Google is once again rolling out Android 14 to Chromecast with Google TV devices, including both the 4K and HD versions. The Android 14 Chromecast update follows a previous release that had to be temporarily pulled back due to issues reported by users.
This rollout will allow Google to provide a more stable, reliable, and feature-filled experience. It also satisfies previous concerns, simultaneously introducing new and improved features to its Netflix-like products.
Road to Android 14
Chromecast with Google TV has faced a rocky journey toward Android 14. The rollout of Google TV Android 14 features has been significantly delayed, even though Google initially began pushing the update back in March with a 2024 development timeline in mind.
Nonetheless, this rollout was stopped owing to several bugs. It includes the challenges that were encountered with external storage devices and the instability of the systems. Google has finally re-released the update with some of these issues.
This Android 14 Update: What is New?
The new features in this latest Android 14 update are available on your Chromecast with Google TV:
Android TV 14: The most significant change in this update is an update to Android 14. The latest version of the platform is below. It offers both the latest platform changes and security updates.
Google TV Voice Remote features: This updated version brings with it the January 2025 security update. It helps to keep your device in touch with the most recent security measures.
System Stability and Enhancements: Google has paid special attention to solving the aforementioned problems with a view to making the system more responsive and snappy in the future. According to reports by early users, there are fixes to the issue of functionality and crashes of the external drives.
Critical Solutions and Unresolved Problems
One of the greatest things about this re-release is the fact that it tries to fix the bugs. Customers have noted that the problem of external drives and some settings to crashes has already been eliminated.
Nevertheless, there are still users complaining that there are issues with Ethernet adapters and USB debugging/ADB. Google is most likely still tinkering with these remaining issues.
The procedure to receive the Update
To see if it is possible to download the update, please use the following steps:
In your Chromecast with Google TV, go to Settings.
Go to the system.
Choose About.
Select System update.
Looking Ahead
The Chromecast with Google TV (4K) was canceled in the summer of 2024. Google promised to maintain its goals with older models, meaning this Android 14 upgrade keeps that promise.
It remains unknown whether it is the last large-scale update of the Android OS on these devices. Android 16 on TVs has already entered beta testing.
Google will begin supporting a two-year update cycle on its TV OS. However, this update guarantees that existing users of Chromecast with Google TV to experience better streaming, which is more secure.
The Wrap Up
A timely release of the Android 14 update to Chromecast with Google TV is a big step. The ability to fix the previous problems and provide platform improvements is demonstrated. Google still supports 4K and HD models despite the emergence of new ones.
It might have some minor bugs still. However, it has quite noticeable changes to its stability, responsiveness, and security. This is a good upgrade to make a user out of the Chromecast and get the best out of their experience.
