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Auto-start GPS recieve when using Google Maps...Possible?

OK..Hope this is the proper place to post this...
I am horrible at remembering to charge my phone, thus I don't keep GPS on at all time because of battery drain. However, I find it frustrating that every time I start Google maps that I have to enable the GPS. It seems to me that there should be a function built into that app which would enable the user to have it automagically enable the GPS reciever on the apps start up. To my knowledge this isn't possible but I feel it would be very useful. So, does anyone know how one would achieve this? Would it be possible to write a script that would accomplish this?
Thanks in advance for the input.

Menu button, Settings, Security & Location, set "Enable GPS satelites"

if you enable gps it wont actually turn on until you open google maps or a location based program (you will see a satellite dish at the top letting you know if it is on). the gps setting basically just tells the phone if a program requests gps location it is okay to turn the gps antenna on.
otherwise its off and battery doesn't get affected

Thanks...
Hey dk75 & averma, thanks for the posts. I should really read the fine print on some of these menu options prior to asking these questions...oops!

Hello!
My wife and me use latitude (from google) to see where we are on Google maps. Latitude works best if the GPS is on. HOWEVER, we just need to see each other on google maps when we are driving home (between 17:00 and 18:00). If i turn on the gps, latitude will eat the battery the whole DAY...) I would like to know if there is a way to schedule the activation of the gps...

pbecks1963 said:
Hello!
My wife and me use latitude (from google) to see where we are on Google maps. Latitude works best if the GPS is on. HOWEVER, we just need to see each other on google maps when we are driving home (between 17:00 and 18:00). If i turn on the gps, latitude will eat the battery the whole DAY...) I would like to know if there is a way to schedule the activation of the gps...
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Try looking up "Locale" on the market. App isn't free, but most of the plugins for it are, and you can combine the functions of the plugins to do almost anything.
I use it for exactly what you're talking about myself.

Google Maps doesn't Auto-start GPS
Hi all,
I know this thread is pretty old but hoping for a reply all the same. I'm using the Galaxy S in the Uk with Google Maps & Navigation. I used to have the HTC HERO running maps & navigation and whenever I started either of those apps, the little atenna would appear to show that it was trying to find a gps position.
However, on my Galaxy S, whenever I start Maps or Navigation nothing happens. Even though I have "use wireless networks" and "use GPS satallites" both checked.
I cant imagine that technology would have taken a step back from such a useful feature and it is really irritating having to remember to disable/enable GPS (using SwitchPro home screen widget) before being able to use Maps or Navigation.
Anyone have any ideas how to fix this??

Install Tasker app and create a profile that enables GPS when you run Maps app.

tasker
tasker does not let you autostart gps... is there any other way. i also hate having to turn on gps and right under enable gps in blue words under settings it says< uses more battery. i can send pic

[TUT] Enable GPS automatically for Maps
[email protected] said:
tasker does not let you autostart gps... is there any other way. i also hate having to turn on gps and right under enable gps in blue words under settings it says< uses more battery. i can send pic
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i have spent sometime now lurking behind the scenes in this group and
have read, in detail, my share of the posts. Make no mistake, the
guys here are experts and being experts their methods/explanation
often goes way over the head of the typical noob. this post is to
introduce this wonderful application of tasker to the inimitable
noob. i hope my effort would ease someone's labour.
imagine this scenario: you switch on maps on your phone and keep
wondering why it does not show your precise location and then it hits
you! you did not switch on your GPS. this post explains how to create
a profile that switches on your GPS automatically when you fire up
maps.
Just remember this: Profile is the context i.e. what you want to do.
in the present case, you want to first start maps and when maps is
started you want to switch on GPS. then when you exit maps, you want
GPS to be switched off. this is the object.
Stage 1: In profile tab click the + sign. give a name like 'MAP'.
this name will identify the profile that is currently active. after
you name it press the green tick and you are shown several options
like application, time, day etc. Now maps come under applications, so
press applications and all the appliations in your phone are
displayed. scroll down and select maps and press the tick mark. at
this stage you have told tasker that whatever you want to do revolves
around maps.
Stage 2: Now that you have hinted to tasker about the application
that is to be run, we should next state what should happen when the
appliation is started. after you press the tick mark you will be
shown a window asking for task selection. press new task and give it
a name like switch on GPS.
Stage 3: after baptising the task, you will be taken to a broad
window . press the + mark on the bottom left and the confusion
begins. a pletora of options is thrown at you (this is why tasker is
so darn powerful). this is called the 'select action category'.
digressing a little here you should know that google has changed
something with android and you cannot in the usual course toggle GPS.
so you should download an app called 'secure settings' (from google
play) and install it. once it is installed open it and it gives you an
option to install a helper. install the helper also. this activates
the GPS option.
Stage 4: once that process is completed, come back to tasker and get
yourself to the 'select action category'. here press on plugin and
then on secure settings. in the next window, touch 'edit' and then
scroll down to GPS and touch it. three options are displayed viz. on,
off and toggle. choose on and press the floppy disk icon to the
bottom left. press the tick mark and again press the tick mark. at
this stage you have succeeded in activating GPS when maps is started.
however, when you exit maps you find that GPS does not switch off by
itself.
Stage 5: to make it switch off by itself, you need to create the same
task again. just long press on the task which has already been
created (called here as switch on GPS) and you are presented with
several options. select the first one - 'add exit task' and follow
the process as in stage 4. however, instead of choosing 'on' select
'off' this time. once this is done come out and test it.
Stage 6 - and the most important - Feel happy and satisfied.
i am sure there should be some easier way to do this. however, in my
limited understanding of tasker this was how i did it. i really am
confused about the variables. i hope someone will help. when i say
confused, i should clarify that i have no inkling of what it does. :
( could someone tell me where to read up on it? i have searched on
google and i havent found any satisfactory explanation.
i will continue to post my profiles and i hope it is of help to the
group here.
J.RAM

the power of automation
capaxdoli said:
i will continue to post my profiles and i hope it is of help to the
group here.
J.RAM
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Thank you for your post, I wouldn't be able to do it without you man!
I have a question. I'm using LBE security master which monitor my firewall, wifi, adware, etc. is there a way for tasker to check in LBE firewall and toggle my wifi/data when I want it? instead of creating a new profile for ON/OFF wifi. I just want it to look in my app and see what app has permission to what and allow/un-allow.
Thanks again!

[email protected] said:
tasker does not let you autostart gps... is there any other way. i also hate having to turn on gps and right under enable gps in blue words under settings it says< uses more battery. i can send pic
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Yes is does autostart if you want with tasker..
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You can use the "Auto-Enable GPS for Maps" application, which switches both WiFi and GPS on when you launch Maps, Navigation, Local or Latitude, and restores them to their old state (e.g. switched off) when you quit these apps.

capaxdoli said:
i have spent sometime now lurking behind the scenes in this group and
have read, in detail, my share of the posts. Make no mistake, the
guys here are experts and being experts their methods/explanation
often goes way over the head of the typical noob. this post is to
introduce this wonderful application of tasker to the inimitable
noob. i hope my effort would ease someone's labour.
imagine this scenario: you switch on maps on your phone and keep
wondering why it does not show your precise location and then it hits
you! you did not switch on your GPS. this post explains how to create
a profile that switches on your GPS automatically when you fire up
maps.
Just remember this: Profile is the context i.e. what you want to do.
in the present case, you want to first start maps and when maps is
started you want to switch on GPS. then when you exit maps, you want
GPS to be switched off. this is the object.
Stage 1: In profile tab click the + sign. give a name like 'MAP'.
this name will identify the profile that is currently active. after
you name it press the green tick and you are shown several options
like application, time, day etc. Now maps come under applications, so
press applications and all the appliations in your phone are
displayed. scroll down and select maps and press the tick mark. at
this stage you have told tasker that whatever you want to do revolves
around maps.
Stage 2: Now that you have hinted to tasker about the application
that is to be run, we should next state what should happen when the
appliation is started. after you press the tick mark you will be
shown a window asking for task selection. press new task and give it
a name like switch on GPS.
Stage 3: after baptising the task, you will be taken to a broad
window . press the + mark on the bottom left and the confusion
begins. a pletora of options is thrown at you (this is why tasker is
so darn powerful). this is called the 'select action category'.
digressing a little here you should know that google has changed
something with android and you cannot in the usual course toggle GPS.
so you should download an app called 'secure settings' (from google
play) and install it. once it is installed open it and it gives you an
option to install a helper. install the helper also. this activates
the GPS option.
Stage 4: once that process is completed, come back to tasker and get
yourself to the 'select action category'. here press on plugin and
then on secure settings. in the next window, touch 'edit' and then
scroll down to GPS and touch it. three options are displayed viz. on,
off and toggle. choose on and press the floppy disk icon to the
bottom left. press the tick mark and again press the tick mark. at
this stage you have succeeded in activating GPS when maps is started.
however, when you exit maps you find that GPS does not switch off by
itself.
Stage 5: to make it switch off by itself, you need to create the same
task again. just long press on the task which has already been
created (called here as switch on GPS) and you are presented with
several options. select the first one - 'add exit task' and follow
the process as in stage 4. however, instead of choosing 'on' select
'off' this time. once this is done come out and test it.
Stage 6 - and the most important - Feel happy and satisfied.
i am sure there should be some easier way to do this. however, in my
limited understanding of tasker this was how i did it. i really am
confused about the variables. i hope someone will help. when i say
confused, i should clarify that i have no inkling of what it does. :
( could someone tell me where to read up on it? i have searched on
google and i havent found any satisfactory explanation.
i will continue to post my profiles and i hope it is of help to the
group here.
J.RAM
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How to enable the location settings along with the GPS ON task?

Ending Driving Mode for Google Maps

So far my attempts to google this answer have come up empty. I can open Google Maps driving mode with AutoShortcut no problem. But making it actually close is turning out to be impossible.
If I try to do a "Kill App", it doesn't kill the notification, leaving it in a bizarre half-open state. Has anyone found an intent or something that can actually kill this off properly?

Have you tried to run a Go Home action before killing the app?

Yes, unfortunately does not help at all. Even gave it ~3 second wait.

Vincent Law said:
So far my attempts to google this answer have come up empty. I can open Google Maps driving mode with AutoShortcut no problem. But making it actually close is turning out to be impossible.
If I try to do a "Kill App", it doesn't kill the notification, leaving it in a bizarre half-open state. Has anyone found an intent or something that can actually kill this off properly?
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Try code run shell: am force-stop com.google.android.apps.maps & tick "use root". Change the package name if is necessary.

My device is not rooted, is that going to do anything?

Vincent Law said:
My device is not rooted, is that going to do anything?
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Root is needed to run that command.
But did you try to kill another app with the method you've tried for google maps? Is it working?

So I managed to work out a solution to this, and it involves using the AutoNotifications plugin. I use the plugin to instruct Tasker to press the "end navigation / stop driving" button in the notification tray, which does the correct thing. For those looking to replicate, it's an "internal action", so use the first internal action, not one of the action button options that most guides suggest.

Vincent Law said:
So I managed to work out a solution to this, and it involves using the AutoNotifications plugin. I use the plugin to instruct Tasker to press the "end navigation / stop driving" button in the notification tray, which does the correct thing. For those looking to replicate, it's an "internal action", so use the first internal action, not one of the action button options that most guides suggest.
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i am trying to "stop driving" using autonotification and cant figure it out. Can you please be more specific than "internal action" which internal action. What variable did you using for the stop driving button. I am trying to use autonotification query and action but i cant figure out which variable in the query to use for the action.
thanks

Vincent Law said:
So I managed to work out a solution to this, and it involves using the AutoNotifications plugin. I use the plugin to instruct Tasker to press the "end navigation / stop driving" button in the notification tray, which does the correct thing. For those looking to replicate, it's an "internal action", so use the first internal action, not one of the action button options that most guides suggest.
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I'm new to autonotification - I have it set up to query for the "Maps" notification, and it's returning the %anapp variable correctly - I can even click on the notification and bring the focus back to the maps app - but how the heck do you fire this "internal action" to stop driving? I'm sure it must be obvious...

Bulldoguk72 said:
I'm new to autonotification - I have it set up to query for the "Maps" notification, and it's returning the %anapp variable correctly - I can even click on the notification and bring the focus back to the maps app - but how the heck do you fire this "internal action" to stop driving? I'm sure it must be obvious...
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I just spent a few days trying to figure this out. Here is how I was able to get it working:
Create a new task / add these to a current task:
A1 - Add Action - Plugin, AutoNotification, Query. Tap Edit, Select "Maps" from Apps and under Advanced tap Internal Actions Big, tap the Tag icon. It should populate with %aninternalactions.
A2 - (Only needed for debugging) Add Action, Alert, Flash, tap the Tag and choose %aninternalactions, then edit to choose the first value in the array - %aninternalactions(1)
A3 - Add Action, Plugin, AutoNotification, Actions. Tap Intercept Action, tap the tag and choose %aninternalactions, then edit it again to - %aninternalactions(1)
To test, start driving mode and run the task manually. You should see the button GUID flash (if you enabled A2) and Driving Mode should end :good:

It works now
I figured out a solution.
Tasker gives you the advise to use ADB Wifi.
Here's what I did:
- enable and go to developer settings
- check ADB debugging
- check ADB while charging (only needed, if it stops working for you when you disconnect your USB cable. Try without first!)
- then run from your PC `adb tcpip 5555` to enable adb over wifi
- use Tasker Action "kill app", uncheck "Use Root".
Maps (or Driving Mode) can finally be killed this way.
Tried on Huawei Mate 20 Pro (LYA-L29) running Android 10 (10.0.0.214)

How are you able to open Google maps?
Mine opens for a millisecond then closes.

MSK1 said:
How are you able to open Google maps?
Mine opens for a millisecond then closes.
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Hi, MSK1,
I searched for a long time for this solution, so maybe this one will help you out.
You can launch Google Maps directly into Navigation mode via using an intent.
You may find this one interesting. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46600949&postcount=3
Mine looks like this.
google.navigation:q=Zip+City,+Street+Number
Happy Driving!
Best Regards.

3di said:
Hi, MSK1,
I searched for a long time for this solution, so maybe this one will help you out.
You can launch Google Maps directly into Navigation mode via using an intent.
You may find this one interesting. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46600949&postcount=3
Mine looks like this.
google.navigation:q=Zip+City,+Street+Number
Happy Driving!
Best Regards.
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Thanks.
I found an easier way.
I downloaded the "navigation shortcut" app from the play store.
When I launch this as an app from tasker then the navigation stays on.
Sent from my EVR-N29 using Tapatalk

Chnange audio profiles based on location

Hi
I have installed on my phone the app audio profiles with a tasker plugin
I've created a tasker profile that turn my phone on vibration mode when I'm in a particular location, but now how can I disable vibration when I leave this particular location? Which kind of profile I must create?

If you profile is GPS or cell location then surely you just need to create an exit task. So once the profile isn't true it'll run the exit task, which you can determine what is in there.

Thanks.
So, if I understand, I have to simply long press on my profile (vibration mode) and choose "Add exit activity".
Then after choosen the exit activity my phone will run this activity when I will be not anymore in the profile's location?

copeppe said:
Thanks.
So, if I understand, I have to simply long press on my profile (vibration mode) and choose "Add exit activity".
Then after choosen the exit activity my phone will run this activity when I will be not anymore in the profile's location?
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Hold on the current entry task and this will give you an option to add in the exit task, so either create new or choose an existing one. Hope you get it sorted out [emoji106]

mgdorbit said:
Hold on the current entry task and this will give you an option to add in the exit task, so either create new or choose an existing one. Hope you get it sorted out [emoji106]
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hello, i am trying to make a tasker profile that opens a specific application (apk) when the speed drops below 4 kmh only with the GPS because i do not have any sensors. Unfortunately I am still not able to set the variables in the Speed well and if I need a secure setting plugin for the GPS. Can you lead me towards success or advise me how to get started? Thank you

bettuccio said:
hello, i am trying to make a tasker profile that opens a specific application (apk) when the speed drops below 4 kmh only with the GPS because i do not have any sensors. Unfortunately I am still not able to set the variables in the Speed well and if I need a secure setting plugin for the GPS. Can you lead me towards success or advise me how to get started? Thank you
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I'm afraid I've not looked at any of the GPS settings or functionality. Try a search on the internet, you might find something.
Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

mgdorbit said:
I'm afraid I've not looked at any of the GPS settings or functionality. Try a search on the internet, you might find something.
Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
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something I found but it does not work in practice.

Tasker no longer turning wifi on/off?

I've had basically the same profiles/tasks for years now. Suddenly, my wifi isn't turning off/on when it should be. Is there a permission or something that might have gotten changed?
S9 Android v8.0
Tasker v5.6
I've restarted the phone and disabled/enabled Tasker.
Edit: I also put the Profile description text into pastebin and shared it here which exposed data that messed up my IFTTT webhook task... so that sucks. And, apparently, it was all for nothing because I'm not getting any help...

You need to provide more information about the profile. What is the context (trigger) to run the task that contains a WiFi on/off action? It's good to post your profile when it's not working as expected.
Make sure the profile is named - not a default name assigned by tasker. To name the profile if it isn't already, long press on the name to highlight the profile and, at the top, tap the square with the A.
Then long press on the name to highlight the profile. Go to the 3-dot menu and select export -> Description to Clipboard.
Now you'll be able to paste it. Be aware, it easier to use something like pastebin.com / hastebin.com and link to a post here. If you paste in a post here, the forum software will convert semicolons with characters directly after to emoticons making it very hard to read.

How's this?: https://pastebin.com/baWtQSFn
I guess everyone knows my location now... That's why I didn't want to paste that kind of info. Seems like a bad idea for privacy/security....
Edit: And now part of that profile (IFTTT lights) keeps getting triggered... Is it because I posted the info publicly and someone hacked it? WTF is going on?

And now part of that profile (IFTTT lights) keeps getting triggered... Is it because I posted the info publicly and someone hacked it? WTF is going on?

turn on System sound

Can system settings be changed without root
I have gone into settings then sound settings
I then get an if statement
I just want to turn my system sound back on at a certain time
Im not sure what to do
Thanks

trickyrick said:
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I just want to turn my system sound back on at a certain time
Im not sure what to do
Thanks
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This sounds like you want to disable DND (do not disturb). The action for that doesn't require root. It's in audio category. The "all" setting will allow all sound, effectively disabling DND. I believe you must enable Tasker's notification setting in the system settings (main OS, not Tasker). If you are using any relatively recent Tasker version, you should be prompted for any missing permissions the first time you setup the (any) action.
Can system settings be changed without root
I have gone into settings then sound settings
I then get an if statement ....
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Yes, Tasker is designed to run most of its actions without needing root. You do need to give permissions through ADB for some restricted actions, such as using the AutoTools plugin -> secure settings action. I think this is the action you are asking about. See Tasker User Guide - Grant Secure Settings
I have no idea what you mean by "I then get an if statement".
If you have a task (or profile) that doesn't work the way you expect, it helps others help you if you post the entire task (profile).
Before exporting, if you have sensitive information such as logins, api keys or anything else, you might consider setting those values to a variable and use the variable in your tasks so the values won't export with the task.
To export a task (profile) description for posting, press on the name to highlight the task (profile). Go to the 3-dot menu and select export -> Description to Clipboard.
Now you'll be able to paste it. Be aware, it easier to use something like pastebin.com / hastebin.com and link to a post here. If you paste directly into a post here, the forum software will convert semicolons with characters directly after, into emoticons making it very hard to read.

Thanks for the replys
It's my wife's phone she goes to work and turns the sound off (not the DND) She drops the menu down and clicks on the sound icon then there is a line through the speaker icon at top of screen. She forgets to turn on the sound when she leaves work and I can't get ahold of her cause she can't hear the phone ringing. Was hoping to use tasker to turn sound back on at 5pm

I use ADB to connect tom my AmazonFire TV
Ive tried to connect to my cell but cant
ADB connect (ip of cell on my network)
It says it cant connect
Ive opened a command prompt within the install of the ADB
USB debugging is already on
When I attach phone I get no promt to alow debugging

trickyrick said:
I use ADB to connect tom my AmazonFire TV
Ive tried to connect to my cell but cant
ADB connect (ip of cell on my network)
It says it cant connect
Ive opened a command prompt within the install of the ADB
USB debugging is already on
When I attach phone I get no promt to alow debugging
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ADB requires the proper drivers for the device installed on the computer your using. Using a data cable would be more reliable than over Wi-Fi, particularly to set-up. At the top of the forum, in the search manufacture and model of the device then it's forum should show up in the results. Every device forum has an "ask any question help thread". If you can't find how to ADB to the device in the forum, that's a good thread to get help in.
However, to turn the ringer volume up doesn't require anything special. Audio -> ringer volume. Explore all of the volume settings actions in the audio category.

Ok ill explore how to install ADB for my phone. In regards to the sound. You said it easy to turn volume up but my system volume is off not turned down Any option I try to turn volume up does not work. I dont see an option to first turn it back on

OK well Ill be dam. Figured out the ADB
Now its working turns the sound on at the specified time
Thanks for all your help have a good day