What have YOU done with Tasker?

[NebulaOcton]

I would buy it from here if I was you: Tasker for Android

You get a free 7 day trial and it has more features than the market version

What extra features are included with this version? Do you think the developer would credit if I purchased from the Market already?

Thanks

The two versions are nearly identical. The Android Market version has the advantages:
install may be easier e.g. you don't have to enable the 'Unknown sources' setting
you don't need to enter a validation code
you can simultaneously install on multiple devices with the same Google account
The Direct-Purchase version has the advantages:

it's cheaper
it supports file encryption
you can choose to use Paypal or Google Checkout
it can usually be validated within 10 minutes (Market is around 26 hours)
you don't have to deal with typical Market 'authorization failure' etc problems

Tasker for Android

Also the developer, Pent, get more money for the direct purchase.

 

[25cents]

Oh, so no functionality features then. Well, then, no need for panic if you already bought it from the market.

OK, I know I said I'd do this yesterday, and maybe you won't find this functionality appealing, but it's fun, and I happen to like it a lot. A lot a lot.

The following profiles will enable random notification tones, click-to-open message notifications, notifications that tell you how many texts you have waiting to be read and when you turn on your screen, your phone will verbally confirm how many missed texts you have.

Profile 1:

Context: Open Messaging App (I use the standard app, but you can use whichever app you're using for this)

Actions:
Variable set > %TEXTS = 0
Notify Cancel (Title: SMS %TEXTS)
Variable Set > %MSGAPP = 1

Exit Actions:
Variable Set > %MSGAPP = 0

Profile 2:

Context: Received SMS (All optional fields blank)

Actions:
Variable Randomize > %TONE > Min = 1, Max = number of ringtones
Ringtone > Type = Notification, Sound = Ringtone(x) > IF %TONE = (x)
IMPORTANT: REPEAT THIS STEP AS MANY TIMES AS NEEDED - DO NOT REUSE ANY VARIABLE NUMBERS
Notify Cancel (Title: SMS %TEXTS)
Variable Add > %TEXTS > 1 > IF %MSGAPP = 0
Notify Sound (Title: SMS %TEXTS) > IF %MSGAPP = 0
Vibrate Pattern > I used 200,400,200,400 - but you can use whatever you like


Profile 3:

Context: Notification Click > Owner Application: Tasker, Title = SMS *
(Notification click can be located under the UI menu)
(It's important to leave a space between SMS and * - it tells the program that any notification supplied by Tasker that begins with SMS is the operator)

Actions:
Load App > Messaging (or whatever messaging app you're using)
Variable Set > %TEXTS = 0

Profile 4:

Context: Display On

Actions:
Say > You have %TEXTS un read text message> IF %TEXTS = 1
Say > You have %TEXTS un read text messages > IF %TEXTS > 1
(The space between un and read make the voice sound more natural. Play around with the speed and pitch as much as you like - I find 5 and 6 respectively work well.)



I'm pretty sure I worked out all the kinks with this, and it's working excellently.

 

[Amaiyume]

Anyone has found a way to abort a call after x seconds?

What I'm trying to achieve is a widget that compose a particular phone number, let it ring for 3-5 seconds and then hangs up, so that the receiver knows I've called him through caller-ID.

I've tried:

Widget:

• 1. Phone -> Call -> Number: xxxxxx , Auto Dial: ON , If: OFF

• 2. Tasker -> Wait -> 5 seconds

• 3. Phone -> End Call -> If: OFF

but the other phone keep ringing 'til I hang up manually.

Thanks for your help

 

[25cents]

Remove the IF statement on the last profile. Completely unnecessary, and it's likely the reason your phone is not dropping the call.

 

[Amaiyume]

Remove the IF statement on the last profile. Completely unnecessary, and it's likely the reason your phone is not dropping the call.

No, I meant NOT SET, as you suggested.
Still, the call is not dropping.

I forgot to say that the widget is set as "One-Time": could this be the culprit?

 

[scriptdevil]

I am trying to set tasker up to use 2 home screens. I made a widget to switch from one to the other, but is there anyway to have tasker set it as default when it switches?

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[prochobo]

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If only I could make Tasker activate the mic and listen for my alarm in the morning. In case I forget to set it, Tasker would realize this and sound a backup alarm on my phone. Now that would be awesome.

 

[bodean]

I've abandoned my last attempt at improving the wifi off part of my profile. Here is a new one you can try. I won't be able to test it for a few hours but if any of you can I would appreciate it.

New - type: Wifi Off - Ok
State - Wifi Connected - Invert - Done
Tasker - Wait - 30 seconds - Done
"+" - Net - Wifi - Off - If %WIFIC matches 0 - Done
"+" - Tasker - Profile Status - Press Magnifying Glass - Choose: Wifi Off - Set: Off - Done
Set the priority of this task to 1

New - type: Connected? - Ok
State - Wifi Connected
Varaible - Variable Set %WIFIC to 1 - Done
"+" - Tasker - Wait - 1 Minute - Done
"+" - Tasker - Profile Status - Press Magnifying Glass - Choose Wifi Off - Set: On - Done - Done
Add Exit Task
"+" - Variable - Variable Set - %WIFIC to 0 - Done - Done
Set the priority of this task to 9

So dont use the Low Battery usage wifi profile, and use this instead?

 

[Chi-Chi]

Final Verison

What extra features are included with this version? Do you think the developer would credit if I purchased from the Market already?

Thanks

The two versions are nearly identical. The Android Market version has the advantages:
install may be easier e.g. you don't have to enable the 'Unknown sources' setting
you don't need to enter a validation code
you can simultaneously install on multiple devices with the same Google account
The Direct-Purchase version has the advantages:

it's cheaper
it supports file encryption
you can choose to use Paypal or Google Checkout
it can usually be validated within 10 minutes (Market is around 26 hours)
you don't have to deal with typical Market 'authorization failure' etc problems

Tasker for Android

Also the developer, Pent, get more money for the direct purchase.

NebulaOcton,

Sorry for the late response, I was having some problems with the new profile not working. I just recently realized that I had a configuration problem on my end. Your new profile works perfectly!!

Thank you for all the help

 

[NebulaOcton]

I've abandoned my last attempt at improving the wifi off part of my profile. Here is a new one you can try. I won't be able to test it for a few hours but if any of you can I would appreciate it.

New - type: Wifi Off - Ok
State - Wifi Connected - Invert - Done
Tasker - Wait - 30 seconds - Done
"+" - Net - Wifi - Off - If %WIFIC matches 0 - Done
"+" - Tasker - Profile Status - Press Magnifying Glass - Choose: Wifi Off - Set: Off - Done
Set the priority of this task to 1

New - type: Connected? - Ok
State - Wifi Connected
Varaible - Variable Set %WIFIC to 1 - Done
"+" - Tasker - Wait - 1 Minute - Done
"+" - Tasker - Profile Status - Press Magnifying Glass - Choose Wifi Off - Set: On - Done - Done
Add Exit Task
"+" - Variable - Variable Set - %WIFIC to 0 - Done - Done
Set the priority of this task to 9

So dont use the Low Battery usage wifi profile, and use this instead?

Just don't use the original wifi off profile the Cell Near and Wifi Near parts are good. Use the above instead of the old Wifi Off

 

[NebulaOcton]

The two versions are nearly identical. The Android Market version has the advantages:
install may be easier e.g. you don't have to enable the 'Unknown sources' setting
you don't need to enter a validation code
you can simultaneously install on multiple devices with the same Google account
The Direct-Purchase version has the advantages:

it's cheaper
it supports file encryption
you can choose to use Paypal or Google Checkout
it can usually be validated within 10 minutes (Market is around 26 hours)
you don't have to deal with typical Market 'authorization failure' etc problems

Tasker for Android

Also the developer, Pent, get more money for the direct purchase.

NebulaOcton,

Sorry for the late response, I was having some problems with the new profile not working. I just recently realized that I had a configuration problem on my end. Your new profile works perfectly!!

Thank you for all the help

You're welcome thanks for testing it.

 

[NebulaOcton]

I am trying to set tasker up to use 2 home screens. I made a widget to switch from one to the other, but is there anyway to have tasker set it as default when it switches?

Sent from my DROIDX using DroidForums App

Do you mean so that when you press Home that it goes to the last one you switched to? No I don't think so But its something you could ask Pent to add

Tasker | Google Groups

 

[NebulaOcton]

I'm working on a speech to chat program right now. I'll post it after I test it during lunch. But does anyone know if there is a way to popup a list of google chat contacts with Tasker so that I can choose the recipient?

 

[25cents]

Amaiyume - I'll bet that's what it is. I tested the profile the way you posted it and it worked fine for me on a number of occassions.

prochobo, use variables. try this

context: application> alarm clock
actions:
set variable > %WAKEUP = 1
play sound (sound) IF %WAKEUP = 1

new profile

context: time> 5 minutes after you have to have your alarm set
actions:
set variable > %WAKEUP = 0



this should give you five minutes of alarm if your alarm doesn't wake you up. no, I haven't tested it. any problems let me know.

 

[cpjr]

If only I could make Tasker activate the mic and listen for my alarm in the morning. In case I forget to set it, Tasker would realize this and sound a backup alarm on my phone. Now that would be awesome.​

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Or just set your alarm on the phone...and have it set for everyday you need to wake up. Cause in tasker your going to have to specify a time or block of time for it to listen anyways.......so your kinda trying to make a mess out of something simple