Hi guys,
Can we expect a solution to root a Chromecast with 19084 firmware soon? or not?
Thanks!
Can we expect a solution to root a Chromecast with 19084 firmware soon? or not?
Thanks!
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[FLASHER] [v1.3 - 2014-07-07] FlashCast: Quickly and easily mod your Chromecast
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HubCap took nearly one year to be found and developed. So don't expect a new root for 19084 and newer soon.
You sure it wasn't a Team Eureka OTA?
Eureka ROM auto-updates too (unless you disable it), but its updates preserve root.
Im actually not too sure right now. I have a feeling that it is Google's simply from the fact that I cant flash V1.3. is there any other way to verify?
Easiest way if you were running Eureka ROM is to see if the Web panel responds at the IP of your Chromecast.
If you're running stock rooted and not Eureka ROM, I'm not sure how to check.
sadly accessing the ipaddress via my chrome gives me a web error. looks like im on stock 19084!
why Flash
Thank you very much for this article.
I still don't really understand the benefits of flashing the chromecast.
Could someone please give examples of what we can do with it flashed.
I am familiar with root stuff as I actually have a rooted S5.
Thank a lot for your help guys
Thank you very much for this article.
I still don't really understand the benefits of flashing the chromecast.
Could someone please give examples of what we can do with it flashed.
I am familiar with root stuff as I actually have a rooted S5.
Thank a lot for your help guys
I have mine flashed. Honestly, I don't know of any differences in normal use. It plays what it plays. The FlashCast does update automatically OTA which is nice. I know it gives you the possibility of using a few mods and work-a-rounds, but it still operates as normal and I don't see any differences.
Honestly I just rooted mine because it was a do-or-die thing before using the stock firmware. I rooted it just root it in case I wanted/needed root later.
@iambach @jaiong @player911
The main benefit for most is the ability to easily choose which DNS servers are used without having to go through router/firewall shenangians.
However, it seems some apps are being modified to have internal hard-coded DNS entries. Not sure how it'll play out in the end, as hard-coded DNS becomes a central point of failure in the event of service issues.
The main benefit for most is the ability to easily choose which DNS servers are used without having to go through router/firewall shenangians.
However, it seems some apps are being modified to have internal hard-coded DNS entries. Not sure how it'll play out in the end, as hard-coded DNS becomes a central point of failure in the event of service issues.
Any news about rooting, or even just flashing... is there anyway we can just flash 19084 to another version even to stock?
mine is stock 19084 and it is stuck on the update from Google for some reason, is it possible to flash the latest stock image or the flasher will not work with 19084
Is there any development for the chromecast? It would be nice if I could play Amazon Prime with it too. A tool like Framework with Youtube Ad-away would be cool too.
Manually update ROM
I used FlashCast (via hubcap exploit) a few months back to root my chromecast. Great tool, everything worked perfectly!
Fast forward to a few days ago... I was trying to update ROM to latest version (Team Eureka 44433.001).
No matter what, I cannot get the update to take... after reboot I am still on same ROM (27946.002).
Tried to make a new FlashCast stick from scratch but my CC won't boot the image. Is there a way to force a usb reboot beside pressing the recovery button?
Alternatively... I have root access on my CC, could I directly flash the mtd partitions without FlashCast?
Any hints appreciated, thanks!
I used FlashCast (via hubcap exploit) a few months back to root my chromecast. Great tool, everything worked perfectly!
Fast forward to a few days ago... I was trying to update ROM to latest version (Team Eureka 44433.001).
No matter what, I cannot get the update to take... after reboot I am still on same ROM (27946.002).
Tried to make a new FlashCast stick from scratch but my CC won't boot the image. Is there a way to force a usb reboot beside pressing the recovery button?
Alternatively... I have root access on my CC, could I directly flash the mtd partitions without FlashCast?
Any hints appreciated, thanks!
Flashcast not rebooting to finish usb
I have a problem with flashcast. I had already rooted my chromecast and all was fine. Last month it stopped working and looked like there was a corrupt image, so I tried to reflash with flashcast-1.3.bin. It will show the boot screen but won't reboot and finish formating the usb. Can't ssh into it as network connection is refused. Is it bricked? Was there an OTA that killed it?
I would appreciate any feedback...
I have a problem with flashcast. I had already rooted my chromecast and all was fine. Last month it stopped working and looked like there was a corrupt image, so I tried to reflash with flashcast-1.3.bin. It will show the boot screen but won't reboot and finish formating the usb. Can't ssh into it as network connection is refused. Is it bricked? Was there an OTA that killed it?
I would appreciate any feedback...
What is it?
FlashCast is a USB image that provides a standardized way to mod your Chromecast. Think of it like a recovery which runs off of a USB drive. No more struggling with the limitations of the GTVHacker image, which is hard to modify and can only flash the /system partition. FlashCast is based on shell scripts, so it you can use it to do anything you can do with a root shell. It also comes with a comprehensive suite of helper functions, so many tasks actually become much easier than they would be using a regular shell.
How do I use it?
If you prefer to follow a video tutorial, @ddggttff3 has made one here. Otherwise, read on for written instructions.
Preparation
Before you begin, you'll need some materials:
- A Chromecast with a vulnerable bootloader. (For the bootloader to be vulnerable, the Chromecast must have never been connected to the internet and have a rootable serial number.)
- The latest version of FlashCast (the download link is at the bottom of this post).
- A USB drive (minimum size 256MB) which you are willing to have erased.
- A powered Micro-USB OTG cable such as this one. (Alternatively, an unpowered USB hub and unpowered OTG cable can be used as shown here. I have not tested this method and cannot help you if your USB drive is not detected.)
Installation
Once you've gathered everything required, you can install FlashCast to your USB drive. To do so, you need to write the .bin file contained in the FlashCast .zip file you've downloaded to your drive. Simply using a file explorer to drag the .bin file to your USB drive is not correct and will not work. The specifics of doing a low-level write differ depending on OS, but, in general, Linux and OS X users should use dd and Windows users should use Win32DiskImager. This operation will erase your flash drive.
After you've written the .bin file to your USB drive, your computer will no longer recognize a filesystem on it. This is normal. In order for FlashCast to set up the drive's filesystem, you need to boot your Chromecast from the drive. To do this, perform the following steps:
The power must be connected last. If it is not, your Chromecast may fail to detect the USB drive and boot up normally. If this happens, simply repeat the process, making sure to perform the steps in the correct order.
- Connect the male end of your Micro-USB OTG cable to your Chromecast.
- Plug your USB drive into the USB-A female connector of the OTG cable.
- Simultaneously hold the button on your Chromecast and connect the Micro-USB power connector to the female Micro-USB port of the OTG cable.
If FlashCast was copied correctly, you will see a red light on your Chromecast for approximately 9 seconds. It will then turn white and your TV will display a screen containing the FlashCast logo (shown at the top of this post) and various instructions. Once you see this screen, you may release the button. The screen will appear for another 9 seconds or so, after which your Chromecast will reboot on its own to the stock image. After it has rebooted (you may disconnect the power when it starts to boot into the stock image if you're worried about it updating), FlashCast is installed on your USB drive and ready for use. Your device is NOT rooted at this point and can still be updated by Google. To root, you need to flash a mod such as Team Eureka's Eureka-ROM. When you plug the drive into your computer, it should appear as an empty drive which you can copy files to.
Usage
FlashCast-compatible mods are distributed as .zip files. To flash a mod, simply copy it to the USB drive with the name eureka_image.zip. Do NOT use dd as you did in the previous section. If you do, you will have to repeat the whole process. Instead, just copy it onto the drive's filesystem as you would any other file. FlashCast is also capable of flashing a GTVHacker-style raw system image; if there are no native FlashCast mods present and the system image is in a file called Chromecast-Rooted-System-GTVHacker-cj_000-July27-635PM.bin, it will be flashed. This method of flashing is very inflexible and is not recommended.
How do I develop for it?
If you are interested in creating mods for FlashCast, please see the developer thread.
Who made it?
FlashCast is based on a generic Buildroot Linux image. Its mod framework was written entirely by me, but I couldn't have done it without the help of various individuals. Thanks, @cj_000, for helping me and putting up with my stupid questions in IRC. And thank you, @tvall, for releasing your update-free images so promptly up until now. Without those, FlashCast would have a much smaller potential user base.
Where do I get it?
Downloads and source code are available at FlashCast's GitHub repository. The latest version is currently v1.3.
I realize this is an older thread, but I'm wondering, who in the hell will have never connected their Chromecast to the internet ? It was the 1st thing I did. I'm running an Iphone 6s+ (jailbroke) hotspot to my SGS2,(rooted/SlimRom) and from there to my Chromecast. Watching a 42" as I'm typing this and surfing. Working great.
So basically I'm screwed since I connected to the internet ?
Blame Google for the automatic, forced updates.
Those after root usually researched the requirements and found out.
Regardless, highly unlikely your Chromecast was vulnerable when you got it since vulnerable Chromecasts haven't been manufactured since 2014.
If your Chromecast is the round "puck" variety that's a Chromecast 2 aka Chromecast (2015) and this doesn't apply.
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What is it?
FlashCast is a USB image that provides a standardized way to mod your Chromecast. Think of it like a recovery which runs off of a USB drive. No more struggling with the limitations of the GTVHacker image, which is hard to modify and can only flash the /system partition. FlashCast is based on shell scripts, so it you can use it to do anything you can do with a root shell. It also comes with a comprehensive suite of helper functions, so many tasks actually become much easier than they would be using a regular shell.
How do I use it?
If you prefer to follow a video tutorial, @ddggttff3 has made one here. Otherwise, read on for written instructions.
Preparation
Before you begin, you'll need some materials:
- A Chromecast with a vulnerable bootloader. (For the bootloader to be vulnerable, the Chromecast must have never been connected to the internet and have a rootable serial number.)
- The latest version of FlashCast (the download link is at the bottom of this post).
- A USB drive (minimum size 256MB) which you are willing to have erased.
- A powered Micro-USB OTG cable such as this one. (Alternatively, an unpowered USB hub and unpowered OTG cable can be used as shown here. I have not tested this method and cannot help you if your USB drive is not detected.)
Installation
Once you've gathered everything required, you can install FlashCast to your USB drive. To do so, you need to write the .bin file contained in the FlashCast .zip file you've downloaded to your drive. Simply using a file explorer to drag the .bin file to your USB drive is not correct and will not work. The specifics of doing a low-level write differ depending on OS, but, in general, Linux and OS X users should use dd and Windows users should use Win32DiskImager. This operation will erase your flash drive.
After you've written the .bin file to your USB drive, your computer will no longer recognize a filesystem on it. This is normal. In order for FlashCast to set up the drive's filesystem, you need to boot your Chromecast from the drive. To do this, perform the following steps:
- Connect the male end of your Micro-USB OTG cable to your Chromecast.
- Plug your USB drive into the USB-A female connector of the OTG cable.
- Simultaneously hold the button on your Chromecast and connect the Micro-USB power connector to the female Micro-USB port of the OTG cable.
If FlashCast was copied correctly, you will see a red light on your Chromecast for approximately 9 seconds. It will then turn white and your TV will display a screen containing the FlashCast logo (shown at the top of this post) and various instructions. Once you see this screen, you may release the button. The screen will appear for another 9 seconds or so, after which your Chromecast will reboot on its own to the stock image. After it has rebooted (you may disconnect the power when it starts to boot into the stock image if you're worried about it updating), FlashCast is installed on your USB drive and ready for use. Your device is NOT rooted at this point and can still be updated by Google. To root, you need to flash a mod such as Team Eureka's Eureka-ROM. When you plug the drive into your computer, it should appear as an empty drive which you can copy files to.
Usage
FlashCast-compatible mods are distributed as .zip files. To flash a mod, simply copy it to the USB drive with the name eureka_image.zip. Do NOT use dd as you did in the previous section. If you do, you will have to repeat the whole process. Instead, just copy it onto the drive's filesystem as you would any other file. FlashCast is also capable of flashing a GTVHacker-style raw system image; if there are no native FlashCast mods present and the system image is in a file called Chromecast-Rooted-System-GTVHacker-cj_000-July27-635PM.bin, it will be flashed. This method of flashing is very inflexible and is not recommended.
How do I develop for it?
If you are interested in creating mods for FlashCast, please see the developer thread.
Who made it?
FlashCast is based on a generic Buildroot Linux image. Its mod framework was written entirely by me, but I couldn't have done it without the help of various individuals. Thanks, @cj_000, for helping me and putting up with my stupid questions in IRC. And thank you, @tvall, for releasing your update-free images so promptly up until now. Without those, FlashCast would have a much smaller potential user base.
Where do I get it?
Downloads and source code are available at FlashCast's GitHub repository. The latest version is currently v1.3.10
The initial software which the Chromecast shipped with, build 12072, had a vulnerable bootloader. In all following software versions (12840, 12940, and 13300), the vulnerability is patched and FlashCast can't be used. If your Chromecast has been allowed to access the internet, it will have updated itself and will not be vulnerable. If you have not set up your Chromecast and it still has the software from the factory, it may or may not be vulnerable, depending on when you bought it. To check, you can plug it in (but not set it up), and check its "Build" in the Chromecast app. Alternatively, you can simply try to boot FlashCast on it. If it's patched, nothing bad will happen; the USB drive will simply fail to boot.5
Have a Tutorial Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRsUuiuWQMM
Not my best work, but was somewhat rushed. Hope that's OK.
Commands Used in CMD:
Code:diskpart list disk select disk * (where * is your jump drive disk number) clean convert mbr create partition primary
Like I said in the video, make sure you select the drive letter of your jump drive! If you select the wrong disk you can accidentally wipe all of the data from your computer. Me, XDA, and team eureka are NOT responsible for any data loss.5
This is just a flashing tool, so all of your questions depend on the ROM you flash. If you flash the 13300 package I made, it will disable updates and enable telnet/adb. If you want updates in the future, just wait for me,or someone else to release a new image once a new update rolls out.
Yes, it means you can change the DNS server chromecast uses. I actually plan on making a flashable zip to do just that in the next few days.
EDIT: Posted the flashable zip in its own thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2455888
