Cast API not implemented [$95]

[lbdroid]

This is probably one of the most critical components needed in order for most people to be able to switch away from binary gmscore, mainly because most media nowadays (i.e. youtube, netflix, etc.) depends on it in order to be at all useful. Everything else can be worked around, replaced, or proxied.

There is no real indicator of status of this, the closest is from 3rd party website, and indicates "Cast API: Some initial work done, nothing usable, applications may crash."

• what is the current status?
• what needs to be done?

[funkypc]

youtube cast seems to work fine as it still uses castv1. Almost all other apps have migrated to castv2.
Castv2 support could be added using this API https://github.com/vitalidze/chromecast-java-api-v2

[funkypc]

youtube cast seems to work fine as it still uses castv1. Almost all other apps have migrated to castv2.
Castv2 support could be added using this API https://github.com/vitalidze/chromecast-java-api-v2

[lbdroid]

Nice find @funkypc !

[lbdroid]

Nice find @funkypc !

[tobiasnix]

I am a long time cyanogenmod user without gapps. The cast api is one of the most missing feature (to use chromecast). Just added a 15$ bounty to support this issue: https://www.bountysource.com/issues/30090937-cast-api-not-implemented

[tobiasnix]

I am a long time cyanogenmod user without gapps. The cast api is one of the most missing feature (to use chromecast). Just added a 15$ bounty to support this issue: https://www.bountysource.com/issues/30090937-cast-api-not-implemented

[hurradiegams]

I've just added $ 25,-- to the bounty, I'd be really happy to see this issue resolved.

[hurradiegams]

I've just added $ 25,-- to the bounty, I'd be really happy to see this issue resolved.

[ale5000-git]

It seems that there are big progresses in the last preview build :)

[ale5000-git]

It seems that there are big progresses in the last preview build :)

[wiedo]

Does it work yet? I'm currently investigating if I'm going to switch to no gapps (or at least no google account) but Chromecast will be missed because I use it daily. If it works, or needs to be tested, I'll give it a try.

[wiedo]

Does it work yet? I'm currently investigating if I'm going to switch to no gapps (or at least no google account) but Chromecast will be missed because I use it daily. If it works, or needs to be tested, I'll give it a try.

[mar-v-in]

No, Cast API is not yet implemented.

[mar-v-in]

No, Cast API is not yet implemented.

[ale5000-git]

But in the log there is "Fix newest Cast Framework for some apps".

Doesn't it include something?

[ale5000-git]

But in the log there is "Fix newest Cast Framework for some apps".

Doesn't it include something?

[mar-v-in]

This is just a fix to ensure that apps using the newest cast framework don't crash on startup and are usable, it does not provide cast functionality.

[mar-v-in]

This is just a fix to ensure that apps using the newest cast framework don't crash on startup and are usable, it does not provide cast functionality.

[JonnyTech]

Is there a workaround to get Casting working either with an app or a hack until it is officially implemented into microg?

[JonnyTech]

Is there a workaround to get Casting working either with an app or a hack until it is officially implemented into microg?

[mar-v-in]

BubbleUPnP has Chromecast support and allows you to stream arbitrary content to the Chromecast, but only if the content is provided as drm-free media file/stream. Some older versions of YouTube can cast without play services. There are also apps that stream the screen content which might be usable with a chromecast as well.
AFAIK there is no fully features free software solution other than using chromium on a desktop so far to control a chromecast.

[mar-v-in]

BubbleUPnP has Chromecast support and allows you to stream arbitrary content to the Chromecast, but only if the content is provided as drm-free media file/stream. Some older versions of YouTube can cast without play services. There are also apps that stream the screen content which might be usable with a chromecast as well.
AFAIK there is no fully features free software solution other than using chromium on a desktop so far to control a chromecast.

[JonnyTech]

Thanks, I'll investigate.

[JonnyTech]

Thanks, I'll investigate.

[cstich]

I have also found this "unofficial" documentation of the protocol v2: https://github.com/jloutsenhizer/CR-Cast/wiki/Chromecast-Implementation-Documentation-WIP

[cstich]

I have also found this "unofficial" documentation of the protocol v2: https://github.com/jloutsenhizer/CR-Cast/wiki/Chromecast-Implementation-Documentation-WIP

[christianfl]

Is there anything one can do to help with this problem? I own a chromecast 1st gen and want to use a complete Google-free smartphone in the future.

[christianfl]

Is there anything one can do to help with this problem? I own a chromecast 1st gen and want to use a complete Google-free smartphone in the future.

[ale5000-git]

@christianfl: Anyone (well, a programmer) could implement it and submit a pull request.

[ale5000-git]

@christianfl: Anyone (well, a programmer) could implement it and submit a pull request.

[Roxxor91]

There is also a plugin for PulseAudio(Linux audio server) which supports streaming to Chromecast.
Here is the code concerning chromecast:
https://github.com/masmu/pulseaudio-dlna/tree/master/pulseaudio_dlna/plugins/chromecast

[Roxxor91]

There is also a plugin for PulseAudio(Linux audio server) which supports streaming to Chromecast.
Here is the code concerning chromecast:
https://github.com/masmu/pulseaudio-dlna/tree/master/pulseaudio_dlna/plugins/chromecast

[ShapeShifter499]

I'd like to see this so I've added $5 to the bounty.

[ShapeShifter499]

I'd like to see this so I've added $5 to the bounty.

[lbdroid]

Is anybody even looking at this?
This is THE critical feature.

[lbdroid]

Is anybody even looking at this?
This is THE critical feature.

[cstich]

I can't lead the effort on this, but if somebody else does, I am happy to help out.

[cstich]

I can't lead the effort on this, but if somebody else does, I am happy to help out.

[AshotN]

I'm looking at the code but I can't figure out where to start, @mar-v-in any ideas on how I should begin familiarizing myself with MicroG

[AshotN]

I'm looking at the code but I can't figure out where to start, @mar-v-in any ideas on how I should begin familiarizing myself with MicroG

[Woodzrul]

@AshotN Did you manage to familiarise yourself with the code and make any progress. Personally I wouldn't know where to begin, but wishing you the best of luck in getting this feature implemented.

[Woodzrul]

@AshotN Did you manage to familiarise yourself with the code and make any progress. Personally I wouldn't know where to begin, but wishing you the best of luck in getting this feature implemented.

[AshotN]

I can't say I have, I spoke with @mar-v-in and he said I'd have to de-compile the original GApps and reverse engineer the Chromecast implementation. Sadly, this is bit out of my scope and I wouldn't be able to take lead on something like this.

[AshotN]

I can't say I have, I spoke with @mar-v-in and he said I'd have to de-compile the original GApps and reverse engineer the Chromecast implementation. Sadly, this is bit out of my scope and I wouldn't be able to take lead on something like this.

[mddvul22]

Just added $100 to the bounty for this. Hope this helps get the ball rolling on this project.

[mddvul22]

Just added $100 to the bounty for this. Hope this helps get the ball rolling on this project.

[boggle247]

Any work arounds for the time being? I only need Netflix to cast to the chromecast

[boggle247]

Any work arounds for the time being? I only need Netflix to cast to the chromecast

[lbdroid]

@boggle247 best workaround at the moment is to get an Android TV device instead of the chromecast. There are Android TV builds available for raspberry pi 3, but I don't know if netf**ks works on it or not.

[lbdroid]

@boggle247 best workaround at the moment is to get an Android TV device instead of the chromecast. There are Android TV builds available for raspberry pi 3, but I don't know if netf**ks works on it or not.

[snevas]

@lbdroid it's suboptimal because most of those devices can only stream from Netflix in 960x540 (SD) thanks to the "Level 1-Widevine-drm"/Netflix certification checks the app does and the Android TV devices don't/can't implement.

[snevas]

@lbdroid it's suboptimal because most of those devices can only stream from Netflix in 960x540 (SD) thanks to the "Level 1-Widevine-drm"/Netflix certification checks the app does and the Android TV devices don't/can't implement.

[lbdroid]

So get a nexus player from ebay. Or cancel that service and use something better.
And do you really need to see the color of tv actors' zits?

[lbdroid]

So get a nexus player from ebay. Or cancel that service and use something better.
And do you really need to see the color of tv actors' zits?