No, I'm not talking about Smart Lock, that doesn't have the option to stay unlocked while connected to a home WiFi that you know is secure. There's a location based one but apparently it isn't always working for me as sometimes I still need to use irises or PIN to unlock my phone at home. Very annoying.
Is there a good Galaxy S8 + compatible app for keeping my phone unlocked when connected to my home WiFi? Thanks!
wesman2232 said:
No, I'm not talking about Smart Lock, that doesn't have the option to stay unlocked while connected to a home WiFi that you know is secure. There's a location based one but apparently it isn't always working for me as sometimes I still need to use irises or PIN to unlock my phone at home. Very annoying.
Is there a good Galaxy S8 + compatible app for keeping my phone unlocked when connected to my home WiFi? Thanks!
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Tasker.
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I'm using an app called delayed lock, and it works great
Tasker just seems complicated. But I know how specific it can get in its functions so I'll take a look into it.
I'll also take a look into delayed lock as well, thanks!
Any other suggestions?
Thx dude
Delayed Lock is not compatible with my AT&T Samsung galaxy s8+
Anyone else have any suggestions?
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Try
App-Lock Fingerprint
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sp.protector.free
Once installed a d setup look at Settings -> Lock Convience
Hey thanks for the reply, do I have to have the whole phone locked by App-lock so that it'll automatically unlock? I currently use my irises to unlock my phone.
Smart lock seems to work perfectly with a Bluetooth device. My Gear 2 watch is on me all the time, so I never see my lock screen unless I reboot the phone.
Use the integrated Smart Lock from google, you will find it under settings, lock screen and security.
wesman2232 said:
Tasker just seems complicated. But I know how specific it can get in its functions so I'll take a look into it.
I'll also take a look into delayed lock as well, thanks!
Any other suggestions?
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Tasker does have a learning curve, however there are plenty of scripts & profiles online to paste in and/or modify. Once it's set up, you can forget about it. I use one to match a google calendar and mute according to a class schedule.
Skander1998 said:
Use the integrated Smart Lock from google, you will find it under settings, lock screen and security.
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You obviously didn't read my post but thanks anyway. If you look, it only has a location feature, it doesn't specifically have a feature to keep unlocked while connected to a trusted WiFi connection. I'm looking for that feature because the location one doesn't always work. Location is on, settings for it on high, and I'm still having to put in my passcode/use the iris scanner. Not sure why it's not working as intended. I'll post screenshots if I have to though.
Turnkeys said:
Tasker does have a learning curve, however there are plenty of scripts & profiles online to paste in and/or modify. Once it's set up, you can forget about it. I use one to match a google calendar and mute according to a class schedule.
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I'll probably have to try it out, not sure if I want to shell out the 2.99 for it. Maybe I'll wait till my Google Opinion Rewards gets it for me
I used Hi Locker on my LG G4 for this. I havent tried it yet on the S8, give it a try.
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Is there a way I can automatically disable security (aside from the swipe) when it connects to my home network? I have no need for it to be locked at home and it would be annoying to disable every single time. Is there a way to only use the security when it's on the 4g network?
Anyone?
Look for an app on Play Store called Tasker. You can set it up that when connected to your Wifi it will do remove your screen lock etc
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm
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I have the Same need.
I tried using AutomateIt to do this but it doesn't have the option to manipulate the lock screen.
Ill check tasker.
There's some vids on here that show you how to use Tasker to achieve this. Have a look at the XDA TV link above, I'm sure your search/navigation-fu is strong
I thought I heard this would be a stock feature, and now that I've searched around a bit here I see I haven't gone crazy and it was initially announced. Sounds like some carriers may have it, but maybe no one does at all.
If you want something that doesn't have the overhead of tasker consider trying No Lock off the market. It has a 1x widget that looks like a padlock and you touch it to either enable the lockscreen or disable it. I've been using it for years and it has worked perfectly on one device after another. This has the benefit of allowing you to disable or enable the lock screen situationally at any time and place in the simplest and quickest possible manner.
krabman said:
If you want something that doesn't have the overhead of tasker consider trying No Lock off the market. It has a 1x widget that looks like a padlock and you touch it to either enable the lockscreen or disable it. I've been using it for years and it has worked perfectly on one device after another. This has the benefit of allowing you to disable or enable the lock screen situationally at any time and place in the simplest and quickest possible manner.
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No Lock doesn't work on my S4 unfortunately.
Good app if it worked.
Weird, works same as always on mine which is the international 9500. Worked on the stock rom, a couple other stock roms I tried, all the custom roms. I do get it though, I've also been using winamp for quite a while but this S4 gets a lag issue with the 4x1 widget that I never had before. Essentially whatever screen I place it on gets a lag going to that screen from either direction while the rest of the screens are smooth. Does it with every rom and all the launchers I use. Go figure. Using the stock music for now.
krabman said:
Weird, works same as always on mine which is the international 9500. Worked on the stock rom, a couple other stock roms I tried, all the custom roms. I do get it though, I've also been using winamp for quite a while but this S4 gets a lag issue with the 4x1 widget that I never had before. Essentially whatever screen I place it on gets a lag going to that screen from either direction while the rest of the screens are smooth. Does it with every rom and all the launchers I use. Go figure. Using the stock music for now.
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Do you have any security set for your lock screen?
Or just swipe to unlock?
berfles said:
I thought I heard this would be a stock feature, and now that I've searched around a bit here I see I haven't gone crazy and it was initially announced. Sounds like some carriers may have it, but maybe no one does at all.
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Yes it was said to be included just like other stuff samsung left out. S4 = big mess
Swyped from another galaxy
Spend the time and money on tasker, you'll be glad you did. I have it set that when I'm near cell towers near home, it'll turn on Wi-Fi, then connect to my home network, then disable keyguard, then lower volume or put on vibrate, it's awesome.
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berfles said:
Is there a way I can automatically disable security (aside from the swipe) when it connects to my home network? I have no need for it to be locked at home and it would be annoying to disable every single time. Is there a way to only use the security when it's on the 4g network?
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i know this is old but i thought why not add what i use someone might wanna know. you need ROOT and XPOSED for this one, its NO LOCK HOME a module in xposed installer. works with bluetooth too
Hi,
My Use for all screens stopped working. Anyone experience this or know how to fix it? It's checked in the One-handed operation option.
Thanks.
aarick said:
Hi,
My Use for all screens stopped working. Anyone experience this or know how to fix it? It's checked in the One-handed operation option.
Thanks.
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I haven't been able to get mine to work period. I have disabled and enabled the feature multiple time and I just can't get it to work.....
Use it all the time. Might be an issue with a specific version of the phone or if you have modified it somehow.
krelvinaz said:
Use it all the time. Might be an issue with a specific version of the phone or if you have modified it somehow.
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I tried when my phone was completely stock. Prior to even changing out the launcher. Humph.... I may have to go talk to verizon.
nateilus said:
I tried when my phone was completely stock. Prior to even changing out the launcher. Humph.... I may have to go talk to verizon.
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I have the T-Mobile version and it worked in the beginning, but now I can't get it to work
A shame since I was just getting used to it and how to gesture it on and off.
This seems to be a Samsung issue rather than a carrier fault.
(mine is unlocked and in use on AT&T)
Would it be advisable to contact Samsung directly?
Go to Settings>Device>Accessibility, and check under "Services". Having apps turned on there can break the one-handed function.
I have NiLS for lockscreen notifications, but it seems to run fine even when the service permission is turned off.
;47334317 said:
Go to Settings>Device>Accessibility, and check under "Services". Having apps turned on there can break the one-handed function.
I have NiLS for lockscreen notifications, but it seems to run fine even when the service permission is turned off.
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Bingo! Thank You barnabydog!
The good news: It worked! I turned off the offending app and I'm back in business!
The bad news: The offending app was Pebble (smartwatch)
A feature that is more useful to me than the one handed mode . . .
So then is this the sad state of affairs? I have to choose between my Mini-screen mode and my smart watch?
How did you know about this barnabydog?
is there another thread that discusses this issue?
Yes, but I was too lazy to search for it.
barnabydog said:
Go to Settings>Device>Accessibility, and check under "Services". Having apps turned on there can break the one-handed function.
I have NiLS for lockscreen notifications, but it seems to run fine even when the service permission is turned off.
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Thx I've been struggling trying to figure out why it wasn't working..
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Is this feature working properly for you ?
I have a Pebble Time Steel and I set it as a trusted device. It seems to work from time to time, but I keep having to use my fingerprint most of the time.
Theberge43 said:
Is this feature working properly for you ?
I have a Pebble Time Steel and I set it as a trusted device. It seems to work from time to time, but I keep having to use my fingerprint most of the time.
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This seems related to an app I use to lock my phone from a shortcut : Screen off and Lock, it seems to not respect the Smart Lock feature. Anyone has a suggestion of a replacement app ?
Theberge43 said:
This seems related to an app I use to lock my phone from a shortcut : Screen off and Lock, it seems to not respect the Smart Lock feature. Anyone has a suggestion of a replacement app ?
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Well, Google is your friend they say ... here is a replacement if someone is interested:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-screenoff-soft-screen-offrespects-t2993259
Hey guys , is there any way to turn this option off completely? i hate it when my phone locks By itself.
i want this option completely off (im using the nexus imprint function, it's really cool but i would like to completely disable other phone locks..)
is it possible? like i just want to use the fingerprint (i use it only for the convenience of unlocking the phone, not for the "security")..
hope someone can help me with this I'm rooted , have PureNexus + Kernel AuditorMod installed.
the phone is encrypted (so if i was actually to decrypt'unencrypt' the phone, would it then get rid of the auto lock features? but would i still be able to use imprint?)
leondestiny said:
Hey guys , is there any way to turn this option off completely? i hate it when my phone locks By itself.
i want this option completely off (im using the nexus imprint function, it's really cool but i would like to completely disable other phone locks..)
is it possible? like i just want to use the fingerprint (i use it only for the convenience of unlocking the phone, not for the "security")..
hope someone can help me with this I'm rooted , have PureNexus + Kernel AuditorMod installed.
the phone is encrypted (so if i was actually to decrypt'unencrypt' the phone, would it then get rid of the auto lock features? but would i still be able to use imprint?)
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I use Xposed and the module FingerprintEnabler.
This module bypasses the requirement for a password at boot and only requires a fingerprint.
I never notice when my phone is locked.
tech_head said:
I use Xposed and the module FingerprintEnabler.
This module bypasses the requirement for a password at boot and only requires a fingerprint.
I never notice when my phone is locked.
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really ?
like, also not from automatically lock ? i mean do you have security off completely?
so is it like , that module 'fingerprintenabler' does not need you to actually set it up in the settings security??
if so i will install xposed asap! xD
leondestiny said:
Hey guys , is there any way to turn this option off completely? i hate it when my phone locks By itself.
i want this option completely off (im using the nexus imprint function, it's really cool but i would like to completely disable other phone locks..)
is it possible? like i just want to use the fingerprint (i use it only for the convenience of unlocking the phone, not for the "security")..
hope someone can help me with this I'm rooted , have PureNexus + Kernel AuditorMod installed.
the phone is encrypted (so if i was actually to decrypt'unencrypt' the phone, would it then get rid of the auto lock features? but would i still be able to use imprint?)
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you dont want to autolock itself when exactly? if you have an android wear watch, you can just set "Smart Unlock". it'll bypass security whenever the watch (or any other bluetooth device of your choice) is connected to the phone.
thefallen924 said:
you dont want to autolock itself when exactly? if you have an android wear watch, you can just set "Smart Unlock". it'll bypass security whenever the watch (or any other bluetooth device of your choice) is connected to the phone.
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like , i want it completely disabled :/
but it wont disable unless i remove finger print
leondestiny said:
really ?
like, also not from automatically lock ? i mean do you have security off completely?
so is it like , that module 'fingerprintenabler' does not need you to actually set it up in the settings security??
if so i will install xposed asap! xD
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Fingerprints still installed but it will never ask for a manual password as long as your fingerprint works.
It will not require a password even from a cold boot, only the fingerprint.
The fingerprint works so well I never really notice my device being locked.
tech_head said:
Fingerprints still installed but it will never ask for a manual password as long as your fingerprint works.
It will not require a password even from a cold boot, only the fingerprint.
The fingerprint works so well I never really notice my device being locked.
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i found something even better !! it's called lockscreen disabler (it's a module) it completely ignores all security pins or whatever other is set and finger print works nicely on it
thanks for your assistance!
I am a relatively new Tasker user but I'm already a Tasker addict. I have like 8 - 10 plug-ins and no clue how to even wrap my brain around what I can do with them all! I do have about 20 profiles already and absolutely love it.
I thought maybe we could have a thread in here devoted to using Tasker with our Pixels. Some phone specific things may apply, considering our Android version and the existence of our Assistant. I'll share some profiles I have and feel free to share ones you find helpful!
1) When I go to Target, it automatically opens up Cartwheel app and my shopping list app, turns off GPS, and increases screen on time to 2 minutes before timing out. When I leave Target, it sets things back to normal and texts my wife that I'm leaving Target.
2) At work, my phone goes to vibrate mode and my WiFi/data are turned off along with location. I can't use my phone during work anyway (I teach) so it just kills my battery all day usually due to bad signal in my room.
3) If I text "FINDME" to my phone, it turns up the volume, blasts a song, turns on the screen and the flashlight. Upon finding it, a quick shake back and forth resets everything to normal.
4) My night mode turns sounds all off and turns on Blue Light filter.
5) If I open up Google Maps, my GPS goes to high accuracy mode and volume is turned up.
This is an awesome thread idea. I'm going to be messing around with it so I'll post once I come up with some good ones. Interesting to see what other people use it for.
For number 5 is it possible to have GPS turn on when opening google maps and then turn it back off when I fully quit the app? I keep my GPS off at all times.
aholeinthewor1d said:
This is an awesome thread idea. I'm going to be messing around with it so I'll post once I come up with some good ones. Interesting to see what other people use it for.
For number 5 is it possible to have GPS turn on when opening google maps and then turn it back off when I fully quit the app? I keep my GPS off at all times.
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Absolutely, you just toggle "Location Services" instead of "Location Mode". You'll need the free plug-in "secure settings" to accomplish this. That's a tremendous app, so I'd get the pro version if you don't mind the $1.50 charge. It opens up so many possibilities.
Speaking of which, I hope to see some awesome integration with the Google Assistant. Between the Assistant and Tasker, that would be an amazing duo.
PsiPhiDan said:
Absolutely, you just toggle "Location Services" instead of "Location Mode". You'll need the free plug-in "secure settings" to accomplish this. That's a tremendous app, so I'd get the pro version if you don't mind the $1.50 charge. It opens up so many possibilities.
Speaking of which, I hope to see some awesome integration with the Google Assistant. Between the Assistant and Tasker, that would be an amazing duo.
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Is there even a free version? I'm only seeing one version for $2.99
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Is there even a free version? I'm only seeing one version for $2.99
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Tasker is $2.99. Are we talking about the same app?
Secure Settings is free. I had it for weeks before I bought the pro version this week. I think the pro version was $1.50 though. Definitely not $2.99.
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Tasker is $2.99. Are we talking about the same app?
Secure Settings is free. I had it for weeks before I bought the pro version this week. I think the pro version was $1.50 though. Definitely not $2.99.
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Ah sorry read your other response wrong I thought it was saying tasker had a free version and the pro version was $1.50
aholeinthewor1d said:
Ah sorry read your other response wrong I thought it was saying tasker had a free version and the pro version was $1.50
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Tasker does have a free trial though. It's not available on the Play Store but you can download the APK on the developer's site. You can Google it and try it out. That's how I got addicted! Bought it within 12 hours. Haha.
PsiPhiDan said:
Tasker does have a free trial though. It's not available on the Play Store but you can download the APK on the developer's site. You can Google it and try it out. That's how I got addicted! Bought it within 12 hours. Haha.
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Haha yup.I just got it. Watching YouTube tutorials now to learn the basics
6) One of my other profiles is when I plug in my headphones, it launched my music app (Gonemad Media Player) and turns the media volume to the level I like. Upon unplugging, the media volume is restored to normal and Tasker kills the app.
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4) My night mode turns sounds all off and turns on Blue Light filter. .
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How specifically did you use Tasker to turn on the blue light filter?
Hm. I opened secure settings and saw this..
but root works for multiple other apps.
I love using having Tasker on my Pixel! I still haven't made as many plugins as I need to but once I get my head wrapped around its full potential I'll certainly make more tasks.
Right now I have: Off Mobile Data @ Home & On Wifi
Lower media volume after 10pm for my mobile games.
Turn off all sorts of things like bluetooth, wifi, location, when battery is below 25 (kinda defeats the purpose of android's built in power saver right?)
I like your Google Maps idea, and I think I'll do something like that too.
Hope to learn more task tips on this thread!
aholeinthewor1d said:
Hm. I opened secure settings and saw this..
but root works for multiple other apps.
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Systemless root.
Try the fix here, I believe it's the one that worked for me last time I had this issue.
https://dammit.nl/p/962
Edit.
Btw, I haven't had this issue since the original version of SuperSU was released for our phones.
Are you using an old version of root?
Or maybe it's because I'm on custom ROM's lately (selinux = permissive)
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Tasker + Secure Settings = automation heaven.
I want to get into AutoApps someday too. Just haven't really sat down and learned the extra functionality though.
Been waiting for better OK Google functionality to come around before I bother learning anything heavy duty.
As it is, I have six Tasker profiles that meet most of my needs.
aholeinthewor1d said:
Hm. I opened secure settings and saw this..
but root works for multiple other apps.
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Secure settings hasn't been updated in a long time and that's what the problem is here. It doesn't know about systemless root so it looks in the wrong place for it. There is a work around for it but I don't have a link handy at this time. Some say it works for them and some say it doesn't. I haven't tried it yet so I can't say one way or the other. If I can find a link to the thread, I'll post it here unless somebody else does first.
I used to use it all the time for turning on GPS whenever Maps or Ulysee Speedometer was started. It worked great.
Also use Tasker to return to the home screen after hanging up a call. I always hated that hanging up the phone would return me to the phone app and I'd have to press the home or back button to get out of it. A small annoyance, I know but it was just one of those things I got sick of and with necessity being the mother of invention, I took care of it with Tasker.
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[/COLOR]Tasker + Secure Settings = automation heaven.
I want to get into AutoApps someday too. Just haven't really sat down and learned the extra functionality though.
Been waiting for better OK Google functionality to come around before I bother learning anything heavy duty.
As it is, I have six Tasker profiles that meet most of my needs.
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AutoApps is worth it. Opens up so much more. I listen to music all day long and had a profile made up where you could text me "#current" and it would respond back what I was listening to or if no music was playing. Then I found AutoSpotify. So, if nothing was playing you could text "#listento" and a song/artist/album, it would check to make sure headphones were in and that I wasn't in a call, then open whatever was suggested in Spotify. I primarily use Pandora but create playlists in Spotify so had another profile that I could long press volume down and it would pull the track info from Pandora, give me a list of my current playlists on Spotify, and give me an option to add it to one of them or create a new playlist.
I started noticing that I was missing texts (I would get the notification sound but would have no notification and no new text in Textra) so I scrapped anything that needed to intercept new texts. Created a little pop-up with %SMSRF and %SMSRB and sure enough it would display a new text but there'd be no trace of it on my phone.
aholeinthewor1d said:
Hm. I opened secure settings and saw this..
but root works for multiple other apps.
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Look at this, worked for me.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ap...ersu-v2-05-t2868133/post68700891#post68700891
Most of my Tasker use with my previous phone was to save battery for longer standby times, or to automate routine tasks. I've been using the phone for a couple months without Tasker, but these are probably what I'd like to put back on first.
1) Automatically turn off Wifi when not plugged in after a set time with the screen off. I've had the Pixel chew through my battery a few times from accidentally leaving Wifi on, so this is the biggest one to start using again.
2) Turn autobrightness on or off depending on light sensor reading when screen turns on. I'm generally not a fan of autobrightness, so I had my prior phone use a set brightness in lower-light situations and to turn on autobrightness when the light sensor reading exceeded a pre-selected value.
3) Turn off Bluetooth after set parameters. My previous phone couldn't cast to the TV, so my prior routine will need to change to allow casting.
4) Turn on Bluetooth in the car and launch navigation or another app. My prior phone had a phone-specific car dock that I used to launch the car-specific task, so I'll need to come up with some other way to determine the phone is in the car.
5) Automatically sync when plugged in and connected to home Wifi. I have sync turned off, so I just have Tasker automatically sync when charging at home.
6) Toggle 4G LTE on or off to save battery when not needed. I used Gravitybox for this sort of thing previously, so right now I'm not sure what I could use for changing the cellular settings on the Pixel.
aholeinthewor1d said:
Hm. I opened secure settings and saw this..
but root works for multiple other apps.
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robotnikz said:
Look at this, worked for me.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ap...ersu-v2-05-t2868133/post68700891#post68700891
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This is what I found worked as well. Straight from the man himself (ChainFire?).
spursdude said:
How specifically did you use Tasker to turn on the blue light filter?
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You can use AutoTools. Worth the $1 or whatever it costs.
7) If the screen is on, the phone is in landscape mode, and Google Maps is open, the phone kicks into driving mode (not all my cars in the family have BT so I went a different route so I can use this wherever with my universal phone mount). This increases volume, turns on GPS, increases screen brightness, and allows me to wave my hand past the proximity sensor to turn off the screen (not locked though, so it will still open hands-free with my trusted voice plus OK Google). That last part required a shell command and root access. It's awesome though.