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Hey guys,
I just got my Fire and I love it (besides the fact that I feel like I have to sideload EVERYTHING). I installed the official Spotify app, and it ran alright aside from some screen formatting problems (the navigation buttons for the Fire get in the way). The main issue is that the Fire doesn't realize it's a music app for some reason and puts the wifi connection to sleep when the screen goes off so my music shuts off... Very frustrating. Anyone have any ideas for a fix for this. I thought about installing Spare Parts Plus, but I can't find it anywhere to sideload it and it's not in the stupid Kindle App store...
Anyone? I may return my Fire if I can't get this to work...It's THAT important to me that I can stream without the wifi turning off...
you might want to look into apps that keep wifi on since the settings page for wifi is gone in the Fire. I'm sure one of those must exist somewhere. If not it seems like a very trivial app to write. Some sort of wifi lock toggle.
https://market.android.com/details?...51bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5rbWFuLldpZmlNYW5hZ2VyIl0.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.hogdex.WifiRuler&feature=also_installed
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mdsoftware.wifipowermanager&feature=also_installed
Try any of those apps, I'm pretty sure WiFi manager will be able to do whatever you need and more.
The screen formatting problems make it impossible for me to pause playing music without exiting the app - am I missing a way to do that?
paulm13 said:
The screen formatting problems make it impossible for me to pause playing music without exiting the app - am I missing a way to do that?
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I have the same trouble. I haven't figured out a way around it.
see if changing the lcd density helps. btw has anyone tried using Spare Parts on this thing?
orangeagent said:
I have the same trouble. I haven't figured out a way around it.
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It's silly, and really, really less-than-ideal, but using the spotify widget works for this. Toss in a volume control widget on the same screen, works great.
(This, of course, assumes you... have a normal launcher installed >.>)
mewshi said:
It's silly, and really, really less-than-ideal, but using the spotify widget works for this. Toss in a volume control widget on the same screen, works great.
(This, of course, assumes you... have a normal launcher installed >.>)
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Nice tip! Thanks. With ADW installed, being able to use a widget really is a life saver! The app is really crippled with the Kindle bar over the top. I hope they come up with a fix soon, but seeing as they don't officially support it, and Amazon probably won't allow it in the store, I won't hold my breath.
I can't get the buttons to show up correctly on the Spotify app itself. I can't tell if it's something to do with the tablet, or something to do with the fact that it's on a modified version of Android. I guess once the custom ROMs are out we'll know for sure.
Giving the numbers and spotify strategy, my guess is a fire friendly version is not far off..sound like we have a workaround for now.
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gigaorg said:
Giving the numbers and spotify strategy, my guess is a fire friendly version is not far off..sound like we have a workaround for now.
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Man I hope so.
gigaorg said:
Giving the numbers and spotify strategy, my guess is a fire friendly version is not far off..sound like we have a workaround for now.
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Even if it *is* a silly workaround
I also told Amazon they should try to get it working properly, since, hey, I pay for Spotify, I'd like to use it on here.
Also, the music app that comes on it tends to be a bit... stuttery.
i have been having the same issues. Does anyone know if Spotify works on any tablets?
I'm stepping out a bit here and starting a thread for apps with distinctly different Tablet Mode UIs for the Paranoid Android ROM. Bear with me, this is my first time doing anything like this, so please excuse any noob mistakes......I have to say that I'm not in any way affiliated with Team DIRT, the ROM, developers, etc, just starting this as a helpful guide for myself and (perhaps) others.
I'm hoping that people will be able to add to this with specifics on apps they use that have a different 'flavor' when in Tablet Mode, particular settings used to maximize functionality, etc. To that end, here's my initial list of what I've found:
1. Calendar- when in Tablet Mode, displays multiple calendars (e.g. Weekly, with Monthly in bottom left) and lets you pick which calendars are shown without having to go to Settings to do so. I've got it in Tablet Mode with a mid-to-low DPI.
2. Gmail- in Tablet Mode, has a column of mailboxes on the left, email headers on the right, and when you click an email it takes you to that one; you use the back button to go back one 'level'. I've got it in Tablet Mode with mid-DPI density.
3. Contacts- in Tablet Mode, has a column of people on the left, tapping one brings up their information on the right. Mid-DPI works for me, not too small; bigger settings make individual contacts unusable/unreadable in Tablet Mode.
4. Settings- very useful in Tablet Mode IMO. Column of Settings on the left, clicking on one brings up sub-settings on the right. Again, mid-DPI in Tablet Mode seems to be a nice medium, for me.
5. Google Play Music- Tablet Mode makes it a sort of permanent 'Album Cover' style, as if you were to turn your phone sideways in regular Phone Mode, but all the time.
6. Maps- has a different button layout in Tablet Mode.
This is just what I've found with the apps I have; I've seen other posts for other ROMs where they've found that Google Reader has a different look, for instance, but I haven't been able to recreate it. I hope you find this useful, and look forward to additions!
For more helpful and fun stuff, check out Sweetpiggy's forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28059798
(BTW, hit 'Thanks' if this is useful to you!)
most apps get 2 columns (like tripit, google drive, etc)
The old youtube gets an awsome wall of movies! (im still using old one as its awsome)
the play store is different aswell
You are missing alot of the ones that come with the Rom
Apex
Browser
Calculator
Camera
Email
DSP Manager
Launcher2
Nova
SU
Talk
Trebuchet
All have a tablet mode and change the appearance. I will let you update your op with what each one does.
I have also used many tablet application now on my phone Which is nice as well
Tweetcaster pro has a tablet mode
Two columns, left is various options for tweets, right is tweets
I've attached a screenshot. Way better then phone UI
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cool thread, subscribed!
usefull
i link it on my 'paranoidandroid stuff' thread
here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646034
in guides section
manmad said:
most apps get 2 columns (like tripit, google drive, etc)
The old youtube gets an awsome wall of movies! (im still using old one as its awsome)
the play store is different aswell
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I didn't even notice the new one until now that you mentioned it, and I don't have the option to uninstall update, only to uninstall the app completely. Can you please post the old version so I can have the old wall of videos too? TIA!:
Been wondering about this myself...
I have a GNex and running PA...
Others I've found:
Netflix - phoneui is just a list. tabletui allows you to scroll through titles and is more like its ps3 or pc interface.
Camera as mentioned - is a forced landscape mode with different positioning for controls.
Browser - tabletui adds visible tabs. phoneui has less 'chrome'
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Been wondering about this myself...
I have a GNex and running PA...
Others I've found:
Netflix - phoneui is just a list. tabletui allows you to scroll through titles and is more like its ps3 or pc interface.
Camera as mentioned - is a forced landscape mode with different positioning for controls.
Browser - tabletui adds visible tabs. phoneui has less 'chrome'
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Is that the stock browser or Chrome you're referring to?
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i link it on my 'paranoidandroid stuff' thread
here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646034
in guides section
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Wow, great thread! Everyone here should check it out, I'll add it to the OP!
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Also the gallery and quickpic tablet mode with mid dpi works well.
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Is that the stock browser or Chrome you're referring to?
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Both browsers, stock and Chrome, display tabs in tablet mode
[email protected] is far superior in Tablet Mode. 120dpi works perfectly. I recommend it...
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Is that the stock browser or Chrome you're referring to?
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Stock browser
KingOfThaJungle said:
Both browsers, stock and Chrome, display tabs in tablet mode
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Very nice, thanks for the tip!
Friendcaster has tablet ui too
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Kindle has tablet mod I use on my Note, not too sure how good it is on smaller screens tho..
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sam.crowther said:
Kindle has tablet mod I use on my Note, not too sure how good it is on smaller screens tho..
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Parandoidandroid is much more then just a tablet mode ROM
This is an awesome thread. Once I get, if i ever have time to get PA back on my phone, this goes a long way in helping a density noob like me some helpful hints
manmad said:
most apps get 2 columns (like tripit, google drive, etc)
The old youtube gets an awsome wall of movies! (im still using old one as its awsome)
the play store is different aswell
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i'm trying to ge the old youtube like yours, mind sending the apk? or telling US WHAT VERSION WE NEED?, is killing me that i can't get that youtube wall look u have thank you in advance.
Is it possible to use nexus 7 as a webcam online ? Websites don't seem to see the camera or mic ? Is there a hack or app that will fix this ?
I would love to see this!
Go to the Play Store and get IP Webcam. This will stream video for you.
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Go to the Play Store and get IP Webcam. This will stream video for you.
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I want to use tablet as a webcam not stream video , that app dose nothing like that . Thanks tho
Not sure what you really want
You asked for an app that will allow the use of the Nexus 7 as a webcam on the Internet. If you are not streaming video, how are you going to use it?
With the app mentioned, it makes the output of the front facing camera available for access on your LAN or via the Internet assuming you setup your router properly. And webcam reading software works fine with it.
The camera is poor for that type of use for two reasons. 1) it is facing forward not out the back, and 2) it is not a very high resolution camera. Unless you were placing this somewhere in a fixed position, it is very hard to control as it ends up with an upside down image and is hard to point.
You can see it using webcam capture programs like tinyCam monitor from another device. It doesn't provide audio output.
If that is not what you are asking for, you need to provide a better description.
Screen capture of the output of the app mentioned above from a windows box using Active Webcam attached.
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You asked for an app that will allow the use of the Nexus 7 as a webcam on the Internet. If you are not streaming video, how are you going to use it?
With the app mentioned, it makes the output of the front facing camera available for access on your LAN or via the Internet assuming you setup your router properly. And webcam reading software works fine with it.
The camera is poor for that type of use for two reasons. 1) it is facing forward not out the back, and 2) it is not a very high resolution camera. Unless you were placing this somewhere in a fixed position, it is very hard to control as it ends up with an upside down image and is hard to point.
You can see it using webcam capture programs like tinyCam monitor from another device. It doesn't provide audio output.
If that is not what you are asking for, you need to provide a better description.
Screen capture of the output of the app mentioned above from a windows box using Active Webcam attached.
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Thank u and yes Your right 100% , but how would u use as actual video chat say on MSN or any sites like that ? Yes Google talk works great but how do u get actual web sites to see cam is installed And to use it ? I didn't see options in that app mentioned ? Maybe I'm not making sense ?
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Thank u and yes Your right 100% , but how would u use as actual video chat say on MSN or any sites like that ? Yes Google talk works great but how do u get actual web sites to see cam is installed And to use it ? I didn't see options in that app mentioned ? Maybe I'm not making sense ?
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You need a chat app on your device then... not a webcam app.
I don't use MSN anything so I am not familiar with it or what that service provides, but something like
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=miyowa.android.microsoft.wlm
might be a start.
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Is it possible to use nexus 7 as a webcam online ? Websites don't seem to see the camera or mic ? Is there a hack or app that will fix this ?
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Trying to get Chat Roulette going, eh? Just kidding. I don't think websites will work and you probably need an app.
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I've visited a website that uses HTML5 instead Flash or Silverlight for their video on my GNote, and it worked with the built-in cameras. I don't recall the name of the website, but it was a chatroulette-like tech demo for HTML5. Once people start switching away from Flash we'll start seeing this more. It's pretty rare at the moment.
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Trying to get Chat Roulette going, eh? Just kidding.
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So, no luck for chatroullet users on nexus 7 ? That's a downer ...
If anyone come up with a solution for the chatroullet fans, I would apreciate the reply.
Thanks
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Theres another app called droidcam wireless webcam. You download a desktop program to go along with the app. It works through wifi or usb, I used it through usb about a year and a half ago. From there, i ran it through manycam, which is a virtual webcam program, by selecting it as the video feed. At that point, it should work with any program and internet website...such as chatroullet . You should just select manycam as your default camera and it should work. I used it with skype though, so i cant verify if it works or not..but in theory it should.
Again, i keep saying should, because it might not work right away. It definitely took a bit of play with the settings (and lots of unplugging and replugging) before i got it to be functional. I'll be able to test it tomorrow night if you didnt get it up and runing, as i am currently on vacation.
cheers
...but how would u use as actual video chat say on MSN or any sites like that ? Yes Google talk works great but how do u get actual web sites to see cam is installed And to use it ? I didn't see options in that app mentioned ? Maybe I'm not making sense ?
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EDIT: sorry, i misread this post. I cant help you with that one, but if you wanted to use it as an external computer webcam...see above .
Using IP Webcam, this is easy to do...
Download the latest Manycam program. In sources, select your ip webcam,( http://192.168.1.129:8080/videofeed )(example)
In your chat program select Manycam as the source.
That's going through windows, as far as using the nexus 7 by
Itself, its not possible.
Hello guys! The first thing that positively surprised me the first time I used my gpad was the improvement given by LG software.
In particular Slide Aside(too freeze an app) Q Slide (kind of multi windows experience) and quick memo are very good. How can I the same feature on other devices (like my galaxy s4, where samsung software are only garbage).
Any third part software?
Thanks
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I don't know... I personally find slide aside and qslide kind of worthless. What I find useful is the built in samba server over wifi - now that's useful.
not all the program have a real resume function, so I need to find something similar for my smart phone. It's all depending on a how you use the phone
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I guess I'm not clear how using qslide is all that much different than holding home and switching tasks that way. I mean I guess qslide may prevent the garbage collector from killing an app before you are ready... but I've never seen that be an issue in any practical use since it doesn't clean up right away.
Now, one thing that I stumbled upon today that is really nice is when you copy text, a widget comes out with all of your recent copy's! Now That is Really Handy! Now, how to get back to it once it disappears...
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I don't know... I personally find slide aside and qslide kind of worthless. What I find useful is the built in samba server over wifi - now that's useful.
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I didn't know about the samba server. How do you make use of it?
Go to Settings, under Wireless Networks, choose More... and enable Wireless storage. And yes, it rocks.
IBJamon
IBJamon said:
Go to Settings, under Wireless Networks, choose More... and enable Wireless storage. And yes, it rocks.
IBJamon
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Guess it's just on the stock rom. I'm using mahdi-rom and its not an option. Guess I could install am app to that, if I need it.
I'm sure there are decent apps out there, I was just impressed that LG would include something so useful that does require some technical knowledge. It requires you to \\<ip> and login with a provided username/pw.
IBJamon said:
Now, one thing that I stumbled upon today that is really nice is when you copy text, a widget comes out with all of your recent copy's! Now That is Really Handy! Now, how to get back to it once it disappears...
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Anywhere that you're going to enter text, press and hold the screen. There will be two options, Paste, or Clip Tray. Clip Tray will get you everything you've copied.
It also comes up in a menu when you highlight a word, for example when copying, it should give an option for Clip Tray as well
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I found what you mean with the Clip Tray. That'll work. Thanks!
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Hello to all! Do you know any apk (module) that is the same the QSlide of LG G Pad?
I'd really like to have the Cast tile back in the quick settings menu.
Does anyone know of a mod that achieves that?
The connection options offered by Samsung are too Samsung-centric. I don't own a Samsung smart TV or a Samsung hub and I don't plan on buying one in the near future.
I have a Chromecast that I use for screen mirroring and am used to being able to connect without using the Chromecast app on my HTC via HTC Quick Connect (which is available in quick settings and allows for a myriad of different connection types).
A port of the HTC Quick Connect function would also be a great option if that's possible (in quick settings).
re: casting / mirroring
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I'd really like to have the Cast tile back in the quick settings menu.
Does anyone know of a mod that achieves that?
The connection options offered by Samsung are too Samsung-centric. I don't own a Samsung smart TV or a Samsung hub and I don't plan on buying one in the near future.
I have a Chromecast that I use for screen mirroring and am used to being able to connect without using the Chromecast app on my HTC via HTC Quick Connect (which is available in quick settings and allows for a myriad of different connection types).
A port of the HTC Quick Connect function would also be a great option if that's possible (in quick settings).
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The CAST's name is "Quick Connect" and it's already an option in the pulldown screen in the S7 Edge.
Good luck,
Have a great day!
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The CAST's name is "Quick Connect" and it's already an option in the pulldown screen in the S7 Edge.
Good luck,
Have a great day!
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Quick Connect does not connect to Chromecast.
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ambientlight said:
Quick Connect does not connect to Chromecast.
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You "don't" need quick connect for chrome cast, I have the Chromcast dongle and all you need
to do is either open your Chrome browser or go to the play store and get the Chromecast app by
"google" and use that for casting.
Either way the Chromcast dongle works perfectly with the S7 Edge.
(does not need or use quick connect)
Good luck,
Have a great day!
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You "don't" need quick connect for chrome cast, I have the Chromcast dongle and all you need
to do is either open your Chrome browser or go to the play store and get the Chromecast app by
"google" and use that for casting.
Either way the Chromcast dongle works perfectly with the S7 Edge.
(does not need or use quick connect)
Good luck,
Have a great day!
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Thanks for both of your replies.
Yes, the Chromecast dongle works fine with the S7 Edge and the Chromecast app.
However, I would prefer not to have to walk through the steps that are necessary to connect to the Chromecast using the app. That's why I asked whether there is a mod available that puts the functionality to connect to the Chromecast app back into quick settings.
I don't particularly care whether the mod in question changes Quick Connect or adds the Cast tile back into quick settings..
I also would like the cast tile in the notification panel back, after owning a nexus and mirror my screen on my chromecast with 1 click was awesome for showing my family different things without needing to find some specific app to do it.
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ambientlight said:
Thanks for both of your replies.
Yes, the Chromecast dongle works fine with the S7 Edge and the Chromecast app.
However, I would prefer not to have to walk through the steps that are necessary to connect to the Chromecast using the app. That's why I asked whether there is a mod available that puts the functionality to connect to the Chromecast app back into quick settings.
I don't particularly care whether the mod in question changes Quick Connect or adds the Cast tile back into quick settings..
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dcemtp1 said:
I also would like the cast tile in the notification panel back, after owning a nexus and mirror my screen on my chromecast with 1 click was awesome for showing my family different things without needing to find some specific app to do it.
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Agreed, after owning a Nexus 6P ... I really miss being able to pull down the notification shade and just cast my screen to my TV ... +1 if anyone could find/make a mod for this!
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Agreed, after owning a Nexus 6P ... I really miss being able to pull down the notification shade and just cast my screen to my TV ... +1 if anyone could find/make a mod for this!
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Have you had any luck finding a mod for the quick settings cast tile ?
ambientlight said:
Have you had any luck finding a mod for the quick settings cast tile ?
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Unfortunately not ... Tried looking into doing something with Tasker but no success there either ...
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Unfortunately not ... Tried looking into doing something with Tasker but no success there either ...
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I also tried Tasker, but can't really figure out how to use it
ambientlight said:
I'd really like to have the Cast tile back in the quick settings menu.
Does anyone know of a mod that achieves that?
The connection options offered by Samsung are too Samsung-centric. I don't own a Samsung smart TV or a Samsung hub and I don't plan on buying one in the near future.
I have a Chromecast that I use for screen mirroring and am used to being able to connect without using the Chromecast app on my HTC via HTC Quick Connect (which is available in quick settings and allows for a myriad of different connection types).
A port of the HTC Quick Connect function would also be a great option if that's possible (in quick settings).
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It's in the drop down menu it called "smart view".
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It's in the drop down menu it called "smart view".
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Thanks for your response, but I don't think you've actually read what the request is.
The Smart View tile does not connect to the chromecast.
Same request here.
CJSnet said:
Same request here.
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If you have the rom already installed the easiest way is use the Database editor by daxgirl and wuby. Open it, hit "secure" and search for "sys-qs-tiles". Then write "Cast" to the end (or where you want) and kill systemui or reboot
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If you have the rom already installed the easiest way is use the Database editor by daxgirl and wuby. Open it, hit "secure" and search for "sys-qs-tiles". Then write "Cast" to the end (or where you want) and kill systemui or reboot
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Interesting. Which ROM? I'm using stock S7 Nougat.
Thanks!!
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Interesting. Which ROM? I'm using stock S7 Nougat.
Thanks!!
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Oh Nougat, i'm on a note7 Port.
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For now I'm using https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jaredharen.harvest to place a Cast tile that launches Google Home app. From in that app I can cast my screen.
Thanks!!
Anyone ever figure out how to do this? I use the screen cast feature to cast to a chromecast in my car and would really like to automate it with tasker.
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Anyone ever figure out how to do this? I use the screen cast feature to cast to a chromecast in my car and would really like to automate it with tasker.
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Did you read my post directly above yours? That's how to do it.
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Did you read my post directly above yours? That's how to do it.
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I understand that, what you did will allow the tile to be placed in the quick launch but it still requires the second step of selecting cast screen right? I'm trying to figure out a way to use tasker to automate the whole processes. The only method I have that kind of works is to use autoinput to select the cast screen button. but it's kind of clunky.