Hi @RooRoo
Thanks for visiting the community!
Sorry to hear you’re having trouble with Chromecast. It looks like you’ve already tried quite a bit of troubleshooting, so I really appreciate you taking the time to share those details, it’s super helpful.
I do have a few additional suggestions that may be helpful:
1. Disable “Battery Optimization” for Pandora The S24 Ultra has pretty aggressive power management. If Pandora’s background activity gets restricted—even briefly, it can interrupt the Chromecast connection.
Go to Settings > Apps > Pandora
Tap Battery
Select Unrestricted
2. Clear the Google Play Services cache Google Play Services acts as the “middleman” for casting. If the cache gets cluttered, it can sometimes cause casting issues with specific apps.
Go to Settings > Apps > Google Play Services
Tap Storage > Clear Cache
Optional (more advanced): You can also tap Manage Space > Clear All Data, but just note this may require you to re-pair Bluetooth devices or re-add cards to Google Wallet.
3. Double-check app permissions Making sure Pandora has the right permissions can help with device discovery.
Go to Settings > Apps > Pandora > Permissions
Ensure Nearby Devices is allowed
One last quick check, are you currently using a VPN or Private DNS on your S24 Ultra? If so, try disabling those temporarily, as they can sometimes interfere with Chromecast connections.
Hope these help!
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