Chromecast With Google TV Owners Report These Issues With The Android 14 Update

From just beyond its deathbed, the Chromecast with Google TV finally picked up its promised Android 14 update this week, and it seems that there are a handful of issues for those still using the streaming dongle.

The Android 14 update for Chromecast with Google TV was initially promised in May 2024 and Google reiterated that it was still coming later that year. On March 13, the update finally started rolling out.

Google’s changelog for the update is brief, saying:

This software update includes:
Upgrade Android TV version from 12 to 14
The Google TV Streamer Voice Remote supports Find My Remote and Customizable Button
Security Patch Updates to January 2025
System Stability and Improvements

However, some users have quickly found that the update introduces some issues.

One of the issues we’re seeing reported is that external drives appear to no longer work, at least for some users. This appears to apply not just to external storage, but USB devices in general, as another user mentions that their Ethernet adapter also doesn’t work. One user in our comments also mentions that a “Low Power” warning now appears while using a multi-purpose adapter.

Reports of this behavior aren’t particularly widespread, but there are just enough to suggest there might be something amiss.

Other issues that have been spotted by early adopters include changes to the color profile – something we also noticed on our unit – issues in the Settings menu, problems with USB debugging, and other small issues. The update overall appears to be stable, and some have mentioned that a factory reset leaves the device faster than it was before, but it’s clear there are some hiccups.

Let us know if you’re seeing any issues with the Android 14 update on Chromecast with Google TV in the comments below.