These are difficult days for chromecast users. A week ago, the old Chromecast models ceased to work suddenly, and user smartphones could not be connected to send content, showing a message that they were not “reliable”. More specifically, the assigned models were second generation chromct and chromecast audio.
Fear then shared on social networks was that Google had turned off the old Chromecast forever, to force users to buy the new Google TV streamer. Fortunately, Google publicly said that It was a simple mistake (although he did not explain what happened) and that he was going to work to recover all the devices; Today, he finally gave his word, and it was not easy.
For most users, the solution to Chromecast failure is very simple: Simply update the system. After updating, the device can be connected to the Internet and we can start sending videos and music from our mobile as always. The big problem comes for users who have decided to restore their factory chromect; It is generally a quick solution to problems, especially after a bad update, but in this case it was the worst thing they could have done.
Factory restoration in this case was a bad decision, as it assumes that Chromecast cannot now be updated with the patch that solves the original problem. Although Google warned users not to restore their deviceThe warning arrived too late, or has not reached everyone; Consequently, many users have remained with a pisappales which could not be updated.
Finally, in the last hours, Google has finally published a solution to this problem and begins to send emails to the users concerned to explain what they have to do. If we have restored our chromecast and no longer works, everything we have to do is Update the Google Home application to the latest version availableAnd refigure our chromect as if it were a new device.
More specifically, Android users need Version 3.30.1.6 by Google HomeWhile iOS users need version 3.30.106. Once we have updated and started installing our Chromecast, the application will automatically detect the problem and solve it.
Unfortunately, due to the way Android updates are launched, it is possible that Must wait a few days Until the new version of the application reaches everyone; To avoid the saturation of Google Play servers, the company generally launches updates gradually, first for a few users and little by little for everyone. If we cannot wait, another option is to download the beta version of the application via sites such as Apkmirror; However, if this does not work, it is advisable to uninstall this beta version and wait for the stable.
