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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saber_127:
i have alcatel scribe easy run original room without root android 4.1.2

i have a problem in setting mp3 as a ringtone that when i restart the device it return to the default ringtone that is only when i insert the external sd card when i restart the device the mp3 disappear from setting ringtones list and show only the default ringtones but when i remove the sd card the problem gone and every thing is ok after restart and restart but when i put the sd card again it come gain the same problem i tried every thing from using app like mp3cut zedge and also tried t put the mp3 on the phone storage ringtone folder and on sd card on ringtone or even media-ringtone or audio folder still the same i think it's a problem in setting the default storage when it have no sd card it's no problem but when i put the sd card it become the default storage even if i set the default storage to phone after restarting it become again sd card is the default storage any help and sorry for my bad english
[Google Chromecast] mathorv:
Current AllCast version is 1.0.7.6 and it's paid again

Author: Koushik Dutta

What it does:

AllCast 1.0.4.6+ paid app supports Chromecast again:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...day-after-the-release-of-the-google-cast-sdk/

Prerequirements:

1.) Chromecast with firmware 15250 or later (rooted or stock has to be 15250+)

2.) Android phone with Google Play Services 4.2.34 or newer, download links below

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...mes-adds-cast-api-signs-of-auth-enhancements/

Please do not confuse Google Play Services with Google Play Store - not the same thing.

AllCast Wiki:

https://github.com/koush/support-wiki/wiki/AllCast-Wiki

AllCast Demo

Demo app:

Mod Edit: Links removed

PS1: There is OLD AllCast 1.0.0.2 free for Chromecast only AFAIK it does not work with Chromecast 15250+

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=47503538#post47503538

PS2: AllCast 1.0.5.4(for Chromecast 15250+)works without limitations for free KD: "Set app to free while bugs are fixed" (thank jimmiet for info)

Disable auto-update or this specific app auto-update in play store if you want it to stay free with premium features enabled.

AllCast 1.0.5.4 MD5:4826EFD8BAA20FEDDF4B3CE88314845C

*AllCast 1.0.5.5 - 1.0.7.6 changelog
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
Perhaps I have not gotten the update yet but My All cast could not find my CCasts...

I am wondering if that has more to do with Whitelisting delay than my not getting the update yet (All cast did update last nite)

I'm just too damn lazy to get up from my desk to reboot the CCast and test! Maybe after I finish my coffee! LOL
[Google Chromecast] jdnyc:
I've been happy with Avia+Chromecast. What does AllCast offer that can't be accomplished with Avia? I tried the timebomb release of AllCast and liked it but can't think of anything it did that I can't do with Avia. Thanks for any info.

-J
[Google Chromecast] bozzykid:
Are you running Google Play Services 4.2? It has just started rolling out and is required.
[Google Chromecast] The S3 Kid:
What's the difference between the paid and free versions?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
From the demo page:

This is the free version of AllCast, which has a 1 minute viewing limit on pictures and videos. Upgrade to the premium version to remove the viewing limit.​
[Google Chromecast] mdamaged:
Time limit on playing video IIRC.

EDIT: Ninja'd
[Google Chromecast] The S3 Kid:
I'm watching a local vid on the free version now and its been going for about 10 minutes.

Edit: The vid doesn't stop after a minute but it skips parts.
[Google Chromecast] mdamaged:
That sounds annoying.
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
Yep that was part of it....Also selecting Video would have helped! LOL
[Google Chromecast] mi7chy:
You have to manually update Google Play Services to 4.2.39 (not to be confused with Play Store app that's at v4.5.10). You can get it from Android Police.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/02/03/apk-teardown-download-google-play-services-4-2-refines-play-games-adds-cast-api-signs-of-auth-enhancements/
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
I applaud Koush on that. Cutting out the audio from time to time would also annoy me.
[Google Chromecast] YellaHayes:
Does this play .avi files?
[Google Chromecast] Bright09:
I was gonna ask this to. I hope there is more then mp4 support for video files this could really nice if it can
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Haven't had a chance to confirm, but assuming things haven't changed significantly from the beta, maybe if the data within the AVI is compatible with Chromecast, but that is unlikely in most cases (MPEG-4 is usually not wrapped in an AVI).

So in most cases, No.

AllCast does not transcode. Neither does Avia.

For that you need a Plex server or a DLNA server that does transcoding.
[Google Chromecast] cmstlist:
I seem to recall in the beginning, Koush's casting app was intended to support choosing content from a networked desktop using the mobile app and casting it to TV. I gather it doesn't support that yet / anymore?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
In the beginning (it may have changed) AllCast was essentially an "extension" to whatever player/browser you are already using. You then "Share" the content to AllCast and AllCast does the data-forwarding to Chromecast.

Avia can do the same thing if you Share something to it, but Avia is also a player/browser in itself if you run it.
[Google Chromecast] maarawoe:
Demo version not working for me...-its stuck at searching devices... :(
[Google Chromecast] mathorv:
Are you absolutely sure that you've met requirements mentioned in first post?
[Google Chromecast] pbailey212:
You have to update playstore services, go up a couple posts for the link
[Google Chromecast] maarawoe:
I already updated to 4.2.39
[Google Chromecast] kiru:
Can allcast steam Mkv to the chromecast?
[Google Chromecast] Lw00d:
you need PLEX server
[Google Chromecast] aiiee:
Does the paid version of Allcast have working pause and stop buttons ? Demo version won't pause and restart where it was paused. it restarts from the beginning. Other than that I like it and will buy it if someone can tell me that it works.

EDIT: Nevermind, bought Avia. It's cheaper and it just works ...
[Google Chromecast] Lw00d:
is avia better then allcast??
[Google Chromecast] eronfaure:
I have both Avia and Allcast.

Both are about equal, right now. Not all MP4s that I have can cast properly, even if they can be played from a casted tab from Chrome.

Anyone have a solution for this?
[Google Chromecast] eksasol:
Plex or reencode then to the proper format. You can cast them from Chrome tab because Chrome have integrated proprietary formats and it stream the entire tab. This is different than direct sending the video to the ChromeCast and using ChromeCast hardware to do the decoding, which is what Avia, Allcast and RealPlayer Cloud is doing.

You can use A's Video Converter which support AMD gpu or Intel cpu features to quickly covert the video.

sent via my Le Motonovo X
[Google Chromecast] xbmchelper:
thank you great news

---------- Post added at 08:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:34 AM ----------

This is correct decoding.... but good news google just open the gates for dev to start making their own #chromecast casting apks
[Google Chromecast] FSN:
With rooted EurekaCast it won't work until the update.
[Google Chromecast] maarawoe:
Yes, I am running the most recent version of Play services I found (not the play store but the play services) but still can't get it working....
[Google Chromecast] mathorv:
Is your chromecast rooted?
[Google Chromecast] maarawoe:
Sure :) Could this bee the problem? - its running the Eureka...
[Google Chromecast] mathorv:
Prerequirements:

1.) Chromecast with firmware 15250

And your eureka mod is version 15250.xxx not 14975.002?...

[Flame Start]Wilma! Bring me my double barrel shotgun...[Flame End]
[Google Chromecast] maarawoe:
For some reason I thought the rooted casts are excluded from this limitation.... :)

So lets wait until eureka is upgraded to 15250 build....
[Google Chromecast] impulse101:
Plex is the only viable solution for casting all video types (mkv, avi, mp4,divx etc..) Avia and Allcast dont transcode anything so most videos dont play. Plex is also the only one that will also give you subtitle support
[Google Chromecast] mathorv:
version 1.0.4.9 resleased

*Fix Chromecast seek
[Google Chromecast] slick4mitch:
Plex is the one and only, awesome app ;)
[Google Chromecast] mathorv:
Avia vs Allcast vs Plex

Avia vs Allcast vs Plex

Avia $2.99

Is is a bit better for playing music playlists, also has volume adjustment implemented.

AllCast $4.99

I'd go for AllCast because of AllCasts cleaner UI which is not as ugly as Avia's is. It lacks volume adjustment.

Plex Android is $4.99 plus Plex Pass which is $3.99 a month to use Plex Android with Chromecast.

This is the one that reencodes videos.

Everyone is saying how plex is awesome but how much money and resources does it consumes?

Plex PC(Win/Lin)Does it support Intel WiDi, nVidia CUDA, AMD(Ati) Stream or OpenCL?

Is it better in terms of ease of use interface, quality and performance than another awesome PC apps like Serviio?

Plex strategy is pay, then pay and pay and pay... just like MMO monthly subscription on so called free to play games...
[Google Chromecast] bungadudu:
Maybe Avia will get transcoding in the future.

Also hoping for mx player with transcoding and subtitles ✌
[Google Chromecast] shelby04861:
Does the allcast stream content from places like my server(NAS)? I tried and it just sits spinning. It seems to play local media just fine though.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
While I personally dislike subscription models, I do understand that continued development requires continued income - that's the nature of business.

If you subscribe to PlexPass first, you do not need the $4.99 Plex for Android, you can use the free Plex for PlexPass.

And there is the one-time Plex Lifetime subscription at $74.99, which makes the tipping point just under 19 months at $3.99/month or just over 2.5 years at $19.99/year.

So really if you go with the model of "I'm going to keep it using it forever" model,

Avia $2.99

AllCast $4.99

Plex $74.99 plus you need to run Plex Server on some hardware of your own but you also get transcoding, which IMO will take at least another 2+ years to come to Android devices in a usable manner. It's not a matter of development, it's just a matter of available processing power.

If you have a lot of media and/or non-Chromecast media players or don't want to transcode your entire library to be Chromecast-compatible

And have an adequate machine or server to run Plex Server

Then Plex is a great option.

Another option is RealPlayer Cloud which doesn't require running a server on your end.

But you need to upload any media that needs transcoding to Real's cloud which is 2 GB free, 25 GB at $4.99/month or 300 GB at $29.99/month

A bit pricey for not having to run your own server (Plex doesn't requires that much CPU horsepower) but depends on your situation, electrical cost, etc.
[Google Chromecast] mathorv:
I cant agree more with this quote. Also not only processing power but battery life/efficiency.

I am waiting for Serviio or some developer to make an Android app or Server addon for streaming/controlling Chromecast. No signs that it is going to happen yet...
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Good point that eventually Chromecast support will not require PlexPass.

Hence, for those who are willing to wait, Plex on Chromecast will only be the $4.99 Plex for Android cost.

Of course, nobody likes to wait. ;)
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
I really just wanted to impress on everyone how aVia and Allcast are apples while Plex is pretty much a Fruit Basket

Is CCast support worth paying the lifetime PlexPass fee?

No! Probably not but what will Plex do next after the CCast support is free that everyone wants but can't get from the Apples like aVia and Allcast they keep comparing it to.
[Google Chromecast] MIKEYSAKZ:
Question if I have galaxy s3 running a custom 4.1.2 and don't want to upgrade to android 4.3 cause I love the way everything is with the older os would I break any thing if I update my google play services from the site in the op any advice would be welcomed
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
I don't forsee a problem, but I guess if you're worried you can wait until Google Play Store wants to update it.

FYI, I was running AT&T Galaxy S3 with stock Android 4.1.2 and Avia never worked for local media. Upgraded to 4.3 and it worked fine.

4.3 does have the KNOX stuff though, if you care about that, though I removed it via the removal script elsewhere in XDA.

Some things have moved around (especially in Settings) but overall I like 4.3 more than 4.1.2 - multiple home screen widgets, and the multi-window half-circle "tab" is smaller and less intrusive.
[Google Chromecast] sungod88:
I can't get allcast to see my chromecast. What should I do and what should I update?
[Google Chromecast] jasenko:
I don't see it that way. Future Chromecast upgrades will make transcoding irrelevant. From the hardware point of view, Chromecast is more than capable of doing it (all compatible high bitrate 1080p streams that I tried worked like a charm), it is just a matter of adding support for those formats, licensing issues, and supporting them over time. Google is too big for it's own good and license restrictions plus being on the radar of content distribution companies is the real showstopper for Chromecast.

I am surprised that hacking and release scenes did not adopt the formats that big three (Apple, Roku, Google) readily support and make everyone's life a bit easier.
[Google Chromecast] sgvalenti:
Make sure you have the latest Google play services.. Here it is

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407568900
[Google Chromecast] zerolimit1:
Is there a all cast for iOS?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Not that I'm aware of.

Sent from a device with no keyboard. Please forgive typos, they may not be my own.
[Google Chromecast] zerolimit1:
ok thanks :(
[Google Chromecast] mathorv:
Next time please use thanks button. :)

AllCast 1.0.5.0 is released

Rooted users can use it with 15250 Vanilla root.:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2638103
[Google Chromecast] zerolimit1:
to bad iOS version is not out ;yet :(
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
The bitrate isn't as important as the compression algorithm (CODEC). The Marvell Armada 1500 mini platform that Chromecast is built on has hardware optimizations for low-power video playback, and while on the surface it looks similar to our phones and tablets, optimizing for low power consumption often means dropping some performance things.

MX Player is a good example for both sides of the coin. Using the HW decoder is much more efficient and provides much better results than the SW decoder. But, not all formats are supported by the HW decoder. It's much the same with Chromecast, except Chromecast doesn't give you the option of using a SW decoder.

While I'd like to see it happen, I can see the support nightmare it would cause for app developers. "You can play AVIs, but it has to be this, this or that CODEC, no higher than this bitrate, using this audio encoding..." It's already like that for the formats the Chromecast does support. Avia's FAQ is already full of caveats.

For a consumer device, caveats are bad. Remember that most of the Chromecast customers are not on hackers or programmers and have no clue what XDA is ;) They just want it to work - and they won't understand if they you tell them it only works on certain formats any more than they'll understand why their VCR keeps blinking 0:00 or 12:00. ;)

Don't get me wrong, I would love for true "plays anything" functionality natively on Chromecast, I just don't see it happening for the existing device. It's more of the "Plays great as long as you stick within the rules" model of the fruit world.

EDIT: Found this blog post that gives details on the platform and notes the "gap" between typical Android platform and Chromecast/SoC/appliance platforms at the end.

http://technicalmc.blogspot.com/2013/08/marvell-dedicated-processor-for.html
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
Transcoding will never be irrelevant...And while it's true the hardware is capable of High Bitrate, 1080P playback it is limited on what containers and codecs it can decode.

Now that doesn't mean it can't play other formats like MKV, Just that it can't play it with Hardware decoding (As [MENTION=3050092]bhiga[/MENTION] mentioned with MX Player)

That means it needs software to do it and that means that the Player App the CCast loads must provide that software decoder needed or some other software (transcoder) outside of CCast must make the stream CCast Hardware decoder compatible.

As I said on the Plex site on this same topic...

There isn't a device that I have ever seen that natively handles MKV files. Roku may play them but only because the app it uses has the software decoder required to decode them and deal with the anything goes codecs that could be within.

This is not Google's fault there is no hardware available that can play MKV through a Hardware decoder!

The developers who write the Apps that get loaded into the CCast for playback (like aVia) could add this capability to their player apps (and probably will in time).

You just need to be patient because lets be honest the SDK went PUBLIC Two or Three Days ago!
[Google Chromecast] mkhopper:
Looks like there's a problem trying to playback .3gp files when shared from the stock Gallery app on tablet or phone.

AllCast finds the CC and looks like it wants to start playing, but then Google Play Services crashes and it leaves the CC in a hung state, requiring a reboot.
[Google Chromecast] celeox:
I have to install new Google play service anytime I reboot, any idea as to why? I get error for Google play location services and Google play every time I reboot
[Google Chromecast] dRaCID01:
after updating the SERVICE Framework from Google as posted in Post#1 all is working now on my Mi2 ! Thanks..
[Google Chromecast] xlxcrossing:
Hey guys I bought my license for AllCast premium and it gives me an error when installing. It says it can't be installed on my sd or internal. Any thoughts? I tried clearing cache for market and rebooting but no dice. I have the free app installed so that's not the issue.
[Google Chromecast] porkweasel:
Anyone having this issue...

I'm trying to purchase the premium licence but it doesn't show up in the play store.

I'm on a Droid Maxx running 4.4 with the 4.2 play services. Can't find any info on it.

Thanks!
[Google Chromecast] jimmiet:
As of the last update, the app is set to free while he fixes bugs.
[Google Chromecast] mathorv:
Yep in my case it's the same there is currently no limitation with current 1.0.5.4 version and Chromecast. Download and back it up guys. We werent so lucky since 1.0.0.2

Disable auto-update or this specific app auto-update in play store if you want it to stay free with premium features enabled.

MD5:4826EFD8BAA20FEDDF4B3CE88314845C
[Google Chromecast] mrstealthusmc:
i have an issue here. almost all of my videos are playing sideways on my tv. not sure if its a setting or something, but i have two apps ( allcast and a new one called localcast) that cast local videos and both do the same thing. any ideas?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
You don't typically shoot your videos in portrait (tall) orientation, do you?

I don't think any of the players compensate for orientation (as that would require scaling and recompression on the app side, or native rotation support on the Chromecast side), so your TV will show the pixels as they live.

[youtube]Bt9zSfinwFA[/youtube]
[Google Chromecast] mrstealthusmc:
haha, i just watched that video. thats funny! as a matter of fact i probably do record my videos in portrait...looks like have a habit to break. i guess i can always just upload to youtube and stream from there.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Whatever you do, just don't change orientation mid-recording. If you need to switch orientation, stop, rotate, and start a new recording. Otherwise you'll need more-advanced editing later. :)
[Google Chromecast] mrstealthusmc:
i will definitley keep that in mind. i dont record much video on my phone so i dont have much to worry about. most of my videos are of my 5 year old dancing anyways so im not too concerned...
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
I blame all these Portrait videos on the Phones.....LOL

Camera software should be smarter and when the unit screen rotates so too does the camera signal.

So whatever is up is always up and it would cure a lot of the seasickness I get watching people's mobile device videos! LOL
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
I don't think there's a standard orientation flag that exists per-frame or even per-GOP.

Would be nice though.
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
No it doesn't exist in the camera but it could be made using the same sensors that determine unit orientation.

It wouldn't look good as a transition but if the same angle that triggers orientation flip also flipped the data it is receiving, you could get as far as a 45 Degree angle rotation before the camera flipped the picture as well.

The same thing that triggers the app display to flip should trigger the software to flip the data it is adding to the file it creates.

So whatever is UP at that moment stays up.

That said you can't make something idiot proof because Idiots are too damn resourceful!
[Google Chromecast] liptonace:
AllCast is free? I can't find Premium.
[Google Chromecast] guycan:
It is free for now till all the kink is works out .... he stated that also in the play store it says that also

SGNote2
[Google Chromecast] siratfus:
Because of LocalCast, he should keep it free until he adds mirrroring.
[Google Chromecast] mathorv:
1.0.5.7

Changelog 1.0.5.5 - 1.0.5.7

and what's not mentioned it's not free anymore

If you use allcast 1.0.5.4 :

Disable auto-update or this specific app auto-update in play store if you want it to stay free with premium features enabled.

If you updated it accidentally and still want to enjoy premium features - uninstall it and install 1.0.5.4 again.
[Google Chromecast] general_z:
Do you know how to get 1.0.5.4?

Don't care if its free or not really.. but the last update broke compatibility with misc apps that playback mp4 (Google Services crashes...). :(

So can't use it at all at the moment.
[Google Chromecast] guycan:
Ck post 64 one pgae back

SGNote2
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
Funny, I that installed and it's not even listed in My Apps at the Google Play Store. If I search for, it comes up showing installed, do I want to update but no checkbox for auto update. I use TI BackUp and keep three copies saved anyway.
[Google Chromecast] mathorv:
Dear Sir please try the following steps:

1.Uninstall app

2. Clean dalvik/cache(reboot)

3. Install app while offline

4. you may also break apps link with market with TB

5. Say if it worked
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
Gosh no! This is perfect, no annoying reminder that I need to update. :)
[Google Chromecast] mathorv:
AllCast 1.0.5.8

AllCast 1.0.5.8 Changelog:

EDIT: From my experience It shows images much faster on the screen.
[Google Chromecast] cmstlist:
That feature of Titanium Backup stopped working for me over a year ago. Possibly as long ago as the transition from Market to Play Store. I think it's much more aggressive now about sniffing which apps you've installed that it could update for you.
[Google Chromecast] BxingFetus:
Hey guys. I've got the premium allcast app and using TV portal with it (which is awesome) but some videos encoded in a .flv format cause my Google play services to crash?! mp4 videos are fine but can lag horribly at times. Has anyone else had this experience?