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Tasker’s latest update adds sleep tracking and a favorite actions menu

Tasker’s latest update adds sleep tracking and a favorite actions menu

May 4, 2021
In February this year, Tasker received a significant update on the beta channel (v5.12.3) that added sleep tracking automation to the app. The feature used Google's Sleep API to centralize sleep detection processing in a battery-efficient manner and helped users easily track their sleeping state using the app. The feature is now rolling out on...
How to enable Android 10’s Rules feature on any Pixel smartphone

How to enable Android 10’s Rules feature on any Pixel smartphone

November 13, 2019
A new Android version is released every year, and Google takes the stage at I/O to highlight some of the most prominent changes to the OS. But there are always many features that are not covered on stage due to paucity of time, and these end up being discovered later on. "Rules" is one such...
Tasker 5.6 brings extensive Google Drive integration

Tasker 5.6 brings extensive Google Drive integration

October 25, 2018
One of the most valued qualities of the Android platform is having the ability to install apps that allow you to greatly improve your workflow and your life, and simply put, make your phone work the way you want it to work. This is something that sets it apart from competitors like iOS. One of...
Detact is a new Tasker plugin to help automate your daily routine

Detact is a new Tasker plugin to help automate your daily routine

July 9, 2018
Detact is a new Tasker plugin that you can use to automate your daily routine. It can detect a number of different movements that you can use to integrate into your life. The plugin can pick up on when you're driving, cycling, or running, and you can automate tasks accordingly. Even better, it makes use...
Tasker Beta lets you export to URL and monitor settings for changes

Tasker Beta lets you export to URL and monitor settings for changes

July 4, 2018
After acquiring the popular automation application called Tasker, developer João Dias has been hard at work on improving the application. His first beta release added the secure setting permission so users could automate any setting on their device. His first public release expanded on that by making it into an Action in the app, and...
Tasker v5.2 Brings Custom Setting Support, Immersive Mode, Runtime Permissions and More!

Tasker v5.2 Brings Custom Setting Support, Immersive Mode, Runtime Permissions and More!

June 23, 2018
When one talks about device automation on Android, it is difficult to not mention Tasker in that conversation. Tasker is one of the most well-known automation apps on Android, allowing determined users to achieve almost anything that they have set their minds on. Tasker recently underwent a change in ownership, coming into the hands of...
Tasker v4.9 is out with Non-Root Programmable Firewall, Multi-Window Automation, S-Pen Recognition, and More

Tasker v4.9 is out with Non-Root Programmable Firewall, Multi-Window Automation, S-Pen Recognition, and More

December 22, 2016
It's no secret that we at XDA are big fans of Tasker. We've covered the application and its capabilities multiple times in the past and have demonstrated that the potential uses of Tasker are limitless thanks to its extensive plug-in framework. Tasker has become so robust over the years that development on the application has slowed...
Upcoming Tasker update to bring Non-Root, Per-App, Scriptable Firewall

Upcoming Tasker update to bring Non-Root, Per-App, Scriptable Firewall

July 16, 2016
Feature Image Credits: MakeTechEasier Regulars of our portal are probably familiar with the popular Android automation app Tasker.  You are also probably aware that we're massive fans of the app and we encourage users to browse our forums so you can better master the art of Tasker scripting. We've even recently begun a series of articles centered around unique,...