MVP Cast API

[emlove]

Description

This PR is the next step in the cast implementation, and is capable of playing videos with Google's sample Cast-Videos app. Basic cast functionality is now functional. Device discovery is implemented. Standard cast apps can now connect, start videos, and control playback.

Fixes #79

Still broken

• There's still something preventing Netflix from starting videos. It must make use of some cast code that isn't yet implemented
• Volume control is not functional
• Joining an existing session is not implemented

Dependencies

• MVP Cast API android_external_GmsApi#9
• Use parcel native string list methods for string lists SafeParcel#3
• Add parcel support for integer arrays SafeParcel#4

[emlove]

OK, I've got a published branch working for the necessary upstream chromecast APIs. This PR builds and should be testable now.

[csagan5]

There are some new objects missing, probably additions in recent SDKs.

[emlove]

@csagan5 Let's please keep this discussion limited to merging this into microG for now. This isn't meant to be 100% complete. Also could you please remove that giant error dump? It's not useful for this PR and is interrupting the thread here.

[csagan5]

@armills I suggest asking project admins to amend the comments next time, it avoids further interruptions of the comments flow.

[emlove]

@mar-v-in Is there anything you need before the PR can be reviewed?

[cosmojg]

Will this be merged soon? Also, @armills, how did you accomplish this? Great work!

[ale5000-git]

Probably in March.

Quote from MaR-V-iN:

I am still alive, but just super busy.

Starting end of February, I set aside 20 hours a week to work solely on microG.

But please don't expect any update earlier than that, I have to ensure that there are no loose ends before I remove myself from some of the obligations I have right now, so probably will be even busier than before.

Thanks for your ongoing support everyone.

[ale5000-git]

@armills: Could you please resolve conflicts?

[emlove]

👍 All set

[pedro-araujo]

I just compiled and tested this, I can connect to my TV wirelessly and play videos with audio through the TV. I just have one question: the colors seemed a bit washed off and the frame rate a bit choppy, the audio sounds normal though. Is this expected due to the early implementation of the Cast API?

[emlove]

Thanks for testing this out! I know this branch hasn't gotten a lot of real world testing, so it's good to know it's working for you!

The video quality won't really have anything to do with this implementation. The cast API just passes a video URL to the chromecast, which then streams the video directly from the source.

[MrDodojo]

Thanks for testing this out! I know this branch hasn't gotten a lot of real world testing, so it's good to know it's working for you!

The video quality won't really have anything to do with this implementation. The cast API just passes a video URL to the chromecast, which then streams the video directly from the source.

This means YouTube Casting will work IF merged with MicroG?

[MrDodojo]

Thanks for testing this out! I know this branch hasn't gotten a lot of real world testing, so it's good to know it's working for you!

The video quality won't really have anything to do with this implementation. The cast API just passes a video URL to the chromecast, which then streams the video directly from the source.

Nice! you could probably ask the YouTube Vanced(dev/staff, Testers) gang to test this

[ale5000-git]

@armills @mar-v-in
Note => There must be fix #79 in the commit to claim the bounty.

[CFPrulez]

What is currently preventing the branch from being merged? Is there anything that has to be done before?

[MrDodojo]

What is currently preventing the branch from being merged? Is there anything that has to be done before?
Devs probs busy

[ivanfilhoz]

For an MVP, this seems awesome! I will test in my Chromecast 3 and give some more feedback.

[ale5000-git]

@mar-v-in
@armills
I don't know this code enough to tell it but is <item> expected to be here?

[mar-v-in]

No, it shouldn't be there, will fix it right away.

[ale5000-git]

@armills: Did you claimed the bounty here?

[emlove]

Submitted!