Common Problems

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    Changing depth of video element restarts all videos

    Streisand · 1 · Last reply by Streisand

    Using the Element Depth action on a video element causes all videos in the scene go black and restart. This is annoying because videos take several seconds to restart.

    Happens no matter what combination of element or scene settings there is.

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    %app_apk_public_source_dirs() returned by the App Info action contains variable names and duplicates when Package/App Name is provided through a variable

    I have issues · 3 · Last reply by João Dias

    App Info output variable %app_apk_public_source_dirs() returns the paths to split APK files belonging to an app. When App Info receives the package name through a variable, for example when in the enter task of a profile triggered by event New Package or Package Updated which passes the package name in %evtprm2, the output contains duplicates and variable names %app_apk_public_source_dirs[numbers up to 10].

    For example, we install Simple Flashlight from the Play Store (so it consists of multiple APKs) and set Package/App Name in App Info to com.simplemobiletools.flashlight. %app_apk_public_source_dirs() returns:

    /data/app/~~B7hw9LsIMvoKBAxtESVvqw==/com.simplemobiletools.flashlight-zfPGc_nUh-lfXyne8IYBXw==/split_config.en.apk,/data/app/~~B7hw9LsIMvoKBAxtESVvqw==/com.simplemobiletools.flashlight-zfPGc_nUh-lfXyne8IYBXw==/split_config.xxhdpi.apk

    Next we first create a variable and assign it the

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    AutoLocation Backup/Restore

    A Harper · 2 · Last reply by João Dias

    Sent to support email, but trying here as well... I know from this closed post:

    https://tasker.helprace.com/i1649-autolocation-can-t-backup-and-restore

    That there is an update to AutoLocation to allow backup/restore on newer devices. However, that update isn't available yet on the Play Store (I am in the Autolocation beta). I cannot sideload apps on my device due to Work profile policy.

    Can a fixed version be made available on the Play Store?

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    Autoweb and Auto calendar error. help with profile.

    Rexx DZN · 0 · Posted

    Dear Joao,    many months ago I started using tasker. So far I have created everything I could mostly using autoinput since it was easier and a few tasker functions specifically for the profile part (time, event and state). The main reason I have started using tasker however is that i wanted to automate stuff I do on a daily basis. Along the way I have added the goal to integrate my devices via tasker and join and I'm still busy with that and so far it is going well. However there is one profile that i can't create since

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    Can't enter tasker if it is left on a locked project

    Adam · 0 · Posted

    I have several projects at the bottom. A few of them are locked. If I am in one of the locked projects, and then leave or close the app, then when I next open the app, I am naturally prompted for the lock code. However, if I don't have the lock code, then it forces me to leave the app. I can't find any way to switch to another project. I think it should allow for the option to switch to another project that isn't locked, given that "lock on startup" is not enabled.

    https://streamable.com/vvogu5

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    Call Forward not working after android 14 upgrade

    Larry Kennedy · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    Call forwarding always worked for me until the Android 14 upgrade.   I have a Samsung S22+. 

    Now, Tasker launches the phone app, but it doesn't actually dial the number. It just sits there and I have to press dial.  To forward, I'm dialing the Verizon *72 sequence. I verified that I have the auto dial box checked.

    Oddly, call Forward End *73 still works. 

    Larry

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    %anextras variable in autonotification does not populate any longer

    George Leder · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    It appears that %anextras variable isn't populating after a text message is received and notification is intercepted by Autonotification.  I noticed this after running ADB permissions app a couple of months ago but I'm not sure ADB program had anything to do with this issue.  Help is needed to get it working again.

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    HTML link to download Direct Purchase version

    Max Pal · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    After buying the direct purchase version (for degoogled phone without Play Store), the link to download the app redirects to a Google Drive.

    Would it be possible to host the APK file on a normal HTML page ?

    Because a lot of people without Play Store use some sort on updating app like Obtainium to check and dowload for an update, but this is not compatible with Google Drive wich require a user action with Javascript.

    Thanks !

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    Work Profile "ON" - PIN needed?

    Michael Wolf · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    I use the "Work Profile" Action to switch on and off the Work profile on specific times.

    But if the phone is locked the "ON" action fails with Error code 1 and i have to put in the phone pin two times. How can i avoid this?

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    Tasker Stuck on 'Loading Tasker' Screen on Android 9 Car Unit

    Elon shen · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    'Loading Tasker'

    I'm currently experiencing an issue with Tasker on my Android 9 car unit. The app gets stuck on the 'Loading Tasker' screen and doesn't proceed further. My car unit runs on Android 9

    I've tried restarting the device, clearing the app cache, and even uninstalling and reinstalling Tasker, but the issue persists.

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    Accessitibility settings indicate Tasker is "malfunctioning"

    Frits van Bommel · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    Sometimes when I exit Tasker, I get a popup about missing Accessibility Access permissions.

    When I go to the Accessibility settings (clicking OK twice on the popup, or Android Settings => Accessibility), it says "Not Working. Tap for info." below Tasker.

    When I tap that, "Use Tasker" is enabled but it says "This service is malfunctioning." at the bottom.

    Disabling and re-enabling "Use Tasker" seems to fix it for a while, but this has happened multiple times now and it would be nice not to have to keep doing that :).

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    error:failed when trying to export as apk, array task broken now.

    Peter Gomberg · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    I updated Tasker and App Factory to the latest beta version (6.3.0-beta) and one of my array tasks no longer worked, it came up empty. So I uninstalled Tasker and App Factory and installed an earlier version where the task worked before (6.2.6-beta). I then imported my latest backup. But I am unable to export to an apk now, I keep getting errors. Please see attached files. At first they were about doodles, so I removed all my doodles from the project scenes. Still getting errors. I've no idea what to do and I am so frustrated when updating tasker

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    Unable to open tasker if it is left on a locked project

    Adam · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    I thought I posted this a little while ago but I'm not sure if it was actually posted/visible so I'm trying again.

    I do NOT have "lock on startup" enabled.

    I have several projects. A few of them are locked with the lock code, whole others (including home) are not.

    If I am in one of the locked projects, and then leave or close the app, then when I next open the app, it starts up in that project, not home - which is fine. But because it is a locked project, I am naturally prompted for the lock code.

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    With newest update of tasker the app suddenly decides that my Trial period has ended although I have bought

    Zephyrot · 5 · Last reply by Rich Upjohn

    See title. I see that in other issues that something in the detection has changed. Well, apparently it's not working. Revert it.

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    Continuous prompt when turning wifi on/off in HyperOS(Xiaomi)

    David · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    Hello, since i updated to Xiaomi HyperOS 1.0.1.0 (from Miui) a few days ago I am having issues with a prompt that appears every time tasker tries to toggle wifi. It keeps prompting me to allow/restrict the app to turn wifi on/off. I tried to install tasker settings 1.7.1 for Xiaomi (as described in instructions)  several times (including using adb method) but it does not work. I cannot see what I am doing wrong. Before the update I did exactly the same and it worked (that was on Miui). Is there any tips, workarounds or updates? Thank you!  

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    Can't run Network Access with Tasker Settings error message

    Joe · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    Hello,

    Whenever I disable Tasker either using the quick tile "toggle" or in the Tasker app itself, I get an error message from Android Permission Manager that says, "Can't run Network Access with Tasker Settings. Otherwise, it works as intended and it does disable Tasker. Is there a work around for this? For now, I'm just dismissing the notification.

    Thanks

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    License not validating for direct purchase

    Brobro · 2 · Last reply by João Dias

    I just subscribed to patreon and got my license.  When I try to enter it into the direct purchased version of the tasker app (6.3.3-beta) it says :

    Validation Failed

    Unable to create call adapter for class od.r for method a.b (this device's id:[my device id])

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    'Variable Convert' write access to 'Name' when 'Store Result In' is used

    Pascal · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    The Variable Convert action will check if it can write to the variable used in Name even if Store Result In is used. If Store Result In is used, there should never be written to the original variable and therefore there is no need to check if it has write access to this variable.

    Currently this will give the "Can't write values to variable structure" error if it can't write to the original variable, even if it will actually never attempt to.

    Minimal working example:

    Maybe this isn't limited to the Variable Convert action, but it is where I encountered

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    Data Access and Collection Screen

    Calvin · 2 · Last reply by FREDERIC CHARLES

    Hello, I just purchased and installed Tasker on my Lenovo tablet and I can’t get past the “Data Access and Collection in Tasker” screen. There is no buttons, no arrow to go back, no way off the screen. I’ve zoomed out the screen to its smallest and still nothing. Is there a way to get out of this? I just paid for the app.

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    trial not available in china?

    Victor · 3 · Last reply by João Dias

    im in china, i have google play store but only works while on vpn, google is banned here. i want to try tasker for first time, there is a 7 days trial. I downloaded the apk from here but says sorry tasker cant be used until you purchase it from google play, how do i use the 7 days trial?