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'Untrusted device' errors on Chromecast? Google is rolling out a fix

Second-generation Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices are facing a problem that prevents them from casting content. If you try to use an affected device, you'll see one of two errors -- either, "Untrusted device: [name] couldn't be verified. This could be caused by outdated device firmware," or "We couldn't authenticate your Chromecast."

Google Apologizes for ‘Untrusted Device’ Outage Plaguing Certain Chromecast Models

Over the weekend, 9to5Google reported that second-gen Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices displayed an “Untrusted device” error message, preventing users from casting audio and video content onto their screens of choice.

International Business Times · 4d

Google Chromecast Outage: 'Untrusted Device' Error Blocks Users From Streaming—What's Going On?

Chromecast (2nd Gen) and Audio users are locked out of streaming due to an "Untrusted Device" error—here's why it's happening and what to expect next.

Google has a fix for your broken Chromecast V2

Android Police on MSN · 2d

Do not factory reset your Chromecast as widespread outage continues

Since most users unaware of the Chromecast outage may resort to factory resetting their device first, this poses a significant issue. Moreover, Google’s warning to avoid a factory reset came nearly 20 hours after the outage started, adding to the frustration of the affected users.

Ars Technica · 20h

Google has a fix for your broken Chromecast V2 unless you factory reset

Google is still not confirming the cause of the Chromecast outage, but it was almost certainly the result of a certificate expiring after 10 years. It would seem there was no one keeping an eye on the Chromecast's ticking time bomb,

Your older Chromecast might be borked, but Google promises a fix

Users of ageing Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices can't currently Cast. The issue appears to be at Google's end and a fix is promised "soon", but users are warned not to factory reset their devices.

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A strange error is making Chromecast devices unusable for many users (Updated: Workarounds)

Many Google Chromecast users found themselves suddenly locked out of their devices today; here's what we know so far.

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Unable to cast to Chromecast? You're not alone

They are also unable to access the device from the Google Home app. The outage appears to be due to a server-side disruption, ...

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'Untrusted device' errors on Chromecast? What to know - including potential workarounds

Second-generation Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices are facing a problem that prevents them from casting content. If ...

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Here's how you can fix Chromecast authentication errors before Google does

Chromecast users are facing authentication issues. We explain what happened to cause the issue, and what you can do to fix it ...

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Is your Chromecast down? Google is already working on a fix

If your Chromecast stopped working over the weekend, don't worry. Google is aware of the issue and is already working on a fix to restore streaming.

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