Here is a 'Phone location based application trigger’. Launches other applications, command lines and MortScripts and anything based on time frame and location you setup. Works on Windows Mobile Professional 5/6 (PDA with Phone) only.
Some of the possible uses have been added at second post below.
This is more advanced version of my application rk-Sleep, where you could just perform one action at one location.
rk-LocSwitch can have any numbers of locations and any numbers of actions. But please do understand that this is not a 'readymade profile application' but by configuring it properly you could make it a profile application and much more. Ultimately you can automatically customize your phone based on where you are and the time span you setup.
Also support fixed actions, actions at pre-defined time, not based on the location (This is helpfull to set up backlight 'Bright' during day hrs and 'dim' during eventing/nights)(This feature is freeware and does not expire)
Now the important thing, this is not a freeware, it is 3.99 USD for XDA-Developers.com members. The trial version runs for 15 days so that you can test it and see if it satisfies you.
Update 1.0.6
Support for undefined/unknown location actions added.
Application now by default starts in minimized mode(not the sys tray mode)
Update 1.0.5
Error while 'Testing' the actions is rectified.
Update 1.0.4
Option to Show/Hide the Tray icon added
Debug support added.
Cosmetic changes done.
Update 1.0.3
Support for hide/show 'Un-Defined' location icon.
Bug fixes
Update 1.0.2
Support command line tags, eg Application could automatically send information such as LocationName, LAC, CellID by using the command line tags <LocationName>, <LAC>, <CellID. By this you could even send sms based on your location Entry/Exit along with location info.
Application can update registry with the current Location name, LAC and CellID.(HKCU\Software\rk-LocSwitch). Now your custom application can access the location information!
New menu added to copy TowerIds from one location to other.
New menu added to copy actions from one location to other.
New menu to force saving of the configuration data.
Bug fixes
Setup:
Install the application.
Run the application rk-LocSwitch from programs for the first time from the programs menu, after which the application starts automatically after soft resets.
A new task bar icon will appear in the task tray, click it to launch the application(application runs hidden, this is the only way you can access the UI to set it up)
First tab in the application is ‘General’, the information mostly read-only; you can specify the polling time (in minutes) and enable/disable the application.
‘Locations’: lot of information here. First you create a new location from the top part of the screen.
Location name is just a name such as ‘My Home’, ‘Office’ etc
Choose a icon ‘which would be displayed on the top notification bar’(you can have custom icons, just add the icons to the ‘\Icons’ folder under \Programs\rk-LocSwitch)
Check the box ‘Notify’(when ever you are at known location, a icon would show up on the title bar)
Specify the time frame such as 08:00 to 18:00(day schedule) or 22:00 to 06:00(for night schedule)
Specify if the location is of 'Undifined Type', If undefined then time frame settings are ignored and LocationIds are removed automatically.
Click OK to save this location
Add the current tower id displayed to the list, you could have multiple towers (if the location has interference from multiple towers or if you have say multiple ‘Places’ put under same location. Such as you want to configure the location ‘Office’ at two different physical locations but you want to have similar actions to perform.)
Now go to the ‘Actions’ button
You have ‘Entry’ and ‘Exit’ actions. You can add multiple actions for each action type. You can even order then ‘up’ or ‘down’. Use the ‘Action’ menu for additional commands such as ‘test the action’.
Next tab is 'Fixed Actions' here you could setup actions independent of 'Location' meaning these actions takes place irrespective of 'Locations' Useful for setting the backlight of the device.
Next tab is log where each attempt based on the polling time is logged. You can change the log action to log all, location change (Actions) only or none. Once you understand the concept put it to ‘None’(but if you think that something is not working then switch the log to all and investigate)
Last tab about: which is basically the registration module and the version info
Important notes:
Notes: if you want to configure home day and home night, you must have two locations setup such as ‘Home Day’ and ‘Home Sleep’ have the time frames carefully set e.g. 08:00 to 22:00(Home Day) and or 22:00 to 06:00(for night schedule). Do not overlap the time frames!
Keep the polling time as large as possible, unless you need real time response.(although I found keeping the polling to minimum (=2 minutes) did not make any noticeable difference to battery usage!. But test it out.
Do not forget to configure the ‘Entry’ and ‘Exit’ actions properly. Enter and exit actions generally should be cancelling each other (i.e. if you switch on flight mode on entry, make sure you have flight mode off on exit)
System is real time( ± Polling Time) , so if you are at home with flight mode activated and if you leave the home at mid night phone would switch back on.
If you really want to exit the program, use the right menu ‘Options’ and choose ‘Save & Exit’
When you start the application(not while activating the rk-LocSwitch) make sure the phone is not in flight mode
More importantly this is a ‘Switcher’ so I do not supply any command line applications to do your custom tasks; they are available in this site and over the internet. You are welcome to link in this thread so that it can be easily accessed by other users. But if some customization what you want is not available then you can make a request, and I will do my best to find one or built it myself.
Check in this thread for more pluggins
Note: This application requires Compact Framework 2.0
You need compact framework 2.0 installed inorder to run this application. The compact framework is already part of WM6, so if your device is WM6 skip this step. But most of the WM5 devices do not have this update. So you must download here and run the installation on your desktop (then active sync to update your device). Only after completing this step install the application.
Thank you all for the support.
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Possible uses
Switch off Phone or Sound while at home during sleeping hours.
Keep backlight at low setting while inside house or office. Increase the backlight while outside house or office.
Make a alarm function say if you are at office play at mp3 at 5:00 PM
Wake you up at particular destination specifically travelling in bus or train where you travel regularly.
Load your favorite theme/wall paper as specific locations.
Send SMS on entry or exit of a location.
Will be updated…..
If you have some more ideas I am glad to update this list.
Flight Mode On/Off utility
Here is the command line flight mode on/off utility.
Command lines to switch on and off
Code:
\Program Files\rk-FltMode\rk-FltMode.exe on
\Program Files\rk-FltMode\rk-FltMode.exe off
\Program Files\rk-FltMode\rk-FltMode.exe toggle
If you are using rk-OSR to check mail you could enable and disable based on your location using the following command line
Code:
"\Program Files\rk-OSR\rk-OSR.exe" Enable --> Enables the rk-OSR
"\Program Files\rk-OSR\rk-OSR.exe" Disable --> Disables the rk-OSR
rk-TSR Support
rk-TSR a Theme Switcher, You can load a pre-set theme/wallpaper based on your location!
Code:
\program files\rk-TSR\rk-TSR.exe enable
\program files\rk-TSR\rk-TSR.exe disable
\program files\rk-TSR\rk-TSR.exe “\storage card\rkAzulBlue.tsk”
(For command line the theme must be listed in rk-TSR)
I am planning to add following new features in the near future.
Add fixed actions at specified time irrespective of the location: This might help to set back light ‘bright’ during day and low during night.
Allow actions during the device status change such as wifi connected/disconnected, active sync done, soft reset etc
If you have any specific request please go ahead let me know.
rk-bk-Light a backlight command line switcher
Here is the command line backlight switcher
Code:
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[FONT=Verdana]\Program Files\rk-bk-Light\rk-bk-Light.exe 2[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana]\Program Files\rk-bk-Light\rk-bk-Light.exe 10[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana]
Do not know if it works on all devices. But works on hermes
Note: This application requires Compact Framework 2.0
You need compact framework 2.0 installed inorder to run this application. The compact framework is already part of WM6, so if your device is WM6 skip this step. But most of the WM5 devices do not have this update. So you must download here and run the installation on your desktop (then active sync to update your device). Only after completing this step install the application.
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rk-LocSwitch Update 1.0.1
Fixes and enhancements
Added support for fixed actions
You can add any number of fixed schedules and add any number of actions on each such schedule(e.g. to set the backlight low during night and bright at day)
These fixed schedules not specific to the locations and will occur at the time specified.
Does work even if the application expired!(it is a freeware, only location service would not work)
Better file browser added, now you do not have to key in the command line.
Bug with the system not clearing some of the old notifications fixed.
Battery use better that before (almost makes no difference on the battery use!)
If you are upgrading from the old version please uninstall the old version and delete any existing notification manually (delete any notification with name ‘rk-LocSwitch’). Then install the new version.
Also added new component rk-BackLight to support setting backlight on command line.
rk-Calendar-Update: Convert all day Calendar events to time spanned events
To convert all day Calendar events to time spanned events automatically so that you don’t get reminders at midnight!
Use this utility if you are entering many appointments during day as 'Full Day Events' and difficult to manage it. Otherwise you can just run this utility once manually.
Read more about it here
Code:
\Program Files\rk-Calendar-Update.exe “08:00” “22:00”
Updates all your 'full day events' to fixed time event with specified time span.
Hmm, No one has any comments?
I really like the idea. Unfortunately, this does not work on CDMA.
tytnguy said:
Hmm, No one has any comments?
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Wasn't there a topic about this app with many comments like adding vibration on/off? I'll try this app with hermes.
EDIT: Oh this is a new app (update of rk-sleep)
Guys, can this software send an sms to a predefined no. whenever the Tower ID changes.
mushipkw said:
Guys, can this software send an sms to a predefined no. whenever the Tower ID changes.
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It can not send sms as it is now, if you find exe, or mortscript which could send an sms then you could use this program.
This program is like a trigger which calls other executables based on location, so as long as you can point to right executable then you are good.
But let me know if you are not able to find a executable to send sms, I might be able to build one for you.
Hi TyTnGuy,
is it possible to get the geographic Coordinatas wich assigend to the Tower ID somewhere in the www?
gnu0815 said:
Hi TyTnGuy,
is it possible to get the geographic Coordinatas wich assigend to the Tower ID somewhere in the www?
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I am not aware of any source with the Geographic Coordinates, But with that info lot of new ideas though!
tytnguy
What kind of battery indicator app do you use?
Is it a standalone battery indicator? or part of other app?
Really nice.
Im looking from a very long time for an app. which can send an sms to a predefined no. But I couldn't find any such. I would be grateful if you can develop such app.
Thanx.
Looks realy good. Will test this on the HTC Trinity.
Keep up the good work!
mushipkw said:
Im looking from a very long time for an app. which can send an sms to a predefined no. But I couldn't find any such. I would be grateful if you can develop such app.
Thanx.
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I am working on your request, should be there in a day or two.
Apologies if this doesn't belong here. I have been searching for a solution for a few days now. A bit about what I am trying to do. I own a Pivos Xios android device. It is a set top box type thing for your tv. Unfortunately my tv is slightly older and is still vulnerable to the screen burning if a static image is left to long. It has no display timeout so none of the screen savers on the play store will work. I started to mess with Tasker to make my own, but there is no way to detect a screen touch event in Tasker to know when to toggle a screen saver.
I am a complete newb when it comes to scripting for android. I took a look at an app called script manager, it looks useful, but doesn't help me much right now. So I wonder if this is possible or not, but what I would like to do is have a script that senses when the touch events happen and then writes to a text file. It doesn't even have to write anything worth a value. Tasker can detect the change in the text file and trigger my screen saver event.
I found out that using getevent -lt /dev/input/event2 in a terminal gives me a nice list of all my touch events. Is there a simple way to use it for what I want? Is there anyone that could give me a code snippet to fulfill my needs? Or at the very least point me in the right direction?
Thanks for taking the time to read!
I've had my Padfone S for a few months now but never really found the time to figure this out till I woke up early this morning.
Background, the Padfone series of phones have a tablet 'dock' which acts as an external larger screen when its plugged in. Does not appear as a dock in the android sense of the word, so the dock state for Tasker isn't useful. The HDMI state activates for a short while when plugged into the tablet but deactivates a short while later, so no use as well.
Earlier posts in Tasker's google group suggested using `dumpsys display` with grep, but that's quite ROM-specific, and besides its hard to debug without a terminal due to the sheer volume of output.
**Check Tablet mode part**
I used to just grep wm size or wm density for Override, but that had a bug.
So it turns out 'Override' simply means 'not the same as the mode I booted in'. My task failed when I rebooted as a tablet, it would give the opposite answer. The solution, after I've played around a bit, is two calls to wm size/density.
The first call is `wm size | grep "Physical size: 1920x1200" | wc -l` - I save this in %tabletboot, it has the value of 1 when booted as tablet, 0 if booted as phone.
The second call is `wm size | wc -l` - I save this as %samemode, it has the value of 1 if we're in the mode we booted in (tablet/phone) and of 2 if we're not (because there's an additional Override line).
The test is simply "If %tabletboot + %samemode is even" or is equal to 2, if you prefer. This would be true if we booted as tablet AND we're still in that mode or if we booted as phone AND we're in the opposite mode.
**GMD Gesture Control part**
The reason I wanted to do this was mainly because GMD Gesture Control could only work either in phone or tablet mode for me. Auto-detection of the touchscreen input didn't work because of course there are 2 touch screens, so for tablet mode I needed to select 'asus_dds_sis_touch' and 'HC_DEFAULT' in GMD's advanced settings while for phone mode I needed to select 'Himax-touchscreen' and 'HC_FT5X'. Of course, you may also want to have different gestures for the different screens.
First, from a Padfone perspective, you need to go to ASUS Customized Settings -> Padfone Settings -> Dynamic Display List and add GMD Gesture Control to the list not to be killed when switching modes. Tasker and any Tasker plugins which need to constantly run (such as Whatstasker) should also be here.
GMD Gesture Control puts its settings in two files (both in /data/data/com.goodmooddroid.gesturecontrol/shared_prefs) named 'GestureControl.xml' and 'gestures.xml'. You'll need to create two additional copies of these files and delete the originals. So I ended up with 'tabGestureControl.xml', 'phoneGestureControl.xml', 'tabgestures.xml', and 'phonegestures.xml'.
Now, back to Tasker. Set up a state profile based on the value of the %TABLET variable. You'll need an entry task and exit task, which are almost identical. Basically, both tasks need to do these steps in order:-
1. Delete both GestureControl.xml and gestures.xml (use Root, continue after error)
2. Symbolically link the right copy of GestureControl.xml/gestures.xml
3. Kill GMD Gesture Control using root to restart it.
4. Pause GMD Gestures (use AutoShortcut), wait 1 second, and then unpause GMD Gestures
Of course, step 2 differs in the entry/exit task, one is for tablet configuration, one is for phone. The rest are identical.
Step 1 can be done using Run Shell and calling `rm /data/data/com.goodmooddroid.gesturecontrol/shared_prefs/GestureControl.xml` or using Tasker's Delete File. Remember to delete both files.
Step 2 needs Run Shell to call `ln -s /data/data/com.goodmooddroid.gesturecontrol/shared_prefs/tabGestureControl.xml /data/data/com.goodmooddroid.gesturecontrol/shared_prefs/GestureControl.xml`. Again, remember to do this for both files.
Step 4 needs autoshortcut, so download that and use it, under Plugins.
That's about it. The same technique can be used for anything you want to change in this awesome Padfone device. Perhaps you'd want to activate an overlay or change an app's font settings. With Tasker, no limits =).
Hi,
I was looking for an auto clicker tool for android that would be able to identify where to click based on image recognition.
As an example,
the screen can show an icon or "OK" text at four different places on the screen. I need the auto-clicker to be able to identify which of the four specified positions has the "OK" or icon, and click there.
So, as input I would provide something like:
1) the locations on the screen that I need to clicker to watch
2) manually show what kind of icon/text it is looking out for
I would then need the clicker to monitor where the specified locations, and click whenever the shown icon shows up at any of these locations.
If something as good as this doesn't exist already, can somebody point me to the best alternatives for now?
Thanks!
shailesh1987 said:
Hi,
I was looking for an auto clicker tool for android that would be able to identify where to click based on image recognition.
As an example,
the screen can show an icon or "OK" text at four different places on the screen. I need the auto-clicker to be able to identify which of the four specified positions has the "OK" or icon, and click there.
So, as input I would provide something like:
1) the locations on the screen that I need to clicker to watch
2) manually show what kind of icon/text it is looking out for
I would then need the clicker to monitor where the specified locations, and click whenever the shown icon shows up at any of these locations.
If something as good as this doesn't exist already, can somebody point me to the best alternatives for now?
Thanks!
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There is no API to detect if an auto clicker is running. All autoclickers use accessibility services to emulate clicks, and there is an API that allows you to detect if any accessibility service is running. The problem is, those services also include screen readers and other useful tools for disabled people.
i also want this type of app please help.me or develop.for me
did you got auto clicker with image recognition
Is it possible to detect fold/unfold using tasker? And then execute some tasks as a result?
lombrozo said:
Is it possible to detect fold/unfold using tasker? And then execute some tasks as a result?
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Apparently it is by looking at the log; kaledh44 has worked it out.
see this thread;
Nova Launcher lock rotation brave toggle desktop-mode (Using Tasker)
Using Tasker to change the default launcher for OPPO FIND N, by canceling Oppo's method to enforce their launcher. -- Requirements 1- Tasker (paid ~3$). --- Autoinput (2$), for Brave desktop/phone mode auto switiching. 2- Launcher of your...
forum.xda-developers.com
In Tasker create a new profile choose Event and search for logcat entry.
>>>Fold
Component
OplusFoldingAngleManager
Filter
notifyFaceHallEventChanged status:3
>>>Unfold
Component
OplusFoldingAngleManager
Filter
notifyFaceHallEventChanged status:0
And create a task for it
Done
kaledh44 said:
In Tasker create a new profile choose Event and search for logcat entry.
>>>Fold
Component
OplusFoldingAngleManager
Filter
notifyFaceHallEventChanged status:3
>>>Unfold
Component
OplusFoldingAngleManager
Filter
notifyFaceHallEventChanged status:0
And create a task for it
Done
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Amazing! Thanks!
@kaledh44 do you know if is possible to have Gmail and GMaps in phone mode also in the internal display?
Thank you
danilos2k said:
@kaledh44 do you know if is possible to have Gmail and GMaps in phone mode also in the internal display?
Thank you
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by using shell command
(adb shell wm density 300)
The only problem that we dont have root access which is needed to run this command in tasker
This appears to have been changed since.
The above solutions no longer worked for me consistently on Galaxy Fold 4.
I managed to get it working with this: ( Tested only on Galaxy Fold 4 )
Folded / Closed: Logcat Entry
Component: DeviceStateProviderImpl
Filter: notifyDeviceStateChangedIfNeeded, newState=0
Unfolded / Opened: Logcat Entry
Component: DeviceStateProviderImpl
Filter: notifyDeviceStateChangedIfNeeded, newState=1
These events are executed once, as/when the inside screen turns on/off.