F-Droid Chromecast description inaccurate?

[pandalamp]

Describe the bug

Not sure where else to post this so feel free to move/close but.

The F-Droid listing for Jellyfin specifically cites "Stream to a Chromecast device on your network" which, so far as I can tell, appears to be untrue. I tested several methods to get it working (including blocking 8.8.8.8 on my router as suggested), but didn't see the Google Cast option until after installing the Play Store version (also 2.6.1). Notably, no other changes were needed (firewall rules aside).

Thank god for this random article I came across which said quite succinctly:

Assuming you downloaded Jellyfin on your Android device via F-Droid, you won’t find the Cast option, as it’s unavailable under a free license. You’ll need to install the Play Store version instead.

If that's broadly true, the F-Droid page should not say explicitly that you can do otherwise.

Logs

No response

Application version

2.6.1

Where did you install the app from?

F-Droid

Device information

Google Pixel 7

Android version

Android 14

Jellyfin server version

10.9.6

Which video player implementations does this bug apply to?

• [ ] Web player (default)
• [ ] Integrated player (ExoPlayer)
• [ ] External player (VLC, mpv, MX Player)

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[pandalamp]

If you're the original submitter of this issue, please comment confirming if this issue still affects you in the latest release F-Droid store pages still indicate Chromecast support

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This issue has gone 120 days without comment. To avoid abandoned issues, it will be closed in 21 days if there are no new comments.

If you're the original submitter of this issue, please comment confirming if this issue still affects you in the latest release or master branch, or close the issue if it has been fixed. If you're another user also affected by this bug, please comment confirming so. Either action will remove the stale label.

This bot exists to prevent issues from becoming stale and forgotten. Jellyfin is always moving forward, and bugs are often fixed as side effects of other changes. We therefore ask that bug report authors remain vigilant about their issues to ensure they are closed if fixed, or re-confirmed - perhaps with fresh logs or reproduction examples - regularly. If you have any questions you can reach us on Matrix or Social Media.