yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Chromecast] darren1:
Its on the Play store, but need a Android TV device to download it.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.mediashell

Lets hope it gets leaked by a ADT-1 box tester.

http://www.geek.com/android/heres-googles-android-tv-developer-kit-the-adt-1-1597864/
[Google Chromecast] Flowah:
I don't think that's what OP is looking for.
[Google Chromecast] xlxcrossing:
So what is the OP looking for, now I'm curious. I saw during the I/O presentation them using an updated Chromecast app for Android to initiate mirroring so what's the deal. They said it was hardware dependent and required updated google play services and these forums said the mirroring app has to be whitelisted. I'm still unclear about whether other devices will work that weren't listed during the presentation.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
How it essentially breaks down is this...

"Brute force" things and send a series of stills. This in theory should work on any Android device with the necessary Google Play Services framework to communicate with Chromecast, but performance will be highly dependent on CPU speed. This is similar to how simple VNC works, without the control part, and I believe this is what mirror4cast does.

Use system-level hooks to "patch into" the display pipeline - this should be more efficient than screen-scraping and should allow for better performance, especially paired with an intelligent client-end that can just update changes, rather than the whole screen. I believe Koush's mirror app does this. This is similar to how Remote Desktop works for Windows. Google probably is doing this.

Use hardware acceleration to offload compression from the CPU, providing both much better performance and less latency. This is similar to how intelligent players like MX Player use hardware-optimized codecs, though they use them for decoding, whereas mirroring would require encoding. I believe Koush's mirror app does this also. Google might/should be doing this.

Use some magic kernel-exposed functionality to offload compression from the CPU. Google might/should be doing this.

Ideally you'd do 2, 3 and 4 for the best optimization, they key point being to get the best mirroring experience you want to load the CPU the least, otherwise the overall UI experience becomes choppy, not to mention the mirroring itself.

But of course 3 and 4 constrain your supported hardware.

Miracast works on more devices because it's less constrained by overall network latency and stuff since it's WiFi Direct rather than going through an AP. Google's new "don't have to be on the same WiFi network" feature may use the same concept.

In fact, one of my Chromecasts once got into a mode where it was both broadcasting its own SSID and connected to its configured network - in other words, it was being both a WiFi AP and a client simultaneously. I don't know how or why it happened, but it was pretty cool (yes, I did test connectivity from both sides, and it seemed to work). Never got it to happen after that one time though.

As for devices that weren't mentioned... Likely they'll test/qualify other devices as time goes on, but I wouldn't hold my breath on older devices as they likely lack the required CPU power and/or hardware acceleration that is necessary.

The Chromecast app would be added to the whitelist and I suspect the ability to trigger the mirroring will either be determined by the Play Services framework or the mirroring app if it stays a separate app.
[Google Chromecast] Flowah:
Well the guy gave OP an app related to Android TV devices. But that's not what OP wanted. OP thinks mirroring is just an .apk away on his phone, it doesn't seem to be quite that simple. From the I/O announcement, it seems like there needs to be some kind of hardware acceleration going on that isn't available to all phones. Besides, what that other guy linked is a *receiver* not a mirrorer.
[Google Chromecast] DirgeExtinction:
Hmm, I'm on stock rooted 4.4.4 and today when I was at my gf's house(she has a Chromecast), I noticed a "cast screen" toggle in my quick settings. Is that what the OP is looking for? If so, I think it'll just be rolling out slowly with the Chromecast app.
[Google Chromecast] m52 power!:
No. That's always there.
[Google Chromecast] DirgeExtinction:
It's not there right now, since I don't have a Chromecast at home.
[Google Chromecast] Znomon:
Have you tried clicking on it at your gilrfriends place and see what it does?
[Google Chromecast] luisjoseb:
Now live!!!, great news http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...elect-devices-running-kitkat-4-4-1-or-higher/
[Google Chromecast] bozoz:
Can someone post the updated 1.7 APK? I want to see if it will work (unofficially, of course) with my Note 2.
[Google Chromecast] amenic:
Yes! This is what I'm looking for! However, I'm on an HTC One M8 (AT&T) and I don't see it on the supported devices list :(

Is there a work around / mod to be able to make it work on my handset anyone know?
[Google Chromecast] ppgregory:
Ya that's crazy. Why M7 and not M8?
[Google Chromecast] bungadudu:
"Look out for the 1.7 update of the Chromecast app on Google Play store to use this new feature"

Can someone please post the Chromecast 1.7 apk?
[Google Chromecast] ox_eye:
729 posts and you ask this question which other have asked too? Why dont you read the thread?
[Google Chromecast] TheHunterOfShadows:
Where are you getting 729? I have the same question. If anyone has the update and can pull the apk that would be great.
[Google Chromecast] Deeco7:
Just to note, it works natively on Nexus devices, but you will require 1.7 update for other devices.
[Google Chromecast] bungadudu:
V 1.7.4 - https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-cfBPq-H-Vramk2ZXBxYWRxbVk/preview

Hooray!
[Google Chromecast] ajamils:
Thanks for the apk. I installed it but when I try to cast I get an error " no compatible Chromecast device found on the network" even though it works with other type of casting.

Scribbled on Galaxy Note 3.
[Google Chromecast] GODZSON:
Chromecast 1.7 apk

Here u go fellas and ladies... Enjoy ?

https://www.copy.com/s/nDk8jjSV3Hu1cdfG/com.google.android.apps.chromecast.app.apk
[Google Chromecast] apelamod:
Need Google cast receiver apk
[Google Chromecast] bungadudu:
For me it worked great!

Way better than I expected.

Low bitrate but you can totally cast a video for example!
[Google Chromecast] scorpio16v:
i tried the new app on Xperia Z1 compact, running Android 4.4.4. No option for mirroring vissible.
[Google Chromecast] apelamod:
Because needs Google cast receiver apk
[Google Chromecast] luisjoseb:
Because Z1 compact is not in the supported devices

Screen casting will require Android 4.4.1 or higher (MR1) and is currently supported on the following devices.

Nexus 4

Nexus 5

Nexus 7 (2013)

Nexus 10

Samsung Galaxy S4

Samsung Galaxy S5

Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (2014)

HTC One M7

LG G Pro2

LG G2

and LG G3
[Google Chromecast] Flowah:
Has anyone tried it on a SGS3?
[Google Chromecast] Mihiralve:
Google cast receiver is an Android TV only app. It would make no difference here.
[Google Chromecast] TheHunterOfShadows:
Works great on my LG g2 (no surprise). Thanks for the apk post! Video isn't quite there yet imho, but it does work. But for sharing websites with everyone on the couch and what not, works great. Sadly my Crappy old 720p panny is showing major overscan, but hooking a PC up to it does the same thing...
[Google Chromecast] tehwench:
Installed on note 3 running temasek cm11 4.4.4 but I can't get it to work, any pointers?
[Google Chromecast] prog19:
Anyone able to cast the smartphone in landscape mode ?

I'm also hangin in any gallery app. Can't cast pictures or videos.

I'm on 4.4.3 using a nexus 4 and the apk provided in this very topic.
[Google Chromecast] sronweb:
Landscape mode depends on the laucher as far I understood.

---------- Post added at 10:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:48 PM ----------

Same for me on S4 with CM11. Looks like is not supported yet on cyano. No problem with Touchwiz instead.
[Google Chromecast] neoKushan:
Same for me (GNote 3, Temasek) - no option to cast. Hopefully CM will be able to update their sources soon.
[Google Chromecast] amenic:
I'm still confused at to where this feature is deploying deployed to. It sounds like it's integrated into Android in the display settings so I'm not sure if a simple apk download for chromecast would cut it or not. However, I would love a link to the apk to try it out (what I was asking for in the OP).

EDIT: I see a couple of folks delivered and posted the apk! Thanks guys! I'll check it out tonight!

EDIT 2: No dice on the HTC One M8 :( (chromecast v1.7.4)
[Google Chromecast] tehwench:
Ah shame, it's appeared for my brother on his Nexus 5 and he keeps bragging ahah :laugh:

Soon though, hopefully :good:
[Google Chromecast] amenic:
Announcement

http://thenextweb.com/google/2014/0...m=feed&utm_campaign=profeed&utm_reader=feedly
[Google Chromecast] emanuelrv:
It works great
[Google Chromecast] zen1979:
I have a nexus 5 running Android l and it's working for me however sound is very bad hopefully fixed in a future update
[Google Chromecast] webdevoman:
Working for me on nexus 4. Cool feature!

Many apps will do landscape mode but I can't get the launcher to do it. I'm using Nova pro.
[Google Chromecast] wavrunrx:
no option to cast for me either;

Galaxy S4 with cyanogenmod Nightly.

:crying:
[Google Chromecast] incarceration:
I have the HTC One M7 with ARHD 71.1, I downloaded the 1.7.4 Chromecast APK and it doesn't work; I can see the Chromecast in the app, I can see the 'cast screen' button, but when i tap the 'cast screen' button, it tries, then I get the Google Play Services crash\FC.

Any ideas?

i'm on 4.4.3
[Google Chromecast] Flowah:
Everyone with a device that's supposed to be supported but isn't showing up, make sure you have the latest apk and also restart your Chromecast by pulling the power and plugging it back in.

I've been reading that restarting the Chromecast is making it work for a lot of people.
[Google Chromecast] prog19:
I just put the spotify app to play and then cast screen and bang! It works nicely, even if I do something else with my nexus. It cast the background sound.

Im reporting because it will have utility someone.

I'm a Brazilian without English Course, sorry and be comprehensive :)
[Google Chromecast] SSJ_Gomike:
You also need the latest google services installed.
[Google Chromecast] incarceration:
Where do I get that from? I'm currently on 5.0.84
[Google Chromecast] prog19:
This is the latest google play service.
[Google Chromecast] incarceration:
Any idea what else I can do?

The Chromecast turns on and off itself through the USB connection to the TV
[Google Chromecast] SSJ_Gomike:
5.0.84 is indeed the latest. Wish I could tell you why then. Maybe fix permissions and reboot.
[Google Chromecast] adambarrios:
I'm using the latest cm11 nightly sgs4 and it works just fine with no lag. I even played castle of illusion on the big screen. As soon as I opened up display >cast screen under settings my chromecast appeared. It's also on the notification drawer drop down with its own icon. Sound also didn't have any issues both games and movies played fine. Not sure when everything was updated because I've been checking for this feature frequently but I didn't download any additional apk's posted or try anything different. Good luck
[Google Chromecast] wavrunrx:
i dont believe a word of this;

your using the same device as me; same cm nightly build as me, AND you DIDNT dl the new chromecast 1.7 apk you say ...... and you DO have casting ability ?

show proof.
[Google Chromecast] ajamils:
Works perfectly in landscape mode with Note 3 running Hyperdrive Rom.

Scribbled on Galaxy Note 3.
[Google Chromecast] jakmayhopher:
Hey just downloaded the apk on my rooted lg g2 and it won't show up.
[Google Chromecast] antonholmstedt:
Got the latest Google play services?
[Google Chromecast] jakmayhopher:
I have version 5.0.84
[Google Chromecast] aaroncal:
Same here. doesn't show up running mahdi ROM on g2 d801
[Google Chromecast] AgentVanThomas:
Running sweet on Note 3 with Omega Rom V20.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
AT&T Galaxy S3 on stock 4.4.2, no Cast Screen option, and built-in Screen Mirror doesn't find Chromecast. It does, however, find the AllShare Cast wireless receiver I just installed today.

Given the spec differences between the S3 and the S4, with the S4 being the bottom of Google's published list, I wonder if the S3 just lacks the horsepower necessary. But I'd love to be wrong on that... :)
[Google Chromecast] cusack:
After using castscreen for 5 minutes, the back of my S4 is burning (around the camera module).

Anyone else noticed this?

Using wanamlite rom 2.7
[Google Chromecast] chicks0315:
works on Nexus 5 not on oneplus one, the mirroring cast option is not visible. There are fix for support all devices ?
[Google Chromecast] Oteiza:
+1

any option for Note 2 DN3 rom??
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
No...Apparently only Kit Kat 4.4.1+ has cast ability, even with the new Chromecast App.
[Google Chromecast] Oteiza:
DN3 rom is based on 4.4.2, i download 1.7.4 chromecast apk, but i cant see cast option :crying:
[Google Chromecast] adambarrios:
Here it is android version, Chromecast app version, me finding my Chromecast through settings>display>cast screen, and playing cattle of illusion.

I also made it work with my wife's sgs4 stock TouchWiz no root by updating the chromecast app and casting directly from it since her phone doesn't have these options baked in the same. Sound works, videos work, games work and both landscape and portrait work fine. Hope that's proof enough.
[Google Chromecast] mutwo22:
It's not working on my rooted SGS4 touchwiz 4.4.2 ... The option doesn't appear in the CC app...

Cleared cache, and data, restarted CC, Google play services V5

What to do?
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
It may be based off 4.4.2 AOSP but that doesn't mean it has baked in everything needed....

Talk to the ROM Dev about adding it.

As of now all we know are that OFFICIAL 4.4.1+ roms seem to be able to get the Cast Screen.

Good news is it does appear that Google has Whitelisted the CCast Receiver App....

I don't know for sure but I would bet that the only Custom rom that fully supports it might be CM11.

Other more device specific ROMS may as well but it will largely depend on what the manufacturer supports in the Kernel.
[Google Chromecast] phonetec:
Works on my note 2 running community rom!
[Google Chromecast] chicks0315:
3165

oneplus one is cm11 based on 4.4.2

but not works !!! :( :( xda help us
[Google Chromecast] fndpena:
Cast screen option showed for me after uninstalling Google Play Services updates (Moto X)... might work with other devices...

Check this out: http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/general/chromecast-mirroring-moto-x-t2810937/post54042606
[Google Chromecast] Flowah:
Whoaaa. Need some more info on this. My S5 casted for a few minutes only but had no heat troubles at all. Anyone else got similar experiences?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
I'm not surprised. After all, the UI needs to be compressed to something Chromecast-friendly.

It's critical to know exactly what was being done, and in what app.

For example, casting streaming video playback will probably put the most load on the system as the phone is using CPU to decompress and play it. Doing this in a player that uses hardware acceleration should produce less load compared to using the native Video Player.

Casting a simple web browser or email app is much less strain on the system and much easier to compress.
[Google Chromecast] chicks0315:
thanks but I wait full support..is not right downgrade important service like play service for make works an application...
[Google Chromecast] Oteiza:
HOW!!!!!=??????? infoooo!!! what rom are you using??!!!
[Google Chromecast] mutwo22:
Working like a charm on SGS4-9505 with CM11 latest nightly :D
[Google Chromecast] Kuchar09:
Worked the first time but now every time I open the app it says its casting and won't disconnect when I click the button. Even says casting without WiFi O_o

I tried uninstalling n reinstalling but nothing has changed. Any ideas?

Running note 3 with Baja build 15
[Google Chromecast] jakmayhopher:
I uninstalled that apk and the app and just got the official update from the play store, but if still does not show up in the settings and I'm an LG G2 running C-ROM 4.4.4
[Google Chromecast] aaroncal:
I was running madhi on my g2 and it would not work I went back to cloudyflex and it works perfect
[Google Chromecast] xtremeyouth1:
Mine works but is horribly choppy. 5-10 second lag time. Casting an app works fine but Screencasting is unusable. Have factory reset chromecast, reinstalled Chromecast app, same results. Sigh.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
For those that can't get the cast screen option, check r3pwn's enabler.
[Google Chromecast] aaroncal:
Is anyone able to get sound working on g2 I am currently using cloudyflex ROM its working great but don't have sound
[Google Chromecast] Mr Paul:
Note 3 here, stock ROM.

With the official BETA from the Play store, video is ok. but I get no sound at all!

Is there a fix? Or is that normal?

Thanks

Paul
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mcscruff:
Hi all,

I have an mk808 hooked up to my TV, I want to watch 4od (like I do on my phone) but when I go to stream video it says it doesn't support TV viewing. Is there a way to trick or edit the app to make it work?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Quisland:
After referring to the data online,I found that L50t and D6503 are both using MSM8974AB CPU.Does it means that I can use my L50t to flash the rom of D6503?:confused:

Hope somebody help me work out this question...
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ParanormalBat:
It's not recommended. As you might see, there are a couple visual differences between the two. Most likely there will be software restrictions as well.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] TheFixItMan:
Questions go in the question and answer section - NOT the dev section which is for posting dev related work

edit - thread moved

to add lidroid see

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1511307

and

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2181597
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sgd2z:
Any ideas how to make new watch faces for Android Wear? Doesn't seem to be something I can find in the docs/sdk.
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeffbob48:
development

Check with the android developer website for any new sdks
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Daegalus:
I did a quick look at the files i dumped from my watch. Samsung and LG use some com.google.android.clockwork.wearable library that doesn't seem to be public. So as of now I dont think there is a way to make watch faces just yet.
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] senseijuan:
Watch Face for Androidwear

So far more on notification for Androidwear I did not see any watch face sample app for Androidwear, but if you see one please send us some info.
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hreidmar:
As for now Android Wear doesn't support Custom Watchfaces but I'm pretty sure they will include SDK and other stuff to develop them.

Android Wear is still not fully finished product and they will add more features within weeks or months. :)
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] senseijuan:
no watch faces code

Yes your right, when Android Wear was announced I was so excited about the possibility of watch faces, and tweak the UI but Google wont allow it, and the watch faces is still out of reach
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stevew84:
Simple question, I've tried to install the apk normally and also place it in the /system/app folder with executable rights...no go.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stevew84:
lot of trouble for a smart ass comment. thanks.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
He has been able to use it twice, so it's half as much trouble as you think ;)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stevew84:
haha, well whatever. Sucks that the new keyboard doesn't play well with 4.x.x. at least it doesn't seem to.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
What features does it bring? I dont use stock keyboards anyway
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stevew84:
Since I don't use gesture typing of any sort, the new keyboard simply brings a better UI (to me anyway) compared to the other stock keyboards. The ONLY gripe I would have is that there is no separation between keys, meaning it looks like one flat pad with letters and no lines. Looks/works beautifully though.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Elluel:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53711008&postcount=9148

It's the exact same keyboard, it just adds an extra "theme" in Google Keyboard settings > Advanced > Color Scheme, named "Material". Choose that one.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stevew84:
awesome man, thanks.
[Other Tools & General Discussion] zaidrpm:
From a past few weeks i was trying to find a way to create zip without compression on android eg for making bootanimation etc and the only working app i found was root browser by jrummy. By this we can make bootanimations and other flashable zips that works. For pc the only working software is 7zip and for android the root browser. I dint find any post related to it so i posted it here.
[Other Tools & General Discussion] marrem97:
The App "7zipper" on the PlayStore should be able to this. I think it could, when I used this App.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sheek360:
Hi all,

I'm on 4.4.3. I did the full conversion on my at&t m8. I s-off and completely rooted with twrp recovery.

I'd like to flash the 4.4.4 ruu but i think that's going to wipe my phone, it did last time at least. Is there any way I can flash it via recovery so I wont lose my data? Is there any other option?

I enjoy stock unmolested vanilla android, I shouldve gone with a GPE version, but its initial investment was just too much
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EddyOS:
Manually flash the OTA after you've flashed the stock recovery from the 4.4.3 RUU ;)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sheek360:
seems easy enough? can u provide a quick how to or share a link?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EddyOS:
1. Extract the stock recovery from the 4.4.3 RUU and flash it using fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

2. Download the OTA package from the OTA thread in General

3. Copy to the phone

4. Boot into the stock recovery

5. Select to flash the update from SD card

6. Choose the new OTA

7. Profit

You can then flash TWRP re-root the phone
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sheek360:
im guessing ill lose root?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Daiskei:
Hey all,

I don't know what to do... I have a HTC One M8 and unfortunately it came with a firmware incapable of being s-off'd with Firewater... After a few days of usage I noticed that my IR Blaster had stopped working completely and I have TWO days left on my 14-day return period. (today and tomorrow) I don't get paid till Monday and it will be too late for me to pay for the SunShine S-Off to return my device to the T-Mobile store... What can I do? I have no problem paying it is just that I cannot do so right this moment... Is there a dev for SunShine that I could contact to maybe arrange something? I am so scared I'll be stuck with this broken device. :'(
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EddyOS:
I assume you've rooted it? As you've not mentioned that you have so far there's nothing to stop you sending it back...
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Daiskei:
Yes I have and it shows tampered/unlocked.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EddyOS:
Ah, OK...in which case without Sunshine you're stuck. You'd be able to go back to stock by flashing your backup and stock recovery but without S-OFF they'll always know :(
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SmiLey497:
I'm pretty sure you can use a T-Mobile RUU by relocking the bootloader to return to stock.

RUU here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2714456
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @rbiter:
Dire need? Just wow.

sent from my HTC One M8 using hofo mobile app