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SecureTask has a force sync option, however I found Synker to be more easy to use

Based on the other responses, your replies, and your setup here, I would stick with AutoInput, but using point values to click something (in my experience anyway) isn't as accurate as I would want it to be.

First, after your LAUNCH NEXTURN action, I would add a WAIT action. I used to be able to get away with a 500ms wait, but some of my apps take longer to load, so you'll have to gauge it for yourself based on how quickly the Nexturn app loads.

Also, have you received any timeout error notifications from AutoInput with your current setup? That's a good indicator (for me anyway) that I need to add another second or so, or that my click action isn't setup properly/can be improved.

In my opinion, the best route to take with AutoInput is a CLICK action with an ID field type. The easiest way for me to get this info is I have a dedicated test task for the sole purpose of getting the ID of a screen's fields. Set up a separate task that launches the nexturn app, wait a second or two, then use AutoInput's "UI QUERY" action to pull the IDs of all the fields on that screen.

AI puts the list into a variable for you, so you can use whatever method you'd like/normally use to view variable values, and once you've got the ID, change the AI action in the original task to click based on ID.

Once you've finished all of that, another problem that probably occurs is the KILL APP action. I would add another WAIT action, probably closer to 5 seconds, to allow the system time to process the CLICK.

If a task setup in some degree like this still doesn't work, it may be because it requires the screen to be on. If that's the case, I've been using the SecureTask App and its WAKE SCREEN action to do this, so you would just add a WAKE SCREEN action to the very beginning of your task.

>Looking to have my phone automatically unlock when connected to my home wifi

If you're rooted you could try the Keyguard action. If not, you may have some success with the SecureTask plugin instead.

>On a side note - I'm also looking to learn and use more of Tasker - but seeing a lot less Youtube videos about it. Is Tasker becoming dated by chance since phone OS are doing a lot of the automation? IS there a YouTuber or site you recommend where I can learn more about Tasker?

Checkout this subreddit sidebar there's alot of useful links that'll help get you started :)

I used SecureTask for it. It's not trivial to set it up correctly (the app itself) but afterwards it's rather easy to create a plugin based Tasker profile for Wifi.

1. You need to select service mode and to enable location services
2. Secure task is the solution for this(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balda.securetask)
3. Add an entry to enable high accuracy mode, then location - get location - send SMS with %LOC - now you can disable everything you don't need

Check this out. It's a plugin for Tasker and allows you to set or clear your pin. You just have to choose an "if" condition in Tasker, like when the phone is connected to a specific WiFi etc.

> Even though Secure Settings hasn't been updated in a while, many of its functions still work for some people, especially those running older versions of Android.

So question about this - do we have a true replacement for it? I've heard of SecureTask, but not sure if it has the same breadth of functionality as SecureSettings.

For instance, I have a task that enables/disables High Accuracy locations whenever Google Maps is opened/closed. It works just fine on 6.0, but I fear I'll lose this functionality once I update to 7.0+.

I created something similar a while back so maybe it could be of use to you. Requires the SecureTask plugin

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For not rooted devices, You could consider using SecureTask plugin.

I have a profile, that will reset the device and delete all files on SD, if I unlock the phone with a specific fingerprint.

I think you should be able to do the same even with pin or pattern unlock...try to inspect if Logcat Event can help detecting the "fake" unlock.

I will explain why that method doesnt work. The DevicePolicyManager method needs a declaration of permission in the application. And tasker didnt declare wipe permission which is needed. If you open device manager setting, you will find that Tasker only has the ability to "lock the screen".

As @mawvius mentioned, the SecureTask plugin can help with wiping. Or you can write an app yourself with wiping permission declared. The solution is

If you're trying to do this on a device running android 5+ you can only toggle mobile data through root. There are alternatives, but it's not guaranteed to work on each and every device.

You could check out the Custom Setting action ( you'll have to grant tasker write secure settings permission via adb) or the SecureTask plugin which also requires you to grant write secure settings permission via adb.

Good idea to mention your Android version and root status, etc.

(I love 'lack of disipline'|Reddit= Reddit.)

Anyways, assuming you're un-rooted, you could try:

Profile: Event - Plugin - Sleep - Dismiss (alarm)

For multiple contexts like weekdays, this should help.

Task: Plugin - SecureTask - Manage Apps - Freeze+Enable+Selected App

SecureTask may require extra permissions as detailed in the app.

~~Well first you'd create a task~~

~~Action>Display>Keyguard>Toggle~~

~~Then save the task a create the widget on the homescreen linking to the above task~~

Edit: my mistake as of android 4.4 i don't think this method works anymore. if you have access to a computer you could try Granting Autotools adb access and try. If you don't have autotools you can try securetask as a free alternative but the same procedure would be required.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balda.securetask

Do you desperately need to use Glasswire as most of this should be achievable just using Tasker and the Network usage of SecureTask.

(Incidentally, Google also do a data usage app called Datally)

SecureTask has a working Keyguard toggle, and I even have a shell script for rooted devices to set it up:

pm grant com.balda.securetask android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS pm grant com.balda.securetask android.permission.READ_LOGS pm grant com.balda.securetask android.permission.DUMP pm grant com.balda.securetask android.permission.CHANGE_CONFIGURATION cp device_owner.xml /data/system cd /data/system chown system:system device_owner.xml

Reboot; profit.

I was going to suggest making shutdown with Tasker instead, that runs everything then reboots, but since you aren't rooted, you'd need SecureTask.

Welcome to the world of Tasker!

Even though it's ancient, I still recommend http://tasker.wikidot.com for beginners. Some of the stuff no longer works natively, but SecureTask has lots of great features.

There is SecureTask able to change Secure Settings. I think it's free.

If you're rooted you can use Tasker Run Shell action.

If you want to accomplish this automatically with Tasker, you can use the Secure Task plug-in. You'll need to do some setup in ADB to give it the proper permissions, but once you have it all configured you can automatically set the volumes to whatever you like.

There's an older post that explains a way to do it: [How To] Check if Auto Brightness is enabled via Tasker : tasker

Or, you could do it with the SecureTask plugin. It allows you to read the setting for adaptive brightness and do many other things.

Y but you can overcome them using Tasker secure settings/similar software. See, e.g., SecureTask. You use adb to give it administrative rights.

Well you can download SecureTask and get it to disable the keygaurd do the task and then reenable the keygaurd.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balda.securetask

You'll need to set Secure Task as the owner.

http://baldapps.altervista.org/deviceowner.html

That's the probably the only thing that'll work. I'm skeptical about setting the owner thing. Hence I didn't try the task but people have found it to be working so maybe you can try it on your risk .

You can use SecureTask or AutoTools to do the toggling. You have to ADB Shell to approve them for use, then they'll do the toggle without needing to shell in.

SecureTask is a similar app to Secure Settings.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balda.securetask&hl=en

Incidentally, if an app has what you want, and only costs a couple of $$$, why not pay for it? It's a cup of coffee, no more.

Try the SecureTask plugin instead the secure settings plugins isn't reliable anymore

Try SecureTask, Keyguard Disable. You'll need to grant some access via ADB...

You can use SecureTask to freeze/unfreeze any app...

SecureTask has an option to disable and re-enable the keyguard. It also has a Wake Screen action, if that's also needed...

Perhaps SecureTask, doesn't need root but does need ADB permissions.

looks like I was able to answer this one myself thanks to Marco Stornelli's SecureTask! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balda.securetask&hl=en&rdid=com.balda.securetask

SecureTask is cool too.

You have to do sync after calendar insert. Use SecureTask to manually sync calendar.

Try the SecureTask plugin.

Here's a few options you could try

• SecureTask Plugin

• Custom Setting

• Keyguard (Granted that your device is rooted)

You could try the SecureTask plugin and see if that works.

Try the new ADB Wifi action if that doesn't work the SecureTask plugin should be able to do this.

Did you not have any luck with the SecureTask plugin or the Keyguard action?

The Keyguard action can be found under the Display category also checkout the SecureTask plugin.

The SecureTask plugin can be used to detect unsuccessful attempts.

The SecureTask plugin should be able to do what you want.

Try the SecureTask plugin

SecureTask plug-in can also do the same thing:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balda.securetask

SecureTask has a Keyguard off setting, although setup is a bit of a hassle...

Basically, no - fingerprint is considered less secure than pin/password methods, for one thing. System Lock action triggers the latter, generally.

To get a fingerprint dialog, you can use SecureTask, AutoTools, or Material Design plugin. You'll need to experiment to make it behave properly.

(the Lock action can be an example here)

You can try SecureTask, not sure if Disable Keyguard works on Pie...

You may be able to use SecureTask to simply disable the app.

SecureTask has an option to turn off the keyguard.

To use Tasker reboot, you need root, but as the other comment says, to reboot use SecureTask.

I'd recommend SecureTask instead for this.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balda.securetask

No, you meant SecureTask (no space).

Maybe this can help you otherwise idk. Sorry that I can't help you more. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balda.securetask

You might want to give Secure Task a try.

It doesn't need root, just the WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS permission granted via adb. SecureTask, AutoTools (paid) or a Tasker app can be used.