Google fixes Chromecast issues without factory reset needed

Google has announced a fix for issues affecting Chromecast 2nd generation and Chromecast Audio devices, which recently stopped authenticating. The update will roll out in the coming days, but devices must remain connected to receive it. Users who factory reset their devices will not benefit from the fix, as those devices cannot reconnect. Google has advised against resetting, as it complicates the recovery process. Some users have reported success by changing their smartphone's date to before the outage, allowing them to reconnect their devices. Google is working on a solution for those who have reset their Chromecasts.