Questions tagged [automation]
Trigger actions to be automatically executed on specific events, such as e.g. time, location, key-presses -- or even sensors, connected networks, etc. This tag is for "generic" questions on the field; please check the tag-wiki for more specific tags.
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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 ...
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How to clear a Folder (e.g. Downloads) automatically on a regular/scheduled basis?
There is a folder on an Android phone that continually fills with junk.
Instead of clearing that folder manually on a regular basis, how can I setup up a way to have that folder be automatically ...
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Dual SIM device : How to configure data usage on per app basis (Rooted device)
My Moto X Play (6.0.1, rooted, Xposed installed ) has dual SIM options, which I usually don't use. Recently, I had a need to use two SIMs, borrowed one with generous data allowance and second (...
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Disable notifications per app and time frame
I would like to know if there's any app or any Tasker plugin that would allow me to block notifications on the weekends.
I got two email accounts, one personal with the Gmail app and the other work-...
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Automatically switch to a saved wireless access point with the strongest signal
I have a wireless router (D-Link) in room A and a repeater (TP-Link WA750RE) in room B, both having the same SSID. Sometimes, when I go to room B and back into room A, my Nexus 5 (Android version 4.4....
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Auto-rotate only for YouTube app, disabled otherwise [duplicate]
I find auto-rotate really annoying so I generally have it turned off.
Unfortunately, when I'm playing a YouTube video, it's equally annoying when I try to tilt the screen and then remember I have ...
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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 ...
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Block all calls from area code unless in Contacts
I need a way to block all calls from an area code, unless the number is in my contact list. Anyone know of a way to do that?
I found plenty of apps that can block by area code, but they'll also ...
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How can I schedule timer to power on and off device?
Is there any way to schedule timer to power on and off device?
Example daily power on at 8am and power off at 10pm.
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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 ...
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Sync ext SD to USB OTG **without** using a PC
Device Details
Moto X Play - Android 6.0.1, Rooted (Systemless root)
Samsung 64 GB ext SD
San Disk 128 GB USB - came shipped with FAT 32 reformatted to exFAT since I have folders > 4 GB on external ...
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How to power off when charger is removed?
Device: LG G4
Android version: 6.0
Status: rooted
What can I do to power off the device (with a 20 sec delay) when I remove the charger.
I tried with AutomateIt app, but after first cycle of power ...
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"Allow USB debugging" keeps on popping up
We are doing automation testing on mobile devices with Appium, but the testing fails because of the popup 'Allow USB debugging?' even though the device is already connected through adb connect and adb ...
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Is there any way to programmatically turn on airplane mode on non-rooted Android?
I used to use Tasker tasks to turn airplane mode on and off automatically when I needed it. Now, it seems, this requires root. But rooting my phone bans me from using Android Pay or any other ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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How to auto-backup my phone internal storage to my PC (not cloud), using WiFi?
I'm looking for a method to automatically backup my internal storage from my Nexus 6 directly to my PC (not cloud), using WiFi, but I haven't really found a solution for it. I see most solutions use ...
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Is there a way to automatically turn off the wireless hotspot once I get back home?
I use the wireless hotspot function daily as part of business, providing a wifi network from my Nexus 7 tablet (Lollipop, oem) to other business-essential devices.
When I get back home (alternatively,...
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Execute task if tasker profile has been active for some time
How can I execute a tasker task only after a certain condition has been true for a certain time?
Normally a profile executes its task as soon as all conditions are met. I want to delay this ...
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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 ...
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Touchscreen inputs without user interaction?
Consider the following system:
Stock Android 9, unrooted
USB and wireless debugging unavailable
screen permanently turned off
So basically a headless Android device.
Question: Is it possible to ...
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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.
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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 game)...
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How do I automate disabling mobile data on Lollipop?
I have recently changed my Moto G LTE (XT1039) from Android 4.x to 5.1. The device is not rooted.
After the update, I found that Llama - Location Profiles's toggle mobile data - mobile data off action ...
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How to automatically normalize loudness system-wide?
I have to constantly adjust the volume, especially to turn down ads and loud action scenes or dramatic soundtrack swells in video, but turn up to keep dialog audible, etc. I need something that does ...
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Quickly input frequent used phrase by choose-and-paste [closed]
Is there any application that can enhance the clipboard, so that I can quickly input some frequent used phrase by choose-and-paste?
Use case:
I need to input my email address to a field in an ...
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Automatically connect to VPN when connecting to WiFi?
My university has an open WiFi that requires me to log into a specific VPN before I can access the internet.
Is there any built-in way or app that allows me to specify which VPN I want to start ...
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Is there an app that associates a certain action to an arbitrary NFC tag?
I'm using the NFC Task Launcher for launching actions stored on my own tags. This works fine.
What I'm searching for is an app that associates a certain action with an arbitrary tag. An example: my ...
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Is there a way/app to automatically change DNS server based on connection?
Let say on my home Wifi, I want to use DNS server "X" and on work WiFI, I want to use another DNS-server: "Y", on cellular a server "Z" and so on.
Is this possible to do ...
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Turn on Wi-Fi periodically to do a quick network discovery
Regarding the answer to my previous question of Android's idle Wi-Fi use, it seems like a huge waste of battery life to have Wi-Fi constantly scanning and draining battery. So it seems it would be ...
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Custom ring tone for callers who block their caller ID?
How can I set a custom ringtone for callers who block their caller ID? I don't want the same ringtone for callers who don't block caller ID but are also not one of my contacts (otherwise, I could set ...
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Run a particular app on boot [duplicate]
I have a phone running Android 4.0 and I wish to know if it is possible to turn this phone into a dedicated calculator? When I say dedicated I mean - once the phone is turned on, it boots directly to ...
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Auto start two apps on split screen after reboot
I have Two running Android apps (used for surveillance and doorbell) permanently and simultaneously on split screen.
Sometimes, the person who used the device (for personal purposes) forget to get ...
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Wifi drop warning
I live in a house where the router seems to just turn off every now and then. It's not really a problem as long as I'm aware when my phone switches to data, but sometimes I'll have watched multiple ...
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How to assign an app to an NFC event?
I would like to use NFC tags with NFC Task Launcher or AutomateIt, but every time I scan the tag, I get a popup asking for the application to use (I have a few NFC-related ones). I have a Samsung ...
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How to turn off Wi-Fi 15min after it had been turned on?
I seek help creating a Tasker profile/task to turn off the Wi-Fi 15min after it had been turned on.
Is this possible in Tasker?
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MacroDroid shell script non-root location permission denied
I am currently trying to run a simple shell script via MacroDroid. devices are Huawei and Samsung (Oreo not rooted).
in MacroDroid tried following locations:
/data/local/tmp/script.sh
/storage/...
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Switch to default keyboard in password fields
I primarily use SwiftKey keyboard on my Samsung Galaxy 10.1 tablet. I want to find a way to automatically switch to the default Samsung keyboard when I enter a password. Currently I have to pull down ...
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Trigger actions on notification received with IFTTT
IFTTT has a notifications channel but unfortunately it does not contain any triggers.
Is there any other way to perform an action when a notification is received?
Is there any IFTTT service that can ...
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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
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Normalization - Automatic global Android media sound (music videos on YouTube) adjustment
I'm using this app: PVSTAR+. I have my list which plays in an endless loop, but the problem is that some YouTube videos are louder and some are quieter. I want the audio to be constantly at a certain &...
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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 ...
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Reacting to Bluetooth Disconnection
I have a problem where disconnecting from various bluetooth devices switches my phone into Silent Mode. This is causing me to miss important calls and messages. There are quite a few different devices ...
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I can reverse tether now by using alias but it stops on adb shell command
I made some aliases to quickly reverse tether.
alias t='r && sh && n'
alias n='netcfg rndis0 dhcp'
alias sh='ad shell'
alias r='ad kill-server && ad start-server'
alias ad='...
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How can I emulate pressing another application's Quick Settings tile?
I'd like to programatically press another application's Quick Settings Tile, e.g. from the shell or Tasker.
In this particular case, I'd like to press ProtonVPN's tile in order to automate connecting ...
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Does Macrodroid search ALL embedded folders in a directory or only the master?
Does Macrodroid search ALL embedded folders in a directory or only the master?
I followed Reddy Lutonadio's instructions on Auto-delete certain file extensions on my phone?
My unwanted files were TXT ...
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Set a call forwarding number based on a defined schedule
We have a rotating on-call schedule. When an on-call person takes over, they forward the on-call phone number to their own cell-phone. This is a process which must be done manually each week, as the ...
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Automating "Stay Awake" [duplicate]
I use my personal Android smartphone for development. Every morning, I go to Settings \ Developer Options \ Stay Awake and check the box.
At the end of the day, I uncheck the box — since otherwise ...
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Can I set a macro to delete media from a particular Whatsapp group or contact?
Is it possible to set up a macro using Macro Droid, Tasker, or any other automation app which will delete all the media received from a particular Whatsapp group or from some specific contacts.
I am ...
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App that would open a url based on the current date in a browser
I am looking for an app or a way how to automate opening a URL based on current date on the Android 7.0 phone:
On 2017-07-01 it would open the following url in a browser:
http://myserver.com/...
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