Context-based automation tool for Android
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How would I use Tasker to boot my PC when I get home?
I have an Android phone running the Tasker app. I have a home computer running Windows 7 as well. Is there any way I can have Tasker detect that I've arrived at home, and send a "Wake On LAN" packet ...
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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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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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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 it possible to set CPU speed with Tasker?
For example: I would like to set my CPU to higher end for when running a specific application, such as psx4droid. Is this possible with Tasker?
Or if not Tasker... any other app? SetCPU doesn't ...
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Block unknown callers at work, but let them through if they try again
I have Tasker for Android but I don't know enough about it to be able to implement this.
I'd like this to occur when I am connected to a specific wireless network:
If someone phones who isn't in my ...
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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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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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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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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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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 check success status of opened URL in Tasker?
In Tasker, I have created a profile to open a URL when I visit certain place during certain time. It works.. When conditions are met, my default web browser (Dolphin) is opened to handle that URL ...
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How can I get Tasker to set my Google Chat Status?
I'd like my Google Chat status to update by task; specifically '@Work' and '@Home', on the obvious criteria. Is there a plugin or script that will allow me to set the status in a task? With additional ...
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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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Check if call is coming from a fixed or mobile phone with tasker
I'm setting up a profile in tasker that sends a text message to everyone who calls me during a meeting. However, I don't want to waste my my credit by sending messages to fixed phones. How can I check ...
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Can I use tasker to turn LTE/4G mode on/off on my Droid Bionic?
I'd like to turn LTE on while I'm at work and off at home; I have the appropriate profiles, but I can't find an appropriate action. Is this something that could be done with an intent?
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Running a tasker task via SSHDroid (or adb shell)
I'm trying to run a tasker task manually from ADB Shell, via SSHDroid. I'm
running the following in putty (Windows SSH client):
am broadcast -a net.dinglisch.android.tasker.ACTION_TASK -es task_name
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Set a profile in Tasker to wipe the phone
Is it possible to create a profile in Tasker that completely wipes the phone?
I ask because I haven't tried Tasker yet, and this might be enough to make me buy it. It doesn't matter how this profile ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tasker: How to trigger recheck of state context?
As I understand it, when I set Tasker to execute a tasks in a profile that has a state context it executes the tasks once - when the state condition becomes true.
Is there a task command to make ...
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Tasker: switch on VPN when opening specific URL?
Tasker is an automation app for Android (see http://tasker.dinglisch.net/)
I want to start VPN whenever I start http://*.intra.mycompany.com - as intra.mycompany.com are urls that are just accessible ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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How to modify functionality (skip song, play, pause) with side phone volume keys?
This is a really requested feature in a lot of forum, but I haven't found any convincing solution.
I'd like that my volume keys:
If simple (short) press both together, pause/play.
If simple (short) ...
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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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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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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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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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What launchers support Tasker's Go Home to a paticular page?
Tasker's Go Home action has a slider that lets you select which page of your launcher will be displayed. Trouble is, the launcher has to be written to support this feature (specifically, it needs to ...
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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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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 ...
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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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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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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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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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/TASKER/ Voice Command on Bluetooth Connect
Got a new bluetooth radio in my car and want to add voice control when it is connected.
I was thinking that when it either first connects it listens once so I can open up the music app of my choice ...
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Is it possible to make tasker events conditional on whether I'm roaming?
Using 'Tasker', I have a task set up to dial my mobile phone balance enquiry number at 7pm each night, put in the right options, then hang up. That results in a text being sent to me each evening ...
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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 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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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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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 ...
