Does anyone know a way to sideload apps on the Chromecast without installing some sketchy “file uploader HD” app?

All the guides I can find online recommend installing some random file transfer app.

Can’t get termux or f-droid, nor Firefox, chrome or even apkpure

  • flashgnash@lemm.eeOP
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    6 months ago

    Iirc that requires a usb connection at least in the first instance right? I guess only one way to find out if the usb c charging port on the Chromecast dongle supports any kind of data transfer

      • wewbull@feddit.uk
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        6 months ago

        Are you talking about the same device? Op is talking about a Chromecast, not an android TV.

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          6 months ago

          The last non-AndroidTV Chromecast model was discontinued over 3 years ago. Seems reasonable to assume AndroidTV model, if OP doesn’t specify, at this point

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      The answer is yes it does, this is how I did it. Maybe you can prove me wrong but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a USB-C port that was incapable of data transfer, I actually thought it was part of the standard