If you are here, it’s because your second generation Chromecast or Chromecast audio has stopped working. And abandonment, you are not the only one to whom this is happening. In fact, it is a problem that affects millions of users all over the world.
For a couple of days this Chromecast is launching the error Unreliable devices who mentions that the The device firmware is obsolete And therefore it cannot be used. This message jumps when you want to transmit from YouTube or from any other app.
Well, then, we will explain if necessary Update Chromecast firmware Or what you should do to solve this error.
Obsolete chromecast firmware: how to solve this error?
The first thing you need to know is that You will be able to continue using your Chromecast. And, although on the internet it is assumed that the error “Unreliable device” It means that Google is downloading these devices, the reality is that it is not.
The basic Chromecast was already interrupted in 2022 (they will not be more sold) already at the end of 2024 Stopped selling Chromecast with Google TV. This is to encourage sales of his new last device: Google TV Streamer.
However, The brand promised to continue to provide support to the oldest chromecast. In fact, the first generation Chromecast launched in 2013 continues to work today despite its latest update in 2023.
Therefore, it is unthinkable that Google has decided to block the Second generation chromecast (2015) to download them. Indeed, The brand has already confirmed that it is an errorAs we explain in the following solutions:
Solution 1: Wait for Google to send the update that corrects the error (recommended)
The reality is that with the problem “Unreliable device” y “The firmware is obsolete” You don’t have to do anything, wait just. And, as you can see in the message published by Google official subditThe brand confirmed that this is a mistake.
In addition, Google mentions him They are already working to solve the problem. This solution is likely to arrive in the form of an update that all the devices concerned will receive.
They also add it Do not restore the chromecast from the factoryas many have commented. The best thing you can do is to be patient, since it is likely that in a few hours or days The update comes Correct this error.
Solution 2: Uninstall the latest firmware update that is causing the problem
If you are not patient and you don’t want to wait for Google to solve the problem, there is something you can try. Some users on the internet worked Uninstall the latest firmware update Who received the component “Integrated Chromecast” of the system. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the Configuration Of the Chromecast.
- And a App And go down to select the option See all apps.
- Here he is looking for the app Integrated chromecast.
- Select the option Uninstall updates And ready.
If this has not worked for you, we advise you to wait for Google to send the update that solves the problem.
Solution 3: Chromecast Factory restrics (not recommended)
As we explain, It is not necessary to restore the chromecast from the factory. Google has already said you shouldn’t. So be patient and avoid doing it.
We will keep you informed in the event that Google reveal further information on how to solve the “non -reliable” device of the Chromecast and how to update the new firmware.
