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    Latest Android Update has killed file permissions within Autotools

    Burny · 2 · Last reply by João Dias

    Hi

    It seems like the latest Pixel update has screwed with any AutoTool functions that involve reading/writing to a file on your phone. It prompts you to grant permission, which you can do, but they refuse to be granted to Autotools regardless of how many times you try. JSON read and SSH functions have been impacted by this.

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    I need solution to have my Andrid head automatically detecting my iphones personal hotspot with tasker but tasker said google has changed its way of working for API29, i am using Android 13 for my Android car head

    Mohan Dass · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    I need solution to have my Andrid head automatically detecting my iphones personal hotspot with tasker but tasker said google has changed its way of working for API29, i am using Android 13 for my Android car head

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    Notification event not triggering.

    Glen · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    I am attempting to create a profile that notifies me when a package has been delivered.

    The setup should be straightforward:

    If a notification from the shop app contains the phrase "your package is here" in its title, execute the "play sound" task.

    However, this profile is not functioning as expected. I'm using the app automateit to send custom notifications on command to test if the profile is working properly, but the profile fails to recognize the notification.

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    V otevřené aplikaci Tasker nelze v menu otevřít pomoc: gesta a ani uživatelská příručka. Oba dva výše zmíněné odkazy doprovází stejné chybové hlášení.

    Jaromír Hlůžek · 0 · Posted

    V otevřené aplikaci Tasker nelze v menu otevřít pomoc: gesta a ani uživatelská příručka. Oba dva výše zmíněné odkazy doprovází stejné chybové hlášení. Taktéž nelze otevřít v menu UI stáhnout jazyk češtinu a následně ho i použít . Jazyk se sice stáhne ale následně to hlásí chybové hlášení, soubor je poškozen. Zkoušel jsem stažený soubor jsem rozbalit jak v programu WinRAR tak v programu ZArchiv. Bohužel bezúspěšně v obou případech hlásí poškozený soubor z toho důvodu nelze rozbalit . V příloze zasílám screenshoty všech výše zmíněných problémů . Ještě dodám, ale tím si nejsem úplně jist, mám zaplacenou za verzi,

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    Tasker REST Requests fail when Microsoft Defender Privacy Protection is turned on (FAQ Update req'd.)

    Jeff T. · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    Environment:  Android 14

    Problem:  Not directly an issue with Tasker.  If Microsoft Defender (the "MSDefender" app in the app drawer) has Privacy Protection enabled, this will cause failures of any REST Request calls with an Error 1 Wait failure.  It may appear that something is wrong with your statement, but the request is being blocked externally from Tasker.  A little obscure but readily addressed.

    Workaround:   Either disable Privacy Protection or follow these steps to exclude Tasker from being blocked:

    1. Open the MSDefender app
    2. In the Privacy Protection tile, select the arrow ">" in the lower right corner
    3. Towards the bottom
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    AutoInput accessibility service bug causes manual screen rotate button to glitch

    Matthias · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    Hello João!

    I have an issue that causes the manual screen rotate button to glitch. This is the button that allows you to rotate the screen orientation when auto-rotate is off and the device is tilted. Normally it appears in the bottom right corner and shows a smooth animation. However with the AutoInput accessibility service enabled, the button flickers erratically and the animation restarts tens of times per second. This bug is purely cosmetic and does not affect the functionality of the button.

    I noticed the issue over a year ago on my old phone but only found out AI

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    profiles time based not working

    Joe · 3 · Last reply by João Dias

    My profiles stopped working; no idea when.  Thoughts?

    Android 14

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    State "Variable Value" bugged, when used with multipled states and Variable Clear Action using pattern matching.

    Creeper · 0 · Posted

    I have made a little project showcasing the bug.

    Test Project

    The state "Variable Value" still lights up green when I clear the variable and applies as true the next time I run the task when it should be false without any value. The problem also seems to be related to pattern matching while clearing multiple variables in one Variable Clear Action e.g. %TestVar/%TestVar1

    Another user has confirmed the same bug on different android device.

    Steps to reproduce:

    After importing, plug in the charger and run the task 1. ON and you will see the state light up green.

    Next,

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    font size of a slider value is unreadable

    hasifantasy · 0 · Posted

    Hello, the font size of a slider value in a tasker scene is so small that I need to use my glasses (+1.5) on every eye to adjust the slider value. How can the fontsize of the slider value can be made bigger & readable?

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    Playstore license not activated but charged again

    Menno · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    Hello,

    I just wanted to re-install Tasker but the amount was taken from my card while I already bought it in 2010 (see below). How can this be? See below the 2 payments. I can, off course, ask Google to refund but I think the license then also will be revoked so help please.

     Initial buy see attachment

    And the order of today:

    Bestelnummer: GPA.3371-7577-1924-67078 Besteldatum: 27 mei 2024 10:03:15 CEST   Item Prijs   Tasker (door joaomgcd) € 3,59   Totaal: € 3,59 (Inclusief € 0,62 Btw)   Betaalmethode: Google Commerce Limited Gordon House Barrow Street Dublin 4 Ireland

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    "Set Variable Structure Type" is always shown when editing CSV-variables

    Cesar Bernard · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    The popup with title "Set Variable Structure Type" and content "This variable seems to contain valid CSV..." is always shown, when editing CSV-variables. This is disruptive when editing the variables. Please add a STOP REMINDING button to this message, as other info popups already have

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    AutoLocation geofence does not work without Google Play services

    schklom · 1 · Last reply by João Dias
    • Problems
    1. AutoLocation Geofences cannot be defined, no map shows up, and the error message is `AutoLocation won't run without Google Play services, which are not supported by your device.`
    2. No location can be searched either. Note that the `Location` profile (in Tasker directly) works despite the map not working, by manually typing GPS coordinates.

    • Technical info

    My phone runs GrapheneOS without MicroG or Google Play Services, and I have installed the Direct Purchase version of Tasker and AutoLocation.

    • Idea of solution

    Support interacting with a map from OpenStreetMap instead of only supporting Google.

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    Airplane mode trial over

    Leo · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    Not sure what's changed but any time I put my phone in airplane mode now I eventually get the following error stating 'Trial Over'. Once I'm back into service it seems to be normal. 

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    AppFactory Older Releases Official download

    GeoVan · 0 · Posted

    In the past there was an official older releases of the AppFactory at:

    http://appfactory.dinglisch.net/releases/

    But, now this is not available, can you please give us the OFFICIAL download link of older releases of the AppFactory?

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    Time event not triggering when screen off

    Gøran Yri · 1 · Last reply by Gøran Yri

    I have a samsung s22 ultra with android 14. When the scrren is on the time event triggers as it should but when its off it does not trigger. I have set battery unrestricted for tasker and set use reliable alarm always. I see that tasker does not request premission for alarms and reminders maybe that the issue?

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    Shake action not working when screen is locked

    Mike_0043 · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    Since version 6.3.12 it's not possible to run a task by shake action if the screen is locked. You always have to unlock the screen to make these action work.

    Till the last update it has never been an issue.

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    Project Import/Export Issues

    Productivity · 1 · Last reply by João Dias

    Hi Joao,

    I am currently importing and exporting my projects to different mobile devices. However, each time I do this, if the project shares tasks or uses profiles from another project, they get mixed up upon import. This makes it difficult for me to determine which tasks and profiles belong to which project.

    Is there a way to optimize this process so that tasks, profiles, etc., do not get mixed up and remain within their respective projects?

    Thank you for your assistance

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    Issue with Tasker App After Update

    Productivity · 0 · Posted

    Hi Joa,

    I recently updated the Tasker app, and since then, I've encountered a problem. When I open the app, it prompts me to watch a video about the new features, but the app freezes at this point. Shortly after, a system error window appears.

    Could you please advise on how to resolve this issue? If a reinstallation is necessary, could you also guide me on how to back up my data without accessing the app, as it currently doesn't allow me to do so?

    Thank you for your assistance.