yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
On-device is subject to Chromecast's format restrictions.

Remember that HBO GO, YouTube, Netflix, etc already have and serve their content in Chromecast-compatible format.
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
Well it may not be quite as easy as all that depending on the Hotel and how they have their network AUTH set up.

Many set up AP Isolation so two devices on the network can't talk to each other....

In some cases it will require Certificate Auth (such as going to a web browser first) which is not going to be very conducive to connecting the Chromecast.

Miracast makes a direct connection but that might preclude you from connecting to the Hotel AP for content on the Web...

Just a forewarning...
[Google Chromecast] jblaze10:
showbox??

I understand your point. with respect to you as a mod. im confused why in just about every sprint forum(don't know about other carriers but im gonna assume in most of those also) can a person learn how(which I did) dl and troubleshoot hotspot hacking when clearly that is "illegal" as well? is showbox just the flavor of the month?
[Google Chromecast] drivenby:
Well first question would be , is that against the law?????

What law is it breaking??

Also the entities in charge of music , movies and television copyright are much more aggressive than any other similar organizations.

Which is dangerous for XDA, more so than random sprint 'hacking' , which I'm not even sure it's illegal.
[Google Chromecast] jblaze10:
unless im crazy using a service that sprint requires you to pay for, without paying for it is stealing? im preeety sure that is illegal? honestly I could care less about the showbox debate. I was just irritated that the thread in sprint forum was suddenly shut down (when it has been up for a few months now) by a mod that rarely is around. if it is against the rules so be it! I certainly understand the copyright issues. with being said, minus the legalities, showbox is definitely within the spirit of xda imo.
[Google Chromecast] mark manning:
You are right about the hot spots although it isn't technically illegal. The service providers can end your contract for tethering but since you already paid for the data they have no standing in the eyes of the law. The issue of hotspots has been hotly debated numerous times by the moderation team. The reason the the showbox thread in the sprint forums wasn't closed sooner was because a moderator hadn't seen it. Once the thread was brought to our attention, it was closed with all of the others that have popped up before it. I will say this though, minus the legalities (which we don't always agree with the DMCA either but are forced to follow), I do think it is an app that embodies the spirit of xda. However, letting it stay isn't worth the cease and desist letter that would eventually come.
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
I would bet that 99.9% of posters here really have no problem with the App in question to the point they may even have it installed.

But there are probably another 100000 Sites where it could be discussed that aren't the #1 BEST source of Mobile device help and Software in the world and would put that #1 Best resource at risk of being taken down!

Use your heads here folks...If you really like this app the last thing you should do is promote it!

If you knew where there were Gold Bars in a Hole would you tell the entire Neighborhood or just keep it to yourself?

The more people who know about it the more resources they will throw at it to stop it and take it down.

And then you will lose it altogether!

Is promoting Warez really worth losing the #1 resource for Custom Roms, Rooting Methods, Free Apps, News and all the expertise that posts here to help you when you have issues?

No of Course not!

And now back to our regularly schedule broadcast....
[Google Chromecast] jblaze10:
thanks! Now that I can totally get behind!! thanks for clarifications. Im with you, not worth the trouble and or soiled reputation of this site.(which im sure gets tested from time to time.) keep up the good work!!

---------- Post added at 11:05 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:46 AM ----------

good point! I couldn't imagine losing this site! Hats off to the mods as always for their diligence,no more OT from me!
[Google Chromecast] aamir123:
using the app alot of movies get a black bar on the bottom only, anybody else? any fix?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Which app?
[Google Chromecast] aamir123:
using aircast by khoush does this problem no happen with avia? Using showbox as my source
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
AllCast/AirCast does not change or format the data as far as I know, so it's up to Chromecast to decide where to put the video image.

Not sure what Avia does... it picture-boxed (black on all sides) a lower-resolution video I casted, so it probably will letterbox.
[Google Chromecast] allan1313:
Going to try this when I get home. Awesome!!
[Google Chromecast] aamir123:
Do you mind trying with all cast as well to to compare?
[Google Chromecast] shelby04861:
Just gave this a go as well tonight. Entire movies streamed and casted in high quality setting with zero glitches at all. Not all media supported in a via though.
[Google Chromecast] anthony67:
This set up is money. Thanks for the tips.

Scribbled from my Galaxy Note 3.

Stock, rooted, hacked, beastly.
[Google Chromecast] mjs2011:
Oh wow yeah. Let's just hope Google doesn't get whim of this.
[Google Chromecast] xylene:
Works perfect! Thanks for the info! My Chromecast was great but now, it's amazing!

I noticed that the older version of the "hard to find" app didnt work.... its worth spending a little time to flex your Googling search skills-finding the latest version!
[Google Chromecast] Riff76:
How's the quality of sb on avia? I know avia pro is only 3 bucks but I don't want to spend it if Google is opening up more apps to Chromecast in the near future. I download all my movies with sb at the highest quality available and store on a 64gb SD card on my g note 8.0
[Google Chromecast] allan1313:
This works fantastically!
[Google Chromecast] aaron1006:
Wow. Works amazingly. Thank you for posting this, had never heard of SB before this hah.
[Google Chromecast] tylerholbrook:
Why am I the only one not able to stream through avia through sb? I can download then play but not watch now..... Any suggestions? I paid the 3 bucks to avia, have the latest sb version. ... Just says chromecast does not support that video format on all files I've tried
[Google Chromecast] moses992:
Have you tried rebooting your Chromecast ? I couldnt cast videos from Avia until i rebooted my Chromecast.
[Google Chromecast] Drizwaldo1:
Well played OP. Well played.
[Google Chromecast] Riff76:
Reboot and probably need to setup Chromecast again.

Be sure the video files are mp4
[Google Chromecast] drivenby:
It works from watch now for me. Thanks tc
[Google Chromecast] tylerholbrook:
I rebooted, reset, still no go. When I download the files they are mp4. To stream though I can't check what format they are through sb?
[Google Chromecast] aamir123:
just use allcast instead, it's free and works perfectly
[Google Chromecast] tylerholbrook:
Allcast works with the chromecast through sb?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Allcast should work with any app that can Share

Video

media.

But of course,

your Chromecast must be rooted

, or you need to be developer with Allcast in your whitelist to use Allcast.
[Google Chromecast] aamir123:
Yea I keep forgetting to point that out, sorry. But essentially from what I have read allcast and avia are very similar
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Yes they are, though I like Avia's ability to cast photos. No effects (at least none so far) but still nice to be able to pop pictures onto a larger screen.

Avia also has additional features that allow it to be a DLNA source, a DLNA receiver, and cast media from DLNA sources to Chromecast.
[Google Chromecast] tylerholbrook:
Yuup I missed out on the rootable chromecasts. Sucks I see people able to stream to avia via sb, but I can't. I never even use my cc other than hbo go, only thing my ps3 can not do that cc can
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Be sure to report the details of your problem to Avia's support - they're investigating these issues.

My Android 4.1.2 phone can't cast local, but my wife's Android 4.1.1 phone (same make/model as mine) works fine.
[Google Chromecast] drivenby:
I'm not able to cast local media for some reason, I think I was able before
[Google Chromecast] Cuzz1369:
You don't need root to cast SB, just the paid avia. Pick a video in sb , choose play on external player, choose avia. When avia opens hit the chrome cast button. Done and done.
[Google Chromecast] tylerholbrook:
Can't stream. Only play what I downloaded on sb. Trust me I did pay for avia. Tried all that
[Google Chromecast] Cuzz1369:
My streaming isn't great. It cuts out after 10 or 15 might s and I have to restart. But it does stream. I can play stuff no problem from local phone vids.

Im not rooted by the way.
[Google Chromecast] tylerholbrook:
yeah every show or movie I've tried to stream says chromecast can not play file type
[Google Chromecast] Riff76:
Does anything stream to it? YouTube? Pandora? Netflix?
[Google Chromecast] drivenby:
Avia can cast through my pc perfectly, also show box works great.

The only things I can cast from my phone are pictures ;_;
[Google Chromecast] anthony67:
My streaming was also cutting out and in the Avia settings, I checked lock Wi-Fi on and lock power on. It does seem to eat a little more battery, but I haven't had a steam cut out since.

Scribbled from my Galaxy Note 3.

Stock, rooted, hacked, beastly.
[Google Chromecast] drivenby:
Guys guys guys I found a workaround for the phone streaming problems.

I'm unable to cast from my phone directly but using bubbleupnp to set a server from my phone (using the phone's memory) , I'm able to add it to Avia just as any other server like plex, etc.

Now I'm able to cast videos from my phone using a server that's actually set up from my own phone @_@.

Edit: I've seen plenty of videos, they all play flawlessly except some 1080p videos I have and a few non h264.

I encoded a few for the chromecast and Avia alone does not play the.... But when using bubbleupnp it does... Strange

Just to illustrate my point
[Google Chromecast] tylerholbrook:
Cool I'll give it a shot tonight
[Google Chromecast] tylerholbrook:
Yeah everything streams to it except files I select to pay now using third party, aka avia, through the sb app
[Google Chromecast] travisjustin:
I'm having the same issue. Downloaded files play but streamed files show up on chromecast as unsupported file types. Is steamed media from sb only working with rooted chromecasts?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Behavior of

Avia

shouldn't be different whether rooted or not.

Looks like others got Avia to work?

Sounds like your problems might be related to mine, so be sure to submit your specs to Avia's support.
[Google Chromecast] travisjustin:
So I gather your thought is this is an issue with avia on my phone and not the chromecast. I've got a couple tablets I'll test it out on and maybe pull out my old phone. I'll report back if any of them work :)
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Yes, seems that way, at least for me. My other Android devices cast locally-stored media from Avia fine, including my old HTC Desire (Android 2.3) and my wife's Galaxy S3 (Android 4.1.1).

Only my Galaxy S3 (Android 4.1.

2

) seems to have the issue.
[Google Chromecast] GeekEric:
Chromecast is no good if you have to use VPN to visit netflix, suck.....
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
It's only being sold in the US right now. If you're in the US, you don't need VPN.

If you're elsewhere, that's a different story, but you still don't need full VPN - just use a service like Unotelly or Unlocator. Or wait until it's released in your region. There are always going to be potential issues when dealing with imported goods. If there weren't, they'd sell them in your region.

See FAQ 1.d
[Google Chromecast] travisjustin:
Ok, so here's a good one... It's something to do with my network. Tried my tablets, didn't work. On some weird impulse I set up a tablet and chromecast through my phone as a hotspot and success, sb could stream to avia, and avia would steam to cc. Sooo any idea why it would work through my phones network and not my home network. Mind you SB streams just fine otherwise through my home network so it's not like the host is blocked....
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Then it sounds like something to do with the type of traffic, perhaps...

Check your router for multicast and IGMP options.
[Google Chromecast] travisjustin:
I'll check that out tomorrow, getting late. Thanks a ton for the help.
[Google Chromecast] GeekEric:
Ha, I knew that, But Geeks always want to try the newest tech :)

But i have figure out how to make chromecast working in my country,i use the connectify software, share my VPN wireless signal ,and then everything is ok :laugh:
[Google Chromecast] anoymonos:
I am having no problems streaming through SB~Avia. When I click on cast button it gives me an option to stream through CC or through Directv media renderer. Has anyone ever seen this or know how to set it up. Thanks.
[Google Chromecast] h20wakebum:
Keep getting Server Error when trying to access any content in showbox...

Google search not helping.

Anyone?
[Google Chromecast] travisjustin:
So I got it to work finally. Settings were fine. There was a firmware update available for my router though, after the update it solved the issue. Again, thanks for the help.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
:good: At least some people are getting things ironed out, heh.
[Google Chromecast] travisjustin:
Not sure what your issue is. The DirecTV media render is probably a dlna device, just chose chromecast and avia will send it there.
[Google Chromecast] smokestack76:
I would say alot of issues are bandwidth, ie routers. Either check for updates or use the better,, ddwrt
[Google Chromecast] samizad:
Worked without any problems on my set-up. I cast SB from my rooted Nexus 5, stock 4.4.2 ROM, to my non-rooted chromecast, which is powered from the USB port on the TV.

I also did not experience the playback stopping after a certain time. I watched the whole film at standard def.
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
It may also be identifying itself as a DIAL device which suggests you could stream to the DirecTV in the same way to cast to Chromecast.

Something I'm hoping most DLNA payers will soon implement!
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
It's advertising itself as a DLNA receiver. Avia supports casting to both Cast (DIAL) devices as well as DLNA devices.

My Windows Media Center machines show up in the list too - though I haven't dared try to cast to them...
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
Ahh I didn't realize Avia showed both types in the same Cast list...Good Idea actually...
[Google Chromecast] mercapdino:
Yes. Anytime a via gives me problems is when my network is too slow.
[Google Chromecast] xylene:
Im impressed by how well casting videos from Note 2 to chromecast has been working on Avia. Best 3 bucks ive spent in a while.
[Google Chromecast] bonzer2u:
Just got my CC, not rootable....

Question with SB/Avia combo, Do I need to download the SB video locally and then cast or can I cast using the 'watch now' option while streaming video locally to my N7?

thx.
[Google Chromecast] samizad:
You don't have to download the video. You can cast as it is streaming; as you say, using the 'watch now' option.
[Google Chromecast] buttercutter:
Noob question but how do I get all cast didnt find it in play store
[Google Chromecast] killall:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=
[Google Chromecast] logitechor:
I tried the combination of Avia, Show Box and Chromecast. I have to say it works great.
[Google Chromecast] Riff76:
There is this...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48677865#post48677865

Elf with Will Ferrell is free on Google Play in Standard Definition. Go get it and chromecast it!
[Google Chromecast] dzotx:
Not at home to try this yet... Rooted Chromecast? or Stock? Paid or free Avia?
[Google Chromecast] killall:
Should work with unrooted, but must be paid version of Avia.
[Google Chromecast] MalekoUK:
Just got my CC, In the UK and got an import off Amazon. Not fussed with rooting it as I only really wanted it for browser casting, youtube and google music.

SO impressed with the device, probably my favorite and best gadget so far.

Was really impressed with the simplicity of the setup and how brilliant it works! Plugged it into my AV receiver and works perfectly!
[Google Chromecast] drivenby:
New avia update claims to have fixed local media casting... It's still not working for me >. >
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
Me either if you mean DLNA! :(
[Google Chromecast] jasenko:
Avia is great. So sad BubbleUpnp was not first out with Chromecast support. Every application that allows external player to be used can cast via Avia if streamed in compatible format. Heaven...
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
DLNA has always worked for me.

Local media casting from my Android 4.1.2 Galaxy S3 still doesn't work.

Local media casting from wife's Android 4.1.1 Galaxy S3 has always and still works fine.

So I think there are multiple issues at hand.
[Google Chromecast] Riff76:
Finally bought avia pro. Working perfectly for me. Why did I wait so long?
[Google Chromecast] Cetus Corr:
Is Avia better than Real Player? Just wondering, because I don't see much of a difference from reading this thread and want to know it's it's worth the $3.

I normally use showbox and realplayer with Chromecast, and it works great. Just wish there was a better way to forward and rewind.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
There's some info in the FAQ but Avia can cast photos, if that's important to you.

Sent from a device with no keyboard. Please forgive typos, they may not be my own.
[Google Chromecast] Cetus Corr:
So I read from their website and the only differences I saw are theme and Dropbox support. So if anyone simply wants to stream movies from showbox to Chromecast, or look at your pictures and video recordings all with Chromecast, use realplayer as a free alternative.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Google+, Facebook and DLNA too.

But if you're only concerned with locally stored media, then yes, RealPlayer Cloud should work just as well for that.

There's an Avia vs Plex vs RealPlayer Cloud mini comparison in my Chromecast FAQ too.

Sent from a device with no keyboard. Please forgive typos, they may not be my own.
[Google Chromecast] Riff76:
I chose Avia because of the dropbox integration. There are certain "movies" I don't want stored on my phone or tablet
[Google Chromecast] Bl@kness:
I got chromecast 2 days ago and with avia+show box it's great.
[Google Chromecast] drivenby:
I upgraded to Kit Kat and I still can't cast locally :p
[Google Chromecast] Riff76:
Seems like you can't stream showbox to avia or realcloud anymore. Have to download the movie and then cast it
[Google Chromecast] allan1313:
I just did showbox an hour ago.
[Google Chromecast] drivenby:
I was literally watching a show 30 minutes ago, not exaggerating
[Google Chromecast] Riff76:
I'm a dumb ass, I havent updated for awhile. Newest update works for me now
[Google Chromecast] Ph33zy:
This is great news. It must be my in-laws network that is preventing me from casting. So everything works as usual?
[Google Chromecast] Riff76:
Yeah I'm casting SB through avia now
[Google Chromecast] AllstarE4:
Thanks for this OP! I got a Chromecast for Christmas last night, set it up, downloaded avia and SB to my new galaxy tab and streamed away (made the $2.99 in-app avia purchase to enable Chromecast feature). The best part is over about a 2 hour period of streaming the movie my tablet only dropped 2% battery (able to lock screen and still stream). The best part is I haven't even rooted the Chromecast or the tablet yet.
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
If it's been setup and used for that long it's too late to root as it probably did a Google Update even if it was rootable. Check the build, if it's 12072 your still good, if not, you are out of luck.
[Google Chromecast] dsEVOlve:
I can't seem to get anything but low quality video from SB to play in Avia. If I try med or high quality it might play a second or two in Avia after loading forever then I get "Media playback failed". This happens on my phone and tablet (Evo 4g LTE and Galaxy Tab 10.1). All videos do play fine in the SB internal player though so I don't think it is internet speed.
[Google Chromecast] drivenby:
No problems here, I'm watching kill la kill high quality and frankly it plays it better than my pc -. -

Loads instantly, no buffering whatsoever. I have a very weak Internet connection BTW.

Have you tried pausing the video so that it can build some cache? I'm surprised at the amount of cache the CC can handle.
[Google Chromecast] dsEVOlve:
I'm not even getting to a point where I can hit the cast button in avia. I assume avia has to be able to play the video sent from SB on your mobile device before you can cast it. Correct?
[Google Chromecast] drivenby:
No, you should be able to go into 'chromecast' mode even without selecting anything to play.

Just like Netflix or YouTube.
[Google Chromecast] dsEVOlve:
Works perfectly now that I have the right sequence to start a movie. Thanks.
[Google Chromecast] AllstarE4:
Oh crap. I think I remember it updating at first boot/setup so I may be screwed out of a future root. I'll have to check later. Thanks for the heads up.
[Google Chromecast] SysAdmNj:
For the people using the OP's suggestion of avia + showbox , when streaming do you ever lose your connection and disconnect? I bought avia pro so wondering if there is a setting or work around?
[Google Chromecast] Riff76:
I always download the movie in SB first then cast it in Avia. Just to avoid buffering issues
[Google Chromecast] tomerstern:
Does anybody know why I'm not getting the option to complete action using Avia while trying to stream video content from mobile Chrome browser (am getting to choose MX Player and others),

even though I'm getting the option to complete action using Avia in Show Box?

What is the difference?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Like MIME types, applications register for what types they accept.

MX Player has the option to accept URLs, so possibly the share from Chrome is a URL and I don't think Avia accepts URLs.

Sent from a device with no keyboard. Please forgive typos, they may not be my own.
[Google Chromecast] styckx:
Finally got Chromecast.. Loving it. Bought PlexPass for now because I have a boatload of local videos on my PC. God this is so much better than loading up a USB stick w/ movies and the video quality is much better than my TVs decoder.. Then add all the other services on top of that.. Best $35 I've ever spent.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Google Chromecast] playahate:
did you set up Plex Media Server on PC?

can you check for playing .avi from PC to CC?
[Google Chromecast] styckx:
Yeah.. I've had Plex setup for awhile. AVI is fine from PC to CC.. I'm actually watching The Wire as I speak and the format is AVIs (xvid codec)..

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Google Chromecast] travisjustin:
Chrome wouldn't let me select avia but the same site\video would using dolphin browser. Dolphin just seems to be a better browser anyways in my opinion.
[Google Chromecast] SysAdmNj:
That worked much better.
[Google Chromecast] tomerstern:
Great solution, which worked for me!

Weird how the behavior changes between these two browsers.
[Google Chromecast] stringrazor:
Got SB+Avia+CC working w/o much effort. Big thanks! This setup alone make CC worthwhile. With no local casting capability from android (yet), I was a b it disappointed in CC but this config definitely rocks.

Avia doesn't seem to want to play MPEG (ripped, uncompressed, combined VOB) files from my DLNA server but I haven't looked into Avia to see what might be the issue. Strange tho' because all the other DLNA clients I have play them w/o problems.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Do they play in Avia on phone at all?
[Google Chromecast] stringrazor:
No, I always get: "Media playback failed" yet the same files will play on both phone and tablet with other players as well as on h/w devices with embedded DLNA clients.