Hi All,
First of all, I am quite happy to be a part of such a vibrant community of developers and users alike. I have developed a small and simple application that allows you to put your device into airplane mode at the set time and put it back in normal mode at the set time.
This cycling happens everyday and all radios are returned to the same state in airplane off as they were before the airplane mode is turned on. I basically use it to put my device into airplane mode at night. In the morning, it automatically turns off the airplane mode. This allows me to save battery as well without going through all the other complex stuff.
I have reports of testing it on multiple devices working properly. But I also have got reports of it not working without more details from users. Would be great if the community here can help me check it out and report errors if any. I would also appreciate a rating help if possible.
There are applications like Tasker which are far too complex for such a small job. Also my application is totally free.
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Auto On-Off Flight Mode scheduler. An easy, nice and simple application to automate the Flight Mode Scheduling. Saves battery the easy way. Night is the best time when you don't want to be disturbed and when you want to conserve battery. In the morning at the Set time, it automatically comes out of flight mode. So now you are ready to receive calls and messages as needed.
A perfect application for the simple purpose of saving your battery. No need to mess around with complex settings. Easy to use for novices and advanced user.
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It can be found at:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.naresh.utility.auto.onoff&feature=search_result
BR; Wolverine
Looks great! I was just looking for something like this. I've been using Tasker, but that's a bit overkill.
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hello all,
we are proud to release our first product, power schedule 1.0:
power schedule is a power management utility unlike any other similar applications. its main feature is the ability to allow the user to select a custom power on/power off schedule for Pocket PC battery consumers (phone, bluetooth, wireless lan and backlight). among these features, we have included a today plugin that displays the next power event, battery levels and icons for wireless lan, bluetooth, phone and backlight. also, a background application checks battery every once in a while, prompting you or automatically turning off consumers when battery reaches a critical level.
please post your comments and ideas for improvements by sending us an e-mail at [email protected]
regards,
Adrian Pasarica
mobile2wear.com
anyone, any comments? we're really waiting for your feedback
If we can try it we can comment on it. Where is it? :l
hi there,
where the link to download? used google and it's not even featured. and if you turn off bluetooth i would wonder if this destroys the present bond it has with the headsets.
cheers
This my own opinion based on how I use my PDA, but i don't see the point in automatically turning on/off at a certain time.
features :
- auto turn off battery consumers on low battery => this could be useful, for unexperienced users)
- notify on low battery => standard feature, some other even ask to make a backup)
- schedule daily turn on / off phone, bluetooth, wlan => why?
- adjust backlight to preserve device autonomy => standard feature in PocketPc
- display main and backup battery level on today plug-in (like so many others)
- display next scheduled power event on today plug-in (why?)
Maybe I'm a bit harsh, I like when people write apps for PPC but this time it isn't for me.
you can find it on our website, at http://www.mobile2wear.com/content/view/15/56/
M4io: comments noted and very much appreciated
let me try to explain:
- the application notifies you of low battery and prompts you to disable the battery consumers (backlight, phone etc.) OR you can automatically set it to auto-turn them off
- the daily schedule is intended for people using those specific functions between some hours. for example, assuming you use the phone between business hours, you can set it to automatically turn it on in the morning, and turn it off at 5pm for example. same for other functions
- the backlight is adjusted automatically. for example, you may want to have low backlight during the day and higher intensity in the evening. this is done automatically, based on your schedule
- the battery monitor is a standard feature, I agree, but we couldn't release it without it. the next scheduled event might be useful so you know what will happen to your phone, bluetooth within the near future.
nevertheless, we're interested in your ideas for improvements. we're trying to make this product look and function the way you want.
best regards,
Adrian Pasarica
www.mobile2wear.com
Maybe a functionality that people are looking is a way of switching SIM.
A while back there was a thread with people having dual-number SIMs (cards, not the stupid game :lol: ) who had trouble switching numbers. Automatically changing at 5pm would be a nice feature.
Didn't realise backlight adjusting was time dependant, that IS useful.
Also if you show the next event a nice feature (maybe already included)would be "Postpone 15/30/60...min". or to popup 15/30/60sec beforehand and start a countdown where you could choose to postpone.
thanks M4io.
we'll look into the dual-sim issue, indeed it's useful. the problem is that if we implement it, we don't have a dual-sim card, so we count on you guys to test it.
also the postpone/countdown will be implemented soon.
regards,
Adrian Pasarica
www.mobile2wear.com
Another useful thinks can be the rings sch.
For example if i want to let the phone on all the night but i want no sound from 22.00 to 07.00... or i'll go in some meetings and i now that the meeting will be for 3 hours, i stop the phone ring bur after the meeting
i forget to turn it on.
But if i schedule the ring to stop for 3 hours, i now that after 3 hours will turn back on alone.
DenisJ
... zici ca se poate face ;-)
yes, that's a good idea.. but I'm not sure it fits in this power management oriented application. we'll see how we'll manage it.
...orice se poate face
best regards,
Adrian Pasarica
www.mobile2wear.com
So as some of you may know there is an app for android called Tasker and it is by far the most powerful app out to date.
"Tasker is an application for Android which performs Tasks (sets of Actions) based on Contexts (application, time, date, location, event, gesture) in user-defined Profiles, or in clickable or timer home screen widgets.
This simple concept profoundly extends your control of your Android device and it's capabilities, without the need for 'root' or a special home screen"
As powerful and amazing as this app is, it's pretty hard to use unless your very tech savvy and I have been searching the Net for some how-to guides but their doesn't seem to be much out there. So I wanted to create this thread and have people post their own little tips/mods that they have set-up with Tasker so that newbies such as my-self can have a place to go if they need help getting Tasker to perform certain functions.
I just download the app last night and haven't had much time to mess with it yet, but once I get the hang of it I will start posting what I'm doing.
Anybody that uses Tasker please feel free to add on to the thread and lets make this the ultimate "How-to" guide for people trying to unlock the full potential of this amazing app.
How long did it take you to develop this app?
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firemedic1343 said:
How long did it take you to develop this app?
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
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@OP, one that I made that I find useful scans the SD card for new media whenever it's mounted.
PROFILE:
Event - Card Mounted (Priority: Normal, Card Title: <blank>, Frequency: 1)
Task - Media -> Scan Card
Task - Alert -> Flash (Text: Scanning for new media..., Long: <unchecked>, If: <unchecked>)
This one turns off the lockscreen when using Music or Pandora (you have to make two separate profiles!)
PROFILE:
Application - Music/Pandora
Task - Display -> Keyguard (Set: Off, If: <unchecked>)
I also spent a lot of time developing a task that would turn airplane mode on for 45 minutes, turn it off for 15 minutes, then turn it back on and repeat until stopped. Everything works except Tasker stops all timers when the phone sleeps, so unless I want to put a partial wake-lock on it (which would defeat the whole battery-saving purpose of the profile in the first place), it doesn't work
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@OP, one that I made that I find useful scans the SD card for new media whenever it's mounted.
PROFILE:
Event - Card Mounted (Priority: Normal, Card Title: <blank>, Frequency: 1)
Task - Media -> Scan Card
Task - Alert -> Flash (Text: Scanning for new media..., Long: <unchecked>, If: <unchecked>)
This one turns off the lockscreen when using Music or Pandora (you have to make two separate profiles!)
PROFILE:
Application - Music/Pandora
Task - Display -> Keyguard (Set: Off, If: <unchecked>)
I also spent a lot of time developing a task that would turn airplane mode on for 45 minutes, turn it off for 15 minutes, then turn it back on and repeat until stopped. Everything works except Tasker stops all timers when the phone sleeps, so unless I want to put a partial wake-lock on it (which would defeat the whole battery-saving purpose of the profile in the first place), it doesn't work
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Both setups seem very useful, ima check them out. Thanks for the input!
About the one you can't get to work. I'm pretty sure I actually saw something similar to it the other day on another website, not 100% sure though. I think it was a profile that allowed you to basically turn off all of you're data and have it come back on for a short period of time to gather texts and stuff...
Ima going to look for it for you to see if i can find it...
In the mean time I found a few useful profiles here http://lifehacker.com/5606284/three-handy-tasker-profiles-from-our-readers
I would post them but theres actually quite a bit if you look in the comments and the post itself.
Once I think of something "original" i'll post it
You also might want to check the official Tasker pages. There is also a Wiki with step-throughs (link on left side of main page).
http://tasker.dinglisch.net/
This is the only app I have been able to find that will let you remotely turn the GPS on. IMO that alone was worth the money, now I don't have to waste time writing an app for it.
I've been working on something to activate the GPS and send the phone's location, available wifi networks, etc, over a text message. Haven't figure out how to make it update the GPS location or turn on 3G yet though. Anyone know anything about android bridge scripts and if they would be able to do this?
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You also might want to check the official Tasker pages. There is also a Wiki with step-throughs (link on left side of main page).
http://tasker.dinglisch.net/
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Wow. thanks a lot for the link. i have been looking for some sort of wiki or help for tasker for a while now but apparently I wasn't looking in rite places.
Thanks again.
Also, Mobile Defense, if installed in system apps allows you to remotely turn on gps and track your phone, however, they have temporarily closed down the beta. I've always had it on my android phones and it's pretty amazing. Much better than lookout for tracking your device.
tasker is a great app. i use it on a dialy basis. save so much battery life
SiL3nTKiLL said:
tasker is a great app. i use it on a dialy basis. save so much battery life
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What works for you? Some example scripts please please. thanks.
Here is more info on tasker setup.
I tried some of these and they worked great.
http://lifehacker.com/5601133/push-...d-to-awesome-heights-with-these-tasker-setups
http://lifehacker.com/5599116/how-to-turn-your-android-phone-into-a-fully+automated-superphone
maps to start gps and gps logger
hi everyone,
i'd like to start maps, and have:
- Gps turned on
and
-an app called GpsLogger to start.
The problem i get is that, once Gps is turned on and GpsLogger is opened, if i get back to Maps by long-pressing the home button the whole automation starts again, leading me to GpsLogger again..
Could anyone help please?
Thanks!
I downloaded Tasker the other day to accomplish one thing only. I wanted my wife to be able to get through to me whenever she called me. I work shift work so my phone is set to Silent at odd times when I am resting, so the various dings and rings don't interrupt my sleep. Fearful of her not being able to get a hold of me in an emergency, I set this up:
Profile: Priority Call (named by me)
Context: Incoming Call - Very simply, I used the magnifying glass to select her contact from my phone, and it input her name in the box.
Task: Silent Mode - Mode set to OFF
This profile checks all incoming calls and then turns Silent Mode OFF and allows the call to ring through. When the call is done, the phone returns to Silent Mode. NOTE: I also had to set up a separate task to turn the phone to silent in the first place. For some reason, Tasker would not recognize the phone as being in "Silent Mode" if I used the volume down button to put it in silent mode. So I just added a shortcut to the Tasker task of putting the phone to silent on my homescreen. Now when I go to bed, I hit the shortcut and I am able to be undisturbed until I wake again, unless my wife calls. I could see this being very useful for people with teenagers that are out or babysitters with children.
This task can also be useful if you sleep at defined hours, because you can set the phone to automatically turn to silent at X hour, and turn silent mode off at X hour. Just some ideas.
I am now searching for ways to completely automate the phone by making it turn on my GPS and Bluetooth when I am away from home, as well as turn these off and turn my wifi on when I am at home. Several attempts with no knowledge of this app have been unsuccessful so far. More to follow.
Robert
OnDutyTactical said:
I downloaded Tasker the other day to accomplish one thing only. I wanted my wife to be able to get through to me whenever she called me. I work shift work so my phone is set to Silent at odd times when I am resting, so the various dings and rings don't interrupt my sleep. Fearful of her not being able to get a hold of me in an emergency, I set this up:
Profile: Priority Call (named by me)
Context: Incoming Call - Very simply, I used the magnifying glass to select her contact from my phone, and it input her name in the box.
Task: Silent Mode - Mode set to OFF
This profile checks all incoming calls and then turns Silent Mode OFF and allows the call to ring through. When the call is done, the phone returns to Silent Mode. NOTE: I also had to set up a separate task to turn the phone to silent in the first place. For some reason, Tasker would not recognize the phone as being in "Silent Mode" if I used the volume down button to put it in silent mode. So I just added a shortcut to the Tasker task of putting the phone to silent on my homescreen. Now when I go to bed, I hit the shortcut and I am able to be undisturbed until I wake again, unless my wife calls. I could see this being very useful for people with teenagers that are out or babysitters with children.
This task can also be useful if you sleep at defined hours, because you can set the phone to automatically turn to silent at X hour, and turn silent mode off at X hour. Just some ideas.
I am now searching for ways to completely automate the phone by making it turn on my GPS and Bluetooth when I am away from home, as well as turn these off and turn my wifi on when I am at home. Several attempts with no knowledge of this app have been unsuccessful so far. More to follow.
Robert
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Here you go...
These two pages on the Tasker Wiki will show you how to do a lot of what you want, and even find stuff you didn't know you needed.
http://tasker.wikidot.com/profile-index
http://tasker.wikidot.com/step-throughs
Hello something similar has been already asked, but what I am looking for differs a bit.
Is there an app like the Nokia Profiles with which you can have a Profile with Auto Airplane Mode from ex. 02.00am to 07.00am???
Hi,
I have developed an application that puts the device in airplane mode at the specified time. It also gets the device back into normal mode at the specified time. This happens every day. One can also cancel the auto on/off scheduling.
It doesn't support profiles yet, but I am looking for ideas. The application is small and is free without any complexity.
You can get it from the Android Market:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.naresh.utility.auto.onoff&feature=search_result
Do tell me how it goes for you.
BR; Wolverine
If youre looking for something more complex, look for Tasker from the market. You literally can create your own profiles etc
I consider our Tablet to be different than a phone, in the sense that when we turn off the screen, we dont need all the background functions still running. Currently I see TF101 deep sleep battery drain caused by many different functions running in the backend...for example the location services api.
I was thinking of creating a Tasker script that turns off as many different things as possible a few minutes after the screen is turned off.....And turns them back on when the device is unlocked.
I didn't want to spend time reinventing the wheel if this has already been done....
Anyone already try this? Results?
thanks.
I decided I was over-thinking it...and went with tasker scripts to
a) Auto Turn on Airplane mode when the screen goes off
b) Auto Turn off Airplane mode when the device is unlocked.
(This involved using the "Secure Settings" plugin app to allow Airplane mode via tasker on 4.2 JB)
So far the results have been good. i don't see those map api's being called during deep sleep.
Any pros on the subject here? There's very little in the way of docs or anything; I've figured out the basics, but it's not working as I want it to. Can anyone read this and give me some feedback, tips etc.
Suppose I want 2 things:
1) Overnight, I don't care about anything except for the alarm clock. Don't make any noises/vibrations for calls, notifications etc - anything at all.
2) During the day, have Stamina mode on with a few exceptions: hangouts, facebook messenger and gmail (via Extended Standby and adding those exceptions). I've also selected Stamina Clock.
For 1, I've sorted this by using Smart Connect with just a timer, and having it turn off sounds and 4g and wifi, so it really shouldn't be using much power at all. Without the Stamina settings this works fine, but when I did a few tests with Stamina, it's as if Stamina is preventing Smart Connect from firing, and I don't see a way of allowing Smart Connect as an exception to Stamina. Additionally, there seems to be something odd about Smart Connect even without Stamina - it doesn't seem to let you arbitrarily select start and end times; they need to be an hour apart. And even this isn't entirely consistent.
Stamina sounds great and I see no reason not to leave it on all the time (not the Ultra one - that's a bit hardcore for me, and totally changes the launcher and everything).