Context-based automation tool for Android
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Turn on Mac with Tasker
Is there any way to tell my iMac to turn on via tasker. If so, would both devices have to be on the same network? Is there a way to do this without being on the same network? Would my computer have to ...
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Is it possible to get Tasker to play the next song in Spotify
In Tasker, there is a Media Control action which allows me to move to the next song however it only seems to work for the default Android player.
Is it there a way to hook Spotify up to do this?
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How Can I Stop This Tasker Profile From Toggling Back and Forth?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 with Tasker 4.0u1 installed. I have a "Low Light" profile which activates ScreenFilter when %LIGHT == 0 (and I'm not in certain apps which don't react well to the filter ...
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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.
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Get list of filenames via Tasker
I'm using Tasker and have a step of List Files. I grab that result and stuff it into %files. I then go into a For loop reading %files and under items %files(). However, this is giving me the full path ...
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How does NFC Task Launcher toggle Power Saving and how can I get Tasker to do it?
So I've noticed that NFC Task Launcher can toggle the Power Saving mode for the Galaxy s3.
Obviously then, this is not a secure setting that requires root access (eg. turning GPS on / off).
So is it ...
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Using Tasker to block a specific number
I was wondering if someone could help me with setting up a tasker profile to block an incoming call from a particular number. I've seen tutorials on how to block unknown callers or callers not in my ...
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Opening URLs in Tasker and get HTTP response and content successfully
I am currently doing an automation in Tasker wherein I can open URLs on browser one by one. So far, I have successfully opened URLs by putting the URL list in a text file and have Tasker access it. My ...
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Copy Directory to SMB Share Through Terminal
On Rooted Android 4.1, I have it set up to be able to make NAndroid backups through terminal emulator.
What I hope to do is schedule a Tasker job to create a NAndroid backup and then copy/move it ...
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Disabling system noise interrupts of music
When I'm playing Spotify onto a speaker, it's interrupted by system sounds such as "charging started", "battery low", etc. Is there any way to prevent these interrupts from occurring while I'm ...
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Tasker profile with state doesn't activate
I'm trying to write a little program in Tasker, therefor I need a profile that is activated when a certain variable is set. However the profile does not activate, it does not go green. In the vars tab ...
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Bluetooth audio connection confirmation with Tasker
Just bought Tasker, my goal is that when I get into my car I have a Jabra Freeway, it has a motion sensor and turns on when it detects motion. But my VZW Galaxy Nexus won't always connect. I get tired ...
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Toggle “Unknown Sources” with Tasker
Is it possible to toggle the Unknown Source setting with Tasker? I couldn't find such a setting. I also tried the Secure Settings Plugin there is also no action for this.
What I want to achieve is to ...
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What effect does tasker/locale have on battery life?
Locale and tasker look pretty cool. How much effect will they have on battery life?
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What kind of power saving smarts does Android already have?
I just d/l tasker and it's been really interesting (although not as interesting as I would've liked since I feel a lot of the good features require a root).
I would like to optimize my Galaxy s3 so ...
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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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How to turn off camera click sound on Samsung Galaxy S2? [duplicate]
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 through boost mobile.
I want to get rid of the camera sounds. I bought Tasker, and set up the profile like I was told. Everything is on or off. But when I exit Tasker at ...
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Tasker and Locale Execute Plugin root command not working in 2.3.5
I just rooted my phone and have been trying to create a task in Tasker with the Locale Execute Plugin to control the LED lights for different things.
Phone Type: HTC Evo 4G
Android Version: 2.3.5
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What Tasker tasks require root access?
I'm thinking of installing Tasker on my phone, but I don't want to root it. Is it worth my while?
What Tasker tasks require root access? What can it do without root access?
Edit:
Here are some ...
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Tasker Profile Question
So i would want to create a profile which clear's memory and clear's recent tasks when an app is closed (example: Chrome) . Is it possible to do it without root access? My phone is a GS3/4.1.2 JB
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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 ...
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How can I enable mobile data periodically with Tasker?
I tried juicedefender and it does exactly what I want, but since I already have tasker running all the time I am looking for a tasker recipe.
I would like the accomplish the following behaviour:
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Is there an intent for telling Play Store to update all apps, or turn auto update on?
I own a Samsung Galaxy S2, running the official ICS OS. I want to use the Llama app (too poor for Tasker!) to tell my phone to update all apps whenever I am connected to certain Wi-Fi networks (but ...
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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 ...
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Using Tasker to turn off shutter sound in Galaxy S3, Android 4.1.2 [duplicate]
I have created a task app that will put my camera in silent mode. However, it will not activate when I use my camera. How can I mute the shutter?
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Restart data connection when stalled?
Occasionally the data connection of my mobile will stall, i.e. it still looks like it does have a data connection (either "H" or "G"), but no server can be contacted.
(In particular, my ROM being a ...
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Can Tasker/Locale tell me what BT device is connected?
I want to change the phone's state dependent on which specific bluetooth device is connected -- can Tasker or Locale do that? Thanks!
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Safe mode on LG Optimus 2X
I accidentally added a task to Tasker which reboots the phone on startup.
How do I boot into safe mode on LG Optimus 2X to disable it?
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tasker (or other software) - mute or change usergroup ringtone, depending on place (by mobile cell) and time [closed]
Can I make with tasker to make a caller group silent depends on the cell information and time?
Example: When I'm at home and it's after 10pm, all call need to be silent, only family calls enabled to ...
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How do I prompt the user for “Device Administrator” on Tasker?
I made a Tasker app via the Tasker App Factory that locks the screen based on various occasions. My app works fine except from the initial run which would require the user to enable it as "Device ...
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Change to and from 4g using Tasker
I downloaded Tasker for Android and I'm trying to do the following:
Condition1:
On Chrome browser startup, go to "mobile network connections" and change from 3g to 4g.
Condition2:
On ...
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Need to disguise Tasker app in the notification bar?
I have recently come across and purchased the Tasker app.
The app does is very different from any app I have ever seen in many aspects. One of the unique options that I have noticed in this app is ...
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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 ...
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Leaving work profile for Tasker
I'm using Tasker, and maybe I'm just trying too hard, but I can't seem to set up multiple conditions in the way that I want to. Here's what I'm trying to do:
From M - F (8AM - 5PM), set the phone to ...
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Search and cancel notification with Tasker
I'm looking for a way to search for (by text) and cancel a notification that wasn't created by Tasker with it.
I know there's an option to cancel notifications which were created by Tasker but I want ...
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Tasker: Run a task when a specific bluetooth device loses connection
I want to run a task every time my phone loses connection to my truck's bluetooth device.
I can see a way to run a task when it connects, and obviously I can "invert" it, but inverting it doesn't ...
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How to use Tasker to kill apps on/after device boot?
I have several apps auto start at boot, and it's really not necessary. So I'm trying to use Tasker to kill them on/after device boot.
Tasker has a "Event - Device Boot" option, but it seems that does ...
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Why isn't Tasker activating Profile?
I have created a profile with Tasker to accomplish a simple function, activate WiFi every 10 minutes and if the phone connects to a network leave WiFi on, otherwise turn it off and scan again in 10 ...
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Tasker Newbie Question
I am learning tasker and reading up tutorial on http://tasker.dinglisch.net/tour.html.
If you look at the picture,
you can see the two same tasks "Set Widget Icon".
Is that a typo, or something I do ...
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When typing, automatically replace specific characters with others (ie accented uppercase Greek vowels)
I'm looking for an app or other way to automatically replace specific characters with others, from a list of my definition. This should be done in every possible text edit field, inline.
Ideally I ...
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Setting Tasker app to disable one finger touch after opening a specific app?
I need to disable one finger touch (2 or more fingers touch is still allowed) after opening an app. Can I use Tasker app to do it ?
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Reconfiguring volume up and down buttons?
A few days ago, I came to know about apps such as Tasker and Locale. Today, I have purchased the Tasker app from Google Play. I have spent around more than an hour, going around and exploring the app.
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Using Tasker to change my mail outgoing server setting when i leave home
Can some one tell me if it is possible for Tasker to change my outgoing mail setting in my mail client when i leave my home wifi range. Currently doing it manually which stinks. If it is possible ...
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Root Terminal command to kill or stop a service?
The latest LiveView Application for my device keeps appearing on the status bar even if the LiveView device isn't connected. Since I can't find any means to disable this behavior, I want to create a ...
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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 ...
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How do I check if Tasker is the application in focus using a Tasker profile?
I want to execute a few tasks whenever I am active on Tasker (e.g. editing profiles, viewing settings, etc). However, the problem is I can't see it on the list of applications that's usable when ...
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Tasker: Using OR logic in contexts
Let's say I want to create a context where the SSID of a wifi connection is either 'ABC' or 'XYZ'. I can see where I am able to create 2 contexts, but it seems to enforce and logic between the two, so ...
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Shortening URLs using goo.gl and Tasker
I'm trying to use Tasker to shorten URLs. Previously, I don't think this was possible, but v1.3 added support for https.
I've tried following the instructions here: ...
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How to get Tasker CPU options available on MT4GS?
myTouch 4G Slide [MT4GS/Doubleshot]
ICS Virtous Inquisition ROM
I cannot get the tasker CPU options available. I've checked the common problems listed at ...
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Tasker if-else-if hierarchy and default setting, like Locale
I use a Google Talk status plugin (written for Locale) with Tasker, and the one thing I miss from Locale is the priority order of situations. That is, if I'm driving, then set status "Driving", else ...
