I'm using Tasker and I need some help with a (few) profile(s). I have a few so I'll just number them.
1. I have a profile that turns WiFi on when I'm at home and it turns off when I leave home. The thing is though, I have terrible service at home, so when I lose service, sometimes Tasker will turn WiFi off. The location is based off of cell towers and/or GPS (both atm).
Is there any way to make it so that WiFi won't turn off until I lose the signal or maybe it won't turn off unless it locates the phone away from home. So even if it doesn't know where I am, it just uses the last known location?
2. Is there any way that Tasker can resend any failed SMS messages? Sometimes when I'm at home or elsewhere, I can't send a message so I'd like Tasker to wait until I have service, and then attempt to resend the message.
3. Can Tasker turn on mobile data if I try to send/receive an MMS message? I don't have unlimited data and I don't leave mobile data on all the time, so is there any way for Tasker to recognize when I'm about to send an MMS message (or receive one) and turn on mobile data?
There were some other things that I wanted Tasker to do, but I can't remember now. If I remember them, I'll post them here.
The ability to turn on data when SMS app is active seems to work for me. I set it to be triggered off my SMS app (Go SMS Pro). When I launch it, it pops up a message telling me that the data is turned on. When I back out of the app, it tells me the data is off.
djeaton said:
The ability to turn on data when SMS app is active seems to work for me. I set it to be triggered off my SMS app (Go SMS Pro). When I launch it, it pops up a message telling me that the data is turned on. When I back out of the app, it tells me the data is off.
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What if data was on before I entered the SMS app? Will it still turn off or will it just return to the original state?
I think if you just want to return to the original state, you will need to set up a different task to set a variable based on whether the data is on or off. So if data is on, you can set DATAFLAG to 1. Then, when you launch your SMS app, you can check for that when you exit and if the flag is set, you know not to turn it off.
I only receive text message sent to the phone's number (Google Voice forwarding to the watch phone number) when the device is disconnected from its bluetooth connection to the phone.
This is probably because the watch is connected via Bluetooth to the phone, and not to mobile networks. I thought I read that Samsung had set up special servers to deal with this and other issues?
Is there any way to have txt messages reliably sent directly to the watch when the watch is connected via bluetooth or wifi? (not mobile networks). Or will I have to turn on mobile network connection permanently (battery drain).
(As for why I don't have Google Voice notifications sent to the watch from the phone, it's because they can't be replied to from within the watch while Txt messages can.)
You'll have to have the 4G mobile network turned on all the time. This is the only way that the phone can receive a text sent to it's mobile number. If the Gear S is connected to Bluetooth or wifi then there is no way for the SIM to connect to AT&T's network and receive a text.
Another option may be if you have GV forwarding texts to your phone's mobile number, and you use the default SMS app then the text will be forwarded to the watch when the phone and the watch (Via WiFi) both have a data connection via remote connection.
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You'll have to have the 4G mobile network turned on all the time. This is the only way that the phone can receive a text sent to it's mobile number. If the Gear S is connected to Bluetooth or wifi then there is no way for the SIM to connect to AT&T's network and receive a text.
Another option may be if you have GV forwarding texts to your phone's mobile number, and you use the default SMS app then the text will be forwarded to the watch when the phone and the watch (Via WiFi) both have a data connection via remote connection.
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Thanks. Yes, I'd considered forwarding GV texts to the phone's number, but that kind of defeats the purpose of using GV for texts.
I suppose I could disable the messaging app's notifications on the phone so as not to get double notifications on the phone every time a txt arrives. But would that prevent the watch from getting notifications as well? I'll have to give it at try.
Just switch "Gear Network" under settings to "Always On" rather than "Auto Switch" and it will solve this issue. Putting it to "Always On" will leave your Gear S's cell network connected while paired with your phone over bluetooth.
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Just switch "Gear Network" under settings to "Always On" rather than "Auto Switch" and it will solve this issue. Putting it to "Always On" will leave your Gear S's cell network connected while paired with your phone over bluetooth.
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Yes, I've figured that out, but leaving mobile networks on all the time drains the battery much more quickly.
The best option is probably a custom notifications app that allows response to Google Voice messaging.
Hey everybody,
Does anyone know how to disable annoying popup messages related to Mobil Data while connected to WIFI? Here's the background; I used to be with Verizon and was one of the treasured unlimited data participants until they recently decided to once again screw their most loyal customers with increases on costs. I left VZW and went to Straight Talk utilizing the 4G LTE Verizon network. Before under VZW, I don't remember my wife's phone showing a message that she could not browse the internet, send email, etc, unless connected to data with the exception of using WIFI. Well since switching over to ST, I've created Tasker Profiles which simulate Juice Defender and turn off mobile data as soon as it is connected to our home WIFI. About every two minutes it popups a messages saying the following:
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Mobile data
Message Content:
Unless you use WI-FI, you will no linger be able to use the Internet, Email or other apps that require a data connection.
Turn off the mobile data connection?
I've attached a screenshot of the message.
How can I disable to popup? I'm sure there's a way to do if someone can point me in the right direction.... Thanks
I should also clarify that the popup returns regardless if you select Okay or Cancel. I even enable Data and still returns.
I found this thread which apparently the issue seems to be related to apps that turn off data or turn it on using automation.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2695808
Hey all, been a long time since I've been down here, but I got a Verizon S9+ last week. Bone stock with latest update. I've had wifi calling issues right from the start. My house has terrible service, so with my old S4 I was almost always on wifi calling at home.
My issues:
It seems totally random. Sometimes it automatically switches to wifi calling no problem, other times it simply won't switch, even though I can't get out a text message or a call. Usually a reboot fixes the problem, but I don't need to be rebooting all day when I'm at home, and I miss calls and texts all the time. In testing, it's switching fine sometimes, and I can run upstairs and into the basement while on a call, and it will automatically switch back and forth. Other times, if it has even one bar of service, it will not switch, even though I can't make calls or send texts.
I have tried network reset, and factory data reset, no joy. Wifi calling is on, and I set "prefer wifi while roaming". If I am in airplane mode, even when connected to wifi, it will not make a call or send a text.
Another odd issue is with a group text. If I send a text to multiple people at once, I get an "invalid address" error.
It seems a lot of people on the internet are asking about issues with wifi calling with the S9's, should I just dump this thing and downgrade to an S8?
I haven been noticing that I been missing a lot of calls and getting delayed text messages once in a while I am currently running on the t-mobile network here in the US. I have a one plus 6t as well and I tested it and I receive my calls with no one mention that my phone has went to voicemail. I have even performed a hard rest to see if maybe it was an app or a setting and still continues. Anyone else experiencing the same thing? Call log shows no missed calls and asked several people to text me with the time they sent out the text and it's delayed at times for over 30 minutes thanks in advance
I've had an issue similar, no one could call me until I call them first, Just went straight to voicemail everytime someone tried to call me.. I think it has something to do with the Wi-Fi switch because I turned off the Wi-Fi and turned it back on and it corrected itself. I could still receive msgs but where delayed until then.
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I haven been noticing that I been missing a lot of calls and getting delayed text messages once in a while I am currently running on the t-mobile network here in the US. I have a one plus 6t as well and I tested it and I receive my calls with no one mention that my phone has went to voicemail. I have even performed a hard rest to see if maybe it was an app or a setting and still continues. Anyone else experiencing the same thing? Call log shows no missed calls and asked several people to text me with the time they sent out the text and it's delayed at times for over 30 minutes thanks in advance
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Hi mate,
I had similar issues (at least with delayed text's) when locked. It was a battery saving issue, just make the Messages always run without power-saving option enabled.
Had issues with calls when Call over WiFi was enabled (enabled by default), disabled it and now works flawless (even with VoLTE).
Yea, been having this issue since I replaced my S9+ with the Mate 20 Pro.
My MintMobile SIM registers as T-mobile on the Mate 20 Pro. Most of the calls I don't receive and my wife says it goes to voice mail after first ring.
Where in the settings I can make adjustments to help eliminate this issue? Thanks!
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bhagiratha said:
Yea, been having this issue since I replaced my S9+ with the Mate 20 Pro.
My MintMobile SIM registers as T-mobile on the Mate 20 Pro. Most of the calls I don't receive and my wife says it goes to voice mail after first ring.
Where in the settings I can make adjustments to help eliminate this issue? Thanks!
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I'm having the same issue on MintSim in the US. Messages seem fine but sometimes calls seem to go straight to voicemail. There is no calls over wifi setting on my phone as far as I can tell (and no volte) so I would be interested if there is a fix for this as well. I never had the issue with my P20 Pro but it's happened several times with the Mate 20 Pro.
I'm tempted to manually input the MintSim APN settings but since the signal is very strong with the default T-Mobile settings I'm not sure how that could help.
I'm using the MintMobile Ultra APN settings. If I default to the T mobile settings, mms don't work.
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I'm having the same issue on MintSim in the US. Messages seem fine but sometimes calls seem to go straight to voicemail. There is no calls over wifi setting on my phone as far as I can tell (and no volte) so I would be interested if there is a fix for this as well. I never had the issue with my P20 Pro but it's happened several times with the Mate 20 Pro.
I'm tempted to manually input the MintSim APN settings but since the signal is very strong with the default T-Mobile settings I'm not sure how that could help.
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This only happens to T-Mobile and most likely related to WIFI calling, incoming calls goes to voicemail right away for me sometimes (both Note 8 and Mate 20 pro), but my wife on AT&T never had this issue
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I'm using the MintMobile Ultra APN settings. If I default to the T mobile settings, mms don't work.
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Strange. With the default T-Mobile settings mms works for me and my signal app shows a stronger signal than with the Ultra settings.
Which signal app are you referring to? For me, I usually have to turn wifi off for mms to come in or sent out. It doesn't work when the wifi is On, with either the T-mobile or Ultra APNs.
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Strange. With the default T-Mobile settings mms works for me and my signal app shows a stronger signal than with the Ultra settings.
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Which signal app are you referring to? For me, I usually have to turn wifi off for mms to come in or sent out. It doesn't work when the wifi is On, with either the T-mobile or Ultra APNs.
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Network cell info.
Hi everyone,
Did anyone find a solution to the problem? I still have an issue with text messages and calls. I'm wondering if I should get a new phone....
Actually I just found one. I believe it has to do with Wi-Fi calling being on. Normally this option is supposed to be usable under settings and mobile networks, but since I'm using T-mobile I find the option completely off the phone or so it seems. I downloaded quick shortcut maker from the Google play store. Once opened I just typed in the top search bar Wi-Fi. From there you'll see 3 icons, a phone, settings, and wifi. Select the settings icon, scroll all the way down. Now you should see 2 entries that read Wi-Fi Calling, select the first one, the click on the middle button that says try. Wifi calling should be enabled, just switch it off and that should be it. Attached some screen shots of the process so it shouldn't be difficult. I was going crazy when people said they tried calling so many times but not one I receive or messages that are delayed for up to 30 minutes. I hope this solution helps anyone in this situation
Wi-Fi calling on my Mate 20 Pro is grayed out. So that cannot be the case for me.
Yea, my wife gets very upset when she calls me. Out of 10 calls, just one will come through. She will leave a voice mail, and hours later I will get the notification.
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You selected the first one? When trying the second wifi calling option in shortcut maker the wifi calling was greyed out and the slider didn't work at all
Same issue
I've been fighting with my Mate 20 Pro since the day I got it. I'm on T Mobile. Some calls go to voicemail, some calls make it through. It's hit and miss. I haven't been able to find a common denominator. There's also a cellular data issue with the phone. When streaming video, the connection will suddenly drop out. The phone shows good signal, but it loses data. Turning the cellular data off and back on again fixes this issue. I think the data issue may still be related to the Visual Voicemail issue that T Mobile has with these phones. I was able to get Visual Voicemail to work (mostly) but I think the data is still affected by the Visual Voicemail issue , albeit to a much lesser extent than then it was before. I've been in contact with T Mobile and they have no solution to this issue. They did a sim card swap for me, but the issue persists.
Same sort of problem here. I'm on a KPN business contract, have been for many years. Never a call problem with the mate 9 and 10 but if people call me on the m20pro they don't hear the dial tone so they usually hang up thinking my phone is switched off or something. This really sucks!
I loved the m10pro especially but the m20pro is not my friend due to the calling issue and the really crap LG screen.
I've posted this issue on T-Mobiles Forum in hopes of getting them to take notice. Here is the link.
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Actually I just found one. I believe it has to do with Wi-Fi calling being on. Normally this option is supposed to be usable under settings and mobile networks, but since I'm using T-mobile I find the option completely off the phone or so it seems. I downloaded quick shortcut maker from the Google play store. Once opened I just typed in the top search bar Wi-Fi. From there you'll see 3 icons, a phone, settings, and wifi. Select the settings icon, scroll all the way down. Now you should see 2 entries that read Wi-Fi Calling, select the first one, the click on the middle button that says try. Wifi calling should be enabled, just switch it off and that should be it. Attached some screen shots of the process so it shouldn't be difficult. I was going crazy when people said they tried calling so many times but not one I receive or messages that are delayed for up to 30 minutes. I hope this solution helps anyone in this situation
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Thanks! I will try that and see if it changes anything. I missed so many calls that don't even appear on my missing calls list. I hope it's gonna fix the phone because I really like it, other than you cannot receive phone call lol
CloseCoder said:
Actually I just found one. I believe it has to do with Wi-Fi calling being on. Normally this option is supposed to be usable under settings and mobile networks, but since I'm using T-mobile I find the option completely off the phone or so it seems. I downloaded quick shortcut maker from the Google play store. Once opened I just typed in the top search bar Wi-Fi. From there you'll see 3 icons, a phone, settings, and wifi. Select the settings icon, scroll all the way down. Now you should see 2 entries that read Wi-Fi Calling, select the first one, the click on the middle button that says try. Wifi calling should be enabled, just switch it off and that should be it. Attached some screen shots of the process so it shouldn't be difficult. I was going crazy when people said they tried calling so many times but not one I receive or messages that are delayed for up to 30 minutes. I hope this solution helps anyone in this situation
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So far this seems to be working but 1 day without any missed calls is still too early to celebrate.. Thanks for sharing what you found--the missed calls were driving me crazy.
There's another option that I disabled in Hope of fixing the call issue. I attached some images of what to look for. The option was enabled by default so just click on the slider to disable