecast shows the surrounding of the webite but black box where video should be
[Google Chromecast] Imranhakro:
Sorry for stupid questions, but i am a noob...

What's the benefit of Rooting chromecast?

How would it benefit an average Joe who just plugs n play?

And by the way... is it worth buying chromcast for someone who is outside US?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Root allows you to run custom firmware and applications not provided/endorsed by Google, without having to be a developer.

Some examples of custom applications are AllCast and the apps being developed for the Team Eureka contest.

To be honest, probably 90%+ of the Chromecast users out there don't care about root. It's us tech-savvy folks here that want to extend the functionality of the device that want root to "casually" develop for the platform, or simply tweak things like not using Google's DNS servers, which are hardcoded (though if you have an intelligent router you can redirect requests that way).

Root or not, you still have the stock functionality of the Chromecast, which is slowly expanding.

For those outside of the US, many content providers like Hulu and Netflix restrict content to certain geographies. Some are using DNS redirectors like Unotelly and Unlocator to get US content - this can be done with an intelligent router that can intercept and redirect the Chromecast's DNS requests, or can more easily be done if you have root by loading PwnedCast (which you should do anyway to preserve root), which will have Chromecast use the DHCP-provided DNS server.
[Google Chromecast] hosmsdos:
Is there any chance to root the new update? Are there any devs working on it?

Thank You

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I live outside US and So far youtube and google music works for 35$ its really a great experience. i just wish i found this thread before updating chromecast
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
I'm sure some are, but they're probably waiting until Google finalizes the SDK so they can't as easily/quickly plug the hole as they did with the boot loader.
[Google Chromecast] Zibri:
is the chromecast really better than all the other android sticks around? There are now dual and quad cores for about the same price.
[Google Chromecast] YoshiFan501:
oh i wish i didnt upgrade my chromecast... I want this rom so badly!
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
It's a different target market, to be honest. Chromecast is a general consumer-oriented product. Aimed at people who don't have the know-how and/or desire to "tinker with things." You know, the folks who have no interest in root, development, etc. They want to plug-and-play, and if the device can't do something, it can't do something.

Small form factor Android devices are awesome, but are aimed more at the "power users" like most of the crowd here.

Chromecast's larger install base (as a single, specific device) also may provide some degree of continued maintenance and support. For the average joe, the automatic update is a great thing. You don't have to do anything at all to ensure you stay up to date.

For folks like us, it's a root-killing annoyance, but again, different market...

Another way to look at it:

Imagine you need to tighten a screw... Your choices are a Swiss Army Knife and a plain old flathead screwdriver. Sure, the Swiss Army Knife would be more versatile for those other "what if" situations, but if you really just need to tighten that screw, the plain screwdriver is just as good, sometimes even better because it requires less fiddling to unfold the screwdriver out.
[Google Chromecast] Zibri:
You didn't answer my question though :)

But I'll just take it as a "no".
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
If you want to compare devices on specs alone and not features, then I guess you could say some of those dual core dongles are "better" but what makes the chromecast special is its software. With those other dongles, can you cast your desktop to the TV with a single button click? or use your phone and tablets as media remotes without any extra software? How about turn your TV on for you when you start streaming content?

There may be ways to do these things with those other dongles, but its not as well polished or rounded as the chromecast.

And overall, the chromecast is still pretty beefy with its 512MB of DDR3 Ram, 1GHz CPU, and 2GB storage space. Plus its quite small.

But then again, everyone has their preferences :)
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
My point is there's no hard answer to your question. It's a matter of user perspective.

I could give my mom a quad-core Android stick with HDMI out and hook it to her TV - but it would just sit there unused.

If I give her a Chromecast, at least she'd cast YouTube to it....

I don't know the detailed system specs, but I'm sure you could get a generic Android stick that has more CPU power and more memory.

You'll just have to load software on it to make it work yourself.

Since you seem to be technically-minded, the answer to you is No, Chromecast probably is not better than other Android sticks that are available. :)

I'm sure you could also find sticks with poorer specs than Chromecast, but such is the way of technology. And depending on your purposes, even a stick with lesser hardware might fit your purposes better.
[Google Chromecast] 3alaawi:
Sorry but what's the benefit of this from a user end? Does this mean that allcast will work now?
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
For users of this rom, yes, AllCast works.
[Google Chromecast] Bajanman:
[MENTION=2212097]ddggttff3[/MENTION]

Found this while reading my news on pulse app... :thumbup::thumbup:

PwnedCast is a custom ROM for Google Chromecast - http://pulse.me/s/GXlkK
[Google Chromecast] sean222:
Are you 100% sure on this? I thought AllCast is just for Roku/AppleTV/PS/Xbox, but NOT ChromeCast...

I just tried Allcast the other day and my ChromeCast didn't show up to stream TO.
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
The latest version doesn't as CC support was removed, you need the older version.

It's posted "somewhere" here but here's a copy of the older version.

View attachment Cast_signed.apk
[Google Chromecast] Dperks88:
What are some of the benefits of rooting my chromecast?
[Google Chromecast] samteeee:
@OP

Great work Bro.

I was just wondering(or paranoid)! I just loaded the latest Flashcast and Rooted with your Rom,

is there any possibility that the unit updates itself with Google?!!!!

Thank you.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Please see: Why should I root ?

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No. PwnedCast communicates with and updates from its own update server, not Google's.
[Google Chromecast] samteeee:
Thank you.
[Google Chromecast] xsirex:
I got impatient and manually updated by first reformatting the flash drive with FC 1.1.1, then PC 1.1 and all is well, works great, Thank You Team Eureka.

But something I thought of after I read through the OP a second time was do I need to update FC everytime or is that what the the eureka_recovery.img file is for inside the ROM? Just a question for next time.
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
If you are going to manually update the ROM using a jumpdrive, then I would recommend downloading and installing the latest version of flashcast before flashing. If you are just going to let the chromecast use the OTA system we setup, then you don't have to do anything.

As for eureka_recovery.img, it is different then the .bin file in the FlashCast thread. If you try to flash eureka_recovery.img to a jumpdrive, it will not work or boot on a chromecast.
[Google Chromecast] mcpdigital:
Hi there, installed this new Cast ROM in all three of my CCs.

Everything smooth, tested Allcast and for the first time I was able to play a video from my phone through CC.

Just what I was hoping for.

Thank you very much for your work.

MCP
[Google Chromecast] javipas:
Will this play local content from my LAN?

One of the things I really miss in Chromecast is the ability to play local content from my networked PCs and drives (I've got a Synology DS212j NAS). Will this process allow me to play files from the NAS through the phone, for example?
[Google Chromecast] mcpdigital:
I can be wrong, but I was unable to select any network drive through my tablet. It simply does not appear to support it yet.

When selected Gallery and choose to open with ES FileExplorer the hopes were high, but what came up was a subset of ES FileExpl. that did not have options to select different sources than the internal ones.

MCP
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Yeah, I tried browsing to a share with ES File Explorer this morning, then sharing the file to AllCast, but AllCast told me I need to share via Gallery.

Of course Gallery can't see network shares...

One thing I forgot to try:

In landscape mode BS Player has a share button that pops up after you hit the info button.
[Google Chromecast] javipas:
Thanks guys...that's a pity. Anyway, I guess, that's one of the things that this ROM will make possible to do in the near future, am I wrong?
[Google Chromecast] dragonzzz:
Very late reply, but thanks!! :D
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Not sure... PwnedCast (and now built-in KyoCast) simply allow third-party applications like AllCast to run. I suppose someone might write a "stream from NAS to Chromecast" application, but I'm not sure it would necessarily be built into a firmware/ROM.
[Google Chromecast] third son:
I assume I have to rename the 13300.010.zip file to eureka_image.zip and move to the jump drive with winimage before flashing?
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
No, simply copy&paste the zip file after renaming it.
[Google Chromecast] Flowah:
So, I think I've installed the ROM. When I boot my Chromecast up it displays the "PWNED" boot image.

But I can't play anything through AllCast? Is there something I'm doing wrong? I go through AllCast>Gallery>Pick a file, then it just says "Now playing. No media playback in progress."

Any help?
[Google Chromecast] googlephone:
I think only mp4 video works, not pictures/photos. You can try one video. And you need to use stock gallary app, not other file browser.
[Google Chromecast] Flowah:
Ooooh. It works from the stock gallery. Weird.

Thanks!
[Google Chromecast] dave5777:
Just got my Chomecast from Amazon has SN. That is unrootable :( Damn you Google! Damn you to Hell!
[Google Chromecast] mikevillarroel:
After doing the flashcast my Pc won't let me access the drive anymore, how am i supposed to add the eureka_image.zip?
[Google Chromecast] kraqh3d:
You need to boot the stick in the Chromecast first. It'll finalize the stick, and create a Fat32 partition. You can then put it back in your computer and it'll see it so you can copy eureka_image.zip to it.
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
If your USB drive was successfully setup with Flashcast or Step #1 of the process, it "makes" your PC able to read it and C&P the eureka_image.zip to it for Step #2 to root. Did you watch the "How to" video posted here? Look here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2529903
[Google Chromecast] mikevillarroel:
got it thanks!
[Google Chromecast] mdcarter67:
Try a local Best Buy store. I just got 2 rootable CC's from 2 different locations. Both Best Buy locations i visited had the CC's stocked in multiple locations, ask an employee to show you where they are. If you still can't find a good SN, ask if they have any in the back or in a cage.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
They should be in both the Computers department as well as Home Theater (not Magnolia, if your location has one, regular Home Theater, where the wall of TVs, TiVos, etc are)
[Google Chromecast] abuttino:
Does the OTA update Flashcast as well?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
If you want an up-to-date FlashCast drive, you need to update your drive.

PwnedCast has its own special embedded recovery FlashCast that will auto-update.

See http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=47983777&postcount=279
[Google Chromecast] third son:
Thanks!

Got it to cast...thanks from one Michiganite to another ( I hate Michigander)
[Google Chromecast] joeG78:
The download link doesn't work for me and neither does http://ota.team-eureka.com/
[Google Chromecast] killall:
+1 any mirrors?
[Google Chromecast] playahate:
same thing here.

somebody uplode a file somewhere plz
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
Sorry guys looks like my DNS had issues last night but everything should be back online now :)
[Google Chromecast] killall:
[MENTION=2212097]ddggttff3[/MENTION] love this work, thanks. Sent you some beers.
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
Thanks man, appreciate it!
[Google Chromecast] abuttino:
Did a new whitelist come with that update?
[Google Chromecast] Humanio:
So after reading this whole thread first and foremost great job on such a feat! I snagged a Chromecast at launch and was initially excited then underwhelmed after Google decided to make the device potentially less useful for the immediate future. I should have anticipated the Rom scene would come to the rescue in due time.

Out of curiosity, if I were to purchase another Chromecast would I then have the chance to flash this Rom, or do all current devices come updated out of the box? Thanks and great work.
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
Currently you'd need to find a Chromecast with a serial number of 3922 or lower which has build 12072 which can be rooted.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
As far as we know, all Chromecasts coming out of the factory are already updated (and therefore not rootable).

However, you still may be able to find rootable units available.

See the Rootable Serial Numbers thread.
[Google Chromecast] Humanio:
Thanks, appreciate the information. I'll see what I can find and hopefully I luck out.
[Google Chromecast] gclaus:
Rootable New CC

I got the last rootable CC at my local Best Buy (in central IA) so there are still a few out there. It was at the back of the rack so they must be putting the new ones on the front. I'd suggest checking in the ones at the back first.
[Google Chromecast] tata789:
Unable to find chromecast on allcast

Hello,

I just flashed the rom by using "11/29/13--13300.010.zip". And allshare was unable to detect my chromecast on my note2. Keeps showing searching the players. any help? Thanks
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Where did that file come from?

DON'T unzip the PwnedCast download, just copy it to the FlashCast stick and rename to eureka_image.zip

EDIT: my mistake, that looks like the right file. Is there a log file on your FlashCast stick? That should help tell if the flash was successful.

Also, what version of AllCast do you have?
[Google Chromecast] xsirex:
allshare or allcast? two different apps. Use the links [MENTION=3050092]bhiga[/MENTION] provided here for the correct app.
[Google Chromecast] tata789:
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[/COLOR]

I think there is only one version(4.4.21) for allcast which is from cloclworkmod. And for the log, it seems installed successfully. Here is the log info.

script Finished!

Removing temporary mod directory /tmp/tmp.3wp6J2

Flashing succeeded

Rebooting

Removing large temp directory

Unmounting and removing /tmp/tmp.4NxYGr

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Thanks, it works after I use the link from you. The previous version I used is tester. Probably there is different. Thanks again.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
There were a number of builds of AllCast/AirCast, the most recent no longer includes Chromecast support, so it's important to use the specific build linked.
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
Interesting, it seems to have flashed perfectly. I recommend doing a data wipe to see if that fixes the issue, You can do that by either holding the button on the device for 20~ seconds, or you can use the chromecast setup application to do it.

If you still have issues, join us on the IRC (#teameureka on freenode) and I can try to help you from there.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
That sounds like a normal boot... just to check that it's not some kind of sync or memory weirdness on the TV end, try unplugging Chromecast from the HDMI port and plugging it into a different HDMI port?
[Google Chromecast] cruzzi11:
I tried to wipe the Chromecast by holding the button for 20 seconds.

This is what happens:

1) The Chromecast reboots

2) I see Team Eureka's update message "Please wait while your Chromecast is updated" for around 5 seconds (light is white)

3) The Chromecast reboots and I see 'Starting your Chromecast' for 2-3 sec

4) No image on TV and white light blinking

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It worked! I disconnected and reconnected the Chromecast on the only HDMI port I have on my TV, and now it boots properly (I see the pwned logo). Thank you for your help guys!
[Google Chromecast] xsirex:
Seems like a typical wipe. The white blinking light at the end is the device waiting to be setup again, the issue sounds like its in the video connection between the Chromecast and the TV. Possibly the TV is not detecting the signal it expects.

Try

1) Different HDMI port (as [MENTION=3050092]bhiga[/MENTION] suggested above)

2) With and Without the short HDMI extender the Chromecast comes with

3) Different TV
[Google Chromecast] HowardZ:
I reflashcasted today and added Pawn'd.

With the Kouch modified apk (never stops working on a specific date), I can cast some videos, but not others.

This is progress.
[Google Chromecast] marc.ientilucci:
Does Fling work on this ROM?

wondering if fling works on this ROM?

https://plus.google.com/+LeonNicholls/posts/23BrB267QHJ

ive been trying to find a decent media server since PS4 decided to remove the feature... now i have PS3 & PS4 both hooked up just so i can stream movies from my PC to TV.

i believe the app is open source (link to github may be in the G+ post)

if Fling works on this ROM, would it be possible to create a server app that will allow my android phone to act as a file browser on my PC and "fling" media to my chromecast?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Yes, only Chromecast-supported media will play. That means your AVIs, MKVs and MOVs are out.

WebM and MPEG-4 (.mp4) are supported...

https://developers.google.com/cast/supported_media_types

Yes, specifically this version: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=47491068&postcount=86

File browser for PC to fling to Chromecast? Umm.. I guess it's possible, maybe... Remote Desktop might be the easiest.
[Google Chromecast] KillerBeaver:
Is there a way the new software can be installed without losing root?
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
The new apps google just pushed should be available to rooted users within 24 hours.