If you have noticed that your chromecast does not work, you should know that you are not alone: Google has spoiled its dongle worldwide, leaving us Without the possibility of sending content to the TV. How could it be otherwise, he promised a solution that we always expect, although, fortunately, there is a way to remedy and return its operation to normal.
What chromets are affected by this error? For what? You surely have these questions: we will solve them, and finally we will examine Two solutions that you can apply to your deviceYou expect the official update.
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What Chromect has stopped working and why
Fortunately, Not the entire Chromecast range has stopped working: Google has only had problems with older models, especially in two which do not currently market:
- Second generation chromecast (2015): First model without hanging.
- Chromecast audio: variant dedicated to the conversion of any speaker in smart
The problem is in the connectCrucial for the “send to TV” icon to perform its function. Therefore, the smartphone chromesis connection is unusable, and we, users, without the possibility of using it as we do before.
The technical explanation is a little more complex. Chromecast has a certificate that validates their authenticity. Without this, it does not allow the device to register and therefore to operate. Basically, as explained in Reddit, Google did not renew the certificate before its expiration. Therefore, they stopped their operation.
How to repair a chromecast that does not work
At this stage, if you have been affected by this problem, It is better to wait for the official solution. Google must launch a correction which renews the expired certificate, surely via an “invisible” update (the old chromelets wear one so that is automatically updated).
In this way, devices that do not work must return to life. Of course, we do not have a stipulated date to receive the solution: we know that Google works on it.
However, in case you need that your chromecast works nowThere is a temporary solution that we have described in Xataka Android days ago. Or rather two: a simple that does not always work and an advance which ensures the correction of the problem.
Let's go with the first, we recommend that you start here:
- Disable the automatic establishment of the time and time zone of your Android mobile.
- Change the date manuallybefore March 9, 2025.
- With your chromecast and HDMI input on your TV, access the Google Home app and search for a new device.
- Follow the start-up steps, by connecting your chromect to Wi-Fi.
- Finally, you can return to Establish the automatic date and time On your Android phone.
If this method does not work for you or stop doing it later, test the latter:
- Download and install the APK activity manager on your mobile.
- Open the application and click on the three menu points, at the top right: Touch “Touch”Launcher».
- Then click on the “action” pencil icon “Action” and glue the order “com.google.android.gms.cast.settings.casttingscollapsingdebugation”, (without quotes).
- On “the content shipping purification screen”, go down until you see the connector “Omit“, That you need to activate.
What do we get with this second solution? Prevent chromecast should be identified As we send the contents of the phone, avoiding the expired certificate. By the way, we leave the door open upon my arrival, Google's official patch is installed without obstacle.
Do not forget, very important and first of all: Do not perform factory restoration to your device. Otherwise, you will not be able to finish the initial configuration, therefore, you will find another problem. Google warned of it and confirmed the work in progress, I hope it will not take much more.
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