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Tasker Profile - In Car Use

I recently picked up Tasker, and so am trying to figure my way around how to use it for my in-car install. However, I can't seem to figure out, what is probably the most important piece, getting the screen to switch off / airplane mode to switch on when I remove power. I have installed Secure Settings plug in, but everything I have tried so far to get the screen to switch off has failed. I am sure I am missing something simple here.
Also, is there a way to have Tasker kill all open apps, instead of having to individually list apps?
Thanks.
Edit: Should have put this in the apps section.
Edit Again: Figured out the screen switching off, System Lock did the trick. For some reason it is not killing open apps though when the power is removed.

New profile>name it whatever>State Context>Hardware>Usb Plugged>Invert
New task>name it whatever>hit the "+" button>app>kill app>specifiy app (you'll have to do this for every single app).
alternatively, you could do:
new task>name it whatever>hit the "+" button>script>run shell> type a command that kills all apps, and check "use root". i dont know what command can be used to kill all apps though, lol, so...

naiku said:
I recently picked up Tasker, and so am trying to figure my way around how to use it for my in-car install. However, I can't seem to figure out, what is probably the most important piece, getting the screen to switch off / airplane mode to switch on when I remove power. I have installed Secure Settings plug in, but everything I have tried so far to get the screen to switch off has failed. I am sure I am missing something simple here.
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Exit task. And what you want is Display->Lock to switch off the screen. As for Airplane mode, I believe that does require Secure Settings to toggle, but that should be pretty easy. Assuming you're rooted and the Secure Settings Helper is installed (see its app) directly.
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Also, is there a way to have Tasker kill all open apps, instead of having to individually list apps?
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This is dumb. That's all I'm going to say about this subject.

Thanks for the replies, I am rooted and do have Secure Settings installed, I will have to look into Airplane mode some more as I don't see it listed under the Secure Settings addon.
Is there a good guide anywhere for Tasker? I tried via their site, but most of the links were dead. When I connect power to the Nexus, Bluetooth comes on, but I also want it to use my phone for internet access (Settings -> Bluetooth - Paired Devices - Use for internet access). It seems like everytime Bluetooth goes off, that box becomes unchecked, and currently I hvae to manually go in and check it again. I am guessing I need a script to do that, but I have no clue how to write a script to do so, and can't find much by the way of help / tutorials (I admit though, I am at work, and have not spent a huge amount of time searching).

naiku said:
Thanks for the replies, I am rooted and do have Secure Settings installed, I will have to look into Airplane mode some more as I don't see it listed under the Secure Settings addon.
Is there a good guide anywhere for Tasker? I tried via their site, but most of the links were dead. When I connect power to the Nexus, Bluetooth comes on, but I also want it to use my phone for internet access (Settings -> Bluetooth - Paired Devices - Use for internet access). It seems like everytime Bluetooth goes off, that box becomes unchecked, and currently I hvae to manually go in and check it again. I am guessing I need a script to do that, but I have no clue how to write a script to do so, and can't find much by the way of help / tutorials (I admit though, I am at work, and have not spent a huge amount of time searching).
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Tasker google groups is the place to go.

Make 2 profiles, 1 for power on 1 for power off. Open secure setting,the option is there to install helper.Then when you set new task select plugins,then secure setting that will appear now that helper is installed.Airplane mode is there.As for screen on and off, set screen off 23 hours 59 mins under power on profile , set screen off 7secs(minimum) under power off.
The other 2 profiles are timed according to daylight so the brightness decreases at night increases in the day.I wouldnt use the kill app function it doesnt play nicely and causes some crashing issues at shutdown thats why mine are disabled.
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Google Assistant on MM - N (Root/Xposed)

Marshmallow​
To get Google Assistant working on Marshmallow, you need to install and enable the infamous Android N-ify Xposed module.
1 - Again, make sure that the Google App version is v6.6.14.21. A higher or a lower version of the Google App probably wouldn’t work.
2 - To start with, Install Xposed Framework on your device running Marshmallow. We have a full-featured tutorial that will help you with this.
3 - Next, download and install the latest Android N-ify Xposed module
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5 - When your device has booted successfully, go to Settings > Apps > Google app and clear its cache.
Move on to the section below to know how to trigger Google Assistant on your device running Marshmallow
Nougat​
Since Xposed doesn’t support Nougat yet, you will need to make the appropriate edits on your own. Basically, you will edit the build.prop file located in the /System partition and change/add a few required values. So first, download an app that would help you do that.
We recommend BuildProp Editor app, or you can simply use a root-enabled file manager.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.build.prop.editor&hl=de
1 - Open the app drawer on your phone and run the BuildProp Editor app.
2 - Grant root permissions, when the app prompts for it.
3 - Scroll down through your build prop and find the following value under “BUILD INFO”:
ro.product.model
4 - By default, this should define your device model. In our case it is “ro.product.model=Nexus 6P”.
5 - Change it to the below value:
ro.product.model=Pixel XL
6 - Next, scroll down to the end of the file and add the following line to it:
ro.opa.eligible_device=true
7 - Save and exit the app when everything is done. And reboot the device and then clear the Google App cache in Settings > Apps > Google app, for the changes to take effect.
Summon Google Assistant​
To start Google Assistant on your Non-Pixel device, press and hold the “Home” button. Previously, that would bring up Google Now-On-Tap. But now, you shall see the Google Assistant right on your screen. Just go ahead and follow the on-screen instructions to set it up for the first time.
Just as Google Now, the all-new Google Assistant is configurable. Go to Google App > Settings, and tap on “Settings” under “Google Assistant”. This is where you can change your preferences and fill in your personal info.
If you’re unaware of what, and what not Google Assistant could do, you can simply go to “What can you do?” in Google App settings. There, you can get the complete overview of the available commands.
So this was how you can enable Google Assistant on your phone. We can already see the seamless possibilities with Google Assistant. It is indeed one of the most effective innovations by Google. How do you think this is going to the change the way we operate our smartphones? Let us know by dropping a comment below.
Source: http://www.droidorigin.com/enable-google-assistant-marshmallow-nougat/

I've been noticing that a lot of people are trying to get Google Assistant on M. Why? Is there something special about it that I am missing?

Shinomorii said:
I've been noticing that a lot of people are trying to get Google Assistant on M. Why? Is there something special about it that I am missing?
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They're desperate to leak more personal information to uncle Google

OliverG96 said:
They're desperate to leak more personal information to uncle Google
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Yeah I think I am not going to even bother getting that feature going. They have enough on my life on file as it is. Hahaha! ?

Is it possible to have working Assistant on Nougat, while keeping set your native language on phone (Polish in my case)? I mean - systemolish, Assistant:English.
I did have to change whole system language to get assistant working.

Shinomorii said:
I've been noticing that a lot of people are trying to get Google Assistant on M. Why? Is there something special about it that I am missing?
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Then asking "why baterry draining on moto x play " "which ROM is better to save battery"

[Q] Split screen enabling on mi max 2

Hi, everyone. There was already a thread like this, but it's locked, and all the links have been removed, so I have to open a new one. I live in China, currently. I'm on the stock rom, unrooted, chinese one, and even though I've done a basic research, I can't succeed to enable this option on my phone. it's miui8.5, nougat 7.1.1, there are no Developer options in my Additional settings (or anywhere, cross my heart), and, as far as the Button Mapper app is concerned, I have no use of that, as I can't add Paypal to my Google play account, because it's registered in China (paypal), I use vpn (in order to be able to approach google at all), so the country of my order differs from the country my Paypal registration (because of vpn servers), and there's always an error, saying that. Of course, if I turn off my vpn, I won't be able to approach to playstore at all. And I need Button Mapper Pro in order to enable this, so that means - inapp purchase, which I can't do. So, my question is - is there another way (other than google play store) to buy Button Mapper Pro with Paypal, or, is there a way to set this without button mapper app (I don't want to root the phone, installed everythng I need on it, works fine in English with google play services)? Thank you

nevermind, I found the solution. thanks anyways, cheers

ivona7 said:
nevermind, I found the solution. thanks anyways, cheers
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Split screen comes with MIUI 9, but thanks for sharing the solution with us...

Well, considering that no one ever replied, I thought it was some basic problem and everyone knows how to solve it, which is why no one wanted to bother to reply. That was my conclusion. If still interested, here's how - go to settings, option About phone, find MIUI section, and tap few times on MIUI version, that's how you unlock Developer options in Additional settings. Than, go to Additional Settings, Developer Options, scroll to the option Force activities to be resizable, and switch it ON. After that, go to Google Play Store, download the app Button Mapper, you don't have to pay for Pro, just download the basic one. Install it, and give necessary accessibility to the app (you will be prompted for that). Than go to the app menu, click on Home button, enable Customize option, then scroll down to Long press option, press it, and on it's option choose Split screen. And that's it, The middle button of your phone (3 buttons on the bottom of the screen) will now make the app you're using customizable size, you just enter the app first, than long press that button, go up with your finger without lifting it away from the screen, and that's how you choose the size of the first app on your screen. The second one you open will take the rest of the screen's space

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Does the splitscreen works the same as in MIUI 9 ? l like the stock factory version which was the v8.5.5.0 but sadly there's no splitscreen support. Updated to the latest v9.2.1.0 but I'm disappointed with the battery life...if the splitscreen works the same as in the MIUI 9, I'm gonna downgrade back to v8.5.5.0 and apply the steps you mentioned above.

Google Assistant popping up on Power-Button Long Press

Hey there,
is there a way, to remove the behavior that a long press on the power-button first starts the google assistant instead of getting directly to the "power menu"? I've tried to disable it in the settings which gives me then the option to activate the assistant and unless we gain root, i assume all the bloatware can't be uninstalled
Would another Launcher (https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony-themes-apps/app-xperia-home-10-0-0-40-t3369220) fix it?
Edit:
In the System Settings under "Intelligent Support" (or something like that) there you have "Shortcuts and gestures" there you can disable this behaviour.
Best regards
Seel

Seelbreaker said:
Hey there,
is there a way, to remove the behavior that a long press on the power-button first starts the google assistant instead of getting directly to the "power menu"? I've tried to disable it in the settings which gives me then the option to activate the assistant and unless we gain root, i assume all the bloatware can't be uninstalled
Would another Launcher (https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony-themes-apps/app-xperia-home-10-0-0-40-t3369220) fix it?
Edit:
In the System Settings under "Intelligent Support" (or something like that) there you have "Shortcuts and gestures" there you can disable this behaviour.
Best regards
Seel
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Thanks a lot for the tip, I thought this was a bug and not a feature.

Maher.k22 said:
Thanks a lot for the tip, I thought this was a bug and not a feature.
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You're welcome! Unfortunately you have to press the Power Button really long until the Power-Menu is seen... but this is a first world problem But atleast the Google Assistant isn't nagging around...

Anyone know of a way to remap this functionality? Eg, get holding power button to open the camera instead? I know there's the double-tap volume down shortcut, but that only works when the screen is locked and if no media is playing.

Yes, You can customize Volume button on long press behavior for example with button mapper app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.homebutton . I'm using this app to remap Netflix button on my Android powered TV's remote control and here on P30 Pro to launch camera app.
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On the subject of Google Assistant, can anyone confirm this bug on their device?
Place phone in airplane mode, 'accidentally' activate Google Assistant, screen will stay on forever. I noticed this as I often leave my phone face down and plugged in on the side (it's my second device) and I came down one morning to find the screen lit. I'd obviously activated assistant by catching the power button. Luckily I don't seem to have any screen burn.

No Launchers do not change power button settings

Question Remapping power button hold from Bixby to Google Assistant

Has anyone figured out an efficient way to do this? The Bixby remapper apps in the app store seem to be for older generation devices and don't work properly.

GoodLock
RegiStar
You can change it to any app etc. you want

JGoldz75 said:
Has anyone figured out an efficient way to do this? The Bixby remapper apps in the app store seem to be for older generation devices and don't work properly.
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I downloaded apk and it fully working.

efkosk said:
I downloaded apk and it fully working.
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Which did you download?

JGoldz75 said:
Which did you download?
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apkmirror

efkosk said:
apkmirror
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You have been almost applaudingly unhelpful. I'm asking what specific Bixby Remapper app worked for you

JGoldz75 said:
You have been almost applaudingly unhelpful. I'm asking what specific Bixby Remapper app worked for you
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Download SideActions on apk mirror, it is an app only for Samsungs and is not yet officially supported for S23, but it is fully functional. (that's why it's not on gplay)
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Is there a specific reason you are avoiding GoodLock and RegiStar (On Galaxy Store)?
These AFAIK are official Samsung Apps and work without any issues.

RaZoR No1 said:
Is there a specific reason you are avoiding GoodLock and RegiStar (On Galaxy Store)?
These AFAIK are official Samsung Apps and work without any issues.
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I can't remap the volume buttons via the RegiStar. That's why I use SideActions.

Makes sense.
A combination of both apps does not work?
RegiStar only overwrites and overrules the "long press" action only.
Double press is still controled by the normal settings options
Backtap is probably worthless for you too, because AFAIK the device needs to be unlocked before you can use that Feature...

It definitely works, but I don't see the reason to use 2 applications when 1 can do it

efkosk said:
I can't remap the volume buttons via the RegiStar. That's why I use SideActions.
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Just tried it and the volume keys actions are pretty cool, but the power key isn't working after following the instructions. Any idea? Thanks!

Nevermind, working now!

Is Goodlock from Samsung? Dev is registered as Goodlock. Saw they have many different little apps.
I'm looking to have more option from side buttons than open camera ^^

You need to setup Bixby first.
I use double press for flashlight (settings/advanced features/side key/double press) and press and hold for open camera(by SideActions)

efkosk said:
You need to setup Bixby first.
I use double press for flashlight (settings/advanced features/side key/double press) and press and hold for open camera(by SideActions)
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Yea I guess SideActions can solve this lack of default option. I had Press and hold for power off menu and double press for camera. Is SideActions granting you access to custom Vol+/Vol- shortcurt ?

Maybe I'm a bit stupid, but nothing in this thread has worked for me.
End goal:
I. Long press the power button - Power menu
II. Double tap - Google Assistant.
What I've tried:
1. stock - can't get google assistant on double tap, only "google app"
2. RegiStar - only has setting for long press and nothing for double tap.
3. SideActions - Even after PC setup, double tap action doesn't seems to work. (free version)
What did work:
I used "Bixby Button Assistant Remapper", the first option in this article.
Hope this help someone.

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GoodLock
RegiStar
You can change it to any app etc. you want
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I'm trying it right now and I also like the back-tap feature.
Since there are options to disable it on energy saving mode and on low battery, did you notice additional battery drain when using this app compared to before?