Common Problems

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    Missing permission to manage external storage

    tillvu · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    Hi there, I stumbled uppon this error and dont know how to fix it.

    I am just trying to change my UI language from german to english, but as soon as I try that I get a error "Missing permission" to manage external storage. But in the App permissions I can not find any way to allow the storage management.

    I am running Tasker 6.2.1-beta on a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 with One UI 5.1

    Maybe anyone here can help?

    Thanks in advance.

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    Tasker "Variable Clear" (without Clear all variables checked) also clears Project Variables

    Ahria Hasegawa · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    As what the title says, Variable Clear (without Clear all variables checked) also clears the values of Project Variables, even though Immutable is checked which is annoying because you can't use the feature with Variable Clear. 

    What I've tested:

    - Variable Clear, Project Variable with Immutable checked.

    - Variable Clear, Project Variable without Immutable checked (This is the worst because it also clears the assigned value unlike the checked immutable that value it's not cleared on the Project Variables but cleared on the Task with Variable Clear.

    Task Flow:

    -use variable %ids from the project variable that is set "1"

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    Tasker "SQL Query" getting syntax error on DROP COLUMN

    Ahria Hasegawa · 0 · Posted

    As what title says, SQL Query gets a syntax error on using DROP COLUMN or DROP SQL Query: cursor exception: near "DROP" syntax error. Tested queries: ALTER TABLE "my_table" DROP COLUMN "my_column" ALTER TABLE my_table DROP COLUMN my_column ALTER TABLE "my_table" ALTER COLUMN "my_column" DROP ALTER TABLE my_table DROP my_column

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    Easy Voice Recorder Pro plugin not listed

    Pavel Svoboda · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    On Samsung Galaxy A13 I have Easy Voice Recorder Pro installed, I installed Tasker to be able to start and stop recording at given times. When I get to add an Action and go for Plugins, there's no Easy Voice Recorder plugin listed, only SMS Backup & Restore plugin is present. How do I get the EVR plugin to be listed here? Thanks.

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    Fetch and XMLHTTPRequest doesn't work in baked applications

    Marco · 2 · Last reply by João Dias

     created a very simple fetch PoC that works perfectly fine in the tasker itself, but fails when I run it from a task exported as an app.

    Code is a very basic GET request with some params to make sure that it works:

    I embed it to a task as a JavaScriptLet (to make sure it gets baked in into a file).

    It makes the query fine from the Tasker application (when I simply run the task).

    However, after exporting it as an app, installing, it just errors out with a flash:

    Fetch error: TypeError: failed to fetch meaning that it

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    Stuck on Install Welcome Screen

    Brian Anderson · 1 · Last reply by Brian Anderson

    Device: Fire HD Tablet 10 with Google Play Services Installed

    I was able to download tasker from Google Play Store but I am getting stuck on the "Before We Get Started" setup screen. I am able to check off the three boxes but there is a gray box below that says "Check all checkboxes to proceed". 

    Any work arounds for installing this? I triple checked to make sure that Tasker is not running with battery optimization.

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    autovoice headset rerouting not working on Android 12

    Nadir H · 0 · Posted

    Using Autovoice to Control BT for enabling headset sound (forcing audio through hfp profile ) isn't working on Android 12 device.

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    icon don't change

    I can't change icon in tasker notify

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    AutoTools Bluetooth Permission

    E Jones · 0 · Posted

    Unable to determine how to add the required bluetooth connectivity permission on a OnePlus CPH2459 Nord 20 5G. When running a bluetooth related AutoTools action in Tasker, a notification will inform a requested permission is required. But selecting the notification does no action. Also attempting to add the permission via the App details page does not seem to be an available option to enable.

    Android Build - CPH2459_11_C.13

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    Scene resolution NOT updating when exported to Factory KIDS APP

    Peter Gomberg · 0 · Posted

    I make a scene and it is 910w by 525h. I export it as an app. I then later decide I want my scene to be WIDER, so I change the width from 910 to 925. Looks normal in Tasker. When I export it as an App however, the resolution is still 910w instead of the new 925 and all my buttons are pushed horizontally into the others if they were on the edge past 910 pixels.

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    Tasker disable Accesibitily Service of other apps

    Antonio Tovar · 0 · Posted

    When Tasker enable Accesibility Service for itself, it disable Accesibility Service for other applications.

    Uso la pulsación prolongada del botón de volumen-arriba para lanzar una tarea de Tasker. Para ello necesita tener habilitado el Servicio de Accesibilidad. Este servicio se desactivaba cada dos o tres días y tenía que volver a concederlo.

    También uso constantemente el programa Quick Cursor, que también necesita el Servicio de Accesibilidad, pero nunca lo perdía.

    Cuando se añadió la opción de que el propio Tasker vigilara si había perdido el Servicio de Accesibilidad y lo volviera a conceder, me alegré y lo active tanto para

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    Per app display rotation toggle prevents apps from entering recent in OneUI 5.1

    Serris · 2 · Last reply by Serris

    So I have this Tasker profile which enables display rotation for some apps, and when I exit the app it disables it. However  this seems to interfere with Samsungs recents button, as it glitches out and prevents those apps from entering recents. Disabling that Tasker profile fixes the issue. I don't know if this is a Tasker issue or Samsung issue... Any help or advice would be appreciated.

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    apps closing

    mosi · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    i want tasker to open a specific link in multiple apps as a task like opening google in 5 browser and added enough timeout between actions and it work well but when i check open apps list just the last one is open.

    even i have tried playing the task step by step but before opening an app it close the previous one.

    also tried to just open apps by it and made a task to open 5 apps but again after opening each app it close the one opened before that.

    how should i stop that ?

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    Profile without 'Restore Settings' do infact restore the sound settings

    Bram van Schagen · 2 · Last reply by Bram van Schagen

    Sound setting to another level in the profile are placed back when the profile ends, without Exit Task or anything else.

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    Comprei a versão do tasker em inglês,veio em português! Quero meu reembolso!

    Mário Santos · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    Nas fotos do Google play estava em inglês,porém baixou em português,quero meu reembolso

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    The vibration doesn't work.

    Benson9999 · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    Hi. Vibrate, Vibrate Pattern actions don't work. There is no error, but there is no vibration. Android 11 Lineage Tasker beta 6.2.12-rc. All permissions from settings are obtained, as well as write_secure_settings

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    %VOLM and other global volume variables reporting incorrect value

    pep Cor · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    Weirdly enough, tasker is not reporting the correct volume level on my head unit (Chinese aftermarket). Lots of tasks work normally, but when checking my volume level, it always returns the same value (e.g. 13 VOLM and 7 for VOLS). Anyone encountered this issue and/or has a lead on how to solve/debug this?

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    Alert -> Notify: Variable Values in Action Label Not Passed To %caller for Action

    Dan · 0 · Posted

    When using a variable to create part or all of the Action Label for an action within the Notify action, the notification correctly displays the variable value in the label. However, when clicking the action label to perform an action, the performed action's %caller variable displays the variable name instead of the variable value.

    Steps to Reproduce:

    1. Create a task with the Alert -> Notify action.
    2. In the Notify action, scroll down to the Actions section and add an action.
    3. Give the action a label that includes a variable.
    4. Set the action to Alert -> Flash. Set the Flash action's
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    Display -> Status Bar Incorrectly Warns that Accessibility is Needed

    Dan · 0 · Posted

    On my Pixel 6a running Android 13, I have found that the Display -> Status Bar action incorrectly wants me to enable accessibility for it to work. I understand that on some devices accessibility is in fact needed.

    This results in a few interesting quirks:

    1. When creating a Status Bar action, if it is set to Expanded, Tasker warns that I need to enable the accessibility service. But the action works fine to open the notification shade even if I decline to enable accessibility.
    2. If the notification shade is open, the Status Bar -> Collapsed action works as expected. But
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    Tasker on WearOS please?

    Felix · 0 · Posted

    This post is probably not within the scopes of what Tasker should be able to do, but I would be happy if it can happen.

    I have AutoWear already and don't get me wrong, it is a great tool. However, versus the average individual who has their phone and watch synced all the time, I am not really into that. I like my device to be self-sufficient. One of the things I liked about AutoWear was it allowed me to deploy somewhat of a miniature routine to the watch in the background. For example, I used the AutoWear (default buttons)