yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Chromecast] puppinoo:
Just a spam to say this soft is giving my CHromecast a reason to be

Hi,

Quick spam message (sorry for that) to say the money I spent for this soft are ther best ever spent for my android. I often use exotic format and my satellite decoder's ts files are weird mpeg formats so basically without this soft my chromecast should be basically useless.

Regards.

Pino.
[Google Chromecast] ermacwins:
A bit confused here. So went to x website to test a stream which gave option to download via billionuploads. I selected that link and chose share link and chose Bubbleupnp. It launched and said it will use external player, amonsgt the list were allcast and mx player. Played on mx player

Now using an app called TV portal and chose external player and then bubbleupnp. This time it says bubbleupnp can be selected to an external renderer

Why is that? They are both streamed and not on the actual device
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
In BubbleUPnP you have to set the renderer (where the video should play).

Normally it's set to Local Renderer, which will then either play in BubbleUPnP if supported, or will bring up the default app registered to play that file/stream type, or if no default is set, a menu of apps that are registered to play that file/stream type.

Sounds like the first time you had BubbleUPnP set to Local Renderer and the second time you had BubbleUPnP set to Chromecast or something else.
[Google Chromecast] ermacwins:
BubbleUPnP can actually play videos within the app?

I think I know why it didnt work, the video from TV Portal were flv videos
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
Yes Bubble could always play movies in the app...CCast support is just a rather recent addition...LOL
[Google Chromecast] acamposxp:
Enable subtitles (xml) of the bands Subtitles Manager GDrive in BubbleUpnp

There is a project in progress towards the BubbleUpnp support the srt subtitles (converted to xml) that are manually added to the Stream (mp4 and avi) on Google Drive (through the subtitle tracks Manager)?
[Google Chromecast] ETFoneHome:
Nice work on the app but I noticed that the physical volume buttons on the phone or tablet will not control cc volume when screen is off or when in lock-screen mode. I'm using Nexus devices running on KitKat 4.4.
[Google Chromecast] bubbleguuum:
Thanks for the report. I'll fix it.
[Google Chromecast] bubbleguuum:
Implemented in BubbleUPnp 1.8.6p1 beta soon available on Google Play for beta subscribers (Changelog).

To subscribe to betas, refers to the instructions on the BubbleUPnP BETA G+ community.
[Google Chromecast] ETFoneHome:
Hardware volume keys work now on the beta version. Thanks!

On the lockscreen (not the widget), when I long-press the app area, a time slider appears and is functional. Is it possible to implement the (long-press the prev/next button skip by -+30s) onto the lockscreen mode -- like that of the (Play Now) screen mode?
[Google Chromecast] bubbleguuum:
The lock-screen music widget (which is part of Android) doesn't allow to do that. More generally, no widget suports long-pressing as it is used to remove or move the widget.
[Google Chromecast] steelydan9918:
Very nice! I like this better than Avia...
[Google Chromecast] impulse101:
Bubble can you add an easier way to ff and rew videos while casting? The play bar is so small that it is virtually impossible to pinpoint where you want to advance or rr. Maybe do something like Plex by adding a 30 second advance and a 15 second rewind button with the controls and/or if possible be able to swipe right or left to pinpoint exactly where you want to move to.
[Google Chromecast] bubbleguuum:
You can long-press the next/perv buttons in the Now Playing screen to seek by +/- 30s. For technical reason, seeking in transcoded videos restarts the video at the new position so it might be less useful there.
[Google Chromecast] mbtuner:
MP4 large files casting help

I've transcoded video.ts files to mp4 using Vidcoder to make them more universally playable on various devices.

I have file size limitations using android devices to cast, of about 2GB & 3GB if using Chrome on a very fast PC to cast.

Network speed is very good.

Am doing something wrong. Is another file type better?

Thanks!
[Google Chromecast] ETFoneHome:
This is something that should be highlighted in the app description -- both in the app itself and in Playstore. It's a very useful feature.
[Google Chromecast] impulse101:
Cool i never knew that. How does Plex allow this even during transcoded videos though?
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
Plex just starts a new transcode starting from the new location. That is unless the transcode speed is fast enough to be far enough ahead to not have to.
[Google Chromecast] vincent1964:
Bubbleupnp Computer to TV

This is a video on how to Chromecast Xbmc videos from Computer to TV using Bubbleupnp. You can transcode formats not native to the Chromecast.

http://youtu.be/FIQay91zIgw

Step 1. Download and Install BubbleUPnP Windows Server on a computer.

http://www.bubblesoftapps.com/bubbleupnpserver/ Download the Windows Installer.

I needed to change my Public Host name from Default to Localhost to get internet connectivity.

Step 2. Open port 58050 on your router.

Step 3. Download and install Bluestacks app player onto your computer.

Http://www.bluestacks.com

Step 4. Download Non Neon XBMC XAF Build. Save this to your desktop and run it. This will install the XBMC Android .apk to Blue Stacks.

http://www.xbmcandroid.com/2013/05/...-xaf-custom-build-of-xbmc-for-android-is-out/

Step 5: Open Blue Stacks and go to the search Bar, Type Bubbleupnp and a Search in Play Store option will come up. Click that and Search for Bubbleupnp. Download to Blue Stacks. Free version has 20 minute maximum for transcoded files. $4.69 for full version.

Bubbleupnp Settings

Devices - Renderer should be set on Chromecast and Libraries set on Local Media Server.

Settings..Networks and settings..Unset...Server Address is http://localipaddress:58050

Settings...Chromecast....Transcoding - Check box

Settings...Networks and settings - Various Settings regarding bitrate and transcoding speeds.

Step 6. Also download a file manager in the Play Store within Blue Stacks.

Step 7. Download Modified BubbleUpnP playcorefactory.xml and put it in the userdata directory using File Manager.

You will be overwriting the original playercorefactory.xml.

/android/data/org.xbmc.xbmc/files/.xbmc/userdata/playercorefactory.xml

You will have to run XBMC Android once in Blue Stacks in order for all the folders in the above file path to appear.

http://www.mediafire.com/view/gyyge5l68m9xu1b/playercorefactory.xml

Step 8. Open XBMC Android and play a video which should open in Bubbleupnp and begin casting to your big TV.
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
You do not need any of that to use XBMC with Bubble and CCast...

Just point Bubble Server to use XBMC as the source of files and then use the Bubble player to send it to the CCast.

No need for BlueStacks since you can do this running XBMC native for Windows which works a hell of a lot better than Blue Stacks.

Truth is there is no need for XBMC at all you could easily run any DLNA server and get the same results.

Only reason to use XBMC at all is if you need a front end which none of these playercore.xml tweaks are actually using.

.
[Google Chromecast] vincent1964:
Hi,

It sounds like you are talking about playing local files which isn't what I'm doing ? I'm talking about casting from an Xbmc channel without using a smart phone.
[Google Chromecast] RaimoL:
Excelent guide! If I understand right, this mean that it's possible to cast xbmc-addoms from xbmc in bluestack?

/R
[Google Chromecast] vincent1964:
Hi RaimoL,

That is correct.
[Google Chromecast] bubbleguuum:
Good write up indeed, thank you for making it and the video.

- For just Chromecast usage, it is not a requirement to have Internet connectivity in BubbleUPnP Server, thus not strictly necessary to have port 58050 opened on the router. The only case it is necessary (for Chromecast usage) is when running BubbleUPnP Server on a platform where the ffprobe binary is not available, so ffprobe can be called from the cloud as a fallback.

- in Android BubbleUPnP, transcode settings found in Settings> Network and settings do not apply to Chromecast at all but to remote playback through the Internet.
[Google Chromecast] CAL7:
Android local file casting to CC

Real noob here, so please be patient...

My goal is pretty straightforward: Cast various video formats (mp4, mkv, avi, mpg, vlf) locally from my Android tablet (quad-core 2.2Gh) to a chromecast without any other server cloud service. My usage model is to travel with the tablet and chromecast with all my videos for a couple of weeks on the tablet sdcard.

I started looking at several apps (e.g. Allcast) but they seem to balk at many of the formats I have. Hence my need for transcoding - am I right so far?

BubbleUPnP seems like it might be overkill for my needs, but from my homework it looks like, if i can figure out, it will work for me. Will the components to transcode and cast all run on my tablet? I've read this whole thread, but I could still use a tutorial on basic setup - any links?

Thank you!
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
You're correct that you most likely need actual recompression (transcoding) rather than just stream repackaging as your formats seem quite varied.

However, your tablet will have a tough time doing the required conversions. Even if you find/compile something like FFMPEG to do it, and the conversion completed in some timely manner, your tablet's CPU will be running at max for extended periods of time, likely eating up the battery and heat issues. Quad-core 2.2 GHz tablet CPU is a lot different in terms of processing power and optimization for video processing.

Here's a year-old article putting Tegra 3 vs Atom Z2760 - converting a 60-second video to H.264 (one of the formats Chromecast supports) with "limited resolution" (I'm guessing this means less than 1080p) took 187 seconds... 3.11 to 1. So a two-hour movie would take 6.23 hours to convert.

I don't think you'd be happy about waiting 4.23 hours (the remaining 2 hours could convert during playing) before you could start playback of a 2-hour movie. Granted, mobile processors have progressed in the past year, but I don't think it's been a 3x progression yet.

Of course, if your tablet is more of the slate computer style and has a laptop processor rather than a tablet/phone/netbook processor, then you might stand a chance.

But realistically, if you don't want to use a "real" computer for the transcoding, you'd be better off converting your library to a Chromecast-compatible format and taking that converted library on your SD card.
[Google Chromecast] cmstlist:
Honestly I think Chromecast is just the wrong device for this use case because:

- CC requires a connection to the Internet even if the file you're playing is local

- CC doesn't play nice with hotel wifi login screens

- CC has format restrictions

- Tablet-hosted transcoding is not going to work well if it's even available in apps today

- Many hotel TVs don't let you play your own video into their ports (*but this will be a problem no matter which device you use)

Does your tablet (or laptop if you'll bring one) support any video out? If so, a hacky solution is to get a Bluetooth mouse, output the video and control it remotely with the mouse.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
I agree. Direct video out would be easiest.

For reducing the amount of "stuff" there are some Bluetooth keyboards/mice that support multiple pairings. I have an IOgear one that is a keyboard + trackpad that supports 6 devices. It's flat but large. I'm sure they have a smaller one by now.

-= this post enhanced with bonus mobile typos =-
[Google Chromecast] CAL7:
Thanks for the responses to my question.

I outed for the CC because I switched from an Amazon HD tablet with HDMI-out to an Xperia Z2 Tablet that uses a usb->hdmi converter (pretty expensive). It seemed that a general purpose, wireless device like CC was a better option than another hdmi wire.

To play a local file, does the CC need full internet access; or is a local net sufficient? My plan was to bring my own access point and connect the tv/CC to my tablet in just a local fashion.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
That's the thing the Google ads don't really tell you... Chromecast isn't really a "general purpose" replacement for HDMI.

It's more like an accessory that some apps support. A good example might be a Bluetooth game controller. Some apps support certain ones and using them in unsupported apps can sometimes be kludged, but at the end of the day if you want all your games to work well with the controller, you're better off with a real gaming device. In this case, if you want to see everything on your device's display, you're better off with an HDMI cable and any required adapters.

Chromecast requires a connection to the Internet, even if just playing locally-sourced files, because it needs to query the Google whitelist server to determine what app needs to handle the cast request, and that app is sourced from the Internet.

Since the player app gets cached, you may be able to get away with disconnecting Internet access after you start playback, but you still need it at some point.
[Google Chromecast] cmstlist:
Z2 tablet supports MHL 3.0 which is supposed to be backwards compatible with older one adapters at least for 1080p output. Older MHL adapters are pretty cheap.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sgaheer:
Has anyone else been having weird noise issues with the phone when using the on screen keyboard with haptic feedback enabled?

occasionally, once every 5-10 letter inputs the phone produces a weird noise (similiar to the noise the phone makes when it vibrates, but louder with slightly higher pitch). I only began to notice this after the latest update.

It sounds like it is coming from the speaker
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamespmi:
Mine started a few days ago with the same funny but annoying noise. Did you find a solution?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dedei:
I have the same problem. It was getting louder and louder so I just disabled haptic feedback altogether.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @soka:
Hi , had the same problem, a month ago. Turns out , as per Sony repair center the vibrator motor was not in place. Turns out this was all bull****. Cause they could'nt get it right , and had to replace the phone eventually.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlackSoulxxx:
Same problem.....
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sgaheer:
Oh snap, I've still been using my phone with that problem, but I think it may be software related because it started after the 4.3 update and also sometimes it stops works altogether but if I restart my phone, it's back to normal.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkNate34:
I had the problem when I first bought the phone, although I don't hear it anymore now though. Maybe the "motor" got into its place when I dropped my phone onto a concrete floor.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @soka:
Hi Bro,

Personally , i would take it back to Sony. Started off being an intermittent problem on mine, eventually no amount of reboots or flashing 4.3 or 4.4 ftf would stop the noise.

I assume Sony know , its an issue so that's why they swapped my phone without question.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anudeep95:
hey this a very stupid question but id appreciate it if someone helped me out. so ive made nandroid back ups of all the roms ive flashed till now, and ive kept them on my computer. my question is, what is the correct procedure to shift these nandroid back ups from my computer to my phone and restore them properly?

i use twrp 2.6.3.4

LG G2 D802 Black 32 GB International
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] id3210:
With twrp, simple copy folder on pc to store.

then, copy back from pc to same folder on phone,

reboot to recovery and restore works fine
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anudeep95:
sorry i didnt understand the first part?

and do we not need to worry about md5 sum?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] id3210:
ok, how you copy it to PC first? (or nandroid do this automatically?)

i think, that nandroid backup to sd, and you copy it to pc...

just copy back, go get to recovery, press restore, and you will see your backup.

do you have recovery installed, like twrp or cwm ?

i copy whole folder, maybe it have md5, maybe not..
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anudeep95:
i have twrp installed.

i made the nandroid back up via recovery. after it was done i used root browser, went to sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/02f44b000ed16413/

then i just copied the back up inside the last folder to my computer via usb and then i deleted the back up on the phone. the path above is still intact.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] id3210:
just copy this folder back to phone, reboot phone into recovery (twrp), and hit restore button.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anudeep95:
alrite thanks bro
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
According to Vodafone Australia, testing is "scheduled" for the 4.4 update for our device.

Knowing how long some carriers take with testing and certification, this might not be anything to get excited about, but you never know!

Source via Vodafone Australia.

Edit - Yes, I am aware there is another thread, but posted this up as this is genuinely news and confirmation that Sony are moving forward with KitKat and it would have been buried under the speculation on new features in the other thread regarding Play Poland's announcement.

If a mod wants to close/move it, then that's fair enough. :)
[Xperia Z General] Hellscythe:
hmm, but it says 4.3 is still under testing for them, so 4.4 might be further away than it seems?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
I suppose it depends on whether or not they only test one firmware version at a time (probably). :D

This is probably more of an indicator that Sony have informed them that the software is due to be delivered to them for certication.
[Xperia Z General] jerryhou85:
Maybe due to Google's push, they will skip 4.3 and jump on 4.4 instead?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Vodafone Australia is already on 4.3 (569). They are probably testing 101. ;)
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Yes. There is one other thread and any new news would be buried in it.

If you think not, report it and let a moderator decide, then move on. :)
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Press the overflow button in the top right, then select 'Web view'.

This will open the thread in your browser where you can report it.

If a moderator decides to close it, then so be it.

Now, if that's everything....... :beer:
[Xperia Z General] reptile64:
I bet that we can test it too :P Come on Sony give it to us
[Xperia Z General] ApriliaM3:
The OP has been copied to the existing 4.4 thread HERE.

Thread Closed.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] frankdanktank:
What rom are u using for ur Galaxy note 10.1 201, clean rom or bindroid megablast?

If u used both, what are the major differences and pros and cons of each?

I'm using clean rom with bindroid kernel.

My tablet was kinda disappointing when I got it due to all the lag. CLEAN Rom took it to another level and bindroid kernel took it another level. so I'm really curious about megablast as well
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] benni_1994:
Make a nandroid backup and try megablast rom. No one can tell you how a rom performs for you as we all have different usages. Just try a rom out if you want to... we already had one thread like that and it is not very popular on xda to compare different roms.

Gesendet von meinem SM-P600 mit Tapatalk
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] nvrnuff:
So with the newest spb pocketplus you can use the d-pad to open programs and whatever is on your spb today plugin. This allows one to do a lot with only the d-pad and hardware buttons. But you could make the device almost completely button operated by one hand if you:

a) could assign the END button to function as the the upper right corner button of the screen, i.e. ok, close, or hold the button for spb pocketplus menu (currently it just returns from an app to the today screen, but leaves the application left open)

b) could open the start menu with a button

c) had a program that allowed for text entry via the d-pad

d) could dial using the d-pad

Anyone know of any workarounds, tweaks, regedits, or programs that allow for any of this? At this point I've got my jam just how I like it, I'm just looking to add the icing to the cake with a few usability tweaks.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] vijay555:
VJOkButt will answer your Question 1 (and do a bit more).

VJKeyPress could be used to answer your Question 2 (and do a bit more).

3 & 4 I haven't see good (if any) possible solutions for. I'm thinking about making some new apps to help though. Later.

V
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] pjam:
spb pocket plus allows you to set the cose button to actually close apps. I have my right hardware key set to open the context close menu where I can then select close, today, minimise, etc, and my left hardware key set to open the start menu. All this is possible with spb pocket plus.

I'm using an mda compact II though.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] oltp:
I'm using AEButtonPlus with VJKeyPress en VJOkButt, works excellent & the support from V. is marvelous.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] vijay555:
You only had to say it once :)

V
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] oltp:
Oh excuse me for exaggerating a little, won't do it again I promise...but your tools do allow me to use my device almost one handed & I'm really really pleased with that, whoops did it again pls don't wet your pants ;-)
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] vijay555:
Oltp, if I make it possible to use it with no hands, are you going to have my babies? :wink:

[offtopic, but I'm half way there...no hand controls, I mean, not babies. For babies, I'm 95% there - baby Vijay555.1 is coming in two weeks :shock:]

V
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] oltp:
[my last offtopic for today]V that's terrible, you didn't develop many new products lately & now I know why! So after your lovely wife has delivered the baby there will be no time for development whatsoever :-( As we're planning to buy another house with a spare bedroom in a few months, send him/her over & I'll save this community.

& now serious: that's wonderful news V. You'll be astonished what these little kids are up too. Hope your wife is in good health & the baby too! & when you ever develop the ultimate voice or mind control for my magician I'll get your kid a bike. I got three kids & lots of stuff we don't need anymore & one of my close friends travels regularly into the UK. Just let me know what you need.

[/my last offtopic for today]
[Galaxy Note II General] ashish_andro:
How to root Galaxy Note II​

1.Download mannyvinny's PowerBox tool from HERE

2.Download TWRP 2.3.6.1 and flash it.

3.Place it in you sd-card/ext-sdcard

4.Reboot in recovery by pressing VolUP+Home+Power button

5.Navigate to Powerbox zip and choose it to flash

6.This will start AROMA. Choose ROOT option(first one) and skip all option.

7.Now choose Install now and let it finish.

8.Reboot

Congrats,Your phone is now Rooted with busybox installed!

I guess there's no easiest method than this.

Hit THANKS if I helped:good:

Credits:@mannyvinny for his Awesome tool
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abu46:
I have following 2 queries regarding the people app on the one:

1. I have 2 google accounts configured on my device, but whenever i want to save a contact in the people app, it always takes the other account as default. is there a way to set a default gmail account??

2. Also when i try to send a contact's info via sms there is no option to share the details except as a vcard, unlike in touchwiz roms where long pressing the contact you can share the details via plain sms