yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Chromecast] jsdecker10:
Same here..only thing that works 95% of the time is a mp4 file. No luck here with anything else. Also, I'm always getting that dreaded large black bar at the bottom of my video on the screen, with no bar at all up top..kinda annoying!
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Leon said the whole transcoding part was very, very experimental.

The long and short is that like any other media player appliance, most times you'll need to transcode content to get it to play properly.

Things will get better for everyone once Plex arrives.
[Google Chromecast] xsirex:
Just finished rewriting it to transcode into MP4 format instead of WEBM, but i'm at work and will have to wait till I get home tonight to test. I'll throw an update up once i've tested one way or another.

EDIT: Transcoding on Fling is still broken, I was able to get it to run with no errors in both WEBM and MP4 format, but MP4 would still show just a black screen, and WEBM would only do audio. Good news though, Avia and Plex apps announced today make this obsolete.
[Google Chromecast] KB Smoka:
Where can I get the version of AllCast?
[Google Chromecast] xsirex:
At this post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=47503538&postcount=98
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
See FAQ topic 2.c
[Google Chromecast] KB Smoka:
Thanks!
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
You're welcome. Also hope you saw that aVia supports Chromecast (can't wait to try it when I get home!) and there are bunch of other applications announced including Plex.
[Google Chromecast] Spartagek:
Plex announced it yesterday, but at the moment only Plex-Pass users can use it.

Installed the update, but the app crashed on both the phone & Nexus7

Reverted back to backup
[Google Chromecast] stiffspliff:
For .avi files I just use the chrome interface for plex, add the media to local plex library, and cast the chrome tab while it's playing the .avi file.
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
There was an issue with the initial release. Re Update to 3.2.1 and the problem is fixed.

As for what file/format works best....

Encode in H.264 Codec MP4. Keep the Video Bitrate lower than 4000. Should play well on any Video player that has CCast support.

Don't assume that because your Android device can play the file that CCast can. Your Android device has a much better processor than your Chromecast does!

And the variety of players available for Android play far more video types than the Chromecast does and will mislead you into thinking it will work!
[Google Chromecast] gabriel_hart:
I'm encoding a few files (ripping some DVDs) and curious about the grittier details of optimal encoding for our Chromecasts... does fixed/variable framerate matter? If choosing fixed, is there a rate that is best? Any other things I should be thinking about (using HandBrake)?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
See [MENTION=744716]Asphyx[/MENTION]'s recommendations - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48411699#post48411699
[Google Chromecast] gabriel_hart:
Thanks... but that mentions video format, container, and bitrate (but definitely good info for what was provided). There's a plethora of other things to consider when encoding videos (such as the framerate that I was asking about).
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
Framerate doesn't matter as far as what is supported provided you don't try to stuff too many frames into a set Video Bitrate.

No reason to try and push more than 30 frames a second as there is no gain unless your talking 3D which I'm not even sure Chromecast supports.

While the more frames you have the smoother the movement should be if the Bitrate is FIXED at a certain number the extra frames will merely divide that bitrate by the number of frames your pushing leading to each frame being of lesser resolution. The framerate will only determine HOW MUCH of the available Bitrate each frame can be. By adding frames each frame has to be smaller to fit into the stream, Smaller frame (in total data size) means less detail and resolution.

You can go as low as 15 and get a higher quality per frame or anything between that and 30 and get a good mix of Quality and Smoothness.

TV is 30 FPS, Movies are 24 FPS. 3D can have much higher Framerates but are not supported (at least as far as I know) on Chromecast.

But in the end the Bitrate is the real parameter that sets the quality of the stream because no matter what framerate and resolution you have set has to fit inside that Bitrate parameter.

And most issues with streaming video to CCast have everything to do with Bitrate and Codec the frame rate will only affect how a clean stream with no transmission hiccups will appear.

The Marvel chip the CCast uses can hardware decode H264 and VP8 natively. I don't suggest anyone encode for VP8 as H264 is a much more accepted standard for the various devices.

If you want to re-encode an entire library for use in multiple devices then your best bet is to go DLNA and keep your Videos at the highest quality your BEST Viewing devices are capable of and let the DLNA Server reduce the quality for other devices as needed.

But if your only interested in encoding for Chromecast the Plex Server has picked H264/Bitrate of 4000k in an MP4 File format.

The Chromecast is probably capable of a higher bitrate than that but at some point your network starts limiting you.

As a reference we Encode Video for Broadcast using MPEG2 and a Video Bitrate of 45 MBPS! We transmit these over FiberOptic!

Typical BluRay uses 40 MBPS!

Compare this to the 4000k-1000k we are trying to stream over Wireless.

SO for a Library that will play on an HTPC or directly onto a Smart TV you should encode the library to support the highest quality possible for those devices since they are likely DIRECTLY wired and can handle a stream at 10/100/MBPS or 1GBPS

And get yourself an DLNA server to make streams that are compatible for all your other devices.

If your just interested in Encoding for Chromecast only then Stick to H264/MP4 with a Bitrate between 4000K and 10000K. But keep in mind that the higher the bitrate might make for a better picture but lead to more stops for Buffering when traffic on the network reaches it's peak.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
And by the time most home viewers see it, it's 19 Mbps and been re-encoded at least once. I'm sure the original producers are :crying: when they watch their programs at home.

Also keep in mind that Chromecast is 802.11n 2.4GHz which is typically crowded, especially in a shared living situation, so don't assume that your 300 Mbps wireless router will really be able to feed Chromecast at 300 Mbps... :p
[Google Chromecast] gabriel_hart:
Woah, thanks [MENTION=744716]Asphyx[/MENTION]!

I've got a few ripped already and was having some trouble with avia saying the videos weren't supported by chromecast. I was concerned that I was using some bad parms during ripping, but that doesn't sound like it's the case - perhaps user error or some limitation with avia. The ones I have already are MP4 with H.264 L4.1 video (only 1400K-ish bitrate, variable framerate, and only 640x480) and AAC-LC audio. Sounds like the chromecast should be able to handle it, not sure where I went wrong.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Since one of my devices is still having trouble with Avia, I should note that the Chromecast Avia output seems to "fall back" to the "Chromecast does not support this video" (not exact) if there's a delay or blockage of the stream to Chromecast.

So if you're seeing the message on Chromecast and not in the Avia app, then it might be some kind of network interruption.
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
YEP Thats why whenever I set up to do Transmission I always have a DECODER hooked up to a Monitor so when they ask me why it looks so crappy I can show them what I'm sending and put it all on the Network doing things to the signal once they get it!

First rule of TV Broadcasting COVER YOUR BUTT! LOL

RE the Home Network capability, 5 people all trying to watch video at 10000K bitrate over the same Network and/or WiFi AP will have problems with clean uninterrupted streams!

Yep I wouldn't take what an APP says as coming from the Chromecast. Could even be the App trying to transcode (no one knows if aVia does or doesn't for sure) and when it can't it throws up that message.

Allcast probably sends the file directly and more directly than aVia does which is why some things play well on the CCast with Allcast but not with aVia.

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I would never use a variable Framerate or Bitrate to encode....

VBR is good for Web but not really good for other things....

CBR is best. It also gives the best quality because at times the video requires less bitrate to make the picture it will add detail to the picture instead since it has the room.

The Level 4.1 may be the cause of your problem though....If you can try selecting a lower Level on your H.264.

All we know right now is that the Chromecast supports hardware decoding of H.264 and a Bit rate somewhere between 4000K and 10000K...

But it may not be capable of handling the higher levels the Codec can use. L4.1 shouldn't be a big problem and as bhiga mentioned it could easily be that aVia doesn't support it but CCast does.

Testing with All Cast should confirm that.
[Google Chromecast] playahate:
posted this in pwnedcast rom thread:

and the comment is:
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Directed that discussion here, to reduce redundant discussions on separate threads.

My reply was a little ambiguous. I meant it sounds like everything Chromecast is working as normal.

Avia is having trouble casting local media in some configurations and they're investigating, so if you're having trouble casting local media, be sure to submit a detailed report to them.

As another posted noted in the chromecast is awesome thread, casting from a DLNA source works, so running BubbleUPnP to make your phone a DLNA server and having Avia cast from the DLNA server on your phone is a good workaround. It'll eat battery faster, but works until Avia can get the issue resolved.
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
I found out last night the although BubbleUPnP has no problem casting local content to my DLNA TV, Avia shows unsupported video and closes. No problem with Avia casting to the Chromecast though. I did report this.
[Google Chromecast] playahate:
theres video on youtube with 20Mbs 1080p via Plex+CC. Dont have PlexPass to check.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
I need YouTube to give me the transcript for automatic captions, hehe. I like text because I can read it faster that people can talk - and I'm usually in environment where it's difficult to focus.

[MENTION=744716]Asphyx[/MENTION] will probably have to chime in here as I don't know Plex very well (not a user yet, trying not to set up yet another server), but I'm pretty sure that setting is simply to limit the maximum rate Plex can use for its output to the client.

The intent is to facilitate use on limited-bandwidth connections and to make sure one or two clients aren't hogging the network bandwidth to the point that the other clients get poor playback in multiple-client scenarios,

I don't think it means "stream all requests at this bitrate and resolution" so ultimately I believe Plex has a set of approved encoding parameter sets for each device.

Ahh, found the Plex profile that Asphyx posted:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48388357#post48388357

I may be misinterpreting the XML, but looks like it says Chromecast can handle up to 1920x1080 at 8-bit, and when transcoding is necessary, it transcodes to MPEG-4 1280x720 up to 4 Mbps.
[Google Chromecast] playahate:
deamn, so many letters and unknown words :laugh:

did you watch the linked video? i'm not talking that i cast this video to CC and its at 1080p.

i say the guy at the video has Plex Media Server+Plex for android+CC. And at the video he shows at the android client the settings to outgoing video is 20Mbps at 1080p :silly:

Or do you want to say that you can choose anything at the client, but it will cast to CC only acceptable parametres no matter what you have chosen? and at the info of current media will still show original rate?
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
Sorry if I misunderstood you there...

There are a variety of settings in Plex Server that can increase the quality of the stream to best take advantage of your Network capabilities.

The Limitations in the CCast ability to play bitrates have little to do with the unit and power and are all related to the WiFi connection it has.

An 802.11G connection can get as fast as 54Mbps throughput so it is not surprising to see a 20Mbps stream over one. Issue comes with how much other traffic and wireless devices are also connected to the Wireless Router and Distance will also reduce the end throughput that you get.

SO it's not a big surprise that CCast can handle a 20Mbps Stream...The WiFi would appear to be the biggest limiting factor in the end.

the number we came up with 4Mbps for suggestion with aVia came from the CCast Profile for DASH Protocol.

That number was suggested only because we KNOW that Bitrate would work for Chromecast so people could test aVia for on device content.

And we went for the lower number more because of the fact to stream ON UNIT content would require half your Wireless bandwidth to send as well as receive on the CCast.

There will be some limit for Bitrate regarding CCast but it is more likely the WiFi conditions that will determine what it is and not the Hardware decoder in the CCast that determines it.
[Google Chromecast] playahate:
Plex media server+Plex for android (cracked version with CC support) plays .avi for me. tried 10 diferent files. good.
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
Yes! Currently the only reliable method for Casting files that are NOT MP4/H264/AAC or MP3 to the CCast is the Plex Family.

That is because Plex server will properly transcode (some bugs remain) for a CCast. And the only player that can tell the server to transcode properly for a CCast is the companion Plex Player with CCast support.

aVia can see the files on a Plex Server but it does not support sending those files to the CCast directly from the server nor does it tell the server to send the file in CCast compatible format. The Transcoder never works when sending to aVia.

aVia could however change their method at some point to work more like PlexPass does by making a proper CCast player that can directly play the files. But it would be a monumental task or them to try and support every DLNA server that exists out there.

What would be more reasonable is if aVia requested all DLNA servers to transcode the files into CCast compatible mode so that handing it off would be easy since the server would do all the transcoding work.
[Google Chromecast] livelysins96:
I use ES file explorer for all my media and files. It can read almost every file under the sun.
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
Yes but it won't send them to CCast is CCast compatible format nor will it tell the server to transcode to the proper format.

There is a difference between WILL WORK and ALWAYS WORKS.

With a transcoding server just about every file you own will play on the CCast provided you use a player with CCast support that works the way CCast is supposed to.

aVia does not do this...It merely gets data and hands it off in whatever format it came in.

And that isn't always CCast compatible.

ES file Explorer has a great little media player in it I used to use it all the time, But it does not support CCast at this time.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pwshadow:
I am interested in flashing a custom rom, but this is my first phone without an sd card. Will a data wipe delete all of my music and pictures?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lingarajug:
Just slide to perform factory reset that's all you need and it won't touch your sdcard
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pwshadow:
I thought the g2 didn't have an sd card...
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tegezee:
It doesn't, he's talking about the internal sd card.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lingarajug:
It has internal sdcard but not external

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It looks like you have Verizon g2 so are you already rooted and twrp installed.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pwshadow:
I'm rooted. I don't have a custom recovery yet, but I will obviously need one before switching roms. Thanks for the input!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pdrhound:
Finally did update 1.5 days ago, hoping it might fix rotation problem. this morning I have no rotation, and most apps will not work. I can steam video but Facebook, I heart, shadow gun all not working.......

Kit Kat?

Can I go back to 4.2 or .3 ?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wtherrell:
Of course. Just restore the Nandroid backup you made before you.... what? You didn't.......?

Well if you are rooted & have custom recovery you can flash any rom available for your device.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iBolski:
If you're having a rotation problem and you turned the auto-rotate setting to on, then it sounds like a hardware issue. No update will help with that.

I would do a full backup of your device and then factory reset it, wiping everything, including the internal memory/sd card. If the rotation issue still persists, and you definitely have the auto-rotate setting turned on, then you definitely have a hardware issue.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kunalkakkad:
Hello folks,

Need your assistance plz.

Actually i want to know about HOW TO ROOT SPICE STELLAR HORIZON PRO MI-505????

So friends anyone who knows how to do it plz plz plz plz help me ASAP..

Thnx a lot lot lot in advance...

:):):)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenxda33:
I don't think rooting available for spice mi505 better to not root because spice service is not so good and another thing how to unroot do not try unknown methods your device will brick choice is yours
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amit375:
root spice mi 505

yes you can root this mobile with the help of bin4ry. i have this mobile since 6 months n i have already rooted it and its working fine there is no problem with rooting...but before you root make sure you've set a blank password for "full desktop backup" just press 1 option in bin4ry for normal and your device will be rooted within a minute. happy rooting:good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kunalkakkad:
Hey plz provide me the link of bin4ry...

Nd also make me learn how to go to recovery mode and download mode without rom manager in spice mi 505..

Plz rpl ASAP...

Thanks a lot in advance..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androboy2014:
You can try this

I think this post will help you

xdaforums.com/general/rooting-roms/root-rooting-process-spice-mi-725-t2845664
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Appu:
hi everyone, i got my brand new xda exec today.. :D

its a great fone and i like it very much.. but i am having some trouble with my gprs connections.. i have setup the connections as i wud on my late xda II mini.. and the connections seems working just fine wen the are connected automatically for use (like for receiving/sending mms, messenger.. etc) but as i hav a different connection for browsing the internet, because of my operater (damn operator!!!), i had to connect it manually (i did the sam on the mini too) by tapping on the G icon and choosing it from the connectivity bubble which pops up..

but wen it cam to the exec, it doesnt show any connections there, eventhough i already had the two connections from my operator.. it just says, "to connect to either the internet or work, set up a new connection in settings" .. as if i had no connections made..

why doesnt it shows the two connections like it used to show up in my mini :?: :( i feel its a problem with my fone / OS.. is this how it is in windows mobile 5 :?: if so, is there anyway i can show my connections there in the bubble which pops up wen i tap the G icon :?: any help wud b appreciated.. thanx in advanced.. :)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Appu:
wont anybody say anything? :cry:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Appu:
still nobody?!? i'm sure there wud b ppl, hu can help me here.. or ppl hu've got the sam problem.. wont anybody just say anything???
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] moghisi101:
I have the exact same problem! A bit stupid how nobody will answer!?? At least tell us if your own one works fine, people!?

I have a feeling that it is a problem with our phones, as I upgraded the ROM to a Qtek and Imate rom but still had same problem. Mine is an Orange SPV M5000 btw.

Hope somebody will take some notice....

cya
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] orangeoro2:
No I'm afraid I don't have that either unlike on my BA which did list the connections and a connect to... button.

Perhaps someone (or even I) could write a little program that pops up a list of connections and allows you to connect them.

But why would you want to do this. I too have a different mms and internet connection - just set one to be the default for internet and work (under connections control panel) and tell the mms program to dial the mms connection. Works for me on orange. Do you really need two different cellular connections AND an mms connection?

Pete
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] moghisi101:
Because I want to use GPRS, MMS, and my own VPN Connection..... a bit annoying. Oh well
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] jah:
@appu, you know the bubble you get when you click on the "G" allows you to access a WiFi connection and that is why you get a query about internet/work. Are you saying your SIM has two phone lines, one for calls and one for data? If that is the case I have not seen any one mention this situation before. Would you need to switch off youe device and select the second line?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] moghisi101:
No No No. You didn't quite understand what I was saying. On my Alpine, when I tap on that bubble I get a connection menu for Wifi, My ISP connection, and my Work Connection. On the Universal, the last two do not appear... I was just wanting to find out if that is the case on EVERY Universal.

No two line business etc!? Don't know where that came from?!

Cya
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] jah:
@moghisi101, you can change the selection of the GPRS/3G connection from start>settings>connections>connections and select "manage existing connections"

Same on the JasJar and XDA Exec
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] moghisi101:
Yes I know, but that seems much more 'involved' compared to what it is supposed to do; show them in that bubble. I think it may be a glitch in WM5. Would be interesting to see if people that have Wizards have same problem.

Cya
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] simon_darley:
all wm5 have this issue.

it is known, there is no fix, and nothing that can be done at this point except follow the directions as indicated.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arhamiq:
The phone was working perfectly until last few days. When connected to the socket via the charger, it shows that the phone is charging but it isn't(the battery instead keeps on decreasing while on charge) sometimes charging begins but really slowly.

However when connected with the computer through the usb, its charging ok.

Tried with an other samsung charger too, same problem.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ryccardo:
Have you tried an iPhone (or generic USB) charger with the known working data cable?

Charger or USB power status is determined by the data lines instead of the accessory ID wire so you should get high speed charging with... well, mostly every charger.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _DsP_:
[MENTION=4740550]arhamiq[/MENTION], do U use custom ROM?

tapped from ace
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arhamiq:
Been using cm 10.2 since it actually came out.

Maybe its the chargers fault :s
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _DsP_:
Have you changed settings in "Galaxy Ace 2" app? there is setup for wall socket current in "USB" sub menu - maybe you tweaked something there.

If you have any other charger with micro-usb try it (it should be fine with all chargers with amper range around 1A).
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arhamiq:
Tried with a sony charger but charges really slowly.