Has anyone looked into modifying car home at all? I would love it if I would be able to turn on bluetooth automatically, turn off wifi, that sort of thing.
I know that Tasker can do it, but its still very beta about things like this.
Have a look in the market for "custom car home" - has both the options you mention and more.
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Hi all,
Just came across this app and think its fantastic and so wanted to let you all know about it, don't want to start a new thread as such so here are some links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=742047
http://tasker.dinglisch.net/
It allows you to create tasks depending on certain actions that happen in your phone...
Tried it, very powerful. But i have to say i prefer "setting profiles". It might lack some of the options of tasker, but is a lot more user-friendly.
I automated turning on wi-fi and sounds when i get home, go silent and turn bt and wi-fi off at work, and turn on bt, gps, sounds and navigon with a single button when i get into my car.
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Yup, I just got it like 2 days ago, now my x10 is a super smart phone. Fantastic app!
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Is anyone having problems with this app under X10 Gingerbread? I've tried it with stock Gingerbread and MIUI, and tasker does not execute the tasks, although it sure thinks it does.
Since the 4.1.1 Verizon JB update, I've noticed that, even when using the quick pulldown toggles for bluetooth and GPS, I get a pop-up. For GPS, I not get that same annoying "terms of use" type box that I have to "accept" EVERY TIME I turn GPS on. And for Bluetooth, I get some dialog box asking me to select what to connect to and an option to make the phone visible temporarily. Before the OTA update, these things did not pop up when using the quick toggles from the notification pull-down menu.
It's bad enough that I have to go to the GPS screen and click, then click accept, then backout, if I enable GPS from anywhere else including Googles own Maps and Nav apps. But now I have to do it using the built-in shortcut?
Anyone have any idea how to disable this garbage? I'm rooted so I can modify something if I have to.
I'm having this problem too. Strangely one of my coworkers with an s3 doesn't get this and he's done the update too. This little bug is really annoying!
Try the "Never timeout" option
I was searching the internet for the answer to this very same question, and came up with bubkis. But after fooling around with my phone, I at least found an improvement (but not an answer) to the bluetooth dialogue issue.
With bluetooth on, go to settings --> bluetooth --> settings (button) --> Visible time-out --> Never
Then make sure you're only visible to paired devices - for me this changed that setting.
The phone should work like it did before. At least it did for me. If I turn on bluetooth I'll get the dialogue. But when I turn on a bluetooth device that I had previously connected to, it will now auto-connect to my phone, assuming the bluetooth setting is on. (It didn't do this before I changed the settings.) This means that now I can turn on the bluetooth as I'm walking to my car, cancel the dialogue, and when I turn the car on it'll connect properly. Ditto an external speaker in my bedroom.
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shawndgoldman said:
I was searching the internet for the answer to this very same question, and came up with bubkis. But after fooling around with my phone, I at least found an improvement (but not an answer) to the bluetooth dialogue issue.
With bluetooth on, go to settings --> bluetooth --> settings (button) --> Visible time-out --> Never
Then make sure you're only visible to paired devices - for me this changed that setting.
The phone should work like it did before. At least it did for me. If I turn on bluetooth I'll get the dialogue. But when I turn on a bluetooth device that I had previously connected to, it will now auto-connect to my phone, assuming the bluetooth setting is on. (It didn't do this before I changed the settings.) This means that now I can turn on the bluetooth as I'm walking to my car, cancel the dialogue, and when I turn the car on it'll connect properly. Ditto an external speaker in my bedroom.
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Luckily I recovered root on my Vzw S3 after the 4.1.1 OTA. I discovered that you can move GPS/BT toggle widgets to /system/app/ and it no longer asks for confirmations. Super fast toggles with no hassle! There's a small app in the Play store called "/system/app mover" to do it.
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Luckily I recovered root on my Vzw S3 after the 4.1.1 OTA. I discovered that you can move GPS/BT toggle widgets to /system/app/ and it no longer asks for confirmations. Super fast toggles with no hassle! There's a small app in the Play store called "/system/app mover" to do it.
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I'd like to know what are these files named exactly and how do you know you're moving the right files?
I have that annoying pop up on my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 every time I turn on my bluetooth and I'm looking for the slightest relief of this problem because it's annoying to have to cancel it every single time.
I remember shortly after getting my Nexus 5 that I noticed a hand icon in quick settings for do not disturb setting..
I went to use it the other day and it had disappeared. I had unlocked and rooted and also flashing custom kernel.
So as I couldn't find any setting to re enable, and suspecting it might have been something I had done, I downloaded Google nexus 5 image and reflashed to stock, but still no joy .
Any advice ?
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I don't remember seeing anything like this, as I recall. But I am disappointed that the Quick Settings are not really all that quick. Tapping things like Bluetooth or Wifi takes you to the full settings page for that feature instead of simply toggling it on and off as I usually am trying to do.
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I don't remember seeing anything like this, as I recall. But I am disappointed that the Quick Settings are not really all that quick. Tapping things like Bluetooth or Wifi takes you to the full settings page for that feature instead of simply toggling it on and off as I usually am trying to do.
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If you hold the icon instead of clicking it, it turns on the radio. For example, pressing WiFi takes you to the WiFi settings page, but long holding the icon will just turn it on. Same for BT.
As for the Do not Disturb, I've never seen that. I know iOS has it...and I'm sure there are Google Play apps to do something similar, but Android doesnt have that stock.
Sadly it doesn't exist in stock android. They really have to add that. Every other platform has it except stock android.
EDIT: Yes, I know touchwiz and sense have it.
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If you hold the icon instead of clicking it, it turns on the radio. For example, pressing WiFi takes you to the WiFi settings page, but long holding the icon will just turn it on. Same for BT.
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Thanks. It makes me wonder though how the "average" person is ever supposed to learn little things like this -- certainly not intuitive IMO.
Mystery solved, just realised that I had switched back to my HTC One with a leaked version of sense 5.5
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I found that you can press the power button and from that menu you can set the volume to vibrate or mute. Not sure if this is what you were looking for.
Thankfully custom ROMs will be here soon (in more complete/stable forms) to make all of these annoying issues better. Stock Android lacks some seriously useful little touches, but that's why we got unlocked devices....
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I found something interesting on the Amazon store I thought I would share, I found this is incredibly useful for me so hopefully is to someone else.
this should work on pretty much any Android device but I'm posting it here as it is the only one I can/have tested it on.
I cannot post links yet but it can be found on Amazon UK under the name "Satechi BT MediaRemote Bluetooth Multi-Media Remote Control"
It's a small Bluetooth remote for iPad/iPhone/Mac and very quietly mentions Android so I decided to buy one and see how it goes as I needed something like it for my car.
Anyway it arrived this morning and I love it, I've successfully used it and I've been able to remap keys using the "External Keyboard Helper Pro" app by "Apedroid" which allows remapping of keys to media keys or launching apps.
All keys on the remote can be remapped except the wireless symbol which un-pairs and goes into discover mode.
My requirements were a remote that allows me to change tracks while driving but it also got Google now working in my car Bluetooth system. (it did not connect properly when I launched it via car voice controls)
I have now got the keyboard button remapped to switch to the maps app and the mute button to launch Google now so once Google now is done I have a button to go back to the navigation screen .
I have also been fairly successful in getting this to work with Tasker however it required a small workaround by exporting the task as an app (via Tasker App Factory) and then using "External Keyboard Helper Pro" to launch it.
My only issue with the remote at the moment is that it connects as a hardware keyboard meaning I cannot type while using it (obviously not an issue in the car though)
All this was done on a non rooted Nexus 4 on 4.4.2 so root is not required by the way.
If anyone has any questions feel free to ask, I'm going to figure out how I can bind the other 9 keys on the remote
Oh and finally if you do use the app in question and use Tasker I'd recommend exporting a Tasker task which launches the intent "android.intent.action.VOICE_COMMAND" rather than using the built in voice control key setting.
Dude!! I have totally been looking for this! I like playing podcasts from my phone while I'm working in the garage, so I hook the phone up to my stereo but whenever I need to pause it or adjust the volume, I gotta go clean up or slide out from under the car... This will be perfect!! I'm totally ordering this right now!! Thanks brother (or sister?)!!
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Seems very good indeed.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DY9UFB8/ref=cm_cd_asin_lnk
http://www.satechi.net/index.php/satechi-bluetooth-remote-control-for-android
Could you please check if there are any answer call buttons or microphones on this thing? Personally I hope not because it happens so easy in your pocket.
Anybody used any with their new Moto X yet?
I ordered these last night.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/r.html?C=3...YGZQYTAUHAGQMA&H=TA8XIFSEL16HP8YFHXBP6I5U108A
Topaz 512 chips by WhizTags.
I'll let you know if they work, don't see any reason they shouldn't though.
I'd also be interested in what you use them for. I never got them for my Galaxy S4 because I was never sure what I would do with them. I understand how they work and what the potential uses are, but what is useful in the real world?
I'm currently using some rewritten droid tiles tags that I was using with my galaxy nexus. They work, but the Trigger app flashes on the screen when I scan them.
I've been using tags with profiles for a while now and I don't think I could go back. The automation achieved by tags beats any other process I've tried.
For example, when I leave my room I scan a tag which turns off WiFi and changes volume settings. Then, when I get to my car I scan another tag that turns on Bluetooth, launches Car Home Ultra, connects to my Bluetooth FM transmitter, and plays Pandora. Its much easier than unlocking the phone and changing the settings and launching the apps manually.
I plan on attaching one to my car dock for launching google play music, and pairing with my stereo.
And maybe putting one on my TV remote for launching Netflix or something.
But really I'm just looking forward to experimenting.
I really liked having root so I could modify the NFC apk to allow NFC with the screen locked or off. I know its a security concern, but unlocking the screen is a minor inconvenience.
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I really liked having root so I could modify the NFC apk to allow NFC with the screen locked or off. I know its a security concern, but unlocking the screen is a minor inconvenience.
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This would be a useful feature.
Sadly, no root for VZW. Yet. *crosses fingers*
I'm using this xposed module to activate torchlight without turning on the device and it works like a charm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/app-home-volume-button-t2637235
It would be reeeeaaaly neat wenn they could also add NFC to this module!!
EDIT: I already wrote to that guy (Wanam) few hours ago asking if there was a possibility of having such a module in future..
His answer was: "No plans for a HW toggle for NFC" [emoji53]
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Anybody know what exactly qualifies as the screen being "On"?
Is the Screen "on" when Moto Display is showing the time and notifications?
Just got them. They work great.
Bonus points, no duplicate colors.
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Anybody know what exactly qualifies as the screen being "On"?
Is the Screen "on" when Moto Display is showing the time and notifications?
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No. The screen must be on and unlocked. This makes it too inconvenient to overcome the usefulness. If I have to power on and unlock the screen I might as well just manually turn on or off whatever feature I wanted at that point.
RhinoDoc said:
I'd also be interested in what you use them for. I never got them for my Galaxy S4 because I was never sure what I would do with them. I understand how they work and what the potential uses are, but what is useful in the real world?
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I used to use them with my Galaxy nexus. Here's what my setup was:
Office - disable BT, enable wifi, and set all sounds to vibrate
Car - enable BT, disable wifi, set sound to appropriate level and launch Spotify
Home - disable BT, enable wifi, and set sound to appropriate level
I would scan them upon arrival at one of those places. While they were useful, I found that there wasn't anything that they could do that I couldn't also do with Tasker. Although, I think the NFC tags are probably a better option since NFC uses minimal power as compared to Tasker functions (depending upon how you set them up, that is).
I haven't set the NFC stuff up since I got my X, but I will likely do so soon.