Trigger actions to be automatically executed on specific events, such as e.g. time, location, key-presses -- or even sensors, connected networks, etc.
4
votes
1answer
343 views
Can I change system locale by command?
For some reason I need to change system locale temporarily.
Can I change system locale using some command? or script?
So that i can run it with tasker's built-in shell.
1
vote
2answers
171 views
Automatically un-mount SDCard safely when device is rebooted or turned off?
How can I configure my Galaxy S II so every time my device is either rebooted or turned off the SDCard is safely un-mounted because at the moment if I don't un-mount it, the files on SDCard appear as ...
0
votes
2answers
32 views
Wifi battery saving tips or automation
A person that is not expert in computers & technology (including smartphones) bought a Galaxy Mini S3 and asked me some help. He is very old of age.
The problem with this phone is that Wifi ...
3
votes
2answers
115 views
Is there a way to record and playback a set of touches?
What I'm looking for is some sort of macro-recorder (though that term seems to be hijacked now my macro-photography apps).
I'd like to record a set of presses (specifically, beating a level in a ...
0
votes
1answer
19 views
Turn off GPS, when the mobile is switched on
When ever my mobile is switched on/restarted GPS is automatically enabled. Is there a way to turn it off till the time its explicitly enabled?
Is this because of any of the third party apps?
Samsung ...
0
votes
2answers
36 views
How to turn off ringer when connected to particular wifi network
Is it possible (in built or via an app) to silence the phone when it's connected to a particular wireless network, and then unsilence it when the network is out of range.
Use case : When I'm in the ...
2
votes
4answers
257 views
Any way to schedule a passive profile-change? (connectivity, volume etc.)
What I am wondering is if there is any way to make Android change its profiles passively from one state to the other at e.g. 3 pm in the afternoon local time:
Through Android internally (with some ...
1
vote
2answers
165 views
Auto-delete certain file extensions on my phone?
How do I make my phone automatically delete certain file extensions? I'm on ICS, rooted.
For example, after connecting my phone to my mac, it will leave a .trashes file and other "." folders on my SD ...
2
votes
1answer
164 views
Sending an automated SMS before switching off the phone
Can I send an automated SMS to any specific number by an application/service (which I set ON), if phone gets switched off before closing that service or application?
Also can I do the same if phone ...
1
vote
1answer
356 views
How do I have my Galaxy S3 automatically switch into Driving Mode when I am moving in a car?
It seems like I read something about how to do this once, but now I can't find it. I thought it was a feature of On{x}, but it doesn't look like the Galaxy S3 Driving Mode is exposed through their ...
1
vote
2answers
275 views
Nexus 4 auto dialing extension does not work
I used to own a T-Mobile Mytouch 4g before, which had the pause character before extension otherwise 'p' on that handset and it was working fine.
Now, I own and use a Nexus 4 and I understood that ...
0
votes
0answers
128 views
How to backup Viber chat message to Gmail automatically?
I see that Viber app has the feature of backing up message and send email.
I want to do that automatically so as all my Viber messages are safely backuped.
How can I do that with Viber app?
0
votes
1answer
266 views
How can I programmatically backup Android phone's settings?
I was wondering if I could programmatically backup my Android phone's settings. The "PHONE"'s settings and not application settings.
0
votes
2answers
386 views
How do I script my phone?
What I mostly want to do, is quickly alter settings, add alarms etc.
It is perhaps called something else?
This is from a Windows PC.
Language is not important, but I know Python and UNIX scripting.
...
6
votes
3answers
260 views
Manually changing shared_prefs and forcing app to update to it?
I've been trying to figure out if it's possible to disable/enable GO SMS popup notifications via something like Tasker. I came across the following line in ...
1
vote
1answer
2k views
Allow only specific apps to use cell data, only when on 3G
I use Tasker to sync every 30 mins when on 3G. I'm on a limited data plan, and the only apps I use constantly are browser, a Twitter app (Echofon) and Whatsapp. Is there a way to allow only these apps ...
7
votes
3answers
2k views
Schedule Auto Shutdown on Android
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 and was wondering if it's possible (like on Blackberry) to setup a schedule for automatic device shutdown.
For example, on my previous phone, I could indicate for the phone ...
4
votes
5answers
6k views
Is there a quicker way to turn on WiFi Hotspot?
is there a way to automate (or at least reduce the number of steps) to turn on or turn off the WiFi hotspot on my Galaxy 3.
I have to
unlock
press the menu button
press settings
press More ...
1
vote
1answer
199 views
Tasker: Variable with value “Name of Profile/Context”
My Tasker version: 1.3.3u2m; Android: ICS 4.0.4
To every Profile or Context I can set up Name. And I wanna use this Name with Tasks.
Let's take an example:
I have Profile with Name "SampleProf"
In ...
1
vote
1answer
95 views
How to automatically launch android Acess Point on startup?
My Galaxy S with the Samsung Android built on it offers me the option the run the phone as a W-LAN acess point that connects to the internet via mobile data.
I would like to configure the access ...
5
votes
1answer
596 views
Disable Data connection automatically
I own an Optimus One. I want the Data Connection to go off, everytime I lock the keypad. For that, now, I manually go to Setting--> Wireless & networks--> Mobile Networks--> Data Enable.
Is there ...
7
votes
1answer
290 views
is there a way to schedule a turn-on-wifi-sync-turn-off-wifi scheduled task for every day at 8am?
I have no 3G.
I use my android phone mostly via wifi home network and read emails and podcasts later offline.
Is there a way to make a scheduled task which will turn on wifi, force sync (or wait for ...
0
votes
0answers
317 views
How do I make sure all sync happens automatically now in Jelly bean?
Before my phone updated there was a sync button on the toolbar. Sometimes I am where I dont want to waste bandwith and set it to off then but most times it was set to on to automatically sync as soon ...
1
vote
1answer
136 views
Stop application after set time - sleep timer
Is there a way to automatically stop playing music/stop other app after a set period of time. For instance while listening to music at night.
1
vote
1answer
188 views
How to set AutomateIt to active a task in “AND” or “OR” condition?
I want to make my smart phone smarter and I try AutomateIt because it is free. However, I don't know how to make it run a task when the task needs multiple conditions trigger. Thanks
6
votes
1answer
340 views
How to automatically add a task to Astrid?
I would like to automatically add tasks to Astrid. For example, a task to chare the tablet when battery is low or a task for an epsiode the just runs according to EpisodeCalendar.
I am using Tasker ...
6
votes
2answers
765 views
On Android can I write scripts (similar to Win .bat files) to combine several command line commands?
On Windows, I can run two commands using a .bat file.
How can I achieve the same thing on Android
For example:
update my podcasts by calling pcastclient /updateALL
force sync of my pictures ...
1
vote
2answers
83 views
How to start deskclock timer via NFC
I am trying to start the timer of the deskclock app that comes with Android 4.2 using a NFC chip. I am not trying to write an app that does this but rather use one of the many NFC launcher apps.
I ...
2
votes
2answers
265 views
Sending calls to voicemail when I am in a meeting
If my aCalendar, or any calendar for that matter, has an appointment, I would like the phone to recognize that I am in a meeting and the call then vibrates or is silent etc.
For instance:
If I am ...
4
votes
3answers
237 views
Associate android actions (at least turn sound on/off) with calendar
Is there an app for associating events with time. For example:
If it is during event in specific callendars (say Meetings) the profile is turned to vibrate
Otherwise switch to normal profile
I ...
2
votes
1answer
808 views
Set up an automated SMS server with Android (and a computer)?
I'm looking for a way to set up an SMS server (I don't know if there is better terminology for this, but probably).
What I want:
use the phone as an SMS gateway for an automated server
let the ...
0
votes
0answers
86 views
Save screenshots to Google Drive (Samsung S3)
I can't figure out the easiest way to save screenshots automatically to Google Drive.
Is there a Google Drive folder and an app that makes screenshots and saves them into this folder? OR, a default ...
1
vote
0answers
135 views
How to trigger sync between Astrid and Astrid.com?
I have my location-aware framework in tasker ready and going and I would like to fire up notifications for certain task lists when I leave places. This does work, but the sync between Astrid and ...
2
votes
0answers
83 views
Make Automate Task to manually sync Google Voice
Some network I connect to during my daily life, do not allow for push notifications. So I want to make a task that syncs all my accounts. This was easily done with Llama for Gmail. I just told it when ...
3
votes
1answer
210 views
How to add 5 week shift schedule to calendar?
I need a way to set in my workschedule wich repeats over 5 weeks in the calender, it looks like this:
NNNN FFF
LLL FF MM
MM FF NNN
FFF LLLL
FF MMM FF
(Night, Free, Late, Morning)
Is there any way ...
0
votes
0answers
495 views
Mobile data connection is lost “by its self”, need to re-enable it manually everytime I unlock the phone
This happens constantly:
Go to Data Usage->"Mobile Data" to "On".
Lock phone for about 30 min.
Unlock phone and try to use an application that requires data connection.
The application says no ...
3
votes
1answer
117 views
how to assign an app to an event?
I would like to use NFC tags with NFC Task Launcher or AutomateIt but I get every time I scan the tag a popup asking for the application to use (I have a few NFC related ones). I have a Samsung Galaxy ...
1
vote
1answer
1k views
Autoplay video on device boot
I have a Noontec A9 Android Smart Box TV thingy that needs to play a video on loop for a very long time.
I found multiple apps that can do this but I am looking for one that will start playing the ...
23
votes
12answers
3k views
What's the most effortless way for “cloud” back up of photos taken with an Android phone?
After I take a picture with my phone, I want it to be synced (and/or shared) to the "cloud" shortly thereafter. (Say after a few seconds when I have wifi connection but not necessarily right away when ...
0
votes
1answer
91 views
Switching profiles based on networks availability
While there are plenty of apps to switch profiles based on various triggers (time, position, ...), Llama being an excellent one for instance -- I did not manage to find any which would from time to ...
2
votes
0answers
59 views
Galaxy Tab Multi Device App Installation
I am planning on having a few labs of Galaxy Tabs (60+ tabs), and I need a way to manage all of these. Primarily I need a way to automatically install apps on all of these at once. I know there is a ...
14
votes
8answers
3k views
Can I turn off wifi, GPS, etc. on Android phone overnight?
I'd like for my Android phone to automatically turn off some features overnight to save battery, and re-enable them in the morning. Among the things I'd like to turn do:
Turn off wifi
Turn off the ...
2
votes
3answers
274 views
SMS backup apps, SMS Backup+, SMS Backup and Restore
I've been using SMS Backup+ and when I restore not all my messages are restored, even though I can see them there in gmail. I've used SMS Backup and Restore before but it doesn't have a feature to ...
3
votes
7answers
14k views
How can I get my Galaxy S3 to behave at night? (turn off LED and notifications, etc.) [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Any way to schedule a passive profile-change? (connectivity, volume etc.)
I've got a Galaxy S3, and I love it, but it drives me crazy at night sometimes. GMail will get ...
4
votes
1answer
3k views
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
vote
1answer
116 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
489 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
votes
2answers
472 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.
1
vote
1answer
73 views
How can I run a sequence of applications or actions on certain triggers on Android?
Is there is free application or some trick to run sequence of applications on android?
For example I want to start the following sequence:
Wi-Fi --> Tor --> Browser
2
votes
0answers
218 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 ...
