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Is there a way to have the GPS Radio only turn on if I open Waze or some other GPS Aware program? Trying to conserve power here.
TIA
CradleRob said:
Is there a way to have the GPS Radio only turn on if I open Waze or some other GPS Aware program? Trying to conserve power here.
TIA
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To my knowledge, having GPS on standby barely uses any battery. Only when an app updates your location.
I'd just leave it on. Maybe Juice Defender could manage it though
That's how Android works. The GPS isn't actually on unless you see the icon in the top bar. Try it yourself - open Google Maps and you'll se the icon, then close Maps and you'll see it go away.
How is it like with bluetooth? Is it a big battery hog?
Eric-1987 said:
How is it like with bluetooth? Is it a big battery hog?
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Haven't tried out bluetooth yet.
But again, Juice Defender can now manage that too.
Thanks for the info...I'll be sure to play with the GPS a bit more.
Juice Defender is my new best friend.
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To my knowledge, having GPS on standby barely uses any battery. Only when an app updates your location.
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Thanks, I wasn't aware of that, I've always turned it off because I thought that it would drain my battery.
I know for a fact that the BT will drain your battery even if you have nothing connected to it so turn it off if you don't use it.
Saelee said:
Thanks, I wasn't aware of that, I've always turned it off because I thought that it would drain my battery.
I know for a fact that the BT will drain your battery even if you have nothing connected to it so turn it off if you don't use it.
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No, it doesn't. Nor does GPS.
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No, it doesn't. Nor does GPS.
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Reason people think that I bet is because when Bluetooth was new tech and only in it's first revision it didn't have any power saving features and was constantly pinging the radio if devices were connected or not. That was fixed with Bluetooth 1.3 onwards if memory serves right.
Bluetooth will not use battery unless its connected to a device, and then only will if the phone and the device get out of range from each other. I think but don't quote me, that the connecting device is in charge of pinging and staying pared and not the phone.
Gps can actually cause battery drain of you do a ton of web browsing and are using googles locstion sharing feature...it shares your location each time you load a page in the browser...so not only uses gps but the maps app as well.
This is the only scenario where I have seen it measurably effect battery
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I use Bluetooth in my car for voice and music. As you can see by my screen grab it does not use much battery.
CradleRob said:
Is there a way to have the GPS Radio only turn on if I open Waze or some other GPS Aware program? Trying to conserve power here.
TIA
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Pull down status bar, toggle GPS on/off.
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CradleRob said:
Is there a way to have the GPS Radio only turn on if I open Waze or some other GPS Aware program? Trying to conserve power here.
TIA
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I use a program called Tasker and created a rule that turns on GPS only when I open Maps and Navigation. Tasker is a paid app but well worth it. i used it to turn on bluetooth and Nav when I get in my car in the morning, it also shuts off wifi and starts streaming Pandora. When I get to my office, it shuts off the ringer and turns on vibrate mode, shuts off the data network and stops streaming Pandora. It checks my personal email twice per day at scheduled intervals so I am not distracted.
When i plug in my headphones, a menu appears asking if I would like to launch music, pandora or phone.
Though it's a paid app, it is worth the money. Tasker is awesome.
--Mike
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I use a program called Tasker and created a rule that turns on GPS only when I open Maps and Navigation. Tasker is a paid app but well worth it. i used it to turn on bluetooth and Nav when I get in my car in the morning, it also shuts off wifi and starts streaming Pandora. When I get to my office, it shuts off the ringer and turns on vibrate mode, shuts off the data network and stops streaming Pandora. It checks my personal email twice per day at scheduled intervals so I am not distracted.
When i plug in my headphones, a menu appears asking if I would like to launch music, pandora or phone.
Though it's a paid app, it is worth the money. Tasker is awesome.
--Mike
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I just bought and paid for Tasker for the GPS one click workaround.
Tasker has a learning curve, but it's like any other macro editor.
You basically make a macro that says
IF app_being_opened = Navigation
AND gps status = off
THEN Open Location Settings
DPAD Down
DPAD Down
DPAD Enter
^-- Tasker does these for you, you sit there and watch.
OPEN Navigation
And you can do the same thing for Maps or any other apps requiring GPS.
Note that I also just made one for one click 4G, too.
Works well.
Note that I'm sure the macros can be cleaned up and made more idiot-proof, but I'm nowhere near proficient with Tasker yet. There are A LOT of options.
+1 for Tasker. I am by no means an expert with it, but it definitely has a lot of functionality.
I've used it to only turn on GPS when opening certain apps (like maps, foursquare, etc.)
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I don't understand the need to pay for an app to turn GPS onff. Tasked has a lot more uses but to purchase it for an answer to a nonexistent problem is so...meh.
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jamesd86 said:
I don't understand the need to pay for an app to turn GPS onff. Tasked has a lot more uses but to purchase it for an answer to a nonexistent problem is so...meh.
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Troll keep on trolling.
There is obviously a problem if multiple threads have been started to address the problem and if all the GPS widgets on the Market have to have a disclaimer saying "1 click won't work on 2.3.x devices."
Have tasker, just waiting for my note to use it actually
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I made this tutorial for anyone having difficulty making their one-click GPS solution.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg56IgNHA0Y
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Troll keep on trolling.
There is obviously a problem if multiple threads have been started to address the problem and if all the GPS widgets on the Market have to have a disclaimer saying "1 click won't work on 2.3.x devices."
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If you read what I wrote you'd realize that I understand there's a small problem but c'mon..almost 7 bucks when all you have to do is pull the notification down and hit the GPS toggle? If that's all someone is buying tasker for...its a waste. Now if they are going to use it for more stuff that's cool.
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When I start the S Healt Training on my Gear S the Location search at the beginning Need minutes to fix the Position. Last Run I had 3 rounds ´(~3x12 minutes) and the GPS fixed after the first round.
Is this normal? I can´t wait 10 minutes before I start running for the Watch...
How is your watch connected? If it is connected to your phone via Bluetooth, it will use your phone's GPS. When your phone is not near by for BT to connect, it will use its own GPS. In this case, you need mobile data connection to help speed up the initial lock. For me, it typically takes 20 seconds or so. Without the mobile data connection, it will take significantly longer time.
THX. This could be the problem. I´m not connected to phone but have no data Connection.
Would it be possible if i use a old nano sim Card (not acitvated anymore) to get the Position faster as Long as I did not have a new nano sim?
You need a mobile data connection. So an inactive SIM won't help. You need an active SIM with mobile data enabled. It needs to talk to some location server on the internet or your carrier to help speed up the initial lock on.
It makes more sense to have a quickfix file that can update via wifi etc. Strange they did not add this function as part of the sync process with Gear Manager.
If you have GPS on the phone and the watch and start Shealth and let it connect and count down, then go. It will record GPS without a mobile data connection.
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The whole idea of having a watch is that you can run without bring a bulky phone with you.
And you can leave your phone behind and it records gps on the watch.
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Well, I took your word and did a test:
* disable the mobile network on my watch to simulate the non mobile connection condition as OP indicated.
* Start exercise while BT connected to my phone.
* Went out for a walk that is well beyond the BT reach.
* Came back the review the recorded GPS location.
All I got is a dot on my map point to where my phone is, not GPS of the exercising. This is what I expected.
When the watch is connected to the phone via BT, it gets its location from Phone's GPS but it does not help initialize its own GPS. Once your disconnected from the BT, the watch will still need to initialize its own GPS in order to get its own location. Without mobile data, it is not going to work.
It's possible to get fixed a position from the gps without mobile data, but it can take several minutes to achieve it
Recorded this with the Nike ap, and no Sim chip in my Gear S.
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Recorded this with the Nike ap, and no Sim chip in my Gear S.
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That is what I guessed. But the title of this thread is about the built-in S Health app, not Nike app.
I also have a few runs recorded with S Health and it does have the GPS map. Also have a S Health update that I need to do.
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ampm325 said:
I also have a few runs recorded with S Health and it does have the GPS map. Also have a S Health update that I need to do.
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I use mine 100% standalone for running etc and have had the same problem but figured out what is wrong . After you have your first GPS fix further ones should be within 2 minutes . However and most importantly if you switch of your watch or your battery dies you have to start the process again . I know its a pain but its the only way this will work Standalone . Makes no difference if you have a sim card in or not
I run on trails, and noticed that on some of my runs, the GPS can take up to 0.5 k to start logging. It may simply depend on the GPS signal in the area? I have mobile data on and it seems to make no difference, BTW.
I agree with OP, it's super frustrating to stand around in the freezing temps to wait for the GPS lock, or chose between chasing after your friends or logging incomplete data.
It's because it's not real GPS, it's aGPS. Samsung Moment had the same problems with locations.
S Health distance not working on gear s
using the s health app to track my run on gear s. After my run the map data is correct but the distance traveled is way off. Am I doing something wrong? or does s health not use gps data for tracking running distance?
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using the s health app to track my run on gear s. After my run the map data is correct but the distance traveled is way off. Am I doing something wrong? or does s health not use gps data for tracking running distance?
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I have the exact same issue. I've been running 5 test runs now with the Gear S using Nike+ and i've also brought my Samsung S5 with Endomondo and they have been pretty much spot on. Maybe 0-10 meters difference at max on a run from 5-10km so actually the Nike+ app seems to work just fine now. I'm using GPS + mobile networks turned on when i'm running.
But, yeah, S Health is is totaaaaaaaaaally off when it comes to distance for me to. I've tried a 4km test run 3 times, S health show about 2,1-2,6km every time. I almost thought the metrics was wrong at te beginning but that does not match up either. Very strange and I hope someone have a solution for this because I hate the small font on the pace etc on the Nike+ so it would be nice to be able to use S Health instead.
(Btw, Bluetooth is turned off so i'm not synced with the phone on either Nike+ or S-health while testing)
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I have the exact same issue. I've been running 5 test runs now with the Gear S using Nike+ and i've also brought my Samsung S5 with Endomondo and they have been pretty much spot on. Maybe 0-10 meters difference at max on a run from 5-10km so actually the Nike+ app seems to work just fine now. I'm using GPS + mobile networks turned on when i'm running.
But, yeah, S Health is is totaaaaaaaaaally off when it comes to distance for me to. I've tried a 4km test run 3 times, S health show about 2,1-2,6km every time. I almost thought the metrics was wrong at te beginning but that does not match up either. Very strange and I hope someone have a solution for this because I hate the small font on the pace etc on the Nike+ so it would be nice to be able to use S Health instead.
(Btw, Bluetooth is turned off so i'm not synced with the phone on either Nike+ or S-health while testing)
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It states in the user manual that gear s uses the pedometer in "running" to track distance, but will use gps to map the route. Which make this totally useless. I contacted Samsung and was on the phone for over on hour trying to explain this problem the assured me that it uses GPS data. So, I got in my car started the running app, held my arm out the window and drove 5 miles. After the drive the map showed the exact route I drove, but the distance said .2 miles. This is extremely frustrating. To date I have not found a single app that can do it all.
1. S-health - heart rate and map but no distance
2. Nike+ - map, distance but no heartrate and no voice feedback ie splits or pace, and reading is so small you cant really read on the run plus it always wants you to post the crap to facebook and you cant turn that feature off.
3. Mapmyrun - you still have to run with your phone. mapmyrun has the worst support. they will never respond to any comments or questions.
I wish I would have known all this before i got the gear s. I would have just a Garmin watch.
Yeah. I've also made a couple of test runs in the car. It's totally insane that they are using GPS on the map and not distance. I really, really hope they will fix this :|
It is my understanding that the Zen2 using only a wifi connection can send texts, do "OK Google", and perform other data related functions even if not connected to a phone (i.e. if phone has both bluetooth and wifi off, or is not in proximity to the watch nor on the same wifi network). Is that the case? Does the phone need to at least be connected to cellular data, or can the watch still communicate over wifi even if the phone has no data connection (or is completely off)?
Regarding the speaker: I know that the Zen2 can play music stored on the phone. But, is there any way (or app) to stream music (or video such as youtube) on the watches speaker without being connected to the phone (watch is only connected to a wifi network)?
Lastly, what about phone calls? Is there any way for the watch to receive/make a phone call "independently" of the phone if the watch is only connected to wifi? If not, what about receiving or making a "data only" call (such as using Hangouts)?
TIA!
1. Watch must be connected to phone.
2. No.
3. No.
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You can play YouTube videos (there is an app in the store). But I can't remember if it works on Bluetooth only. The downside is it seems to buffer the whole video before it starts, which took a while with my slow connection.
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So what is the point of having wifi on the watch if it still needs to be connected to the phone? I don't get it.
CentralVAHere said:
So what is the point of having wifi on the watch if it still needs to be connected to the phone? I don't get it.
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I still get notifications via wifi if my phone isnt in bluetooth range.
ok google seems to work half the time for me, but only on 2.4ghz networks. They have to be public (w/o a portal that makes you accept terms of use) or ones youve used on your phone (the watch gets the wifi password from your phone)
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I still get notifications via wifi if my phone isnt in bluetooth range.
ok google seems to work half the time for me, but only on 2.4ghz networks. They have to be public (w/o a portal that makes you accept terms of use) or ones youve used on your phone (the watch gets the wifi password from your phone)
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Hmmm, I am connected to my wifi router, with phone off. I sent myself an email but no notification. I try "okay google" but nothing but the watch saying I'm disconnected.
CentralVAHere said:
Hmmm, I am connected to my wifi router, with phone off. I sent myself an email but no notification. I try "okay google" but nothing but the watch saying I'm disconnected.
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Make your WiFi is set to automatic (on watch/wear) and you have cloud sync turned on
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slothdabski said:
Make your WiFi is set to automatic (on watch/wear) and you have cloud sync turned on
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Okay I have both cloudsync enabled (on phone's Wear app) and wifi set to automatic but still nothing. No email notifications and I have the crossed-out cloud icon on my phone. Perhaps the wear server is not working for me?
Did you just enable those settings now? If so, it probably takes some time to transmit the new info and WiFi password via slow Bluetooth. Leave you watch connected via Bluetooth and try again later.
I haven't tried to observe and test myself, but I would imagine there is some lag with getting the notifications since the watch connects and disconnects from WiFi periodically to save battery, as opposed to staying on WiFi constantly
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Did you just enable those settings now? If so, it probably takes some time to transmit the new info and WiFi password via slow Bluetooth. Leave you watch connected via Bluetooth and try again later
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No it's been setup for a while like that. I just now turned off sync, and unpaired my watch. I'm going to start from scratch, pair the watch and then turn on cloud sync and see where it gets me. Thanks for your help!
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No it's been setup for a while like that. I just now turned off sync, and unpaired my watch. I'm going to start from scratch, pair the watch and then turn on cloud sync and see where it gets me. Thanks for your help!
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OK, also check my previous post edit about lag due to battery saving on watch
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Additionally, when you turn wifi on automatic on the watch, stay on that screen until the wifi connects. Once it does, you can adjust the wifi sleep preferences from the advanced menu.
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hamagc said:
Additionally, when you turn wifi on automatic on the watch, stay on that screen until the wifi connects. Once it does, you can adjust the wifi sleep preferences from the advanced menu.
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I really would like to see an accurate list of what the Zenwatch 2
is capable of doing if I were to disable bluetooth on my phone &
only use the wifi feature in the phone and the watch.
I know I will not be able to make or receive phone calls if I do that.
But what about all the other functions of the watch?
Will wifi stay enabled in the watch if the bluetooth on my phone is disabled?
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Also I still have not found a way to sync/pair my watch to my phone without having to "unpair" after flashing
or restoring a different rom in my phone and setting up all the wear apps, android wear app and all the other
apps and settings which needs to be setup in the phone. (even after I reboot the watch and the phone)
The only solution I found was to "unpair" (factory reset the watch)
and after doing that the phone pairs just fine with anderoid wear
and starts the very long syncing process.
There must be some way of pairing and syncing the watch to the
phone without having to "unpair" it and start from scratch.
Thanks!
Misterjunky said:
I really would like to see an accurate list of what the Zenwatch 2
is capable of doing if I were to disable bluetooth on my phone &
only use the wifi feature in the phone and the watch.
I know I will not be able to make or receive phone calls if I do that.
But what about all the other functions of the watch?
Will wifi stay enabled in the watch if the bluetooth on my phone is disabled?
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Also I still have not found a way to sync/pair my watch to my phone without having to "unpair" after flashing
or restoring a different rom in my phone and setting up all the wear apps, android wear app and all the other
apps and settings which needs to be setup in the phone. (even after I reboot the watch and the phone)
The only solution I found was to "unpair" (factory reset the watch)
and after doing that the phone pairs just fine with anderoid wear
and starts the very long syncing process.
There must be some way of pairing and syncing the watch to the
phone without having to "unpair" it and start from scratch.
Thanks!
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Look for "reset wear client" apk here on XDA. It allows you to re-pair watch to different devices or different ROMs on same device without factory resetting
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re: will try OK.
slothdabski said:
Look for "reset wear client" apk here on XDA. It allows you to re-pair watch to different devices or different ROMs on same device without factory resetting
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Thanks,, that sounds great but can you please tell me the exact name of that
app in the play store, I did a play store search for "Reset wear client" but I
could not find anything even similar to that name.
Thanks again!
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Thanks,, that sounds great but can you please tell me the exact name of that
app in the play store, I did a play store search for "Reset wear client" but I
could not find anything even similar to that name.
Thanks again!
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Its not in play store
http://forum.xda-developers.com/and.../app-reset-wear-client-switch-phones-t3058962
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Its not in play store
http://forum.xda-developers.com/and.../app-reset-wear-client-switch-phones-t3058962
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The ADB commands don't work at all, and after much reading in that thread you
posted I finally found out why it's not working for me.
I have upgraded my zenwatch 2 to Marshmallow 6.0 a few weeks ago and I got another
small ota update a few days ago which upgraded the OS version from v1.4 to v1.5 ...
So I am back at square one.
I am not interested in using more than one phone (S7 Edge) with my watch.
The only thing I need is a way to pair and sync my watch without needing to do a
"unpair-device" each time I use twrp to restore a different nandroid backup of my
phone's custom rom or simply restore the same custom rom both of which has
already been fully paired and synced with the watch.
Misterjunky said:
The ADB commands don't work at all, and after much reading in that thread you
posted I finally found out why it's not working for me.
I have upgraded my zenwatch 2 to Marshmallow 6.0 and a few weeks ago and I
got another small ota update which upgraded the OS version from v1.4 to v1.5 ...
So I am back at square one.
I am not interested in using more than one phone (S7 Edge) with my watch.
The only thing I need is a way to pair and sync my watch without needing to do a
"unpair-device" each time I use twrp to restore a different nandroid backup of my
phone's custom rom or simply restore the same custom rom both of which has
already been fully paired and synced with the watch.
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Your watch should stay paired after an update unless you wipe the data partition, or unlock the bootloader which wipes the data partition
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Your watch should stay paired after an update unless you wipe the data partition, or unlock the bootloader which wipes the data partition
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My problem has nothing to do with any updates.
Please read my original post a couple of posts back.
Thanks.
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Misterjunky said:
My problem has nothing to do with any updates.
Please read my original post a couple of posts back.
Thanks.
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I think that apk I linked to addresses the issue in your original post. Install the apk on your phone and it will load the app on to your watch. Once you need to setup your watch with a new phone or ROM, open the reset wear client on your watch. Click the "reset gms" button (root required). This will reboot your watch. Now your watch is ready to be paired to a new ROM or device without a factory reset or re-syncing of apps. Open the reset wear client app on your watch and click make BT discoverable. Then click yes. Now you can open android wear app on your phone and click on your watch. It will say pairing complete and updating. At this point you will reboot both your phone and watch. Then they should both connect fine and function without having to reset or re-sync your watch apps
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Hello fellow Note8 and Tasker users. I'm huge fan of both and usually have lots of questions on how to accomplish things in Tasker. Some of those things are device specific, so I thought a thread here may be handy.
Let me start with this: does anyone know how to use Tasker to activate PowerSave mode? I'm a teacher and I'd love to have this active when I'm teaching (then turn that off during my lunch break/plan period). Is there a certain intent I'd have to send? Or is it simpler?
Also, without root, I cannot turn on/off mobile data or adjust GPS settings...
Any workaround that you guys know of?
Here you go: https://www.reddit.com/r/tasker/comments/4zsi0e/project_share_toggle_settings_eg_location_mobile/
In case Tasker can't help you, I am doing everything you have mentioned using Bixby Voice. Just set up the Quick Actions and assign a voice prompt to it.
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In case Tasker can't help you, I am doing everything you have mentioned using Bixby Voice. Just set up the Quick Actions and assign a voice prompt to it.
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Spere said:
Here you go: https://www.reddit.com/r/tasker/comments/4zsi0e/project_share_toggle_settings_eg_location_mobile/
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This... Is... Amazing!!! Thank you!!
PsiPhiDan said:
This... Is... Amazing!!! Thank you!!
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not work help _?
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In case Tasker can't help you, I am doing everything you have mentioned using Bixby Voice. Just set up the Quick Actions and assign a voice prompt to it.
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That's actually really cool and I didn't know it could do that. The beauty of Tasker however is that it's automated. I don't even have to think about it. I step into work and my phone is on Powersave mode with no mobile data connection or Wi-Fi (while I teach). I get in my car and my GPS is in high accuracy mode. I go in the library and my phone is on silent. I go to a house I'm tutoring in and my calculator app is already pulled up. It's a thing of beauty!
Okay so it turns out the method linked earlier is already "prepackaged" so to speak: it's included in Auto Tools! I already had that app and didn't even know it could do this. So you still need to use ADB to grant it the proper permissions but it will save you the effort of getting the app factory and importing the xml file and exporting the app.
I'm excited to see if I can toggle mobile data this way! It seems to be hit or miss for different devices. Anyone tried on their Note 8?
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Here you go: https://www.reddit.com/r/tasker/comments/4zsi0e/project_share_toggle_settings_eg_location_mobile/
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I have been reading over this for a while. I was wondering if this would allow for toggling on and off wifi hotspot? I've been trying, but I read something regarding Nougat and how the name/service or something was changed.
I have no problem toggling it off and on using the quick tiles, but I have an Android car unit that I use my Hotspot for.
This worked on my older phones, being able to stick an NFC tag to my phone mount in the car to toggle the Hotspot on when placed in it. Or having the Hotspot start/stop when connecting or disconnecting from the unit's Bluetooth.
Thank you for any help in advance.
@wigglitz I'm not sure how to toggle Hotspot, at least didn't find anything related on System-, Global or Secure Settings.
If you are using Toggle Setting method linked before, here is how you can find what you can change:
These commands will show you list of available settings with current values
Code:
adb shell settings list secure
adb shell settings list global
adb shell settings list system
Now, if you are unsure if some setting is what you think it to be, I'll give you an example how to check it.
Let say by using command adb shell settings list secure you find setting install_non_market_apps
Now if you are unsure if that is the one toggling Unknows sources on/off, do this:
Toggle Unknows sources off from settings, then type:
Code:
adb shell settings get secure install_non_market_apps
This will return 0 (because you set if off)
Toggle it back on from settings and run same command, now it will return 1
Now you can be pretty sure that's the one and will be able to make task to automatically allow installing apps from unknown sources when opening Substratum (for example)
wigglitz said:
I have been reading over this for a while. I was wondering if this would allow for toggling on and off wifi hotspot? I've been trying, but I read something regarding Nougat and how the name/service or something was changed.
I have no problem toggling it off and on using the quick tiles, but I have an Android car unit that I use my Hotspot for.
This worked on my older phones, being able to stick an NFC tag to my phone mount in the car to toggle the Hotspot on when placed in it. Or having the Hotspot start/stop when connecting or disconnecting from the unit's Bluetooth.
Thank you for any help in advance.
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Look into Auto Tools (Tasker plugin). That's what I'm using instead. There's definitely an option to toggle hotspot. There's literally hundreds of settings to tinker with, but my understanding is that the success of the individual options depends on the phone model.
I'm testing to see if I can toggle mobile data on the Note 8 and if time, I can test wifi hotspot too. :good:
GOOD NEWS!!!
Mobile data CAN be enabled/disabled without root on the Snapdragon model!!
Use the app Auto Tools with Tasker, give the appropriate permissions with ADB, and it works beautifully!! I'm so happy. ???
GPS works too - I can change it from battery saver to high accuracy and back at will.
I used to disable Mobile data, but now I leave it ON all the time. When you connect to wifi it's not in use so why to even bother turning it off? When I'am not on Wifi it's on. What I'am thinking of doing to save more battery is switch to 2G when connected to wifi, my 3GB/4GB signal strength is not so good. Should save a lot of battery when at home.
mankvl said:
I used to disable Mobile data, but now I leave it ON all the time. When you connect to wifi it's not in use so why to even bother turning it off? When I'am not on Wifi it's on. What I'am thinking of doing to save more battery is switch to 2G when connected to wifi, my 3GB/4GB signal strength is not so good. Should save a lot of battery when at home.
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I am a teacher. The wifi signal in my building isn't great plus I don't need it anyway when I teach. I turn off pretty much everything during the times I teach. I have Tasker turn Wi-Fi back on for my lunch/plan period and turn off powersave mode. I used to lose 30%+ a day at work while not even touching my phone (awful signal primarily). I'm hoping this helps me keep it to 10% or less lost. I'll report back!
PsiPhiDan said:
I am a teacher. The wifi signal in my building isn't great plus I don't need it anyway when I teach. I turn off pretty much everything during the times I teach. I have Tasker turn Wi-Fi back on for my lunch/plan period and turn off powersave mode. I used to lose 30%+ a day at work while not even touching my phone (awful signal primarily). I'm hoping this helps me keep it to 10% or less lost. I'll report back!
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Turning wifi is a must if you leave it on it will always scan for new wifi and drain battery. I use signal towers to turn it on when at home and off when not, works rly good and no battery drain.
Any idea how to turn on the Blue Light Filter with Tasker? I'm using Autotools as well. Can't seem to get the setting values to adjust. I tried the system setting Blue_Light_Filter and set it to 1, but that didn't work.
PsiPhiDan said:
Any idea how to turn on the Blue Light Filter with Tasker? I'm using Autotools as well. Can't seem to get the setting values to adjust. I tried the system setting Blue_Light_Filter and set it to 1, but that didn't work.
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If auto tools can't help you can toggle any quick toggle with auto input.
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If auto tools can't help you can toggle any quick toggle with auto input.
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I tried that but when I give Auto Input accessibility rights, my phone turns to a slug. Everything lags. It immediately stops when I remove accessibility rights. Do you have a similar issue or have you tried Auto Input on this phone yet?
PsiPhiDan said:
I tried that but when I give Auto Input accessibility rights, my phone turns to a slug. Everything lags. It immediately stops when I remove accessibility rights. Do you have a similar issue or have you tried Auto Input on this phone yet?
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I'am using it to toggle NFC and 0 lag on the phone. Rly strange. I might try auto tools saw one script/app that can toggle such things now ?
Hi
I have my BIP for three days.
Firmware ist 1.1.1.00 Installed via Notify and Fitness app.
Yesterday I tried the GPS tracking ofcycling for the first time. At first I get a message to connect to the app and update AGPS. This message stays at the screen for about 10 seconds. Afterwards the watch tries to get a location via GPS. Today this message showed for about two kilometers already riding.
Even when I click on skip and the clock starts, it takes some time to start tracking via GPS.
Anyone else ecountered such problems? My Phone gets a GPS fix as soon as I leave the house. Cen there really be such a big difference?
Is there any way to update AGPS manually?
Cheers
Connect the watch to mifit and agps will update.
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icaka20011 said:
Connect the watch to mifit and agps will update.
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It is connected all the time via Bluetooth, Maybe it doesn't update because it already has a current version? Should I then wait for another Mifit Update?