After days of being stuck with unusable devices, users with affected Chromecast devices are finally getting relief. Google has confirmed that it has begun rolling out a fix for Chromecast 2nd Gen and Chromecast Audio devices that were affected by the ‘Untrusted device’ bug.
The news was shared on the Nest community where the Community Manager made an announcement stating, “we have started to roll out a fix for the problem with Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio devices, which will be completed over the next few days. Your device must be connected to receive the update.”
In the announcement, Google also confirmed that those who reset their Chromecast devices might not be able to re-setup their devices and the team is currently working to resolve that problem too. So if you’re part of the crowd that reset their devices, you might have to wait a tad longer to get things working again.
This fix comes shortly after Google started sending out emails to customers apologizing for the situation. Typically, such outages are resolved within a matter of hours or a day at the most. However, as we explained earlier, this was no simple fix. Google had its work cut out but we’re glad the company finally managed to set things straight.
A Redditor who earlier shed light on why this wasn’t an easy fix also analyzed the new update and shared some insights. According to them, It’s a firmware fix for Chromecast 2, build 467165. The update swaps an expired certificate for a new one good until 2045. Cool fact: it keeps the same key, so Google didn’t need to re-sign each device’s certificate. That made the update easy and fast to roll out.
They also added that the rollout is slow. Only 5% of devices get it first, based on server checks. So not everyone will see it right away. Devices also need to be online and on Wi-Fi, which could be tricky for some. That said, the claim other Google gear like Chromecast Ultra and Google Home might need updates soon too, as their certificates are expiring.
Some users have already confirmed that the problem has indeed been fixed on their devices after the update. Feel free to let us know if you’ve received the update yet on your Chromecast in the comments below!
Dwayne Cubbins
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For nearly a decade, I've been deciphering the complexities of the tech world, with a particular passion for helping users navigate the ever-changing tech landscape. From crafting in-depth guides that unlock your phone's hidden potential to uncovering and explaining the latest bugs and glitches, I make sure you get the most out of your devices. And yes, you might occasionally find me ranting about some truly frustrating tech mishaps.
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