#warning #TaskerDev
[DEV] Tasker 5.9.beta.8 - The Game Changer
I'm sooooo excited for this one!! 💥😁💥
Sign up for the beta here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/net.dinglisch.android.taskerm
If Google Play is taking to long, get the APK directly here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7j58vurja7vm4hj/Tasker.28.apk?dl=0

Opening up a world of events/states with the "Logcat Entry" Event
Tasker now has the ability to react to the Logcat on your device! 😎 Check out how it works in this demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GSE1q6q_Q4
If you're not familiar with it, Logcat is a place where Android and all its apps put logs of stuff that's happening in the apps and now Tasker can react to it!

Just to give you a few examples of stuff that was done with it in the short time I tried it:
- Augment Pixel 4's motion gestures
- Do different stuff for each finger when unlocking the device
- React to snoozing an alarm
- Do different stuff for when you unlock your device with your finger or with a pattern
- React to the Back button being held for 1 second in any app
- React to the software keyboard being shown/hidden
- Do different actions on Samsung devices depending on if the power button was double clicked or the Bixby button was pressed

A whole new world of events is there ripe for the picking! Since I've implemented I just kept coming up with more and more possible events that Tasker can now react to and more often than not there's something in the Logcat that will do it!
I'm super excited to see what the community comes up with! I'm sure there's A LOT of stuff in there that you can react to that I haven't thought of yet!
Would love to know what you can come up with! :)

Replacing AutoShortcut with the new "Shortcut" action
I really should stop shooting myself in the foot. 😝 After implementing stuff from AutoLocation and AutoAlarm in Tasker itself, AutoShortcut can now probably be deprecated as well with the new action.
Here's a demo of it working: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcZWcnQfzDM
Just like AutoShortcut it allows you to launch an Android shortcut from Tasker!
You also get a new related Tasker Function called ShortcutDialog() that allows you to select a shortcut from Tasker so that it can later be used with the new Shortcut action.

Previewing Variables
When you're in the Variable Select list in Tasker you'll get the option to long click a variable to know its value.
Check out the demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYR9wFktWfI

Getting the best location possible
I've added an option in the Get Location v2 action that allows you to get the last gotten location even if the action times out.

For example, let's say you want to get your location with an accuracy of 10 meters but your phone can only bring that down to 15 meters. With this new option the action will still time out but you'll get that 15-meter-accuracy location in your task so that you can decide if you still want to use it or not.

Long Standing Bugs Fixed
I've fixed 2 very old bugs:
- sometimes a task would hang if another task was running at the same time and a wait action was running there
- when you monitored the value of %LIGHT and the light level sank to 0, %LIGHT would never actually be 0 but would remain in the value previous to 0

I'm happy to say that these are both fixed now! :)

Full Changelog
- Added "Logcat Entry" event which allows you to react to any logcat on your Android system
- Added "Shortcut" action which allows you to open an Android shortcut from Tasker
- Added "ShortcutDialog()" function in "Tasker Functions" action that allows you to pick a shortcut so that you can run it later
- Added option in "Get Location v2" to get last available location if action times out. This way you can at least still get a decent location even if it doesn't match your criteria
- Added ability to long click a variable in the Variable select list to show its value
- Added ability to specify a directory as the output for a HTTP Request action so that the file name is automatically recognized and set when downloaded
- Added %http_file_output variable as output in the HTTP Request action so that you can act on the downloaded file more easily when the file name is automatically found by Tasker
- Changed "Get Location 2" name to "Get Location v2"
- Changed all prefixes for the variables from "Get Location v2" to "gl" instead of "cl"
- Changed some variable names for both "Get Location v2" and "Pick Location"
- Changed some messages that show up as toasts into dialogs so that people that block Tasker notifications still see them.
- Fixed long-standing bug (from back when I wasn't the developer) that would sometimes hang a task if another task had a wait action running
- Fixed long-standing bug (from back when I wasn't the developer) where if you monitored the value of %LIGHT and the light level sank to 0, %LIGHT would never actually be 0 but would remain in the value previous to 0.
- Fixed some issues where changes in Light could adversely make some profiles stop working
- Allow scenes to manually specify horizontal offsets higher than normally supported
- Added Custom Settings for the Pixel 4
- Changed Cell Near history to 24 hours instead of 6
- Fixed bug where importing a project with disabled profiles would sometimes enable them
- Fixed HTTP Request action when downloading a file to a folder that doesn't exist. Now creates needed folders automatically.
- Made some events trigger faster with less use of resources
- Fixed "Alarm Changed" event in some situations.
- Fixed getting the clipboard on Android 10 in some situtations.
- Correctly ask for Do Not Disturb changing permissions when adding the Ringer Volume action
- Fixed small crashes

Original Thread: Go!

#project #TaskerContentViewer
DESCRIPTION
As you know, Tasker can show us the total number of profiles, tasks and scenes that are imported into it. But what is the main problem from here? It simply shows us non-hidden profiles and tasks. But what about anonymous tasks, linked to profiles? And the tasks from scenes, categorized as anonymous?
So this project will help you to know the exact and total number of them, as them are.

This project includes an Initial Setup task that needs to be executed when it is imported from TaskerNet
(It can be deleted after imported)

Notes:
- Orange profiles and tasks are all non-anonymous, located in main Tasker UI.
- To make it work on unrooted devices, please, make sure that 'Local Auto-Backup Max Age' option, under Tasker's Preferences, is set to any value except: No Auto-Backups.

CREDITS
@SmartPhoneLover

CHANGELOG
- Other: Progress bar width is now dynamically calculated based on available space.
- Other: Moved all UI settings to 'Setup (UI)' task.
- Other: Small changes.

VERSION
v1.4

#task #AndroidPieScreenBrightnessWorkaround
DESCRIPTION
As some users reported having problems with the Display Brightness action on Android Pie, on the latest Tasker v5.8.2 version, I have made a workaround task that may help these users.

You can track the issue on:
· Reddit (thread)
· tasker.helprace (ticket)

Notes:
- Not all people are experiencing the same situation. Some tells that is working fine, between correct and normal ranks (0-255). But others reports that Android is managing the brightness level far out of range, like: 0-1200.
- I have bundled all the tasks into a single project file, so import it as a project.

CREDITS
@SmartPhoneLover

VERSION
v1.0

#task #AndroidPieScreenBrightnessWorkaround
DESCRIPTION
As some users reported having problems with the Display Brightness action on Android Pie, on the latest Tasker v5.8.2 version, I have made a workaround task that may help these users.

You can track the issue on:
· Reddit (thread)
· tasker.helprace (ticket)

Notes:
- Not all people are experiencing the same situation. Some tells that is working fine, between correct and normal ranks (0-255). But others reports that Android is managing the brightness level far out of range, like: 0-1200.
- I have bundled all the tasks into a single project file, so import it as a project.

CREDITS
@SmartPhoneLover

CHANGELOG
- Fix: Not applying the correct value if '0' was sent. (to make it work, root or at least 'WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS' permission is needed for Tasker)

VERSION
v1.1

#project #AndroidPieScreenBrightnessWorkaround
DESCRIPTION
As some users reported having problems with the Display Brightness action on Android Pie, on the latest Tasker v5.8.2 version, I have made a workaround task that may help these users.

You can track the issue on:
· Reddit (thread)
· tasker.helprace (ticket)

* The problem, in the end, was discarded by Joao, so there will be no other than to use this project to modify the brightness in those devices that present that abnormal functioning. Sorry.

This project includes an Initial Setup task that needs to be executed when it is imported from TaskerNet
(It can be deleted after imported)

Notes:
- Go here to learn more about how Android Pie now manages the screen brightness function.
- Not all people are experiencing the same situation. Some tells that is working fine, between correct and normal range (0-255). But others reports that Android is managing the brightness level far out of range, like: 0-1200.
- To make the Tasker to set 0 level correctly on some devices, you will have to grant the 'WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS' permission to Tasker. Or have root.
- To use the automated version (B), root will be required.

CREDITS
@SmartPhoneLover

CHANGELOG
- New: Added a separate version for users that want to automate getting min and max values. (recommended only if values changes on every device boot, as reported by some users) (root needed)
- Other: All switched to Project type.
- Other: Added missing task labels (notes) to guide the user how to proceed.
- Other: minor changes.

VERSION
v1.2

#warning #TaskerDev
[HOW_TO] Bixby - Make Tasker react to single, double and long press even with the screen off
You may probably know that Tasker can already react to pressing the Bixby button, but unfortunately that is limited to one type of click and the screen needs to be on and unlocked for it to work.

Fortunately we have Logcat access now and pressing the button brings up various interesting logs, even while the screen is off! :)

With this you can now react to the Bixby button while the screen is off :D

Check out this demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pacP0ztvZ_U

As you can see you can now do stuff with a single click, double click and even a long click of the button! :)

Import the project for this here: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=pacP0ztvZ_U&redir_token=93UjKxwH1a91GIMI7z_YLF2gB458MTU3MzU2Njk2NEAxNTczNDgwNTY0&event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftaskernet.com%2Fshares%2F%3Fuser%3DAS35m8ne7oO4s%252BaDx%252FwlzjdFTfVMWstg1ay5AkpiNdrLoSXEZdFfw1IpXiyJCVLNW0yn%26id%3DProject%253ABixby%2BClicks

Hope this helps people out! Enjoy! :)

Source: Go!

#warning #TaskerDev
[DEV] Tasker 5.9.rc - Getting ready for public release
Here's another beta update. Hopefully it won't be long until this is ready for everyone to use! If you can, please let me know if there are any issues in the beta that weren't present in the normal version on Google Play.

Sign up for the beta here.

If you don't want to wait for the Google Play update, get it right away here.

You can also get the updated app factory here.

Mobile Data action with no root
You can now use the Mobile Data action with no root but it's important to note that on most devices it won't actually change the setting but simply update the Android UI of the setting.

Still I think it's important to let users use it without root.

This essentially makes it work the same as the Mobile Data option in the Secure Settings action in AutoTools.

App Factory Fixes
There was a major issue with App Factory apps where they couldn't perform non-HTTPS (simply HTTP) requests. I've now been able to fix it finally!

Other fixes include ability to use app icons for exported apps and being able to use the Pick Dialog action in the factory apps.

Full Changelog
- Made Mobile Data work with Secure Settings on non-rooted devices, warning the user that it may not work on all devices
- Made %LAPP variable available again
- Fix not being able to: use app icons, do non secure http requests and use the Pick location dialog for exported App Factory apps
- Made app factory apps always have the SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW permission if target API is 29 or above
- Madd app factory apps have location permissions if they use maps in scenes or the pick location dialog
- Added option "Use Motion Detection" to "Set Tasker Pref" action
- Redirect to english web page if help in other language is not available
- Fix not being able to accept the "Get Location" action if you checked "Continue Tracking"
- Fixed shortcuts using app icons which were appearing weird before
- Fix some issues with getting next alarm
- Fix some issues with logcat monitor in rare circumstances
- Fixed not being able to use 2 variables in Lat,Long field in the Open Map action
- Fixed showing variable value in variable select list in some cases
- Tip users that they should use the helper when setting up a Logcat Entry event
- Show a dialog giving users instructions on rooting a device when a root-only action is added
- Fixed small crashes

Enjoy! :)

Source: Go!

#warning #TaskerDev
[HOW-TO] Create an NFC Tag State in Tasker
With this profile you'll be able to have a normal Tasker state for NFC Tags instead of just an event.

This will:
- Run the profile's entry task when the NFC tag is first scanned
- Run the profile's exit task when the tag is no longer present

Demo video here: https://youtu.be/L84Gs49kmGg

Full Tutorial here: https://forum.joaoapps.com/index.php?resources/create-an-nfc-tag-state-not-event.430/

Import here: https://taskernet.com/shares/?user=AS35m8ne7oO4s%2BaDx%2FwlzjdFTfVMWstg1ay5AkpiNdrLoSXEZdFfw1IpXiyJCVLNW0yn&id=Project%3ANFC+Tag+Close

If you want to see me create this is real time in my weekly Live Creations video you can check out the post on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/31589562 ($5 tier and above)

Source: Go!

#warning #TaskerDev
Fingerprint unlock actions on Samsung devices - confirmation needed
Hi everyone! Does this work for everyone on Samsung devices?

https://taskernet.com/shares/?user=AS35m8ne7oO4s%2BaDx%2FwlzjdFTfVMWstg1ay5AkpiNdrLoSXEZdFfw1IpXiyJCVLNW0yn&id=Project%3ASamsung+Fingerprint

This should perform a different action when unlocking your device, depending on what finger you use.

It works on my Samsung Galaxy S9+ with Android 9, but I wonder how it works on other devices.

Anyone with other Samsung devices/Android versions care to try it out? :)

Thanks in advance!

Source: Go!

#warning #TaskerDev
[HOW-TO] Create Tiny URL for the current web page in a browser
Sometimes you want to share a URL with someone but it would be great if it could be a shorter URL that's easier to share.

Here's a simple profile to do just that: https://forum.joaoapps.com/index.php?resources/create-a-tiny-url-from-tasker.432/

Import it directly here if you want: https://taskernet.com/shares/?user=AS35m8ne7oO4s%2BaDx%2FwlzjdFTfVMWstg1ay5AkpiNdrLoSXEZdFfw1IpXiyJCVLNW0yn&id=Profile%3ATiny+URL

Hope this helps! :)

Source: Go!