Hello all! You will know how to Chromecast content from your device to your TV. Sometimes you can’t access all applications. At the time, you can do root Chromecast to stream all services. In this article, we learn about how to root Chromecast simply.
How to Root Chromecast?
You may need some hardware and software to do this process. Read carefully and follow all the steps given below.
Hardware Requirements
- Micro USB cable.
- AC Adapter for Micro USB cable.
- USB mini cable.
- USB Flash Drive with 1 GB Storage.
- Teensy USB (Teensy 2.0 or Teensy++ 2.0)
- USB OTG cable.
Software Requirements
- Hubcap.zip.
- Win32Disklmager.
- Teensy.exe.
- GTVHacker zip.
How to Root Chromecast?
Follow the guide carefully, and don’t skip any steps to root your Chromecast device easily.
Step 1:
Download Win32Disklmager on your PC and run it with admin advantages.
Step 2:
Ensure that the Drive location and USB Flash Drive are the same.
Step 3:
Then, Choose the Hubcap folder to unpack the Zip files on your device by clicking the folder icon.
Step 4:
Change the File type to Disk Image (.img or . IMG)>>(*.img or *.IMG). Now you will get two new files.
Step 5:
After that, double-click on the hubcap-flashcat.bin to open.
Step 6:
Select the Write button and write the file into a USB device. Wait for a moment to get a confirmation notification.
Step 7:
Finally, you can eject the flash drive from your PC.
How to Install HubCap on Teensy to Root Chromecast?
If you want to continue rooting, follow the blowing steps carefully,
Step 1:
With a mini USB cable, Connect Teensy to your device.
Step 2:
After the connection, Download Teensy.exe and open the file.
Step 3:
Run the Teensy.exe and go to the File menu.
Step 4:
Now, select the open HEX file and browse to the HubCap directory.
Step 5:
The name of the file is already fixed with ++denotes Teensy++, and the regular ones are for Teensy.
Step 6:
Select the file based on your Chromecast. In case you have a new Chromecast, then select the file with 12940, and if you have used Chromecast, you can choose 16664.
Step 7:
Now select the Teensy USB Development board, you can select below the flashing lights.
Step 8:
On the Teensy loader, select the down arrow button.
Step 9:
After the installation, you will get a confirmation notification.
How to Setup Teensy with Chromecast?
After the download process, you have to set up Teensy. Read below to set up Teensy with Chromecast.
Step 1:
Firstly, connect the Teensy device with a mini USB cable, and the other end connects with USB OTG.
Step 2:
Power on the micro USB cable and the AC adapter.
Step 3:
Also, connect another side of the cable to the Chromecast device.
Step 4:
At the time, press and hold the reset button.
Step 5:
After the flashlight shown by Teensy, release the reset button.
Step 6:
Disconnect the Teensy and the mini USB cable from the USB OTG when the flashlight turns off.
Step 7:
Connect the USB drive to the USB OTG cable.
Step 8:
Click the Chromecast Reset button to commence the rooting process.
Step 9:
After the completion, you will be notified.
Step 10:
Now you can disconnect Chromecast from the USB OTG and connect the Chromecast to your TV.
Conclusion
Hopefully, the above-given article is useful for you. That’s all about rooting Chromecast. Ensure that you follow all the steps in the correct order. Be cautious while rooting, it may cause issues with Chromecast. You can use the same steps for all Chromecast versions like 1st, 2nd Gen, and Ultra 4K.
