Common Problems

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    Notification Blocking backup cannot be restored

    StaffanT · 2 · Last reply by João Dias

    I just found that a backup created of the list of blocked notifications in AutoNotification cannot be restored. The backup works fine and creates a BlockFilterForDB database (SQLite), which contains all the definitions and looks correct. But restoring only lets me choose the backup file and when accepted nothing more happens. I'm running Android 11 One UI 3.0 with Tasker 5.11.14 and AN v4.2.0 beta.

    Thanks for looking in to this.

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    Installed tasker for the first time, crashed on startup. Uninstalled. Now gmail crashes on startup

    Jim Spath · 2 · Last reply by Jim Spath

    I purchased and downloaded Tasker today onto my Verizon Galaxy S8.

    After it installed, I tried running it, and it crashed.  I tried starting it a few more times, and it crashed every time.  So I uninstalled the app and got a refund.

    Now my Gmail keeps crashing.  I'm guessing Tasker installed some sort of hook to be able to use Gmail, but it wasn't (un)installed properly, so now Gmail itself is broken.

    Is there any way to cleanup whatever it is Tasker has done to Gmail?

    Oh, and I also get notifications that Email has crashed, which I don't

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    API POST to Home Assistant returns "Invalid JSON specified"

    Stig Byriel · 2 · Last reply by João Dias

    Hi,

    I am trying to save a state to Home Assistant using the API. The POST request is working fine in postman, but not i Tasker.

    When i add the header "Authorization: Bearer <token>" (replacing "<token>" with the correct token. 183 characters consisting of letters and a period. So no special characters if that is relevant). The response is "Invalid JSON specified".

    If i change "Authorization" to something else it says "Unauthorized" instead.

    What am i doing wrong?

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    autoshare not working in android 11

    Mohd Anas_50 · 2 · Last reply by Mohd Anas_50

    Hey I want to copy file path using autoshare action.I have copied the path copier task from autoapps projects, but not working.

    In toast message it shows file : none While I have tried several file managers including mixplorer but none of them seems to working.

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    How to create a task to take a screenshot by holding down the power button

    Bob Thomson · 3 · Last reply by João Dias

    I can't find out how to create a task which allows me to take a screenshot by holding down the power button.

    The video on how to create a task does not display on my phone.

    Surely someone could produce a simple step by step outline on how to do this

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    Task to disconnect bluetooth headset doesn't work

    Mun · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 running Android 10.  I've created a simple task to disconnect my Bluetooth headset.  However, when I Play the task nothing happens.  That is, the headset remains connected.  I've tried usight the MAC address as well as the Name of the headset.  Neither Action works.  Please advise.

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    %DATE not updated

    Daniel Metzler · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    I am launching a App when the %DATE Global Variable is changed. If I switch off my phone during the night and switch it on in the morning. %DATE Variable is not updated. Only if I edit the Task and save it again, It changes. Any suggestions?

    Thanks, Appriciate your help

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    Passcode workaround

    Je Wang Yu · 0 · Posted

    Despite having a passcode on tasker, a user is able to use bypass the passcode using the search function to manipulate some of the tasks.

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    [ App Factory ] - [ Icon Bug ] When restart your device in the Nova Launcher

    GlitchYou · 2 · Last reply by GlitchYou

    I'm having a problem creating the apps in Tasker because when I restart android the nova launcher doesn't load the icon that was in the application exported in Tasker

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    outdated help text

    Philipp Gütschow · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    The help text for "restore settings" in the profile settings still references the old "cog icon" which has been replaced by double arrows

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    Multi variables not assign %err after shell

    Damianek420 · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    'Multiple variables set' action Does not assign a value from '%err' immediately after shell action. Screenshot attached

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    Error while compiling apk

    Dhanu anilkumar · 2 · Last reply by Dhanu anilkumar

    In latest build of Tasker or Tasker factory sometimes i have problem with compiling apk which have third party / downloaded images in it. I used to use images as my app's background.. by the way i always use jpg format

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    ADB + Airplane Mode

    Gamsin · 2 · Last reply by João Dias

    To enable permission for toggle Airplane Mode only requires an ADB appops command be run only once. I have verified this using appops, that after device reboot, Tasker retains permission to toggle Airplane Mode without re-enabling ADB wifi.

    Yet trying to toggle Airplane Mode in Tasker will fail due to ADB Wifi not being on. Tasker does not attempt to toggle Airplane Mode, even though it already has permission.

    If Tasker can retain permissions, then enabling ADB Wifi after reboot appears unnecessary.

    Thank you

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    Deactivation - Call Redirection Problem

    Christopher Haas · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    I installed and used TASKER first yesterday. Therefore  i created a profile (if telephone rings) that a task call redirection (german: Rufumleitung) will start.

    That worked perfectly. But then after testing i wanted to manually disable therefore i  moved the toggle to grey on profile (if telephone rings) but recognized that android holds the message that all calls will be redirected.

    I testet it and it is true, also with deactivation the option still stays and all calls are redirected. I never made other setting on android therefore therefore i must come from tasker...

    Now is this a bug or

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    Bluetooth Connected profiles don't fire when a Name variable is used

    Kenneth Wilson · 2 · Last reply by João Dias

    Tasker is not firing a Bluetooth Connected event (Profile) if I put a string in the Name variable in the event.

    This is a Profile that I've used for years, and it recently stopped working - after Tasker and my Phone both updated, so I'm not sure which one may have caused the bug.

    The profile triggers an action to set a sound/volume profile in another app, whenever my truck's bluetooth connects to my phone.  But for testing, I created an even simpler profile and gave it one action: to produce a popup message "BT Connected".

    I tested this profile

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    Phone Ringing Caller Name Failure

    John C McAuley · 0 · Posted

    Phone ringing event only triggers on Blank, Any, or My Contact*. (The * is required).  Caller Name In (%CNAME) only returns GMail, never a name.)

    The Phone Ringing event does trigger on phone numbers 555123456*  (Yup the * is required) and %CNAME will be GMail.

    Phone Ringing Event triggering on Contacts Labels would be great!

    Pixel 3 running Android 11 June 2021 update, Tasker 5.12.22.

    Thanks,

    John

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    SMS rule does not trigger

    r k · 6 · Last reply by João Dias

    Pixel 3 Android 11

    Used to work.  Do I need to set some new permissions?

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    KEYBOARD action causes screen keyboard to disappear then reappear.

    Joe Cornelius · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    Thanks for such an amazing tool!

    I just used a 9 button scene and KEYBOARD action to create a DPAD and give myself the &^%$#@!!! arrow keys (and, eventually, the Delete key) missing from most keyboards.

      Good news:  It works!

    Bad news:

      The keyboard disappears, then reappears after a beat.

    It's kind of jarring to use, as-is.

    Setting the "don't restore keyboard" flag is an ok workaround, but if it's possible to choose not to hide the keyboard that would be useful.

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    Reboot phone every x days

    r k · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    I don't see any way to create a rule that would trigger every, for example, 5 days.

    I want to automatically reboot my phone every x days.

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    Missing Permissions notification popping up frequently

    Ryttch · 2 · Last reply by João Dias

    Hi! Whenever a task is saved or when closing Tasker, this message shows Tasker needs the following permissions(s) for the functionality you have configured: Access fine location *Variable %WIFII The problem is, I'm aware the variable works with location only, but I denied this permission in purpose, because it is not needed for what I'm trying to accomplish. Only THAT variable is necessary for my task. Now, is there a way to prevent this notifications to pop up again and again? Because it is driving me crazy to click on cancel every time I try to configure some tasks. If