yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Chromecast] zeus_chingon:
Lol, probably we are talking about the same store. First colony mall. There was 1 left after I made my purchase.
[Google Chromecast] giant22000:
The best buy mobile was a good tip. I found a 3919 at my local best buy mobile.
[Google Chromecast] mobgod:
Maybe someone can shed some advice my serial number is 3A22101THESE is this device root able if so can someone link me to how i need to do it?

Rooted SG3
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
No. As explained in the first post, no units with serial numbers greater than 3922 have the vulnerable bootloader. Nothing 3Axx, 3Bxx, 3Cxx, etc.
[Google Chromecast] mobgod:
Ok should i wait to use as it's still sealed never opened? Or i have no chance just use it?

Rooted SG3
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Most likely any new exploit would not involve the bootloader, so go ahead and use it and just keep your eyes peeled for development of a new exploit.
[Google Chromecast] darnskippy:
Hi All,

Just successfully rooted a SN: 3731101Zxxxx. Not suprising but for sake of being thurough, I dont see 3731 on the rootable list and I saw mention of the the 101Z being in question. Have it running the 14975 EurekaROM 1.1 now.

I do have a few others that came with 12940. Is this the only revision that we are seeing shipped? Trying to decide if i should set a few aside and not let them update in case of a new exploit, or if all of them come this way there's no reason to hold on to them.

Thanks in advance!
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
I'm pretty sure there are some with 13300 and newer. I would guess any new exploit would be developed on/for the current build at the time, but it's up to you, if you want to keep an archive or something.
[Google Chromecast] fly4awhtgye:
So my rootable unit came in. I'm not in an urgent rush to root...Has anyone picked up the powered micro USB cable needed for the root at a brick and mortar store? Radio Shack maybe?
[Google Chromecast] darnskippy:
The one I used came from Amazon but said it was for Samsung devices. You could probably check your local cellular carrier store if you dont want to have it shipped.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Remember that once you set it up with Internet connection, Chromecast will auto-update and you will LOSE the ability to root, so make sure you don't set it up until you can flash. See Root Mini-FAQ: What's the big deal with root? :)

Have yet to see a powered cable in any B&M (brick & mortar = retail storefront), though you can often get the appropriate cables and adapters to piece a functional equivalent together - it just costs more, though many folks will probably have one of the two USB peripheral Y-cables in the example below, so then you'd just need the appropriate adapter.

Example 1: Mini-B Y-Cable

(Illustration)

Parts

USB Y Cable for External Hard Drive - USB A to mini B (often included with bus-powered USB hard drives and some hubs)

Type A Female to Mini B Female Adapter

Un-powered OTG cable

Assembly

Y-Cable (1) Mini-B male ("anvil" shape) goes into adapter (2).

USB stick goes into adapter (2).

Y-Cable (1) red A male goes into USB power adapter

Y-Cable (1) black A male goes into OTG cable

OTG cable goes into Chromecast

Example 2: B Y-Cable

(Illustration)

Parts

USB 2.0 Type-B Male to 2 USB Type-A Male Y-Cable

Type A Female to Type B Female USB Adapter

Assembly

Y-Cable (1) B male ("house" shape) goes into adapter (2).

USB stick goes into adapter (2).

Y-Cable (1) red A male goes into USB power adapter

Y-Cable (1) black A male goes into OTG cable

OTG cable goes into Chromecast
[Google Chromecast] Creig:
Serial 3613 successfully rooted. It gave me a few problems, but I was finally able to load the Eureka ROM onto it. Working fine now.
[Google Chromecast] jegaa69:
flare in the art

newer units have lens flare in the art so that may be a quicker way to find likely candidates

Is there a image of what your talking about
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
I haven't been by the store for a while (been a good boy :D) but I'll try to remember to grab a picture, or maybe an entire unit the next time I go by.
[Google Chromecast] mikma80:
Successfully rooted 3906 today :) Let the games begin!
[Google Chromecast] crazy24hraday:
I just wanted to say thank you for this thread.

Because of it I was able to take the one I got as a gift (with non rootable serial number) back to Best Buy and located a rootable serial number and the rest is history as they say.

Thank you again.
[Google Chromecast] raichur0xx0rz:
It's still hit or miss. I've seen a bunch of "old design" boxes (ones without the lens flare) but those were still newer serial numbers. Here is the older design for a box:

Now, the only difference in newer boxes is that the actual Chromecast image on the box now looks like this:

I can't find a picture online of the newer box image, but that's the only difference. Again, it's not a guarantee, but worth checking out. Walmarts are easy to check serials since they have them just sitting on a shelf and you can pick up a handful and just flip all of them over to compare serials. But since they're a popular store, it's unlikely to find a rootable one.
[Google Chromecast] MicroMod777:
Went to 2 Best Buys n Walmart n ordered one from Verizon. None rootable. This is futile.

....just went to another Walmart. No dice. Somebody please hack the code.
[Google Chromecast] downwiththebanksters:
So from the discussion of the past few pages can I assume it is next to impossible to buy a rootable Chromecast anymore (in 2014)? Are there any sources, a la Ebay, etc that may have them? C'mon Google, "don't be evil" and allow us to use our devices as we see fit.
[Google Chromecast] fly4awhtgye:
After zero luck at many stores, i picked up one on eBay a few weeks ago for $70 that I can root myself. I probably should have just paid $80 for one already rooted. It does require a special cord. The cord is what i am waiting on.
[Google Chromecast] toxicpaulution:
3b27 unrootable :(
[Google Chromecast] RiceDie:
Chromecast SN: 3727xxxxxxxx ROOT'ed running [ROM][V2.0 - 2/14/14] Eureka-ROM - Based on OTA 15250
[Google Chromecast] MicroMod777:
I gave up. Returned mine and got an Android TV instead. Ordered the Minix X7 mini from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EU...aae1ad44#ref=mp_s_a_1_1&qid=1393294842&sr=8-1
[Google Chromecast] RVD420:
I just got an 3884 that I was able to root at a BestBuy. Back of the stack.
[Google Chromecast] iamfoesho:
I was lucky enough to score 3 chromecast's with the serial 3911 just yesterday.
[Google Chromecast] k9cop:
I didn't realize that there was still a market for rootable Chromecasts. What am I missing not being rooted besides being able to control my dns and whitelist apps?

MOLON LABE
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
That, and being able to skip an update or go back to previous build in case something in a new build breaks things... like HDMI negotiation.
[Google Chromecast] hgoldner:
3719 rootable
[Google Chromecast] zul8er:
My Chromecast died. It was a 3B model. Just received my replacement from Google... 3920. Yay. Going to root it for sure.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Let us know what firmware build is on it. Wondering if Google's updating everything that comes through or just checking functionality and sending back out.
[Google Chromecast] zul8er:
How would I check that without setting it up?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Disconnect internet from router and verify there is no internet connection then go though setup.

Actually, nevermind, go ahead and try to flash it (follow mini FAQ in my sig) and if you're not successful, check the build. Good luck, hope it's rootable!

Sent from a device with no keyboard. Please forgive typos, they may not be my own.
[Google Chromecast] zul8er:
I just ordered the cable. So when that arrives I will give it a go
[Google Chromecast] TooYellow:
3905 working

I know it's been confirmed already but my 3905 was successfully rooted.

I had to go through about 40 Chromecasts at bestbuy to find the right serial # lol

Using my 2nd one as an audio player for the upstairs.
[Google Chromecast] ROADKING17:
SN 3COxxxxxxxx grab one today any help? Can I root it
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Unless by some miracle is has build 12072 on it, not by any currently-known exploit.
[Google Chromecast] ROADKING17:
How would I check?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Disconnect your Internet connection on your router (so it doesn't auto-update), then set up Chromecast.

Once set up, tap it in the Chromecast app and it'll show you the build number in the info.
[Google Chromecast] rainstormza:
I have sn 3618

Can i root ?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Only if it has not auto updated, which usually means only if it has not been set up and connected to the internet.

See first post and Root Mini-FAQ in my sig.

-= this post enhanced with bonus mobile typos =-
[Google Chromecast] akenis:
Ordered three CC 9/3/2013. Have been using the first and it is OTA in hackable.

Just flashed the two in their boxes 3804 and 3816.
[Google Chromecast] esps:
i have a 3920 but it has an official 13300... i cant make root ;'(
[Google Chromecast] rfvreynoso:
My serial doesnt have a srqu3nce of four numbers together, am i reading this wrong?
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
They are refer to the first four numbers here but you may also see were the first two are only mentioned which is "3A".
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Thanks. To confirm, did you try rooting fresh out of the box, or was it already set up?
[Google Chromecast] Dirty Engineer:
Sounds like your device was updated OTA. I don't think any of the 39's came with 1330

My 3919 serial CC came with 12072
[Google Chromecast] rfvreynoso:
So mine starts with a serial 3a06101. Is that rootable?
[Google Chromecast] guy4jesuschrist:
Very doubtful...to my knowledge, any CC that has a serial number that starts with "3A" isn't rootable. It's worth a try though, and won't hurt the CC to follow the directions and try.
[Google Chromecast] rfvreynoso:
Yeah, i try and try and all i get is a red light and nothing else, so i guess is a no go. Question, i dont know if i trust the otg cable so i used a cheap targus usb hub. Plug usb hub to morphie external battery pack, then plug cc into hub and usb into hub and tried that way. Should that work theoretically, if thr cc would be rootable?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Your setup is about as complicated as my initial one was! I used a Y-cable from a hard drive with a Mini-USB end along with a number of adapters to make it Micro USB plug and USB A port for the stick. :D

Yes, it's really just a matter of powering the Chromecast and USB stick, so if your Chromecast was rootable, it should have worked.

That said, some USB sticks are problematic, so you might want to try a different USB stick if you have one handy, just to be sure.
[Google Chromecast] jlc9761:
3927 came with 12940 already

3921 rootable
[Google Chromecast] cadguycad:
i'm in the uk. Managed to buy two together from amazon.com with the following serials:

3904

3821

i didnt check what was on them, i just ran flashcast and it worked.
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
Are you sure that it wasn't allowed a connection to the internet? There is a post now that states a 3921 was rootable or 12072.

---------- Post added at 09:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:13 AM ----------

Better install PWNED! ROM on them now also as they will update if allowed to.
[Google Chromecast] esps:
it was update by mistake :(
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
I can confirm the following numbers are rootable:

3824

3831

3807

3617
[Google Chromecast] saikek:
3909

3909 rootable. Bought in best buy.
[Google Chromecast] SpasilliumNexus:
Serial number 3911 from Best Buy rootable. They had a fresh stock of Chromecasts in and a lot were either 3A or 392 at the front of the bunch. I almost gave up looking until I got near the back of them where there were a bit of 391s.

To anyone else going to get one, start at the back to increase your luck.
[Google Chromecast] jrbxx7:
Just bought 3 37xx cc's off of craiglist. $30 ea. New sealed in box. Its a good place to check.

TaPpEd from my nOtEwOrThY N2
[Google Chromecast] ften:
Rootable:

3804

3615 (Of course)
[Google Chromecast] leomanmfk:
yay!

serial: 3826

rooted and kicking!
[Google Chromecast] ROADKING17:
Ok I have build 12940 :(
[Google Chromecast] zul8er:
Google didn't update it. Rooted it and now flashing Eureka right now!

---------- Post added at 08:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:47 PM ----------

Success!
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
The build number is in that dark band on the left side.
[Google Chromecast] zul8er:
Its now on 15250.001
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
Some minor issue that was corrected with 15250.002.

EDIT:

Whoops, there was no .002 on that build, it was the build before that!!
[Google Chromecast] zul8er:
Where is 002? All I see is 001
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
It was my mistake and I edited my post but it was too late! Sorry!!!!
[Google Chromecast] zul8er:
Ahh alright. Just my luck. My router has slowly been taking a puke and finally it has died. It can't broadcast a WiFi signal consistently... Kinda glad though. 10/100 is stone age. ;)
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
Bummer.....
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Right on!!! :good:
[Google Chromecast] remyvrs:
New exploit ?

guys, can we have some hope for e new exploit so that the new firmwares will be rootable ?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
You can continue to hope, but don't expect anyone to post anything until they actually have something...

There are already a couple of investigation-type threads, but they seem to have gone dead.

Asking about future unknowns is like asking "When should I expect to win the lottery?" ;)
[Google Chromecast] Ireas:
Looks like the Chromecasts in shipped in Europe starting today are too new for rooting's

Got mine from a retailer in germany with the S/N 4213xxxxxxxx - maybe put that into the FAQ so people won't wonder around, just suggesting.

Let's hope there'll be a new exploit soon :)
[Google Chromecast] fkrone:
Bought mine today in Germany.

S/N starts with 4205 and it it ran build 15098 (now updated to newest build).
[Google Chromecast] FatalIll:
Received a Chromecast starting with 3C03 that's on Build 12072 (Rootable?)

US - New York if it matters.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
3

C

with 12072??? Don't run setup, ROOT IT NOW!!!

...and please let us know. :)
[Google Chromecast] FatalIll:
Well I set up a hostednetwork on my laptop with no internet sharing so I could make like a closed-circuit connection between my phone and new chromecast, so it couldnt reach the internet. The Chromecast App on my phone said Build 12072 so I am assuming it's a wee little baby Chromecast :D

I'm waiting on an OTG cable to come in then I will try FlashCasting it. Is it worth putting Eurika on? I mean, after that's on, theres no going back, right?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
If you don't like Eureka-ROM (not sure why you wouldn't but...) you can always flash the Stock (with root) no Updates "vanilla" builds they've been releasing if you can't wait to keep current. You just need to manually flash it. Which, to be honest, is worth the trouble since it seems every now and then a new build breaks something, especially if you have a TV with finicky HDMI or a "unique" setup.

Now you've given me hope... I may need to check this other one that arrived. Maybe we're lucky and one of the production lines is still using 12072...
[Google Chromecast] FatalIll:
Not to derail this topic and go completely off-topic but... you're saying there are rooted stock images floating around? So in the event that Eureka bottoms out or something happens, there is a stock alternative? or reverting to stock?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Yes. See threads by Team-Eureka

But to be 100% clear... Chromecast root is not in the code itself, it's in the bootloader (see Mini-FAQ: What's the big deal with root?) - you need root to keep root. If you don't have root, you can't magically get root, at least not with the current exploit.

(True) Stock

Automatically receives Google OTA updates Only root-capable if on

original

12072 build. With current root exploit (FlashCast), any Google OTA update to will patch the root exploit, resulting in no more root.

Eureka-ROM

Requires root to apply (write with FlashCast).

Preserves root. Everything stock does (except for Google OTA updates), plus... Optional Team-Eureka OTA updates. Other fun features (web panel, Team-Eureka whitelist, etc)

Stock - No Updates

Requires root to apply (write with FlashCast).

Preserves root. No OTA updates. No extra features. It's Stock minus the OTA updates that would kill root.

You

never

want to write a true Stock update to a rooted Chromecast, as that will irreversibly kill root.

So why is there a Stock - No Updates version if Eureka-ROM does everything stock does and more?

Because Google release OTA updates when they're done, but Team Eureka needs some time to analyze the source, add the Eureka-ROM goodness, and check for introduced bugs. This isn't Team Eureka's full-time job (nor do they get compensated save for donations from appreciative folks like me), so it takes time.

The Stock - No Updates version is there for people who just can't wait for the corresponding Eureka-ROM build to release and must have the latest Google-released features immediately. This sometimes happens if a new app requires some firmware-level enhancement that's only in the newest build. For example, when the Cast SDK 2.0 apps released, they required the newest firmware at the time.
[Google Chromecast] scandalousk:
Well that kinda sucks, but I guess we could see that one coming. I hope there will be a new exploit soon as well. I really wanna change the DNS on the damn thing.
[Google Chromecast] thed0nut:
Just received my UK/EU Chromecast with a 3C171 serial - is it rootable? Will trying break if it's not?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Probably not, but it won't hurt to try.

Boot it while holding down the button and see if the TV shows a tiny line of multicolored dots slightly to the right of center.
[Google Chromecast] Haano:
Checked my local currys this morning. I looked at every ChromeCast box in the store, all started with S/N from the number 4.

Bought a few starting in 4206 and they all had firmware 15098.
[Google Chromecast] dingdong3000:
Got mine this morning and its 4127.. Think it autoupdated once i connected my wifi on it :(.. I guess will take time to exploit it. Firmware 16278.. Dam looks like i wont be able to root mine at all after updated :(
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
If it makes you feel any better, 99.9% likely it was not rootable when it got to you, before it auto-updated anyway.
[Google Chromecast] catexecutive:
Hello there,

thanks for all your effort here. Do you know if people are actually looking for exploits?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
I can't point to anyone in particular, but I'm sure they are, but Chromecast is very well locked. The only "door" was the original bootloader being able to run unsigned code.

The whitelist provides a huge security advantage to the whole system as it limits what Chromecast will load.

Bootloader

Potential exploit: Run custom code

Block: Code needs to be signed by Google

Whitelist

Potential exploit: MITM attack (request a valid app, load a custom one)

Block: Whitelist retrieval happens over HTTPS

Chromecast-side apps (Player apps that run on Chromecast itself)

Potential exploit: Overrun, overflow, etc

Block: Runs in a Chrome sandbox (except for Netflix), must be whitelisted by Google to be loaded, if outside of sandbox, likely will have to go through Google approvals and agreements, violation of Google terms

Chromecast-enabled apps (Android/iOS apps and Chrome extensions)

Potential exploit: Send malformed request, load hack payload, etc

Block: Violation of Google Terms

USB Storage

Potential exploit: Load/access something in conjunction with an app (like a savegame exploit for consoles)

Block: Not accessible in normal environment
[Google Chromecast] YoungSkeezy:
Hey everyone,

I have an odd situation, I have one of those nifty OTG micro sd dongles you plug directly into phones.

Is there a way to use that to root my Chromecast?

Stationed in italy and it'd take forever to order an OTG cable here...

This is what it looks like.. thanks!
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
It has to be a "powered" OTG so you need a male and female micro-USB end plus a full size female USB as well.
[Google Chromecast] persianrisk:
I have one with serial 4111..might that be rootable?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Not likely, but you can try.

Pretty sure all the 4xxx series shipped with 15xxx firmware or newer, as they seem to be the "International" version and should already ship with the localization enhancements.

Sorry, doesn't look like there would be a way to inject power into that adapter (the OTG end has to be the part plugging into Chromecast or the OTG-ness gets blocked).
[Google Chromecast] CrunchMilk:
How do you look up the software version? My serial is 4110
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
In the Chromecast setup app, settings. If you want to know, in case it's rootable, disconnect your router from the outside world so the CC can't update itself.
[Google Chromecast] Jejebond:
I've just received mine.

S/N. : 4206

Firmware : 16041 (Updated right after the first plug)
[Google Chromecast] FatalIll:
Back again with an update. Finally got my OTG cable (they sent me a USB powered instead of a MicroUSB, so it was a bit of a pain in the ass getting power to it. They're sending me an additional MicroUSB powered free of charge though :good:)

FlashCast worked like a charm, no hiccups or problems getting that squared away and Eureka took first try. 15250 Eureka all up and running, will see what this bad boy can do later on this week. :victory:

Something that may interest newcomers that don't know how to get it to NOT update on the first plug is to make your wireless router disconnected from internet, or to create an Ad Hoc from a laptop/PC and DONT share the network connection (here) I did this when I first got it and was able to configure it and set up the Chromecast APP but it wasnt able to update itself.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Great news! You're the first happy exception to the serial number range rule!
[Google Chromecast] persianrisk:
Deleted
[Google Chromecast] mmm286:
4204 is mine. Do you think is rooteable?

Enviado desde mi LG-D802 mediante Tapatalk
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
As in my post above

Not likely, but you can try.

Pretty sure all the 4xxx series shipped with 15xxx firmware or newer, as they seem to be the "International" version and should already ship with the localization enhancements.

I don't have on so I don't know for sure. Disconnect your Internet connection, set up Chromecast, and check the build number.

If it is anything other than 12072, it is not rootable.

FatalIll got a 3C02 that was still on the rootable build 12072, so it's not impossible that it's still on the rootable build, but it's improbable.
[Google Chromecast] persianrisk:
I find it hard to believe though that no vulnerability can be found, that this is hack proof, I am sure there will be something couple of months if not couple of weeks
[Google Chromecast] Murmel2k:
This is so annoying. Chromecast is useless for me if I can't use it with Netflix out from Germany. The rootable versions are being sold for 100 Dollars, shipping to Germany adds 35 to 40 Dollars to this number. :(
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Root isn't a hard requirement for using non-Google DNS, though Eureka-ROM does make it a lot easier.

Have you tried the router tricks to redirect DNS or force Chromecast to use DHCP-supplied DNS?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Not to be discouraging, but with no external download methods aside from Flashcast which requires the existing exploit, no interface aside from the button, Google's control over apps via the whitelist, rooting being a violation of the SDK terms, and almost all apps running in the Chrome sandbox, it's tough.

See Root Mini-FAQ for more details.