yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Chromecast] hanks.ho:
Can I use this in Mibox? Any trial version which I can try?
[Google Chromecast] cmullen:
Thank you I will check it out.

BTW what do you mean by, "The display from VNC Server is much slower than from YouMap Cast Receiver." ? I thought YouMap Cast Receiver sw just receives video. Tia
[Google Chromecast] BRINET81:
[MENTION=4359394]huisinro[/MENTION] Should this app support the Google Cast chrome extension to cast a tab in Google Chrome? I haven't had any luck so far...
[Google Chromecast] huisinro:
[MENTION=6942245]BRINET81[/MENTION] , yes, it should work very well with chrome tab mirroring. What error messages did you get? Note that the apk posted here already expired, and it does NOT work at all. You need to get the paid version.
[Google Chromecast] huisinro:
[MENTION=2820835]hanks.ho[/MENTION], what is the Android version of your MiBox? I have one, but never tested it. I thought only people in China use mibox, but in China, all google services are blocked, so no one can actually uses chromecast in China.
[Google Chromecast] collindv:
Was this removed from the amazon store? Links seem to be dead.
[Google Chromecast] huisinro:
Unfortunately, that's correct, Google has requested the app to be removed. At this point, I am not sure whether we will continue to support this app. Sorry about that!
[Google Chromecast] mr_imaging:
Please continue support! The app works beautifully on my Fire TV and works as well on my CM11 Nexus Q but needs to be restarted occasionally as mentioned earlier in the thread. Would love to see that bug fixed.
[Google Chromecast] bigwillie1:
It would be nice if you continue support for this fantastic app. There are many other ways to distribute and sell your app. What was the reason for Google to remove your app from the Amazon store?
[Google Chromecast] Wizballs:
This is some bad news. Such a shame for a great app. Will the last Amazon version continue to work, or is it time limited?
[Google Chromecast] collindv:
Would love to still be able to buy it if possible
[Google Chromecast] cmullen:
Definitely continue this great app. Just sell outside of Playstore. Xda-developer and ask for donations, your own website download/purchase, etc.

My guess is since Google owns the protocol (Chromecast) they have stopped apps in the past that use it, a la Allcast/Aircast.
[Google Chromecast] ThauExodus:
Now I can't download it again, damn :(
[Google Chromecast] huisinro:
The current version will work until last day of 2015
[Google Chromecast] jediknight111:
Any chance of an apk or something ? Wanted the app
[Google Chromecast] huisinro:
We will figure out a way on this, but it will take quite some time, as we are currently focusing on iOS 9 AirPlay, miracast, senders, and remote controls, etc. We've got a lot to do, in short.
[Google Chromecast] nineismine:
I used the trial and it worked great, then when the trial expired I purchased the app from the link provided. Never actually got the app to install on my fire tv and now it's gone... how do I get the app that I paid for?
[Google Chromecast] goodhur:
Please look into Amazon Fling too, thanks
[Google Chromecast] Zuzuitu:
I bought this app also. This means se will lost our moneys next year ?

Sent from my Nvidia Shield Tablet
[Google Chromecast] wejgomi:
Definitely keep on coding with this app, there are more ways to distribute the apps not authorised by the $$$ look of Google, would gladly buy it the moment you make it available again, always better buying an app and save extra HDMI slots.
[Google Chromecast] Wizballs:
Is there anyway to keep it running after 31/12/2015 maybe by changing device system time? Or maybe an apk that won't expire? I'd really like to keep using this for Pandora (almost daily!)

Full version purchaser / user
[Google Chromecast] huisinro:
I could sell this app from other sources, but I have to check with Google first. At the moment, I don't want to upset google. It seems Apple is more open on this, there are a lot of airplay receivers out there, and Apple does not care.
[Google Chromecast] bigwillie1:
Ok, but people that bought your app (like me) would like to know if you continue support for the Youmap Chromecast Receiver app (no mather through what distribution channel) ? or if you discontinue support ? Or if you only continue support for the people that bought your app in the period it was available on the amazon app store ?

Because when you discontinue support the app wil stop working the 1st of januari 2016. I think that many people who bought your app (including myself) expected much longer support.
[Google Chromecast] forgetaboutitstupid:
boy thats some crap telling us an app we paid 7 dollars for will only last 3 more months. If that isnt underhanded I dont know what is. There is no reason for you not to continue support of this app. What goes around comes around & I hope it does for you!
[Google Chromecast] osm0sis:
I think the takedown notice from Google due to the included reverse-engineered/hacked official daily Chromecast keys counts as "a reason." :rolleyes:
[Google Chromecast] huisinro:
Don't worry, for current paid customers, we will support, and make sure the app keeps working next year. In a few months, we may have another implementations, simpler than the current one.
[Google Chromecast] bigwillie1:
That's good news. Keep on the the good work!!
[Google Chromecast] rayzor666:
Can i pls get a copy of the apk. I have sent my google play receipt twice with no responce
[Google Chromecast] Zuzuitu:
Just recieved refund from Amazon.. When it will be available again from another source just tell me and I will buy again. Cheers

Sent from my Nvidia Shield Tablet
[Google Chromecast] Wizballs:
If huisinro wants to start a partition for Google allow a software version of the Chromecast, well count me in. I always wished google would implement something like this, but the reason they don't is simply that Google never charges money for software, only hardware.

I'm sure there are lots of other people around like me that have an old ex-contract phone plugged into speakers, running an airplay emulator plus chromecast emulator. This caters for everyone in the house. Nice and easy instead of running two different hardware receivers.

The app from huisinro is absolute proof that a software chromecast can be implemented on pretty much any android. It's concept & implementation is a actually a pretty big deal for a lot of 'hardware recyclers' like myself.

Peace out
[Google Chromecast] imDenny:
Dear huisinro,

This is Denny from Actions Micro.

It’s our pleasure to have the chance to know you.

we are a fabless chip design house,

and we would like to add AirPlay Mirroring and Chromecast receiver for our product on iOS9.

we would like to know if we have any chance to cooperate with you.

Our SoC platform is based on Linux, please let us know if you have any license or cooperating program for this.

Thanks a lot and look forward to your reply.

My personal email is : imdenny@qq.com
[Google Chromecast] t3chwizard:
Whatever you do, do not petition Google about this, they will try and shut you down most likely!!!
[Google Chromecast] Wizballs:
They have possibly already issued a cease and desist, probably the reason it disappeared from the playstore first and amazon second. I'm sure huisinro knows, but we can only speculate. Lets hope it can continue though.
[Google Chromecast] cmullen:
Allowing remote connection to a powerful smartphone is my project. Direct WiFi graphic frame buffer redirect is a great solution for this. However Google seems to not want to open source it and allow folks to sell it. Catch 22 as Google will not provide sw app either.
[Google Chromecast] rockmeister:
FYI. Google just announced Chromecast Audio. I am more included to get that for $35 rather than fight the battle...

Rockmeister
[Google Chromecast] TarikVaineTree:
Wait. Is there any way to still get the receiver and the client app? From the first post I'm only getting the receiver apk for my phone right?
[Google Chromecast] Z4Ck90:
Is this working with Fire TV 2015?
[Google Chromecast] huisinro:
Yes, it works with FireTV 2015 wih Android 5, but note that the apk posted in this thread has expired, and it does not work any more.
[Google Chromecast] huisinro:
OK, due to huge amount of requests. We plan to redo this app, here are the plans:

(1) YouTube casting, no Chromecast protocol. Google should not block this, I don't see any reason. We tested, YouTube casting works well from Android YouTube apps, and iOS YouTube apps, and from youtube.com inside desktop Chrome brower. This feature alone should be useful to many users. This way, you will be able to cast and control YouTube to fireTV and other android boxes.

If Google allow this to be published, we will then consider this 2nd and 3rd feature:

(2) Android Chromecast mirroring, to miror android devices.

(3) Chromecast browser tab mirroring.

If Google is OK with (2) and (3), then we will do 3rd party chromecasting.

We are rewriting all code from scratch, not using any code from Google's apps.

Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks,
[Google Chromecast] osm0sis:
I think this is great news! The YouTube casting is truly what I've wanted the most with my AMLogic TV box, so hopefully you can still work some magic with FFmpeg to make it work too. :D:fingers-crossed::highfive:
[Google Chromecast] Zuzuitu:
I'm only interested in point 2 and 3 and I think most users also. Cheers

Sent from my Nvidia Shield Tablet
[Google Chromecast] huisinro:
[MENTION=4544860]osm0sis[/MENTION], will pay attention to those old AMlogic dongles. We tested S805, S812, working great.
[Google Chromecast] Phat Phreddy:
Does this app work with popcorn time ??

To be honest thats about the one useful casting source for me.. Otherwise I have my sources at the TV anyway but the popcorn time android app is kludgy on the FTV.
[Google Chromecast] bigwillie1:
[MENTION=4359394]huisinro[/MENTION], good to read that you continue development.

For me the app v1.3.0 works great with most of the 3rd party apps I use.

So a release from the same app without a date limit will be great.

I use the app mostly for 3rd party apps that have chromecast support implemented. So without having the chromecast protocol implemented in your app it would not be of much use for me.

If you start releasing the new app will there be test versions or will it be a paid app? I ask because I have already paid for the Youmap app when it was in the Amazon store. Or should I ask for a refund? And when I like the new functionality buy the new app?

From which app store will the app be available? Or could it be a private download with PayPal payment?
[Google Chromecast] huisinro:
[MENTION=955974]bigwillie1[/MENTION], for our current paid customers, we will provide you a new apk that will work for next year. Just email when Jan 1 approaches.
[Google Chromecast] DCrunch:
I'm really interested in 2 and 3, especially audio casting. Appreciate your work. :good:
[Google Chromecast] mikie00mike:
I am also experiencing this same issue, have you found any possible fixes yet?
[Google Chromecast] equinoxe123:
Beelink MXQ s805 and Vodafone Smart Ultra 6

I downloaded the application of the first post ( APK ) . I have installed on an Android set top box (Beelink MXQ s805) but I can not get it to work. From the smartphone Vodafone Smart Ultra 6, I open youtube, localcast , BubbleUPnP but not discover the CC.

What I have to do?
[Google Chromecast] equinoxe123:
Is there another option (app, trial, store, ...)?
[Google Chromecast] osm0sis:
Read back a few pages for the development status update from the OP. Please read more before posting in the future.
[Google Chromecast] jacobreed222:
Thank you so much for this wonderful app! I have paid, so where can I get the app that works past Jan 1? Again, thank you so much!
[Google Chromecast] Wizballs:
I emailed them at info@vmlite.com on the 13th December but haven't heard back yet. I'll give them a few more days before I try again.
[Google Chromecast] Pat1981:
Did someone get it to work at a firetv2?

I did not get the cast icon (rebootet firetv2 and also router)
[Google Chromecast] rayzor666:
I wouldnt hold your breath mate. Ive emaild several times to get a copy of the apk that I paid for with no luck
[Google Chromecast] Wizballs:
Weeks later and still no reply. VMLite also has a couple of other apps on the playstore, neither of which have been updated in a while. I wonder if this company has gone bust?
[Google Chromecast] Wizballs:
I just tried my old copy of Cheapcast 0.4.6 and it still works for me! Well at least casting from youtube works (both from phone and pc browser). Pandora doesn't work. I use 'cloudplayer' by doubletwist and that still works also, casting all my MP3's to my cheapcast receivers. None of this pansy-ass time limited crap.

Download link if you want:

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B_D9fD_wp69XSjB5RlZCZEtNX28&usp=drive_web#list
[Google Chromecast] rayzor666:
Thanks mate. Better than nothing at this point
[Google Chromecast] huisinro:
Due to the very high demands on this app, I will upload a new trial version within this week, and all paid customers will get a new version that will work for a few more years. Thanks,
[Google Chromecast] roligov:
Excellent! Thanks!
[Google Chromecast] Atst44:
I would gladly pay for this app for my Fire TV Stick and side load it. Please let me know if you decide to take on new customers.

Thank you!
[Google Chromecast] Deleons:
I would like to buy/support the app also...
[Google Chromecast] osm0sis:
Same, provided they got AMLogic working like we were talking about before. :good:
[Google Chromecast] danfozzy:
Any one managed to try spotify with this app before it expired? That's all I'm pretty much interested in for myself.

Will spotify work on this new version?
[Google Chromecast] darren1:
I tried Spotify before it expired. Didn't work.
[Google Chromecast] huisinro:
How do you chromecast spotify? I couldn't do it from my chromecast devices. I use free songs.
[Google Chromecast] darren1:
When playing music on Spotify on the same network as my Chromecast I get a cast icon with "Devices available".
[Google Chromecast] Wizballs:
Premium subscription is required for casting from Android (free from iPhone to airplay though). You can cast from android using the free version of Pandora, what I used to do
[Google Chromecast] Kaiser Wilhelm II:
Sounds good.. I bought mine through the Amazon app store when it was available, how do I go about getting updates?
[Google Chromecast] huisinro:
The APK is now updated, working well on old and new Fire TV boxes and sticks. Still same functions as before, YouTube, Screen mirroring, Play Music, Play Movies, Chrome Tab mirroing, Local Cast, etc. Neflix icon may show up, but still not working.
[Google Chromecast] AlexZap:
What about the people who bought the app? How do we update, since it isn't in the Amazon marketplace. I don't want to install a trial version and have it quit on me in a month.
[Google Chromecast] huisinro:
For paid customers, or who wants to pay for new licenses, please wait for a few more days, as we are working on a version without time limitations. You can send email to info AT vmlite dot com for more info.
[Google Chromecast] nineismine:
Hello, I have sent two emails over to this address and have not received any sort of reply. How can I get this updated APK?
[Google Chromecast] osm0sis:
Not quite the same as before; YouTube doesn't see it now (no cast icon in app), screen mirroring is still partial/green (audio okay) on hardware decoding and black/crashes with software. AllCast doesn't see it, and LocalCast plays audio but the video remains black. :eek:

... Play Music and Chrome tab mirroring works! :p
[Google Chromecast] Wizballs:
So I take it you have a new APK?? How did you go about getting eg was it via email at info @ vmlite . com ?
[Google Chromecast] collindv:
It's in the OP.
[Google Chromecast] Wizballs:
I can't get cast to Pandora with this version (the main thing I use casting for). Can anyone else? It used to work with the original versions before they expired.

PS Cheapcast also has the green/inverted colour problem when running on certain hardware with acceleration enabled.
[Google Chromecast] osm0sis:
Yes, but YouMap added the software decoding to workaround the faulty hardware decoding, and the software decoding just crashes, so both are relevant. :)
[Google Chromecast] Wizballs:
If you go back a version or two in cheap cast eg 41 or 37, that color problem doesn't happen. Not much difference to me tho as I only use music
[Google Chromecast] nineismine:
Hello, I am going to request a refund from Amazon today. The old app worked fine but for whatever reason (which sure seems like a dishonest one) you guys baked an expiration date into it.

I've emailed your site a few times you guys never answer , to anyone else considering paying for their software I would advise you do not.
[Google Chromecast] AtriosM3:
This app is awesome. Trying it out on an LG G3, and working great.

My question, is there a way to use your app as a receiver on PC? I have a HTPC setup for my TV, and would like to also setup a chromecast receiver on the pc as well. That way, I can stream from my phone to my TV directly through my PC or from anther laptop without having to change input to a different HDMI channel for a chromecast device.

Let me know if this is possible, as it would be awesome!

P.S. I tried downloading the BlueStack app and placing your YouMap on there, but I was not able to pick up the YouMap Cast on my network that way.

Let me know what you think and if it's possible :)
[Google Chromecast] Wizballs:
What are you casting to youmap that works so well? Eg what apps are you casting from?

Cheers
[Google Chromecast] neonblind:
I tried tunein, pandora, podcast addict and eurosport player... nothing worked.
[Google Chromecast] AtriosM3:
I'm able to cast from chrome browser on computer to my phone or tablet. For example, if I want to watch any movies/shows from whatever website, I am using combo extensions "Goolge Cast" and "PlayTo Chromecast". So far so good. I'm also able to use google play from web browser to cast to phone/tablet, can use youtube from phone and cast to tablet or vica versa. That app works great.

Now if only I could find a way to make a computer a receiver so that I can cast to my HTPC which is hooked up to my flat screen TV without having to switch input channels to an actual chromecast device. That would be :good::good::good:
[Google Chromecast] bloomx:
Installed latest Youmap from first post - tried to stream from Youtube (sony xperia z5) don't have such button. What I'm doing wrong? Youmap launched etc...
[Google Chromecast] killah78:
Hmmh. Installed today on fire tv stick. Chrome-extension on notebook does not find the youmap receiver. When starting it on fire-tv it said, that port 8008 is not available and 8010 should be tried.

What's wrong?
[Google Chromecast] huisinro:
[MENTION=1777521]killah78[/MENTION], @ bloomx, I fixed a silly mistake on calculating Feb date, the apk is updated, and should work now. Thanks,
[Google Chromecast] osm0sis:
Any new fixes?
[Google Chromecast] huisinro:
@ osm0sis, no other fixes, unfortunately.
[Google Chromecast] mhd_123:
Tried Youmap on my two devices (S6 and Note 5) both are not showing on screen mirroring and Quick connect !!

YouTube is showing the cast button but the video opens on the other phone zoomed in
[Google Chromecast] huisinro:
When you Google's Chromecast app, tap Cast Screen/Audio from the left menu to find YouMap. The Device tab won't find YouMap.
[Google Chromecast] rayzor666:
How do paid uses get the version with no expiry
[Google Chromecast] mikejclark:
Hi, I have downloaded trial youmap and works for me, thanks.

How do I purchase?
[Google Chromecast] lmvdr:
[MENTION=4359394]huisinro[/MENTION]

I've now tried it on two different FireTV sticks and networks setups and haven't been able to get it working.

I currently still have the issue that it says that it couldn't start with port 8008 and is trying 8010 instead. This is a bit weird because I don't have any service running on 8008 on these devices and I tried it in two different setups. Is that a known issue and how to fix?

Second question: What should I do on an iOS device after I start the Chromecast app? I only have the options "Apps" (most left selection), "devices" (in the middle but always empty for me) and "Install apps".

Thanks for the support!
[Google Chromecast] huisinro:
[MENTION=5111607]lmvdr[/MENTION], did you download the latest apk updated in February? the 8008 port warning is ok, and you can safely ignore that.
[Google Chromecast] ermacwins:
I've installed it and rebooted the fs but it doesn't show the cast button in YouTube, what am I doing wrong?
[Google Chromecast] lmvdr:
[MENTION=4359394]huisinro[/MENTION]: Yes. It was with the new apk that you've provided.

How it the procedure after I've installed it? I reboot all devices and my router, open the Youtube app and then I should be able to cast, right?

Thanks for the explanation.
[Google Chromecast] nineismine:
I've asked this several times including emailing this guy as he said we should. He never answers , I don't think this guys has any intention of giving people who paid a new version. I wouldn't be surprised if this one dies in a couple months too...
[Google Chromecast] nEUTRon666:
So, why does XDA not ban or warn him ? I believe some people already paid, they deserve their version without expiration. Also it's very "strage" that he doesn't answer to questions like that. I WOULD buy a version, but i don't install a version with expiration date in first place...
[Google Chromecast] nineismine:
I totally agree that this guy should not be able to peddle his time limited software on here but I have no idea how the mods handle that on XDA.
[Google Chromecast] osm0sis:
Play Store Betas can also be time-limited, so that's not a big deal. At worst this thread would have to be moved to the Paid Software section because the time-limited test APKs are now questionably here more to promote the paid version than iron out the (many) bugs.
[Google Chromecast] huisinro:
The reason is that there is no paid version at this moment.

If we post unlimited version, it will affect our future plan, but we don't have a paid version as right now, still working on it.
[Google Chromecast] huisinro:
I put the trail apk here, mainly for the users here, so you can at least have something to play with, not for promotion. I am not interested in making a few more dollars from a license. We are developing this for something much bigger.
[Google Chromecast] huisinro:
I am intrigued by the fact that there will be always people never know how to appreciate other's efforts, and always look at things negatively !
[Google Chromecast] AlexZap:
It's not that I am not appreciative of your efforts, but a lot of us that purchased the app for 8 bucks or whatever were promised that there would be a unlocked version made available to us at the beginning of the year. It is now almost March and that hasn't happened. It is as simple as removing a bit of code and rebuilding the app... But from all the emails and all the requests you have been really unresponsive.
[Google Chromecast] nineismine:
I paid for the full version of this software from the Amazon store. This developer did not say anything about the time limit when he took my money. After about 2 months my paid application stopped working and although I have made several attempts to contact him he just ignores me and others.

The current software may not be an official paid version but I found the initial version from this thread, and that is what led me to purchase it.

---------- Post added at 11:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:54 PM ----------

I don't understand how you can feel that way when you have posted in this very thread that you intended to get us people who paid a new APK and then have not followed through. I paid 8$ for your software and it no longer works. What should I be grateful for?