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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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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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!
shogun168 said:
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 ...
shogun168 said:
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".
Deano89 said:
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!!
CJSnet said:
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.
cdeleoxda said:
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.
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Here is a quick easy way to get to the TV Out toggle settings page.
I'm using LauncherPro to do this, but AnyCut or any programs like that should work too...
Long press on homescreen
Select Sortcuts
Select Activities
Expand Settings
Select TV out settings
Now you have a shortcut on your homescreen that takes you directly to the TV out settings page.
Obviously I would prefer a widget or something to accomplish this, but you have to work with what you got...
Nice one, props to you
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Ive been using this exact same solution since I got the phone.
I agree it would be nice to have a toggle widget, but this really is the next best thing.
Awesome trick... thanks!
Allen K said:
Awesome trick... thanks!
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Doing the same with ADW
Is using tv out better than using allshare? quality wise i mean. I know there's an option to enable 5.1 but i wonder if it gets enabled when using allshare or not. haven't tried it yet though. any one know?
what are you guys "tv-out"ing with? what kind of wire? and what is the resolution that you get?
Cable only $3.50 and that includes shipping...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000GGQ2ZU/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new
I don't know what the output resolution is.
As it's composite out, I assume the vertical resolution is limited to 525i(NTSC) or 576i(PAL).
When the phone orientation is landscape, the phone only really supports 480i as the screen resolution is only 800x480.
theking52 said:
Is using tv out better than using allshare? quality wise i mean. I know there's an option to enable 5.1 but i wonder if it gets enabled when using allshare or not. haven't tried it yet though. any one know?
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You can use TV out with allshare...
Basically stream your videos over the air, and play them on your TV.
Just what the doctor ordered
Thinking about getting it. What are you using it for?
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ml3000 said:
Thinking about getting it. What are you using it for?
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I'm using Tasker to turn off Mobile Data when on Wifi, set my phone in "Work" mode when I get to work (Silent, no Bluetooth), disable PIN lock when I'm at home, disable USB debugging when I'm away from home and reboot every morning.
The greatness of he program is that you can do pretty much anything with it. I currently I use it for 2 main things. I have set up a profile so automatically launches carhome ultra when it detects that I am connected to my cars bluetooth and I have it plugged into a charger. That way when I jump into the car I just have to put it in its holder and plug in the charger and I am good to go.
I also have created a 3 short cuts that have automated my "wifi calling" profile. One shortcut automatically forwards my number to a google voice number The second toggles airplane mode (so I don't kill my battery searching for a signal), activates wifi and logs me into groove ip. The final one automatically unforwards my number.
On my old G2 I also had a profile that launched a screen dimming program and clock/alarm program when it detected my home wifi and ac power. I used my phone as my bedroom clock
Hope this gives you some ideas
I have an NFC tag in my car and when I scan it, turns on Bluetooth, and opens the Assistant app. Then, depending where I am (checks if my Last WiFi connection was my house) it will ask where would I like to go. I say a place and it says ok let's go to %place name% or if I wasn't at home it will prompt me if I want to navigate home
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I have in the past to automate tasks but with nfc task launcher I don't need it, of course instead I need nfc tags but it's more convenient for me.
Where to start?!! I currently have 14 profiles and over 25 tasks! I use for all sorts eg:
Sunrise and sunset - Gets these from a yahoo api every day and updates a minimalistic text widget
Sleep mode - Check in and out of Sleepbot, does all the sound etc too and sets a variable which I use for some other profiles that I only want to run when I'm asleep.
Car mode - When I am in the car it sets the ringer, turns vibrate off, sets screen to fully on and opens car home. Also uses the sun info from above and it it is dark outside will run Screen Filter to drop the screen brightness right down.
Car exit - When I leave the car it automatically stores the time and location so I can navigate back to the car (useful if I park somewhere unusual or in a big car park) and another widget keeps the time in case I am on a meter.
Work - Sets the sound when in range of work wifi
Various locations - A few like the gym and badminton club which check in to foursquare, go silent, enable secure lock screen and, when leaving, remind me to turn of my heart rate monitor.
Frost check - Check the weather evey hour at night and if it ever drops below freezing, pops a notification so in the morning I know if I need to allow more time to de-ice the car
Games/Gallery - When a game or the gallery is open it stops the screen from locking which is especially handy when showing photos to people
I also use a lot of these with NFC tags such as the sleep one and car.
And others! I'm always playing around with it and the scenes function allows you to create entire interfaces!
Nice guys.. I gotta start using tags.. where did you buy yours from? havea few links for decently cheap ones? places in canada are either charging rip off prices, or stupidly high shipping
t3xboar said:
Nice guys.. I gotta start using tags.. where did you buy yours from? havea few links for decently cheap ones? places in canada are either charging rip off prices, or stupidly high shipping
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I got them from this seller http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=181025690679&ssPageName=ADME:L:eek:U:GB:3160
I am in the UK but they will ship to Canada. Alternatively, look for similar tags on eBay Canada but make sure to avoid Mifare 1k tags, they don't on the N4
Is it possible to tap two phones together and have one phone initialize hotspot using NFC?
There's a ton of things you can do with Tasker. I'm just using it to change my wallpaper. I've got a different one for sunrise, morning, daytime, sunset, and evening. Additionally, when it rains or the weather is overcast, I've got different wallpapers.
I think one of the best things about Tasker is cell triangulation for location. Basically a rough gps of your location to use all the profiles and settings at different locations and essentially no battery cost as it just pulls data your radio is anyway.
The only downside is your limitations are there because not all apps have plug ins. For example I'd like to setup a task for Rom toolbox to backup apps but that's not possible, I think.
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I refuse to buy it until the UI is updated
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t3xboar said:
Nice guys.. I gotta start using tags.. where did you buy yours from? havea few links for decently cheap ones? places in canada are either charging rip off prices, or stupidly high shipping
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Download nfc task launcher and buy through their store, not sure if they ship to canada though.
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biggiestuff said:
Is it possible to tap two phones together and have one phone initialize hotspot using NFC?
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I'm not going to say yes because I haven't done it BUT I'm sure it can, I'm pretty sure the primary function (detecting another nfc device) is built into android so tasker should be able to take that trigger and toggle wifi ap.
jameslfc5 said:
I refuse to buy it until the UI is updated
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+1! I am using Llama until tasker gets a Holo UI theme lol. Which is being worked on from what I saw from AndroidPolice.
kpjimmy said:
+1! I am using Llama until tasker gets a Holo UI theme lol. Which is being worked on from what I saw from AndroidPolice.
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I've seen the same and that UI that they knocked up would get me to purchase it... They've made massive amounts and not even bothered to update the UI
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anybody got a link to a good tutorial for tasker? I tried it but failed miserably. I followed all the links provided in the app but it doesn't really explain things, just shows examples
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Man I can't wait to get my N4 (if it ever ships). I hope they do update to Holo theme though. I'm not going to use any non Holo apps; I hate when a UI doesn't look unified ;-(
Jordanooo said:
anybody got a link to a good tutorial for tasker? I tried it but failed miserably. I followed all the links provided in the app but it doesn't really explain things, just shows examples
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This one is pretty good...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEhnOJl5mTo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Modaco did a good guide to Tasker recently:
http://www.modaco.com/page/news/_/android/android-features/mastering-tasker-1-getting-started-r671
I agree the interface needs work but waiting for that is daft. It's all about automation and once the tasks are created you don't see the app itself very often. It's not pretty but I think that is vastly outweighed by how incredibly powerful it is.
Jordanooo said:
anybody got a link to a good tutorial for tasker? I tried it but failed miserably. I followed all the links provided in the app but it doesn't really explain things, just shows examples
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Good tutorial
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1110775
I am unable to add a remote via the regular setup, and when I try a manual setup I get a forceclose. Anyone successfully get their app working?
fhblake04 said:
I am unable to add a remote via the regular setup, and when I try a manual setup I get a forceclose. Anyone successfully get their app working?
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I got mine working with Sony TV, no problem.
Got mine working with a vizio and with some other AC unit I have that has an IR remote.
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Man, my manufacture list is just blank when I click on it.
I believe I figured it out. I disabled the apk Quickset SDK. The list came back once it was enabled. I shall confirm later when I get home from work.
fhblake04 said:
I believe I figured it out. I disabled the apk Quickset SDK. The list came back once it was enabled. I shall confirm later when I get home from work.
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I've got the same problem. Could you please tell me how to enable Quickset SDK? Thanks.
I was able to setup my cable box from Cox, but I was unable to program my sound bar or my tv.
works on my LG, Vizio, Sanyo and VZ cable box.. easily.
Thing is to be close to the tv sensor when first setting up. then you can use the remote as far as possible.
twemco said:
I've got the same problem. Could you please tell me how to enable Quickset SDK? Thanks.
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Go to Setting/Apps/ALL
find quickset SDK and enable it
Anyone know of a solid universal remote app that would also include a program guide? Quick remote is good and all, but I'm disappointed in the quick remote app not including a program guide on LG, like HTC and Samsung did for their apps. Keep in mind, I don't own a smart tv, so Wi-Fi remote is out of the question, for now.
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I use my phone a lot in the car (GPS, music and phone calls), so I always keep the original apk's files from the Nexus One Car Home handy. The app is still listed in the Play Store, but it won't install in newer devices.
Just install both files as regular apps, reboot and you are set to go. I always liked this app for its simplicity. Enjoy!
Also, I will recommend getting some NFC tags and Trigger (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jwsoft.nfcactionlauncher), so you can launch the app automatically in your car. Trigger is a very easy to use, but if you want more control, get Tasker instead.
I really like the look of it too, but it kept reopening after I closed the app.
Try wiping Dalvik and cache, this happened to me one time and that fixed the problem.
I hope thus helps.
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Nice one thanks, don't like the speedo, compass rubbish all the other apps have and the only other solutions to get the proper one on needed root.
Hah, no way. Cool thanks for posting this. I might have to give this a go.
Like @b1g1an said, to get proper car dock mode (i.e. landscape on the home launcher) you gotta have root, that's why I made this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.warner.carmode
but this Nexus One app is a nice optional solution.
kentoe said:
Like @b1g1an said, to get proper car dock mode (i.e. landscape on the home launcher) you gotta have root, that's why I made this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.warner.carmode
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Ultimate Rotation Control doesn't need root to rotate the home screen so might be worth a look how they do it, you'll get a lot more takers of yours if you can lose the root reliance.
b1g1an said:
Ultimate Rotation Control doesn't need root to rotate the home screen so might be worth a look how they do it, you'll get a lot more takers of yours if you can lose the root reliance.
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Thanks for showing me this. Definitely worth noting this down.
When I use car mode I get the notification in the status bar which is fine but it also flashes the notification light which is useless and hides whether I have any "real" notifications.
Didn't have this issue on other phones I used it on previously. Any ideas how I can stop the light flashing just for this app?
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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...
IBJamon said:
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?