Trigger actions to be automatically executed on specific events, such as e.g. time, location, key-presses -- or even sensors, connected networks, etc.
4
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1answer
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How to remove unused folders created by apps?
When I started with a fresh SD card, there were only very few folders in it. As time passed by when I tried many apps, I could see the folder list in my SD card seems to grow.
It is understandable ...
1
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1answer
119 views
Starting an app when the screen is locked?
Is there any easy way to start an app when you press the button to lock your screen? I've seen custom lock screens before so I know it's possible even if I have to make my own app for it. I have an ...
2
votes
1answer
576 views
How can I automatically freeze and thaw an app on demand?
I have some apps that I open on occasion. One in particular is a game that likes to push notifications up reminding me to play again.
Is there an app I can use to automatically freeze an Android app ...
0
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2answers
516 views
Turn notifications on and off based on time periods
Is there a way to configure Android to turn off notifications at a specific time and turn them on at a specific time? Pretty much I don't want to hear notifications at 3 AM from anyone or anything.
2
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0answers
224 views
How to record and replay macros in Android?
Is there an application that allows me to record macros and replay them? It should monitor touchscreen and keyboard presses and be able to "replay" them.
Something like iMacro, but for Android ...
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1answer
47 views
An app that will turn off my network automatically [closed]
I still do not have the habit of turning off my phone network. And you know, when you receive a call with any problem, you can spend hours and hours .. but the most annoying is SMS, I've the Galaxy ...
1
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2answers
244 views
Scripting a whole bunch of actions
I am using the stock / vanilla Android on Galaxy Nexus. What I want to do is setup an advanced "profile" kind of tool which does a series of steps one after another depending on what I ask - for ...
2
votes
1answer
197 views
How can I schedule a Nandroid backup?
Is it possible to schedule a Nandroid backup for a particular time on a rooted Samsung Galaxy S2 running CM9 and the Siyah Kernel? How would one accomplish this?
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0answers
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Is it possible to load only an .apk file on boot?
It is possible to override a step in the boot process (after all underlying dependencies have been met) to load an .apk file automatically? The optimal solution would be without something such as ...
3
votes
3answers
276 views
How can I schedule tasks?
I've found an application called Silent Time, which allows me to schedule when my phone needs to go into silent mode, and when it needs to come out of it. It's a start, but I'm looking for something a ...
2
votes
2answers
275 views
Application to take and share pictures automatically
Are there any applications that can take a picture and upload to several different services automatically, like Facebook, Twitter (using a third party service), a WordPress blog, etc?
0
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0answers
158 views
Phone won't stay silent. Where to start looking for source of problem?
I have been using on{x} to automate a few things here and there. One of which is a modified version of their "Change ringer mode to silent when an appointment starts, change it to normal when the ...
1
vote
1answer
2k views
How to use Tasker to close an app when a different app gets closed
I have a task setup that opens Co Pilot (satellite navigation) after I click on Dailyroads Voyager (blackbox recorder); this works really well. What I'd like to know is how to close Dailyroads Voyager ...
4
votes
2answers
53 views
Have a widget activating something in an app?
I have the SyncMe app, and I would like to have a widget activating a fuction in the app.
Now I have to open the app -> Click on a button -> Click on another button.
Can I have a widget doing this ...
0
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0answers
122 views
Any application that would check internet connection every xx minutes and log the result?
I am having issues with internet connection - only at home and only sometimes. I want to debug it so I am looking for an application that would check the internet connection every xx minutes and log ...
0
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2answers
663 views
Trigger WiFi hotspot based on known WiFi availability or location
I have a HTC One XL and a Nexus 7. They both know my home WiFi network and a few other networks, and my Nexus knows my HTC's WiFi hotspot as well. When I'm out and about I press my hotspot widget on ...
1
vote
1answer
64 views
Is there a way to capture a full resolution picture automatically and send it by email at certain hour each day?
If not a specific app, is there any way to achieve that by using existing applications (combination)?
2
votes
2answers
158 views
How to create a safe copy of every new photo/video right after shooting?
Is there any app that can secretly duplicate every photo/video right after it was taken?
Maybe using inotify?
Update:
I was thinking about this while reading a story about a journalist whose phone ...
6
votes
3answers
2k views
Alternatives to Smart Actions for non-Motorola devices?
Motorola's recent selection of Android gadgets (particularly, the Droid Razr) sport a Smart Actions application that automatically modifies your phone settings when certain events occur -- for ...
3
votes
1answer
325 views
Way to send a barcode via SMS with as little user interaction as possible
I would like to set up a bar code reading app (such as ZXing Team's Barcode Scanner) on an android phone in such way that it would send with as little user interaction as possible (preferably none) ...
4
votes
3answers
357 views
Can I use a pin/password/pattern lock and safely have basic phone functionality while in car?
I would like to lock my phone with a pin for additional security. Also, I try to minimize my phone usage in the car, but in the event that I do need to call someone, I would like to be able to do so ...
17
votes
3answers
1k views
Can I set the schedule for automatic Market updates, e.g. every night?
Is there a way to schedule when the Market updates my installed apps? Ideally I would like to run it late every night, that way I won't have to be bothered with them when I'm actually using the phone.
...
3
votes
2answers
624 views
Switch between ringer and vibrate based on schedule?
Certain times of the week I would like the phone to be on vibrate and other times of the week I want it to be on ringer. I would like to setup a schedule for these changes to happen automatically. Can ...
8
votes
3answers
636 views
Automatically dim screen at specific times?
Waking up in the morning to a very bright screen is no fun. I'd rather the screen be dimmer in my dark bedroom when I wake up. While I could manually change the brightness before going to bed and ...
0
votes
1answer
1k views
auto (usb) tethering when phone is connected?
Can I somehow auto turn on
usb tethering when I connect my
HTC Desire with Cyanogenmod 7.0.3 to my
Windows 7 computer?
NOTE Not when I connect it to anyother computer though.
5
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2answers
383 views
Does Android have a task scheduler?
Microsoft Windows has the Task Scheduler Manager to schedule tasks based on time or other events, as far Linux has cron to the same feature, does Android have something like? Could I install cron on ...
9
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2answers
2k views
Should I use Tasker or Locale?
For general detecting circumstances and triggering actions, what are the advantages/disadvantages of Tasker and Locale? Which one does the best job overall capability for improving the usefulness of ...
2
votes
1answer
163 views
Is there a way to format numbers' font in Nexus One/Nexus S?
I love to see numbers in Georgia font and would love to see them auto-formatted into that font! If you know such tips, please share!
Update
I want just numbers to be formatted while other texts ...
6
votes
2answers
151 views
Automatically load a text file a few minutes after the alarm goes off - is there an app for that?
Is there a way (presumably via a 3rd party app) that I can set a particular text file to open at a set time, i.e. something I need to read on a daily basis can be set to load at 6.03 after the alarm ...
