I am trying to install Lineage OS on Chromecast. The documentation talks something about route access (I ignored it, assuming I don't have to route my device)

** My question **

I enabled USB debugging, tried:

adb devices

my PC wouldn't recognise the Chromecast. I did some research online, and discovered that we need to have WiFi debugging enabled to use adb after the android 14 update, is it true/compulsory to enable the same? If yes, is there a docs or guide I can follow?

My setup: PC: Linux Mint 22.3 Zena

Chromecast: Chromecast with Google TV

Thanks in advance

PS: I am not a developer, I know some coding and work in data science. Please correct me if I said something wrong.

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[–] SuspciousCarrot78@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

If you mean the GCCWTV, google patched that out in 2023. You can still ADB into them just fine to ADB push or pull apps or files (after you install adbtools), but you cannot install CFW (like lineageOS) any more.

I think probably the best way to get something like lineageOS on your TV is to get a raspberry pi (or a CM4 module + HDMI board) and flash that. You should be able to pair your preexisting Chromecast remote with it and the interface should be seemless.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuViZWD0lfI&t=5