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[Google Chromecast] maxiv:
Hi everyone,

just installed my sweet new chromecast, but running into a few problems,,

I've installed bubbleupnp on my Windows 8.1 and also on my nexus 5. I can browse the library on my pc (allthough I haven't quite figured out how to include or exclude some folders) and I can also click to play the files on my nexus 5. The nthe BubbleUPNP screen on my TV (via chromecast) does load....but I can't see any picture of the video and the video doesn't start playing.

Does anyone know the solution to this`?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Likely your media is not compatible with Chromecast.

Install BubbleUPnP server on your PC and enable the transcoding option in BubbleUPnP.
[Google Chromecast] maxiv:
is this the setting you mean?

Done that, didn't help :/

when i use my phone as renderer, most files play back just fine. Yeah, I guess it hast to do with the format of the files also...but just can't solve it yet :/

edit: So with an MKV (just a few, not all) it just worked (bubbleupnp on tv brought up the loading bar and then the file started playing).

with .avi it doesn't seem to work. is there any solution to this?
[Google Chromecast] Nedle:
MKVs can play without transcoding, .avi files will need transcoding. Go into BubbleUPnP on your phone, settings->Chromecast and enable transcoding there.
[Google Chromecast] maxiv:
Thanks for you help. You mean like so? Still doesn't work :/
[Google Chromecast] Nedle:
Can you check your CPU workload during transcoding? It might no be able to handle it. If so you can try changing your transcoding settings to increase performance.
[Google Chromecast] maxiv:
what file type should I click!? Since playing such files doesn't seem to work (just a few, not all, MKVs work) i'm not sure if checking the CPU workload makes sense?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Have you gone through the information and recommendations on the BubbleUPnP site?
[Google Chromecast] maxiv:
I did, and I now also enabled transcoding under the "networks and settings" menu in settings...most MKVs seem to work fine by now, still no luck with .AVI though...
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Most MKVs contain MPEG-4 video, so they require little/no readjustment.

AVIs, on the other hand, come from the early days of Windows 3.11 when only a handful of CODECs were included and MPEG-4 wasn't born yet (IIRC MPEG-2 was being standardized at the time).

Most times AVIs will require some kind of trancoding, because few people put MPEG-4 in an AVI, unless it's DivX.
[Google Chromecast] maxiv:
I understand, and as far as I can tell by now I have checked all options for transcoding, but nothing's really happening yet. Do you have any more tipps as to how I could make this work?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Sorry, I haven't quite reached that stage in my setup yet, I just know a lot about video and transcoding. :)

At the moment HandBrake is chugging away at my library of ~1400 files, conforming them to MPEG-4 for Chromecast as well as other target use.

At current run rate it's going to take 2-3 weeks.
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
Have you tried casting from the browser to the CCast on the Win8 Machine?

It could be a communication problem on the Win8 side of things...

The Bubble App on android is what would trigger the player to display on the CCast side but if transcoding is needed the stream would be coming from the Win8 Machine and that wouldn't happen if the Win8 machine can't communicate with the CCast properly.

Try using the Cast a tab in Googlcast Chrome and make sure the Win8 Machine sees the device at all....

If it doesn't see it make sure to enable IPv6 in your Network settings of Win8 and Router (not sure why but Google suggests this as a solution)

If it does see it and can stream a tab then there is something else going on and we will have to look into other aspects of it.

after that try to disable the firewall in Win8 and see if that helps...If so then you need to open up some ports for Bubble on the Win8 Firewall.

BTW have I expressed lately how much I despise Windows 8? LOL
[Google Chromecast] maxiv:
As I said, casting most MKVs (not all) works just fine, as well as casting youtube videos and chrome tabs. all good. it's just some MKVs and AVIs in general that don't work with bubbleupnp
[Google Chromecast] Liquid Li0n:
I was testing the free version of BubbleUPNP as well and I found out that I could cast a video taken with my phone but an other video, also taken with my phone wasn't casting. It kept going with the progress bar on my TV and after a few minutes the screen went black.

I assume that the camera of my phone always records in the same format and always in full HD, so it is very strange one short clip works and an other short (less than a minute) clip doesn't...

I did not try with the server or a PC
[Google Chromecast] bubbleguuum:
What is the media server that you use on your PC to access your videos ?

It if it Windows Media layer (WMP), there is a known issue on some setups where no video will play to Chromecast. This is specific to WMP.

Until I find the cause it is recommended to use any other media server, such as Serviio.
[Google Chromecast] bhaskarchawla:
I'm having a similar problem, but in Ubuntu 14.04. I followed the instructions on the BubbleUpnp site to get BubbleUpnp server installed. I use PS3 Media Server. For some reason, I can't stream any video files to my Chromecast using BubbleUpnp, even mkv ones. A progress bar flashes on my TV screen for a split second and then nothing happens. Any ideas?
[Google Chromecast] bubbleguuum:
[MENTION=7058803]bhaskarchawla[/MENTION]

I really do not recommend using PS3 media server. I suggest trying Serviio.
[Google Chromecast] MrOtto123:
I had the same problem playing MP4 format. Transcoding is enabled in the server and remote transcoding is indicated. Played on Chromecast with BubbleUPnP on Android, the video starts to load, but stops and return to the background screen. Serviio media server.
[Galaxy Note II General] Spunkiest:
Hey,

I backed up my whole system via CWM to my SD card while I was trying a new ROM out. When I went to restore there were no back-ups found? I checked my phone memory as well as my SD card and found absolutely nothing. Thee is also another thing, when I move music to my SD card it won't play but when I move it to the internal memory it play fine?

Is my SD card faulty at all? Would a reformat sort it out?

Edit: Also when I take a picture, the picture will be unsupported format and I can't view it on my computer either?
[Galaxy Note II General] dhudgson:
when you are in settings those it shows that the sd card is mounted? have you tried the sd card on a computer? if the info you had in the sd card doesn´t shows up then you should try formatting the card.
[Galaxy Note II General] Spunkiest:
It did show the SD card was mounted and that it was fine. Whenever I put data on it (music, photos, apks etc etc) they would just either get deleted, corrupted or not work at all.....

I have reformatted my SD card and it is working fine for now...
[Galaxy Note II General] lmisik001:
try using a different card, for example my note 2 did not accept 32 gigabytes SanDisk, I had to buy kingston 32gb class 10
[Sony Xperia L] varun.chitre15:
2 months of work and its done finally.

The kernel is based off the latest msm8930 kitkat branch.

Any part of this kernel is not yet ready for daily usage. Please do not spam the thread with meaningless questions

Whats working?

- Everything

Sources:

https://github.com/varunchitre15/android_kernel_sony_msm8930

For developers: I will write how to build all the stuff and I will release my device tree soon.

XDA:DevDB Information

CAF Kernel, a Kernel for the Sony Xperia L

Contributors

varun.chitre15

Kernel Special Features:

Version Information

Status: Stable

Created 2014-03-27

Last Updated 2014-04-29
[Sony Xperia L] Raj joshi:
Great!!!!!!! Brilliant work sir.. Keep it up sir :)
[Sony Xperia L] Joel16:
What about Bluetooth? Is it working?
[Sony Xperia L] Shivam Kuchhal:
I was waiting for this moment from so long time. Finally we're future proof for future android versions. Thanks bro. :D
[Sony Xperia L] Raj joshi:
He has already mentioned that its still in development stage so we must keep calm!! Keep the thread clean [emoji111]
[Sony Xperia L] amnher:
What do you mean by stuff missing on system level? Device tree?
[Sony Xperia L] siankatabg:
I think that its need to be recompiled with new source for our hardware.

Sent from my C2105
[Sony Xperia L] KillerKink:
Great work! Though i dont recommend listing the steps to do it. Kernel and device tree git should suffice.
[Sony Xperia L] varun.chitre15:
Progress so far -

- Fixed LEDs

- Fixed Brightness control

- Fixed all sensors

- Fixed wifi - now works with latest prima module of 3.2.7.42!! It has become a lot better even than that of stock jb.

New bug watch -

- Delay in opening callscreen when a number is dialled

- Shows roaming even if it is not.

Edit: kernel sources have been updated
[Sony Xperia L] joebonrichie:
the problem with bt is with the device configuration and the problem with gps was lack of needed permissions in android source, not really related to kernel development.
[Sony Xperia L] coolhz:
Thanks fot this great and remarkable contribution, and keep it up!!! We all are looking forward to your works :)
[Sony Xperia L] varun.chitre15:
Fixed Bluetooth!!!

I hope you now know why it wasn't present in either of working/non-working list :)

Cheers!
[Sony Xperia L] freakzapster:
congo buddy

HOPE ALL BUGS WILL BE FIXES SOON
[Sony Xperia L] sherry_94:
Hurrey
[Sony Xperia L] freakzapster:
What about storage????

And isn't download link not available yet

Due to testing???

Sent From My Xperia L
[Sony Xperia L] damian01211:
Working audio and sending files ? Great news.
[Sony Xperia L] varun.chitre15:
New progress so far

- Fixed deep sleep issue properly without having to adapt workaround by [MENTION=3001263]KillerKink[/MENTION]

- Fixed network Roaming issue
[Sony Xperia L] Joel16:
Nice work man, looking forward to your build. You're a great addition to the Xperia L development community.
[Sony Xperia L] KillerKink:
Excellent. Actually its not really a workaround, there is issue with that module that come with the sony kernel source that prevent deep sleep.
[Sony Xperia L] varun.chitre15:
- GPS now working :) including turn by turn navigation (Actually nothing was broken here just some common stuff was missed which is why it didn't work )

So a news here is with the stock kernel we have a completely working CM now!

But to get things officially supported we need to make it work with CAF kernel!

Currently with CAF kernel only audio,video,vibrator is broken as of yet.

I am always in contact with FXP and we will be getting official support as soon as above things are sorted out and a proper, cleaner and non-hacky solution is made up to fix the storage. Yes you heard right. We are not much away from getting things official.

I have been and always keep you updated with every new stuff happening.

Currently the xda build server is under maintainance and needs some time to be up again which will resume my work more soon.
[Sony Xperia L] faizalotai:
Great news varun...thumbs up
[Sony Xperia L] freakzapster:
fantastic news buddy thanks
[Sony Xperia L] Flashing_Expert:
Great news!!! 1000times THANK YOU Varun :highfive:
[Sony Xperia L] basuraunak:
Awesome news! well i suppose now we guys should show our happiness by hitting thanks in his post! :good::good::good::good:
[Sony Xperia L] swap.blue:
You truly are dedicated towards the community and I think you love the same to do .

Well :good: for ur work .
[Sony Xperia L] jithinjoseph:
Wow.. U r d hero..Captain Xperia
[Sony Xperia L] `epiee`:
so only audio, video and vibrator broken ? ?
[Sony Xperia L] varun.chitre15:
I will be releasing a build with stock kernel temporarily so everyone can have joy of bug free CM :)

Maybe on Sunday or Monday.
[Sony Xperia L] faizalotai:
:victory::victory::victory::highfive:

Cool..thanks for your efforts bud
[Sony Xperia L] basuraunak:
Woah Thats a great news!
[Sony Xperia L] varun.chitre15:
Another good news!

After some experimentation I have found out the audio/video is not issue with kernel :) Its missing binary stuff in system level.

While it doesn't sound pretty exciting for you but it is a sigh of relief for me since dealing with kernel is super lengthy job. Everyone knows how much this kernel sucked up time to come up as stable.

Not going to take long time to squash those two bugs for CAF :D

P.S: Will be updating ThunderZap to 4.1-r3 to support the bugfree CM as well as releasing CM to public simultaneously on Monday or bit later (Yeah I told Sunday but some factors won't let me do it)

And before doing a release I will make a testing program for 4 testers like I always did.
[Sony Xperia L] swap.blue:
Count me in as a tester :) :cowboy:
[Sony Xperia L] :
Glad to hear that you're making progress, are there still any specific issues/bugs? (You haven't updated the OP in a while)
[Sony Xperia L] voyteckst:
Also can test it. Btw are stock 4.2.2 libs working fine with kitkat?

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Sony Xperia L] basuraunak:
Count me as a Tester.

Will help in any possible way

[MENTION=4309448]varun.chitre15[/MENTION]
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
rely great news , you doing big job , waiting for your bomb
[Sony Xperia L] damian01211:
Count me as a tester, can't wait any longer for CM so I will help as a tester.
[Sony Xperia L] varun.chitre15:
Please keep this thread clean. Do not use it for your discussions. And for testing, stop pming me again and again. Only 4 are selected so no more messages. I will send the test build when it's ready, currently I don't have access to my build server so you need to wait.
[Sony Xperia L] Toledo_JAB:
Please only post development related information.

Do not ask questions or make requests in a development thread

Thread cleaned
[Sony Xperia L] DsvCdsSoftware:
I can test both if you wish
[Sony Xperia L] varun.chitre15:
Actually I have picked up 4 testers I require and will send the build when I can access my build server which is under maintainance. Can't accept more as it will turn into a public-private testing lol
[Sony Xperia L] Clark Joseph Kent:
Thread Cleaned again, Members please take heed to this...do not post in an abusive manner and when posting, post in English. As per Forum Rules, Thread Addressed.
[Sony Xperia L] DsvCdsSoftware:
It's sad, cause I wanna feel the power on my phone, but it's OK.

Best wishes
[Sony Xperia L] varun.chitre15:
The device tree now is open sourced here

https://github.com/varunchitre15/android_device_sony_taoshan

I haven't pushed gps fix yet as it is lying on my server, I will rewrite the fix locally and push it tomorrow.

Also will be pushing the vendor blobs required.

ROM developers hold on for 2 days more until I open source more stuff
[Sony Xperia L] Me_Shazzy:
One question , Has the storage bug really got a fix or it's just a workaround like before ?
[Sony Xperia L] b00tbu9:
I think by storeg bug fix u mean update on fstab..

Fstab update makes mount points to one location.. Android Os may not recognize that mount point and show 2 gb insted of 4..

As from file browse level fixed.. I think..
[Sony Xperia L] amnher:
Just saw this from fxp's git. It is forked from varun's device tree. Fxp has been busy with the tree
[Sony Xperia L] varun.chitre15:
People having curiosity of what's going on, here's some insight

- I have found a permanent fix for storage as well finally which has yet to tested but 90% sure it will work.

- Things are completely ready to go official. Fixing vibrator is a minor thing and can be done in no time. Audio/Video issues have been found out and with the stock audio HAL everything works.

- Down side is the XDA build server is still under maintenance and I am just sitting idle for last one week with no significant progress i.e the day since I fixed gps :p

Apparently, it is going to take a lots of time maybe another month to get this server as the HDD has faced a major crash

- Upside is I will be getting access to FXP servers, a big thanks to [MENTION=359497]FXP[/MENTION] for the HDD he is purchasing for that and for the support he has been providing me to get things up to the mark to go official. Everyone knows about the great achievements of his and team members work with FreeXperiaproject which supports about 98% Sony devices. But as you know HDD being expensive its going to take some time, most probably a week or two or maybe more, it depends . I request you to donate how much you possibly can do to Paypal of [MENTION=359497]FXP[/MENTION]

If things go well as planned we will see official support by FXP with FXP 318 that is after 2 weeks.

Technically it's possible to get all things done in less than a 5-6 days and have everything done by FXP 317. For everyone's information, there is a FXP release every Monday. FXP 316 will happen on upcoming Monday.

Official support from CM will take just a short time after FXP's official support and is a fluent process.

But the current barrier is clear and has no workaround
[Sony Xperia L] Olivier:
Cool, looking forward... ;)

Gesendet von meinem Xperia S mit Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia L] basuraunak:
As the time that is needed is inherent we must keep our patience.

well thanks to varun and fxp for their coordinated and fast work.

Will be eagerly waiting

Sent From N7
[Sony Xperia L] damian01211:
Any news about the testers for CM ?

It's good to know we're finally here and CM is almost ready.
[Sony Xperia L] DsvCdsSoftware:
Sorry 'bout the noob question, but why this kernel is so different from the other KK kernels?
[Sony Xperia L] Joel16:
https://www.codeaurora.org/projects/all-active-projects/linux-msm

CAF is a custom Linux kernel branch in place to support Qualcomm hardware. By using a potentially heavily customized kernel (while AOSP Android uses the main Linux kernel), custom kernel developers will have to effectively maintain two separate instances of their customizations.
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
sorry if my question is wrong but i want to know

if multi touch works fine with this kernel and CM while gaming ? if you don't know please test it :angel:

^^for testers:cyclops:
[Sony Xperia L] SecretVamp:
i thought this is going 2 be releasd by monday already may i noe why is it felay 2 weeks now,i appologize for any incovenience
[Sony Xperia L] freakzapster:
Data on server has crashed thats why delay of 2 weeks .
[Sony Xperia L] varun.chitre15:
Fixed audio and video

Native 1080p decoding working fine :)

Just vibrator and video recording left for the last

Edit: And internal storage partially
[Sony Xperia L] sherry_94:
Omg....its dream come true ....1080p decoding
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
wow you scaring me :laugh:

bro please fix multi touch problem

i am sure it is soft problem not hardware because after using SGS touch screen booster multiTouch get improved not fully fixed

please replay if you can fix it or you are already don't face it :fingers-crossed:

thank you in advance

(sorry for bad english)
[Sony Xperia L] Marius Cristian:
[MENTION=4309448]varun.chitre15[/MENTION] Is there any issue with in-call volume in your cm11 build?I'm using CM11 by Mr. Stenly and it's really awesome,as the only bugs are bluetooth and internal storage(which works only partially),but I can't accept the low volume during a call.I tried other AOSP builds around and they have same problem.Mostly,you can hear the person you're talking to,but in noisy situattions like a buss stopping near you or when there's a lot of traffic,you can't understand much.What can you tell me about this in your build?

I cleaned my front speaker but no result.I also tried something which I found on some forum,to lower the volume completely then max it,but no luck.

Thanks for your work,waiting for a reply !
[Sony Xperia L] sherry_94:
I can report that in call volume is very low in aospa
[Sony Xperia L] joebonrichie:
Varun has already addressed this here:-

https://github.com/varunchitre15/android_device_sony_taoshan/commit/3edbbbe7886c3911778d1d039d2d87dcbaa196d5
[Sony Xperia L] Marius Cristian:
So,if I find that file,edit it and change 66 to 68,will this increase the sound of my front speaker during a call?Thanks!
[Sony Xperia L] varun.chitre15:
Can anyone who is on Jellybean post the output of this command in terminal emulator?

mount
[Sony Xperia L] damian01211:
Guys, I've think I know why there's problem with our 4 GB. XM and XSP have only one partition for user data and apps but our XL have two. One for apps and other one for user data. If we repartition it maybe it will fix the problem ? What do you think [MENTION=4309448]varun.chitre15[/MENTION] about that ? It is possible to do it ? I saw a tutorial for XT on how to repartitioned.
[Sony Xperia L] varun.chitre15:
Yes that's true. Thanks to Sony Engineers for not following the Android guidelines because a single big data partition is what Android storage guidelines recommend while enginerring a new device

But repartitioning is not recommended anymore I have almost got rid of this ;) I will make a post about it once I have something to show.
[Sony Xperia L] voyteckst:
On Neo/NeoV we have repartitioned nand for CM11 rom (to increase data partition at cost of system) and it works fine. Normal layout is restored just by flashing standard original rom, so maybe You can think about it again?
[Sony Xperia L] damian01211:
I think that's good idea, It's better to have one big partition than two smaller.
[Sony Xperia L] aleksander002:
Yes, I prefer one big 5.5gb partition too. But only if it's safe.
[Sony Xperia L] DsvCdsSoftware:
+1
[Sony Xperia L] TakuyaZ:
Repartiton would work in this case, just theres a big chance that everything is gonna be wiped.
[Sony Xperia L] renthebat:
That is why Backuping things is essentials.. :)

Every modding process encourage to do so..
[Sony Xperia L] varun.chitre15:
Guys repartitioning is not a solution and won't be accepted by CM team however.

In the mean time as I had said I fixed this :D

Ability to move apps to sdcard

I had to patch up vold. After so many attempts its done finally.

I had to add some extra code to vold and official support is difficult to achieve because we have to first get the extra code merged into CM without creating incompatibilities for other devices but nothing to worry as I will release an unofficial build when it is all-ready. My code still needs some more work as some stuff is still not working properly with internal storage. I will start working on writing up the new code after 3 days. Now need a break for few days with family. My server is yet to come so...

Things left:

- Vibrator

- Video recording
[Sony Xperia L] damian01211:
So does this mean all apps will be still installing it selfs on 2 GB and we have 4 GB for our selfs ?
[Sony Xperia L] FantasticalX:
I am curious too about this :D
[Sony Xperia L] varun.chitre15:
Yes but now with an option to move it to internal storage "Move to SD Card" button.
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
rely great work :victory:

thank you very much

but i wana to ask you about recovery

what the recovery you will include ? TWRP or CWM ?

:good:
[Sony Xperia L] :
Official builds always include CWM
[Sony Xperia L] vishal_android freak:
The device tree supports both
[Sony Xperia L] FantasticalX:
Hey varun, did you updated not-working and working list? Sorry for my bad english :D
[Sony Xperia L] varun.chitre15:
- Fixed Video recording

- Fixed delay in call screen

New bug watch-

1. Microphone not working

I have updated the first post. Kernel has now reached beta stage
[Sony Xperia L] freakzapster:
:svetius::svetius::svetius::svetius::svetius::svetius::svetius:
[Sony Xperia L] DsvCdsSoftware:
Good news hohohoh, best wishes to your work man, waiting eagerly from this kernel and CM11 for xperia L ^^
[Sony Xperia L] basuraunak:
Awesome.:eek::thumbup:

Sent From N7
[Sony Xperia L] Me_Shazzy:
Hey [MENTION=4309448]varun.chitre15[/MENTION]

The vibrators drivers from Xperia M should work!