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[APP] Automagic

For those not aware of automagic:
Automagic is a automation application that uses a flow-chart interface to set-up the automations you want. It has a few pre-programmed flows (mostly hidden in the 'catalog'), but it's mainly the imagination that's the limit. So my reasoning for this post is collecting more flow charts or ideas, share them with others and hopefully inspire more.
Link
Automagic for Gleeo
Automagic premium
Automagic for gleeo is in principal for their time managing app Gleeo, but it can be used for a number of different tasks as wel.
Automagic premium is their paid app, I know that's commercial but it only features more actions/triggers/... than the free version, which is already pretty versatile on its own.
Flow charts
flow charts typically consist of
- a trigger (rectangle box with rounded corners)
- a condition (diamond box)
- an action (rectangle box)
My flow charts
- basic airplane mode by clock (see catalog by pressing the menu button)
- a basic wifi connected > disable mobile data // wifi disconnected > enable mobile data
- 2 NFC triggered flows (but they could be altered to location/time)

This app looks interesting. Love the flow chart design.
I downloaded the lite version, but there seem to be very little things I can do with it.
I dont mind paying for the pro, but would like to test the task that I wish to setup firtst; as I've already bought AutomateIt and Tasker (too complicated for my usage). AutomateIt does not have some actions that I wish to setup e.g. WIFI tethering.
Is there a trial app? or do you happen to have a Xperia S, and can confirm if the following action work:
1) trigger on/ off WIFI tethering (without intervention)
2) trigger on/ off GPS (without intervention)
3) trigger on/ off NFC (without intervention)

This application shows a lot of potential. I bought the pro version and will play around with it as soon as I have some time. In the mean time, I downloaded and activated and313's Proximity Screen On/Off flow. It works pretty well except for a weird admin problem message when trying to turn off the screen.
Overall, a good program with a lot of potential. Well done guys :good:
Edit: Enabling admin privileges for Automagic from settings solves the issue.

Been using this as a replacement for Tasker and have been very happy with it. The flowchart style profiles and logging options make creating complex profiles much easier. The other thing I like is that many options like NFC or lockscreen toggling are built in and it doesn't need all the extra addins/plugins that I needed to get things done with Tasker.

Kinda surprised this isn't popular. Any reason why? Seems like it's a very well made app.

utter! + Automagic + permanent voice recognition
Hi, good day all.
I'm trying to use command:2 (invoke permanent voice recognition) intent via automagic instead of Tasker. I much prefer Automagic and will not turn away from it. (I'm a novice re: programming language if even that)
I'll explain what I have tried so far, hopefully someone can lend a helping hand.
In Automagic I have tried "Start Activity" and "Send Broadcast" Action Types.
I'm making some progress with the "Start Activity" Action where my...
-ACTION TYPE = "Start Activity"
-ACTION = "android.intent.action.SEND"
-Explicit Component Checked...
PACKAGE NAME = "com.brandall.nutter"
CLASS NAME = "com.brandall.nutter.EIH"
EXTRAS =
"putString(command, 2);
putString(password, mypassword123)"
The ACTION results in a toast "utter! password failure for external application", it looks like the command is registering, but the password is not.
My utter! POWER USER PASSWORD = "mypassword123" literally, to make things simple... that password worked for me when invoking command:2 in Tasker. I've tried different alphanumeric passwords in utter! as well.
In other words I'm trying to set the data extras in automagic to "command:2" and "password:mypassword123", but, Automagic forces ";" and forces "putString" prestatements, if that makes any sense.
It looks like automagic has all intent Function, Variable, and Snippet options ie: putString, putBoolean, putFloat, putDouble etc.
How can I get Automagic activate the permanent voice recognition function in utter!?
It would be great to just be able to have some kind of activity shortcut to turn on off voice recognition instead of this, or just have it boot with phone boot. But I'm definately not complaining as utter! is free and very good!, thanks!

RESOLVED!
The great people at Automagic have replied to me (very quickly I might add) and have resolved my problem.
So for those of you who wish to control the permanent voice recognition of utter! via Automagic, here's the solution...
"Hi,
Your configuration almost works, only the extras field needs some small adjustments:
-ACTION: doesn't matter
-Explicit Component: Checked
-PACKAGE NAME: com.brandall.nutter
-CLASS NAME: com.brandall.nutter.EIH
-EXTRAS:
putInt("command", 4);
putString("password", "test");
It seems that utter uses an int for the command and not a string so you have to use the putInt function in this case.
The first parameter of the putInt and putString function needs to be a string, therefore the key has to be put into double quotes otherwise it would refer to a variable with this name.
Please also see the help page of action 'Script' for a description of the scripting language:
http://automagic4android.com/en/help/components#action_script
Utter also offers a plugin which can be used in Automagic with the action 'Plugin' but I'm not sure if utter allows to control the same functions using the plugin.
Automagic ROCKS!:good:

unknown cell ID's
In Llama, there's a trigger to invoke an action whereby if you are connected to unknown cell ID's the action is triggered. I wonder if it's possible to do the same on Automagic. Any ideas?

Hi,
please add a new action > remove / disable alarm
edit: calendar event from google calendar works also? edit 3: tested, its working
edit 2: Location based condition need a button "current Location"
cheers
starbase64

starbase64 said:
Hi,
please add a new action > remove / disable alarm
edit: calendar event from google calendar works also? edit 3: tested, its working
edit 2: Location based condition need a button "current Location"
cheers
starbase64
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Try posting your requests on the automagic site. I don't think the developer has anything to do with this thread.
http://automagic4android.com/en/

simonwil said:
Try posting your requests on the automagic site. I don't think the developer has anything to do with this thread.
http://automagic4android.com/en/
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Yes, I forgot to mention I'm not the developer,
Just made this post to form a basis to share flows with other xda users.
For official news/posts/questions/... use the links provided in the post.

Firehead said:
Kinda surprised this isn't popular. Any reason why? Seems like it's a very well made app.
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I've been wondering that as well. This is a truly amazing app, and automating my phone has never been this fun. Automagic is compatible with all the Tasker plugins, and I have yet to find anything I can't do with this app that I could do with Tasker.
Here is part of my battery saving flow, enabling data traffic for a short while four times per hour while the screen is off (except for during nights and when battery is low), at the same time making sure not to turn off data if there is any ongoing traffic.
I could do the same in Tasker, but I find it so much easier to do when you can see the whole automation flow like this. Also, it looks impressive

malexin said:
I've been wondering that as well. This is a truly amazing app, and automating my phone has never been this fun. Automagic is compatible with all the Tasker plugins, and I have yet to find anything I can't do with this app that I could do with Tasker.
Here is part of my battery saving flow, enabling data traffic for a short while four times per hour while the screen is off (except for during nights and when battery is low), at the same time making sure not to turn off data if there is any ongoing traffic.
I could do the same in Tasker, but I find it so much easier to do when you can see the whole automation flow like this. Also, it looks impressive
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How is this profile working for you? Would you mind sharing it?

steelersmb said:
How is this profile working for you? Would you mind sharing it?
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It's working very well, and my battery lasts noticeably longer. Previously I was using a separate app for this, but making my own flow was more fun, and works just as well.
Here are the flows for you (one for when turning the screen off and one for when turning it on).

malexin said:
It's working very well, and my battery lasts noticeably longer. Previously I was using a separate app for this, but making my own flow was more fun, and works just as well.
Here are the flows for you (one for when turning the screen off and one for when turning it on).
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Thanks, brow, but how do I import this .xml file into the app?

Firehead said:
Kinda surprised this isn't popular. Any reason why? Seems like it's a very well made app.
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I think it's because he doesn't use advertisement for promote hes app

Importing flow as XML file
fuone said:
Thanks, brow, but how do I import this .xml file into the app?
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Hi,
also tried to import xml files into Automagic Premium (AP)
But whithin the app you just get some bad Apps to select for opening the importing file. (Look at: Menue=>Manage=>Import Flows/Widgets)
So here is how it works for me:
- search file with any file browser
- try to open it and select AP for this action
- done
Next you open AP you'll find the flow at the "Ungrouped" folder, or in the folder defined by the programmer.
Hope this can help.

Hi,
press the 3dot to open the quick menü for this flow and then press send, now you can attached the xml file here
regards
starbase64

This is best automation app i have ever used as i used tasker and lima.. But this app is so powerful and so fun.. I love it.. And so easy to use.. Recommended for everyone...

I know this is an old thread, but I just found out about it and was wondering if anyone had any amazing flows they'd like to share?

[Q] Wanted: A "Timed execution" program

Does anyone know of a program that I can install on my TF700, set up some scehdules, at which time certain programs should be launched?
Kinda like "Scheduled Tasks" on Windoze...

Tasker: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm
It's great, but has a steep learning curve. Once you get used to it a bit, you can do pretty much anything (on any Android).

MartyHulskemper said:
Tasker: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm
It's great, but has a steep learning curve. Once you get used to it a bit, you can do pretty much anything (on any Android).
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Yes, I know Tasker (and have it), but as you say it has a steep learning curve. I have tried making a setup that executes a program every morning at at specific time, but haven't gotten it to work to my satisfaction.
I was hoping there was a simpler solution, ie. a simple program that allows me to start/kill a specific program at a specific time at specific weekdays (f.ex. Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri at 06:30, Sat at 09:00 and Sun at 10:00 to use it as an alarm clock).
It needs to be an external program that it launches for it to meet my needs...

HeartWare42 said:
Yes, I know Tasker (and have it), but as you say it has a steep learning curve. I have tried making a setup that executes a program every morning at at specific time, but haven't gotten it to work to my satisfaction.
I was hoping there was a simpler solution, ie. a simple program that allows me to start/kill a specific program at a specific time at specific weekdays (f.ex. Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri at 06:30, Sat at 09:00 and Sun at 10:00 to use it as an alarm clock).
It needs to be an external program that it launches for it to meet my needs...
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Try AUTOMATEIT, it can be programed to trigger on actions, events, sensors or timer. For example:
1. first add rule - select time trigger
2. set the time you want to trigger
3. action - set "start application" or "kill application" action(what ever you want)
4. select your application you want to kill or launch.
5. optional to set deplay before launch or kill
Done. you could use this to disable wifi when the screen turn off etc... The pro version allowed you to do one trigger but do multiple actions, like when screen on turn on wifi and web browser etc...and vice versa.
NOTE: you need root to use this.

Thanks - I'll look at it...

Tasker can do what you want. Which bit are you struggling with?

HTTP Music Station

Hello, xda!
I broke my old smartphone a month ago and I have been struggling to find a new use for it. By broke I mean totally unresponsive touchscreen, everything else works fine. That’s why I thought I could use it for something useful.
Now, my particular use case is that my hi-fi system is really far from my setup and I could only connect to it via a cable. So, the solution was to create a HTTP server to control the phone and play music.
That’s when I found I-Jetty which lets you do a lot of useful stuff like:
Access/update/modify/remove your contacts
View your call logs
View some system settings
Access all of your media content – photos,videos,music,etc.
Find your phone! There’s a button you can press to make your phone start ringing. Really cool in my book.
It can also track the location of the phone? Might be useful to someone
Anyways, with the original version, accessing a file meant playback was started on the client (i.e. in the browser). I modified the code so that it would start playback on the host(i.e. the phone) as well. There is a lot more to be done to repurpose the app into a player, but this is a minimal working edition.
Let’s get to the good stuff. You need:
I-Jetty from the Playstore : play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mortbay.ijetty
My modified web app goo.gl/8o752C
Installation instructions:
Install I-Jetty
Install my web app
Run the web app. It will be called I-Jetty Console Installer.
Click Install
After installation finishes, go back to App drawer and select I-Jetty
Click Start Jetty
Go to your phone’s browser and access 127.0.0.1:8080/console
Click on Network
Username : admin , password:admin
Find your local IP address. It looks something like 192.168.0.104 under wlan
Et voila you can access your phone via the local network at the IP address you found in step 10. For me this is 192.168.0.104:8080/console
All that is left now is to put on some good music and hook it to the hi-fi system.
Hope you like it and thanks for reading. Any feedback will be appreciated
I will open-source the code sometime next week and keep you updated.
P.S. This is my first post so any suggestions/criticism are welcome.

Build your own *ANDROID HOME NETWORK

How to create your own ANDROID HOME NETWORK.
This network provides the following for FREE using your home wifi:
1)An intercom system between each floor of your home
2)A home phone number and way to make emergency calls
3)A limited video security system
4)A music player/radio on each floor of your home
5)An “alexa-like” internet search environment (AKA Amazon Echo) using “OK Google”
-Choose 1 phone for each floor of your home (could be those old androids you have lying around)
The phones we used were:
2x Samsung Galaxy Rush (Boost Mobile) ANDROID 4.1.2
1x LG Optimus Fuel (TracFone) ANDROID 4.4.2
I have not tried it with any other phones, but it should work with others.
*If you can choose phones that can be rooted, and are Android 4.4 or higher, it would be the best.
-Choose a location that’s appropriate to mount on each floor and a mounting system
I found a rubber webbing on ebay that allowed me to hang each one.
You can also decide if you want the screens to go off like normal, or always stay on.
I like always stay on because it gives a faster response for voice internet searches (although this will certainly shorten their screen life).
-Setup each phone with the apps needed
1)Zello is the app we use for our intercom. It is real-time (many others are not), and it allows for setting up group contact lists.
So when you intercom from one phone, all of the others broadcast what you say, and vice versa.
2)Hangouts app and Hangouts dialer allow you to use a free Google voice number (must be setup online first)
Then logging in to the same email address on all 3 phones makes them all ring at the same time whenever your Google voice number is called.
Remember to click the “incoming phone calls“ box in settings on all phones as well.
However, only 1 phone can answer, so this does not provide a party line, like the old landline systems had.
Use the Xposed module called Xhangouts to get a custom ringtone (the default is too quiet and Google doesn’t provide a native way to change it)
3)Perch is an app that allows you to remotely see what’s on the front camera of any phone, along with audio.
Your security “view” will be limited based on the position and viewing angle of each phone.
4)Tune-in radio is the internet option we chose, but any will do. We find ourselves listening a lot more now while saving the battery life on the phones in our pockets.
Of course you can also listen to playlists you’ve created with music stored on the device.
And using Google's play music app will allow you to turn on music hands-free with voice commands.
5)Setup “OK-Google”. To maximize this you really need phones with at least Android 4.4 on them (although google now launcher works on android 4.1). Otherwise this part of your network isn’t voice activated, or doesn't work as well, and thus, is not as cool.
In Google settings under search and ok-Google, choose “any screen” (you may have to retrain it’s voice recognition and it could be limited to just your voice). You can also use the xposed module to get Ok-google on any launchers home screen (Nova launcher has this built in).
6)As a finishing touch you can create a tasker profile to go back to the home screen every 2 minutes. If you won't set this up then the screen remains on the last used app. And if it's zello or something else, then older devices won't hear an ok google request. Plus it allows the live wallpaper to be visible for the majority of time.
*Here are several kid-specific finishing touches (since we have 2 little ones):
1)We use ADW launcher since it allows for password lock for both apps and the phone menu button
2)We use a status bar swipe down blocker to prevent system or setup changes
3)We leave the cellular radios on with a 911 shortcut for emergencies
4)We created a picture contact shortcut to both of our cell-phones, and made hangouts dialer the default dialer
5)We added an aquarium live wallpaper (the kids love making the fish move by tapping the screen)
That's it!
If you decide to setup your own Android Home Network, please post what you did here. I will gladly update this post (and my own setup) if you find ways to enhance this concept.
Hope you found this helpful, and a fun use for your old android phones.

[APP] [TOOL] Replay.it - Record and replay gestures and button presses (root)

HelloWorld, hope you guys are taking on the Corona crisis safely.
What started off as just means to kill time during the lockdown back here in India, eventually showcased some potential that deemed necessary an XDA post! So here it is, a practically end-to-end Android automation tool that can record and "replay" taps, swipes and programmatic button presses without breaking a sweat.
Check out this YouTube video that demos the project walks you through it with a simple yet cool scenario of automating sending messages on WhatsApp!
WHAT DOES IT NEED?
The whole thing comprises of an Android app as well as a Java command-line program that works across platforms - Windows, MacOS and Linux. It's super portable in that the app goes into your phone and the PC-side tool just needs Java SE installed. In addition, your Android phone must have root access, USB debugging enabled and a data cable for connecting it to your PC (oh yeah, with necessary drivers installed).
Note: If you're planning on just playing around to know how the whole concept of recording and replaying works, neither do you need the Android app nor do you need root. Skip to last section to know more.
WHAT CAN IT DO? - e.g. WhatsApp automation
Without sounding trite, lets understand what it does with just a simple scenario. If you were me, I'm sure it gets insipid sending quotidian morning wishes on WhatsApp, first thing waking up every morning. What if I tell you there's a tool that can watch you unlock your phone, open WhatsApp, open your desired chat, type out a message, send it, close the app and lock the phone all before you even wake up? Enter Replay.it. Jargons aside, with your phone connected to your PC via a data cable, this tool can record taps, swipes, button presses and common actions (both, as keycodes that you can check out here), have them sent over to your phone and have them "replayed" at a scheduled time as set in the Android app. Simply put, the PC-side tool is what watches you / records the way you accomplish a certain action (such as sending a message on WhatsApp) and the Android app is what schedules the replay. If you're in doubt, during replay it virtually looks as though someone invisible is at your phone tapping the screen, scrolling about and typing out text.
UNDER THE HOOD - It's open source
Clearly, the app requires root as injects touch, motion and key events on your behalf that isn't permitted with standard shell access. Technically, everything out here is ADB and you're free to view and contribute to the open source codebase that you can check out here.
FILTHY BUGS - You need to know
No piece of software ever, is bug free and just like that here's a little one. While taps are recorded fine, in order to log a swipe, you make the swipe gesture and once finished, you must tap somewhere on the screen. The trailing tap is what completes a swipe which if is not done, the entire swipe record just performed is lost.
WHERE CAN I GET IT? - Download & play
Okay, less of talk and more of work! Check out this GitHub repo for downloading the latest release and working with it. Finally, do check out the YouTube video demo and show some love!
Hope you guys find this tool useful.
Thanks and take care!