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[Android Apps and Games] ETFoneHome:
How do you enable the option to remove ads on the Amazon version of this app?

Also, it seems for now the only way to enable subtitle via DLNA is to have the srt. file on the device. I prefer to have it on the same location as the media.
[Android Apps and Games] henrik.dk:
don't know what really happened. most of the file I downloaded from youtube could not play any more.
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
2.6.8: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2a6Pe8ng4YrQnNDV3ZSNDNrMkU/edit?usp=sharing

- multiple bug fixes

- all translations updated

If you want to help with the translation: http://www.getlocalization.com/localcast/
[Android Apps and Games] tweakradje:
Got my Chromecast (just curious) this weekend and tried dozen of apps.

Like your smb function.

I can help with Dutch translation if you need it.

Keep up the good work!

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] el_smurfo:
I am probably pretty dense, but I am having troubles understanding the exact role this program plays. I have tried casting apps such as Showbox using Localcast and it's really cool, but I find that there is no way to pause or fast forward content. After turning off the screen, the playback continues, but it appears both programs have been closed by the memory manager (older phone), since I enter Showbox and it goes to the starting screen. Does localcast, or the media player (i.e. Showbox) control the content?
[Android Apps and Games] 4rz0:
Is it possible to stream Amazon Prime videos with this app?

If no, are there any plans for that?
[Android Apps and Games] swansongforyou:
Subtitle bug?

Fantastic app! Just a little bug when playing streaming video with local subtitle file, it seems that a pair of lines are missing every 3 or 4 minutes. I don't know if there are anyone else with this problem. Out of that, this is the best app for my chromecast. Thank for your work!
[Android Apps and Games] gabrielbsb:
same problem here
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
Will be fixed in the next update. I just want to wait for the keynote tomorrow. Who knows, maybe there will be something interesting for LocalCast.
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
BTW: AC3 audio not playing has a 'Won't fix' status by Google :-/

https://code.google.com/p/google-cast-sdk/issues/detail?id=192
[Android Apps and Games] RobertdeHoop:
Subtitle Support Serviio

Hi,

First of all I would like to thank you for this app.

I hope the next release will have the subs missing issue fixed, looking forward to this.

Another issue I am having is with serviio dlna server.

For some reason with LocalCast I cannot select the subtitles over DLNA, while other apps are able to display them.

Am I doing something wrong?
[Android Apps and Games] tweakradje:
Thanks. Keep us up2date. A Media Renderer should support more encodings. Strange is that ffmeg is used in the firmware of the Chromecast. Marvell soc supports it. Why not Google.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/31/marvell-flaunts-its-aramada-1500-mini-cpu-powering-chromecast/
[Android Apps and Games] dm47:
Hey dakdroid, first of all thanks for an awesome app. Only ran into one bug so far. When streaming video via Dropbox, if I pause the video, and then try to resume it, it resumes for about 5-10 seconds and then exits altogether. Anyone else ever run into this?
[Android Apps and Games] sanyok7734:
Yeahh, finally I found it)
[Android Apps and Games] Pramod9964:
Localcast casts video via Intranet or internet

Sorry if this question is already asked just wanted to know ,when i stream a video file from my phone will it stream/cast through internet or intranet

coz whenever i stream anything of my phone my bandwidth is getting eaten uo, do comment?
[Android Apps and Games] mdamaged:
It's local, it will not use your internet bandwidth.
[Android Apps and Games] guycan:
I need some help if anyone can please answer this for me...I have a sprint note 2 and over the weekend I recorded some videos and when using this app ber 2.6.9 to stream to chrome cast the videos freezes every 30 sec but regardless YouTube videos work..any advice would appreciate it

SGNote2
[Android Apps and Games] LAcube:
First I wanted to say thank you for this awesome app.

I just have one question. And I do apologize if this has been asked before. Is the video interface that shows up on the Chromecast's screen or TV going to be updated to a more modern design? Right now it has a green bar with a blue Tron wheel. I was hoping you'd change it to a more minimal/flat design. Something like Avia app. Or even better would be giving us multiple choices or (themes) as how to the video UI will look like.
[Android Apps and Games] henrik.dk:
will be happy to see such change.
[Android Apps and Games] swansongforyou:
subtitle colour

Another sugestion... it would be great if subtitle colour could be changed between white and yellow.

Thanks a lot!
[Android Apps and Games] b1g1an:
Great app, thanks, but does anyone else have a problem with it letting go when you disconnect? All other apps return to the wallpaper screen but with this one it just sits there with whatever was last onscreen. CC still works fine when you connect to another app so it's not locking up or anything.
[Android Apps and Games] mliou:
Go into settings -> when disconnecting -> stop application on tv
[Android Apps and Games] b1g1an:
Doh...I must be blind. Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] linuxwarrior:
* Feature request / Idea for which I would pay if feasible:

Would a high-end phone like HTC One M7 or above be able to do audio transcoding on the fly of AC3 coded files? Just audio nothing complex.

If I understand correctly this awesome app already sets a "proxy" server for local smb shares.
[Android Apps and Games] obsidian_eclipse:
I must say I'm thoroughly impressed with what I've seen so far with this app.. I have a router with USB and 32gb flash module and so far no other 'cast' programme will see it, windows and Linux will see it and I can browse it through the web using the SMP:// address. I typed it in with trepidation after failures on other programs and to my pleasant surprise up popped the USB flash card - no problems!

I usually listen to music whilst going to sleep and reluctant to leave my phone or tablet on whilst it streams music. I haven't had time to thoroughly test the app yet, however I qued some music from the Nas and it played, my question is will the que persist if I put my tablet to sleep? Or does the tablet have to be awake? I can then set the sleep timer on my TV and drift off without any worries knowing the Chromecast will switch off with the TV and my tablet isn't overheating after being left on for 9 hours.

Over all I'm thrilled with local cast, I look forward to seeing it developed further and also contributing the modest fee for removing the adverts when I've tested it. Keep it up.
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
The queue will persist, and the app will stop if there is no connection to the Chromecast.
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
2.9.9.RC.4:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2a6Pe8ng4YrOUxCT0FMRTJwTmc/edit?usp=sharing

[YOUTUBE]ThDSg6VncCQ[/YOUTUBE]

There currently is a bug in Android L, which might cause the app to crash if you browse music:

https://code.google.com/p/android-developer-preview/issues/detail?id=211

I'll try to add a workaround for this, in the next version.
[Android Apps and Games] ArhiSAN:
Nice app, thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] millky:
Trying to cast from my rooted kindle fire using localcast but it's not working. Chromecast is visible on network and can cast from the YouTube app but when using localcast the cast option doesn't appear.

Any solutions?
[Android Apps and Games] rbrandser:
Typical weird bug, I don't think it's app specific. I sometimes have this issue too. Only the original chromecast supported apps recognizes the device. Usually restarting the chromecast fixes it.
[Android Apps and Games] millky:
Tried that but it hasn't helped. Allcast also won't find the chromecast. Very strange
[Android Apps and Games] killall:
Reboot router?
[Android Apps and Games] rbrandser:
Allcast only finds my CC 1 of 5 times. Well, reboot everything, factory reset cc and so on. Or just wait....
[Android Apps and Games] obsidian_eclipse:
Thanks, I have donated now. So far it works well with my HTC one xl and generic android tablet. Even plays embedded videos in websites with ease and I struggled with some other apps similar to localcast, I can get rid of my 5m hdmi cable now.
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
V 3.0.02:

http://goo.gl/V96qob
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
Reboot both your Chromecast and your phone until it works. You can try to leave Localcast open for a while too, this sometimes helps.

Same problem here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54185341&postcount=2
[Android Apps and Games] Steppschuh192:
Have been using this to cast to my Chromecast for quite a while now, didn't have any issues. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
I am not really good at designing these things. If someone provides better wallpapers, I'll gladly use them. Easiest would be to replace the current 3 with 3 new ones.
[Android Apps and Games] swansongforyou:
I like the new look! But i'm sorry to say that the missing subtitles bug is still there. Every few minutes a pair of lines (always a pair of lines) are missig. Maybe in the next update.

Thanks for the great job, anyway!
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
A fix for the missing Chromecast icon bug is coming, hopefully soon:

Hi Everyone,

We've identified an issue and are working quickly towards a fix. The issue we've found is affecting all users on Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0 to 4.0.4) and you won't see the Cast icon when trying to Cast from apps other than Netflix and YouTube. If you are having this issue, we are aware of the it and will post here when a fix is available.

Thanks for your patience!

Jacky and the Chromecast Team

Source:

https://productforums.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/chromecast/lK0J8ExyQB0
[Android Apps and Games] gabrielbsb:
same thing here :(
[Android Apps and Games] guycan:
Made head line

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/07/16/localcast-gets-materialized-v3-0-update-looking-pretty-good/

SGNote2
[Android Apps and Games] amit3880:
I somehow not able to make this work. Please help.!

I am using I9300 S3 phone and have Samsung Smart TV latest 2014 model.

I am able to successfully use AllCast app and play videos from phone to TV.

when I am using LocalCast, it searches the TV and shows that is connected but the play button on any media is not playing it and nothing happens..

Can anyone guide me on this?

Thank you very much.!
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
Seems like this is bugged. Unfortunately I don't know right now how I could debug this, because I don't have a smart TV. I'll try to provide a fix over the weekend.
[Android Apps and Games] amit3880:
thanks for quickest reply.

Let me know if any way I can help you providing more log and test your once you fix :)

Here is log to help...

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzTx6JZWSe91US1jSWJIUi0zODA/edit?usp=docslist_api
[Android Apps and Games] ron_e:
multiple accounts

I have multiple Google accounts on my phone. I paid to remove adds under one account but the app is still displaying adds. When I go into remove adds now, it shows the other account. How do I get the app to check the right account?

Like the work on this so far! Would love to see a dark theme for the app.
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
This is unfortunately a pretty bad choice made by Google:

I can only get the purchases in the app for the primary account on the phone (the one you added first). I hope that they change this soon, but it seems the only solution is to remove all other accounts. Reboot your phone and then add back the others.

E.g.:

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/...gle-play-account-different-from-the-device-pr

https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/android-developers/EbcAdThiIWc

I can cancel and refund the purchase, so you can purchase it on your primary account. You'd just need to forward me the purchase confirmation email from the Playstore to dakdroid@gmail.com. I need the number in there.
[Android Apps and Games] ron_e:
You are doing great work so I will just buy again.

FYI. It is actually pulling the second account on the device. I bought under the primary. I have 3 devices and they are all doing the same thing. I always add the primary first because that is the one I sync everything. I only sync email on the secondary.

I will put a request in for dark theme and showing the file date/time in the file lists. Showing the file dat/time is probably my highest priority right now.

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] LeidenSpain:
Hi

I'm using a OnePlus One (Cyanogen 4.4.2) and a Samsung 46F7000 (2013), and the TV show me a message: "the format is not compatible"

I wait your new version.

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
One dark theme ? A common, I can do better :)
[Android Apps and Games] amit3880:
Hello sir

Were you able to check the log for possible issue?

Thank you..
[Android Apps and Games] :
Awesome!!
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
The log didn't help.

My new TV should come tomorrow, I hopefully can fix it then.
[Android Apps and Games] LeidenSpain:
Model?
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
I went with the cheapest 32" I could find, it's a Hisense lhd32k166wseu. But I'll send it back on Monday, takes 4 seconds to switch channels and the sound is like from my tablet.

At least I can figure out the DLNA problems.

I fixed a couple already, but it seems like the format issue is really a format issue.

Can someone confirm that videos play in other apps, which won't play in LocalCast?
[Android Apps and Games] amit3880:
Yes, AllCast and BubbleUPnP plays 720p MP4 File (.mp4).

I have downloaded below in mp4 formate from youtube via keepvid and works smooth in all dlna renderer I have tried.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRARHtMzZQE

Hope this helps. :)

Thanks for your hard work.
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
I'll try that this evening, you can test this version meanwhile: http://goo.gl/toasEh
[Android Apps and Games] rbrandser:
Smart tv's really aren't that smart. I never use any of the smart functions anyway, all I need is a hdmi port to connect a chromecast. :) and getting decent sound from a tv nowadays,it's almost impossible. I had to buy a soundbar. :)

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[Android Apps and Games] LeidenSpain:
May be is cheapest for it D

I try with allcast (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.cast&hl=es) and iMediaShare Personal (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bianor.amspersonal) and it workd perfectly.

But i prefer your program, I think have a better interface.

Regard

P.D.: If I can help just tell me
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
We have 2 sayings in germany:

1. If you buy cheap, you buy twice.

2. I can't afford something cheap.

I'll just get a Samsung or Sony now. Probably a Sony Bravia kdl-32w705.

Please try this version: http://goo.gl/toasEh
[Android Apps and Games] LeidenSpain:
I have a Samsung 46F7000 and it's a very good TV. another who say they are very good are Panasonic (good panel with no so good smart tv, but that can be solved with ChromeCast :D)

Now I'm working, later I try in my house
[Android Apps and Games] LeidenSpain:
I tested the program on my TV but this shows the same error message: with pictures and videos.

I'm trying directly on TV,

WITHOUT CHROMECAST
[Android Apps and Games] amit3880:
I tried this version and it seems not working yet.

It takes few moments to connect to Samsung TV (40H5500) and then shows it connected.

But when i click play button nothing happens.

Also few times the application stopped abruptly.

I will again try and grab logs tomorrow morning.

Thanks for letting us try early version. :)
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
No logs needed, I have it fixed. I just need to fix xbox streaming now. I'll post a version later.
[Android Apps and Games] ashjas:
Hello dakdroid...

I would suggest don't go for a TV to test out DLNA . I have a cheap 99$ android settop box that has built in dlna. Just use it with any HDMI capable screen like a monitor. I am currently using ur app on it and ur app detects it as a dlna renderer. Maybe that would be the cheapest option if you only require to test dlna functionality.. Hope it helps. Search for cs968 android TV.
[Android Apps and Games] LeidenSpain:
The, I will wait for the next version
[Android Apps and Games] pedro5148:
Because when you try to play a movie on my TV, the message appears saying that the format is not supported.

When I do the same test with the All Cast app reproduces the TV ..

Why does it happen?
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
Too late, I sent the old one back yesterday and bought a Sony Bravia, which is well ahead in all aspects, hurts a bit in my wallet, tho.

DLNA fixed in 3.0.04.beta: http://goo.gl/RCD7fl

I'll upload this to the Playstore betas, too (as version 3.0.05.beta). If you want to help with debugging, please join the beta here:

https://plus.google.com/109720416927515295704/posts/6narX3kNoQ3

Why ?

Because if you download the beta from the Playstore, you can send a crash report, when the app crashes. With those I usually can fix a crash in 1 minute.
[Android Apps and Games] LeidenSpain:
I try later witch my TV

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[Android Apps and Games] amit3880:
Yet not working for me...

I am now beta tester with 3.0.05
[Android Apps and Games] LeidenSpain:
The same: beta 3.0.05: error on the TV :(
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
I need to handle a couple of files separately, please let me know the file extensions, which don't work.
[Android Apps and Games] LeidenSpain:
JPG and MP4
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
Well, those should always work :-/

Which TV?
[Android Apps and Games] LeidenSpain:
Samsung 46F7000

http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201304/20130413105554609/[ENG]FPDVBEUF-1.004-0401.pdf
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
[MENTION=5148301]amit3880[/MENTION] [MENTION=386421]LeidenSpain[/MENTION]

Private messages sent
[Android Apps and Games] LeidenSpain:
ok
[Android Apps and Games] LeidenSpain:
first message

https://www.dropbox.com/s/j4bipjfhu9icpdc/2014-07-26%2011.50.20.jpg

second message

https://www.dropbox.com/s/oacj4j93x7ivu4x/2014-07-26%2011.48.40.jpg
[Android Apps and Games] Baswazz:
App works really nice.

I hope you could add a way to set the stream/transcode quality like Plex can. 1080p content is buffering all the time.
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
I didn't try this yet, but can't you use the Plex server and open it in LocalCast?

Could those who can't stream to Samsung TVs via DLNA please send me a private message?
[Android Apps and Games] Baswazz:
That could be a solution, but I guess there are people around who don't use Plex and do have this buffering issue.
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
There really is nothing I can do to make this work better, besides transcoding the movie. But I failed to get this done fast enough.
[Android Apps and Games] Baswazz:
OK thanks for the fast replies and great app
[Android Apps and Games] LeidenSpain:
HI

I have sent the mail (j.....75@gmail.com)

II had to send it without opening a photo or video, because if I try send the mail laiter the program crash.

I hope to be helpful
[Android Apps and Games] Skogstoken:
Thanks for a wonderful app, it is my primary one to use when playing local media. I have one question though and I have tried to search the thread but couldn't find an answer to it. Will integrated/embedded subtitles be supported any time soon? Cheers!

Edit: to clarify, this is when trying to play mkv files that has subtitle tracks. Mx player and Vlc both plays the file without problem. :)
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
Could those with a Samsung SmartTV where the casting doesn't work please try to cast a video FROM a DLNA server to the SmartTV and let me know if that works ?

Yes, no ETA.
[Android Apps and Games] lpdavidgc:
LG smart tv online videos don't work...
[Android Apps and Games] amit3880:
I really am not sure what are you asking us to try...

The same video can be played via different cast apps and as well as from USB drive and also from Samsung link software too...

Let me know what else you want me to test.. Happy to test for you and your hard work...

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
I am not sure where the problem is, it could either be the server or the way how I send the command to the TV.

So to exclude the LocalCast server, we can just use another one, e.g. a DLNA/UPnP server, if you have one:

1. Connect to your TV

2. In the navigation drawer in NAS/LINKS choose DLNA/UPnP and cast a video from there
[Android Apps and Games] amit3880:
OK .. Can you suggest one DLNA/UPnP server for testing?

Edit : tried with DLNA server by Ice cold apps... Its not working...
[Android Apps and Games] swansongforyou:
Just to add more information... Always misses the same two lines. You can go back the playback and the same two lines are missing. Maybe a buffer issue??

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] LeidenSpain:
and pictures?
[Android Apps and Games] lpdavidgc:
Pictures works perfect...
[Android Apps and Games] LeidenSpain:
:( Not with Samsung TV: no photos and no videos
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
This debug version is for those who cannot cast to SmartTVs only, some functionality might be broken:

http://goo.gl/zBU2Xb

Please:

1. connect to your Smart TV

2. try to cast a Video

3. hit "Send Feeback" and send the message via mail. A log will be appended to the message, including filenames. If you want to censor these, please do so, before sending the mail, but please leave the file extensions as is.
[Android Apps and Games] amit3880:
Thanks

I have sent you debug info email.
[Android Apps and Games] triavq:
is there any way i can get the apk for version 2.2.1? I have the newest version on my phone but it no longer works. Version 2.2.1 on my tablet works perfectly
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
SmartTV casting probably fixed (3.0.09): http://goo.gl/J9bJAi

What doesn't work ?
[Android Apps and Games] LeidenSpain:
YES YES YES

IT WORKS PERFECTLY :good::good::good::good::good::good::good:

Only two things:

1) on my phone the picture on screen is displayed like a small flashing

2) the program show all the pictures on horizontal. not use autorotation

GREAT WORK
[Android Apps and Games] amit3880:
Yes finally it is working smooth...

Thank you very much...
[Android Apps and Games] LeidenSpain:
Another think:

if I'm playing a folder, the TV shows only pictures or videos, does not change from one to another.

I think is a good idea to shows for example the fotos and videos from the holidays.
[Android Apps and Games] drew071:
Smart tv casting is fixed for me. All films are now streaming to my Samsung tv without an issue. Thank you very much. Love this app and the theme. Never Than Samsung videos.

Drew
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
Settings -> Queue behaviour -> Add all files to queue
[Android Apps and Games] LeidenSpain:
Really, a good idea :D :D :D :D

I look forward to your next versions....
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
LocalCast Receiver (0.0.2): http://goo.gl/sAk99U

This will be able to transcode all vids in the future.
[Android Apps and Games] rbrandser:
What? Really? :o

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[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
Sorry I should have added: on other Android devices where the receiver can be installed, e.g. ADT-1, Fire TV
[Android Apps and Games] elmonen:
Any news on the subtitles bug?

Otherwise this program is very good!
[Android Apps and Games] obsidian_eclipse:
That's great news!
[Android Apps and Games] dakdroid:
I will look into it this weekend.
[Android Apps and Games] albert_htc:
Hi

Sorry if I've missed this.. But are there any details on localcast receiver?

Also casting direct to my Sony 26" TV works well, but to my Sony 37" fails.

Anything I can check ?

Works great with my chromecast..

Thanks