Chromecast with Google TV Bootloader Unlock Released!

by npjohnson1
npjohnson1

One of the two developers of the exploit here, feel free to AMA!

triplebeamz

Whaaaaat

mirx

Nice job, that's impressive.

Can you give some examples of what can be done on the device that we were restricted from doing while locked?

Can you elaborate on the lead in in the article:

The little piece of hardware not only unlocks 4K video streaming at 60fps for connected devices, but it also brings support for HDR content, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos audio.

What apps do these comments apply to, what apps were prevented from streaming at full resolution?

triplebeamz

huzzah !

If anyone has any verified links to purchase compatible devices, please share

npjohnson1

Lot of you are asking about the Onn box/Dynalink box/Google ADT-3 of the same family of Android TV boxes.

Well, here are builds for them: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/unofficial-lineageos-18-1-for-amlogic-g12-sm1-family-devices.4313743/

Sabrina builds of LineageOS will be posted there once ready (:

dtprula

This is pretty cool, I imagine most of mine have updated beyond the required firmware though.

Farhanito

Will it breaks DRM/Widevine or Netflix ESN, etc?

[deleted]

Damn, impressive work bro!

Too bad I'm on the April security patch since I wanted to use Stadia on it. Guess there is no way to downgrade it.

aspacelessastronaut

Dang. Only on firmware below security patch Feb 2021. That's what I get for keeping it updated. :c I should have turned off the automatic updates on it I guess