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[Nexus 9 General] VA_Nate_H:
Ouch!

I wish my pain were my own. I deployed Miracast in 5 conference rooms at work once I found out that it would be included as part of Android after 4.2. I figured it had achieved enough mass to be sustaining as a standard (since Windows 8.1 supports it). Now I am looking for a replacement to my deployment of 100 tablets and the Nexus 9 just got crossed off my list of candidates.

I work for a University and the problem with moving to Chromecast lies in the details of how Chromecast works. A Chromecast device has to be added to an existing WiFi network with a static IP address, which on a corporate network that uses an Active Directory login that changes monthly, adds upkeep to a device that should be fairly simple to maintain.

I much prefer the method of connection used by Miracast. Miracast creates an ad-hoc network between the Receiver and the broadcasting device on the 5Ghz band, while the 2.4Ghz band is used for normal network use. In my mind it is a much more elegant and secure connection method.

What makes me mad is that there is no reason to cut support. The Nexus 9 has both a 2.4 and a 5ghz radio. It makes no sense.
[Nexus 9 General] dtl:
aaaaaahhhhhhh did not know just tried no cast. WOW. Had Chromcast it is lame and does not do full HD etc. This is not good. Dang!!!!!
[Nexus 9 General] NZtechfreak:
Interesting, they've killed wired mirroring too.

Right around the time they release the Nexus Player, hmmm...
[Nexus 9 General] dtl:
Argh. So much for this being a productivity tool. No powerpoint presentations!9
[Nexus 9 General] VA_Nate_H:
Apple Move

I wonder if there is a way to include miracast in an alternate ROM for the Nexus 9? Why would Google even try to do this? Such an Apple move.
[Nexus 9 General] dtl:
In addition to really reducing (actually eliminating its role in teaching), I will not be able to cast (e.g., I have a push2tv 3000) to TVs in my relatives homes with this. I have other systems, but the size ad capabilities of this would have made it nice for this purpose.

So actually it is similar to the "Apple" move in that it is for personal entertainment and not a working beast. :(
[Nexus 9 General] kunddizzle:
Any workaround?

Got my tablet yesterday, and was looking forward to cast the screen to my Samsung smart tv (series 8), but no luck...
[Nexus 9 General] y2whisper:
Try all cast in the play store
[Nexus 9 General] kunddizzle:
I've tried basically all apps in play store and no luck.

Its only media they can stream via DLNA most offen.

Its not what you see on the tablet, e.g. games and browsing..
[Nexus 9 General] s107ken:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2952461

build.prop one line modification enabling Miracast on Nexus 6.

this modification applicable to Nexus 9,,, probably.

I don't have N9.
[Nexus 9 General] skyshsh:
thank you . I like it
[Nexus 9 General] dtl:
I would assume you have to be rooted right
[Nexus 9 General] s107ken:
sure. required rooted for editting build.prop.

or

install flashable zip from custom recovery.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=56702305

20141115_mira03_AOSP500r2_generic-arm-signed.zip

attach file contains editing build.prop script.
[Nexus 9 General] dtl:
Thanks I am not rooted yet so I can't flash right?

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[Nexus 9 General] VA_Nate_H:
Everyone, please take a moment and head over to the Google forum and voice your displeasure with how Miracast was intentionally removed from the Nexus 9 and 6.

https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!searchin/en/nexus$209/nexus/ppd2jl3KrEY/fsyj-DoSftcJ
[Nexus 9 General] s107ken:
this zip required custom recovery.

i confirmed this zip stock lollipop(not rooted) on Nexus4 with custom recovery.
[Nexus 9 General] rastmus:
hi
[Nexus 9 General] dtl:
Sorry to be slow, but I don't quite understand what you are saying. That it is possible to flash this being rooted? I have rooted by HPTouch pad and am familiar with that but flashing a stock rom (e.g., not rooted), I am not clear on. If this is possible. Any thoughts?
[Nexus 9 General] kennethso168:
I finally make miracast work on my nexus 9! So excited :victory:

Actually just adding that single line to build.prop doesn't work. The tablet did recognize my Samsung smart TV, but the mirrored display froze at the beginning and didn't move at all.

Then I tried installing this flashable zip (info given by s107ken) from TWRP: http://xdaforums.com/show...php?p=56702305(20141115_mira03_AOSP500r2_generic-arm-signed.zip). The flashable zip not just contains the script for modifying build.prop, but several libs and an app called Miracast for You for detailed setting of the miracast.

After changing the setting to this, miracast becomes fully working:

(Actually I just blindly ticked all checkboxes and make the parameters to conservative values. I'll test which option is critical for the proper function later)

You may also try out this to see whether miracast works for different TV/output device or different settings.

(Edit: BTW the nexus 9 is not a very good device for mirroring videos. When playing a 16:9 video on this 4:3 device than mirroring it to a 16:9 TV, there will be thick black edges on all side of the mirrored display. Still great for presentations though.)

(Edit2: sound also works)
[Nexus 9 General] hirndurst:
Try to change resolution with SecondScreen. Maybe this will work for you.

Gesendet von meinem HUAWEI U8666E mit Tapatalk
[Nexus 9 General] s107ken:
thank you VERY good report :laugh:

I assume that only checked "Skip HDCP" option is effective,,,, :confused:
[Nexus 9 General] kennethso168:
I've further tested it and the essential option is disable intra macro block refresh

Sent from my Nexus 9 using Forum Fiend v1.2.14.
[Nexus 9 General] s107ken:
thanks again.

that option "disable intra macro block refresh" is for older devices, such as Nexus 7 2012, Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy S2 and so on.

it's meanings Tegra K1's hardware encoder do not have "intra macro block refresh" function... :confused:
[Nexus 9 General] dtl:
Can i flash on none root?
[Nexus 9 General] ryan4a:
Thanks for the info. The modified build.prop worked perfect for my Nexus 6. However, I still get a black screen when viewing Netflix and Hulu (but YouTube does work). The controls come up and the volume works, but no video. I also flashed the .zip and tried the Mira4U app by checking the "Skip HDCP Authentication" option, but Netflix and Hulu still don't work. I'll try your settings and see if anything changes.
[Nexus 9 General] ryan4a:
Nope...no change. :(
[Nexus 9 General] kennethso168:
Thanks for the info. The modified build.prop worked perfect for my Nexus 6. However, I still get a black screen when viewing Netflix and Hulu (but YouTube does work). The controls come up and the volume works, but no video. I also flashed the .zip and tried the Mira4U app by checking the "Skip HDCP Authentication" option, but Netflix and Hulu still don't work. I'll try your settings and see if anything changes.[/quote]

I also know that since I've also read that post in the nexus 6 forums. But I don't use Netflix and Hulu so I don't know if they work on nexus 9.

I personally think that it's due to some kind of copyright protection thing.

Sent from my Nexus 9 using Forum Fiend v1.2.14.
[Nexus 9 General] Nitin Mishra:
Someone opened the issue already for this Issue 82209 on code.google.com

Lets post the issue .. "May be" Google will notice.
[Nexus 9 General] shero73:
thanks
[Nexus 9 General] alexfresh16:
Thank you, but i have a big delay like of 15 seconds, and no sound :(
[Nexus 9 General] dtl:
mircast on roms

I was wondering if any of the roms being developed can do mircast
[Nexus 9 General] thebrainkafka:
Cool.
[Nexus 9 General] miracast_maniac:
Try Annotate.net

Try the Annotate Mirror Client at annotate [dot]net. Uses inbuilt Chromecast mirroring to mirror the Nexus 9s screen to a PC or Mac. Worked beautifully for me after I reviewed the steps in their detailed tutorial - do a YouTube search on "Chromecast Screen Mirroring to PC or Mac using Annotate.net".
[Nexus 9 General] nuki:
Hi:

Any news about any ROM with it have miracast support for our Nexsus 9?

Thanks
[Nexus 9 General] Fri13:
I just don't get why someone at Google needs to be a such *****head about the creative functions for their devices and services!

Like Miracast is one of the most valuable technologies these days, you want just to get to room to keep presentation and then just use presentation application to send video to television or projector and have on tablet the notes etc if wanted.

Like Google totally dropped ball with Chromecast by requiring a WiFi network to have a internet connection (I have read that specific update brought offline support?) or even a WiFi instead WiFi Direct function.

As i really thought that Chromecast would be "drop-in" device that you once configure and then it remembers all the settings. You could throw one in your bag and then just take it with you and plug to TV or projector and just cast at least your screen content to it via WiFi Direct functionality.

I don't have at other home any kind dedicated WiFi networking or landline anymore, everything is done trough just the mobile devices (We have multiple mobile devices, each has 2€ a month for unlimited 4G connectivity from we get max download/upload) so there is no sense to pay 14,90€ or more for landline or start building a dedicated WiFi network when each device can as standalone use own connection (and works great with IPv6 as each has own IP). Even printers these days are WiFi Direct where you just press "Print" and choose printer and you get hard copy of the file under 10 seconds. Sending files from computer to another works great with Ad-Hoc networking capabilities different systems has, you just open list of computers close by and drag files to those and they are sent there.

Google being a Internet company makes it huge dinosaur when it comes to modern time how computers are networked and used. Even Microsoft seems to start being more flexible about how to network computers and get the files transmitted (copied, streamed etc) to each one.

I am just considering new tablet as warranty repair service broke my Nexus 7 and denies to fix the tablet claiming it is working normally (at least I got full refunding of it after 18 months use by the store from where I bought it).

So far Nexus 9 is one of the top considerations and now it starts sounding even worse. What next to negative sides of it? (need to write own thread about others suggestions what to choose...).

Seriously, what is wrong with these companies? Can't a single one company really produce great device from start? Even Apple is unable to do that!

Today we have more tablets and smartphones than we have laptops. We need to be able to send data directly from device A to B and sometimes from A to group of devices!

We have had technology for over decade now, we have had the samples (visions) what future should be for decades, but yet there is not a single company that would have really stepped in and implemented all that without any restrictions.
[Nexus 9 General] Fri13:
Not same thing / not a " fix" to this problem.

The miracast functionality is that you come to space, power your own personal device, open list that shows near miracast devices (televisions, projectors etc) and you simply stream your content to that device without installing or configuring software or devices.

Chromecast works nicely at background so you can play video or cast photos separately to device without locking your device to same content/view. But requires dedicated WiFi with internet connection, now supporting guest use. But Ad-Hoc still missing so Chromecast single would not require a internet connection itself like miracast!

The beauty of these wanted techs is that you could enter a room, pull a tablet/phone out and just select from list where you want to content to be shown. No matter are you a student in classroom, doing a business presentation in conference room, at your friend home or even in your own home.

Chromecast would be perfect if it would be possible just attach to HDMI port and connect directly to it via smartphone/tablet via guest mode, have a presentation (google slides) running via Chromecast while you see notes on smartphone screen and it works as remote to swap slides via touchscreen or via volume rocker. Have a timer in smartphone screen, per slide or/and total and notifying via vibrations so you know your pace.

No third party servers, no online services, no registering or passwords etc. Just make it dead simple, like NFC assisted Android beaming.
[Nexus 9 General] radoslav.o:
hi,

Even through setting resolution to full hd I don't have full HD. I have tried with 2 different receivers, both supporting full HD.

thx
[Nexus 9 General] Renate:
You don't need to modify /system/build.prop

You only need to add that property as persistent and you can do that in /data/property with setprop.

C:\>adb shell
shell@flounder:/ $ su
root@flounder:/ # setprop persist.debug.wfd.enable 1
root@flounder:/ # reboot

On the Nexus 9, after you reboot you need to click the enable Wifi Direct box on the Screen Mirroring setup.
[Nexus 9 General] SGH-i200:
Enable Mircacast feature on Nexus 9

Has anyone tried successfully to enable this feature?
[Nexus 9 General] lilzad:
just tried it, it doesn't work
[Nexus 9 General] Younex:
Now I understand why I can't find a cast toggle no matter how hard I look in the settings
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] nazman23:
Anyone tried this? Dual Boot Ubuntu.

http://lifehacker.com/how-to-dual-boot-ubuntu-on-your-android-device-1577325241
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] abhijeet.h:
I forgot to put zip file of rom onto sdcard. Stuff with flashtool worked very well, I flashed the kernel. Next is to boot into cwm and install zip. But i dont have zip file on the storage. what should i do now????????
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] bharathbondfire:
Mount storage and copy zip file
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] abhijeet.h:
there is no zip file on the internal storage.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] abhijeet.h:
in recovery mode, start sideload.

worked with command - adb sideload rom.zip on windows 7 cmd

this actually pushed rom.zip file onto the storage of the device.:laugh:
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Persianhawkes:
I entered and they messaged telling me I won one. I'm skeptical about things like this but I've been holding out to see if they actually send it. Should I go ahead and get it or wait? Thoughts?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] blackwish:
Sorry if there is an answer on the forum, but I couldn find it...

I bought XDA EXEC from O2 Ireland. Everything worked ok, but anyway I done upgrade of software.

After upgrading, the screen changed into weird coloured noise screen. And keep like this for half hour. I'v done hard reset, restored factory settings, after few second screen comes again with coloured noise screen. Another reset didnt change sittuation...

Im not advanced in pocketPC stuff, so please help

THX,
[Nexus 6  General] bwheelies:
I currently run a Droid Maxx and it is the largest phone I can operate with one hand.

It fits OK in some front pockets and tight in others(for my wardrobe).

How do you deal with these huge phones? I am a dude and not carrying a purse.

I hike, bicycle, ride motorcycles, and drive a lot for work. I also have an infant which I carry a lot and the Nexus 6 may be a chore to one hand.

This phone is borderline "gotta have" material.

How do you folks keep these phones without damaging/dropping, or bending/breaking in a pocket, etc.?
[Nexus 6  General] RedBlueGreen:
Basically.. You'll have to put your phone > then your kid. :)

Seriously though.. You just have to be careful. If you're having issues now with a 5" phone then yeah.. 6" isn't for you.
[Nexus 6  General] brizey:
I would not use my phone if I were carrying an infant, even if I could use it one-handed. It's just not necessary.

And for the pants, well, stop buyin pants that are too tight?

Or like the last guy said, get a smaller phone.
[Nexus 6  General] warrenbert:
Other than making a quick phone call, your device should only be used when you have two hands free. This is why drivers are causing dangerous situations and sitting still at green lights. Smart phones take not only your hands, but your concentration and focus. Use them only when you are able to leave your focus from other activities. Voice features are improving, but still cause you to refocus your attention. I typically use my GS3 4.7" phone two handed all the time.
[Nexus 6  General] Razviar:
Well... you just have to be careful. Limit your multitasking, don't try to operate the phablet when your both hands aren't free.

Also, I always buy pants with wide and deep pockets, lol
[Nexus 6  General] KennyMB:
I currently have a Note 3, with average sized hands in my opinion. And I have no problem using my phone one handed while doing other things. If I want to type a lot, it is more comfortable to use both hands. Other than that, I don't mind using it one handed at all. If you support the bottom of the phone with your pinky, as I occasionally do, it can uncomfortable on that finger.
[Nexus 6  General] marctronixx:
been using a launch day htc one max which is about the same size for a year and i love it. the screen real estate alone is worth the price of admission.

the phone is not so big you cant use it. once you pick it up and flick around with your finger, you will wonder how you made it this long with out a larger device.

everyone i know with the large iphone was nervous as you are--now they love it and can't go back to a smaller device.
[Nexus 6  General] rockky:
You adapt. I love Phablets.

Had Note 1&2....

Then...6"4 Sony Ultra Gpe which I adore.

Also have Huawei Ascend Mate 2 (same size as N6.

No problems pocketing, or one handed operation actually.
[Nexus 6  General] bwheelies:
I am waiting on Droid Turbo Dev edition but the Nexus 6 is also right there.

I miss the 64gb Nex 6 every time so far.
[Nexus 6  General] drpancake:
Ive had a note 3 for about a year and its a love hate relationship. When i have gym shorts on the phone is so heavy it literally is slowly pulling my pants down as i walk lol. So i usually have to put it in my backpack. With jeans i dont wear skinnys but theyre not baggy either and sitting with it in my pocket is uncomfortable i usually take it out of ny pocket and put it on the table. Although surfing the web and any multimedia on a phablet is just such a pleasure and i just cant go back to a normal sized phone. I even sold my tablet and never looked back.

Edit: i bought an armband for my note 3 for running/cycling but it is just rediculously big. Had to buy a garmin forerunner and an ipod
[Nexus 6  General] fury683:
So... JNCOs?

Don't your shorts have a drawstring?

-- Really though, I'm kind of in the same boat as most people with being worried about the size of the N6. I have a Moto X 2013 and love the form factor, but hate the battery life. My bootloader is unlocked, so I could just wait it out for Lollipop and see if the battery fares any better, but I'm not thinking it will be enough of an improvement.

I plan to visit a few non-VZW carrier stores this week (nearest T-MO store told me they'd have a display on Wednesday) to see one up close and see what happens.
[Nexus 6  General] gtalum:
Not everybody can handle 6 inches.

Seriously, this phone is just designed for inappropriate jokes. :D
[Nexus 6  General] bwheelies:
True. I don't have a place to fit this gargantuan tool like a woman does: a purse!
[Nexus 6  General] rockky:
Nexus 6 is easily manageable...Easy.

It is RARE that any first time note users returned them because of its size.
[Nexus 6  General] cb474:
I think obviously the Nexus 6 is going to be too large for some people (perhaps myself included), but you just have to try it and give it a chance for a couple months to find out.

I remember worrying about the size of the Nexus One, compared to my Nokia N86 that preceded it, and then worrying about the size of the Nexus 4 compared to the Nexus One. Now those concerns seem silly and those former devices seem tiny. I can't believe the number of iPhone 5 users who still complain (having not tried it) that the iPhone 6 is too big for one handed use--basically all of the iHerd says this. Seriously, they think a 4.7" screen is too big, even though it's thinner and not as wide as the Nexus 4. I personally hate one handed use, but when I need to it's easy to do on the Nexus 4.

Of course there are limits to the constant progression in size. And each of my larger devices was also thinner than the last, which went a long way to mitigating the size, while this will not be true with the Nexus 6. But you probably won't know your own personal limit, until you exceed it. Just holding the phone in a store is not good enough, because it will seem huge at first.

I think if you want the Nexus 6, just get it. If it turns out to have been a mistake, then you'll know your limit and can do something different next time or sell it and get a Moto X (or whatever they're calling that Verizon thing, the Moto Craxx?).
[Nexus 6  General] neyenlives:
I predict humans will soon evolve to grow progressively longer and longer opposing thumbs and permanently crooked over necks to accommodate their incessant need to stay glued to their devices as they grow larger. We might even see an eye develop in the palm so people will be able to text and drive without ever looking away from the road.
[Nexus 6  General] Skripka:
I'd sooner bet on the human species becoming too stupid to live.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skezza:
Hi,

I've been helping my dad upgrade from a stock 4.1.2 ROM which has been really playing up lately, to a nice new 4.4.4 ROM Ehndroix which I have to say I'm very impressed with. It's breathed life into what was really a terrible phone just a few hours ago.

Here's the problem though :( Google Sync adamantly refused to backup his contacts before upgrading. I tried everything to make it work but it just would not do it. So, I decided to chance Titanium. Normally, when I've done Titanium, it's been messages that haven't worked, however this time, messages are fine and contacts is broken, causing the standard android.......acore is forced close issue.

I know I should have made a vCard and I'm desperately hoping I've got one backed up from when I did it last time, because I normally do, but I didn't this time. My bad, I know.

It must be possible to go into the raw tar files and somehow extract the numbers. Even if it's just name to number with WordPad, ill bloody type them in manually or chuck a quick apk together to do it for me. Just wondering if anyone can give me some advice here what to do.

Please no captain hindsights "you really should have used SMS Backup Plus" or whatever :( what's done is done, just trying to make the best of it:(

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saber:
Contacts restore from titanium backup is not recommended when upgrading or changing roms as there will be different contact apps. With tar files, I don't think there is any way to extract contacts from them (well none that I've heard of). If you look at a vcard structure, you should be able to recreate a similar file that should work under the contacts app. It is a very complex structure so you can use the tool in office outlook (assuming that you created contacts in outlook) to export contacts into a .vcf file.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] totalnoob34:
If you have a nandroid you can extract the contacts using nandroid manager
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] Acidde:
Hello every1, i've been experiencing this problem only with ICS. I installed ics then rooted it with unloock root pro, then install my apks. When i opened one he tells me that root acces has failed or busybox hasn't been found. This happens even when i try to install xposed, he tells me what there was a problem gaining root privileges, then "segmentation fault". I tried EVERYTHING, but nothing. Trust me i tried everything. Someone can help me pls i cant go ahead by myself