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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...
What’s in store for Tasker and AutoApps? A Mini Interview with João Dias.

What’s in store for Tasker and AutoApps? A Mini Interview with João Dias.

March 2, 2018
If you've ever wondered, "why can't my Android phone do that," the truth is it probably can. Thanks to the openness of Android APIs, there are lots of automation apps on the Play Store that let you do pretty much whatever you can put your mind to. Tasker is perhaps the most well-known automation app...
The Future of Tasker is in Good Hands: João Dias of AutoApps Fame is Taking Over Development

The Future of Tasker is in Good Hands: João Dias of AutoApps Fame is Taking Over Development

March 2, 2018
Tasker is perhaps the most useful app on the Google Play Store. The app offers total control over your device through its automation features, and through the use of its extensive plugin system, it can even integrate with web services and other smart devices. Unfortunately, development on Tasker has been slowing down in the past...
How to Block Heads Up Notifications while Gaming or Watching a Video

How to Block Heads Up Notifications while Gaming or Watching a Video

July 30, 2017
A few years ago Android switched from a ticker style notification system to heads up notifications. Instead of just having the information scrolling across the status bar when a notification came in (ticker), heads up notifications in Android 5.0 Lollipop would popup on top of the status bar over any screen. Some people like this...
How to Add Page Scroll Keys to the Navigation Bar while using Chrome in Android O

How to Add Page Scroll Keys to the Navigation Bar while using Chrome in Android O

March 31, 2017
We've been having a lot of fun at XDA with the new navigation bar customizer this week. From custom keys to control music playback, toggle picture-in-picture mode while using YouTube, and finally add keys to move through your e-mail conversation list, there's a ton of ways you can take advantage of the nav bar customizer to...
How to Control your PC from your Android Device with Tasker [Part 3 – Apps Menu]

How to Control your PC from your Android Device with Tasker [Part 3 – Apps Menu]

March 26, 2017
We know how to set up this framework from part one, we also set up the volume controls in part two. Time to open some apps and make our life easier. I will show you few examples I use to quickly enable the programs for streaming the content or just closing the google searches I...
How to Control your PC from your Android Device with Tasker [Part 2 – Volume Control]

How to Control your PC from your Android Device with Tasker [Part 2 – Volume Control]

March 19, 2017
If you missed part one, I strongly recommend that you check it out. This is part 2 of my tutorial series on controlling your PC from your Android device via Tasker + EventGhost. Part 1 described in detail how to setup the integration between your PC and your Android phone. In this article, I will show...
How to Control your PC from your Android Device with Tasker [Part 1 – Setup & Power Control]

How to Control your PC from your Android Device with Tasker [Part 1 – Setup & Power Control]

March 13, 2017
Most of the users who come to our forums are on an Android device (though we do host a few forums dedicated to Windows 10 Mobile). However, the desktop operating system of choice among our users is split between Microsoft's Windows, Apple's macOS, and various Linux/GNU based distributions. The available tools to integrate your phone with...
Create an On-Demand Train Schedule/Delay Notifier with Tasker

Create an On-Demand Train Schedule/Delay Notifier with Tasker

January 14, 2017
Recently, we've shown you how to create profiles to save your parking spot or to start navigation while avoiding tolls/highways/ferries. Continuing our trend on commute-related Tasker scripts, we will create a script aimed at people who frequently use public transportation. This Tasker project will create a schedule of train departures and delays to give you...
How to Save your Parking Spot with Tasker

How to Save your Parking Spot with Tasker

January 8, 2017
If you are enrolled in and regularly make use of Google Now, you might have seen the ‘where I parked my car’ card. This additional card is displayed whenever Google thinks you have stopped driving and left your vehicle. I don’t drive on a regular basis, rather I cycle everywhere and I find it very flattering...