nfc capabilities - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Just seen some apps for editing some nfc tags. why on earth tho would you want to edit it so that when a tag is scanned it opens the browser etc? why? if you want to open the browser why not just open the browser? maybe i missed something?
i have a key fob, is it possible to read the key and copy the information to the phone so i can use the phone to open the door?

You are missing the big picture. These NFC capabilities are only limited to your imagination, so first you need that.

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chrisman99 said:
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Can't tell if troll or just stupid.
Anyway, the capabilities of NFC are just starting, such as checking in with Foursquare or making a purchase with Google Wallet, or even using it to Android Beam. Think of NFC as "just developing", because it is.

chrisman99 said:
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Maybe you cant be helped then.
You could always try the threads about NFC with ideas of ways to use it.

right ok im aware of beam and wallet and that but thats not my question. maybe the title wasnt exactly accurate, like obviously theres all these possibilties blah blah. but im asking about the current nfc apps available.

chrisman99 said:
right ok im aware of beam and wallet and that but thats not my question. maybe the title wasnt exactly accurate, like obviously theres all these possibilties blah blah. but im asking about the current nfc apps available.
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This isn't the first thread on the subject, but I'll humor you.
I have an NFC sticker inside my car. When I scan it upon entering the vehicle, my phone automatically disables wifi, sets the ringtone, notification, and media volumes to 100%, and launches my music player. When I scan the sticker again on the way out, it turns wifi back on and quiets my volumes.
Another tag that I use all the time is a sticker affixed to the outside of my leather slip-on case. It is tied to a Tasker task which locks the display when the phone is inserted into the pouch in case I forget to do so.
Sure, you could do that all manually, but it gets to be kind of a pain. It's a lot easier to just turn on the phone and scan a tag than to change several settings at once.

chrisman99 said:
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No need to be a ****...
Obviously you wouldn't want to use an NFC tag to open your browser, but it has a lot of potential. Of course you have the normal Beam and Wallet applications, but there are also other cool things like using NFC tags to silence the phone at work, put it in Navigation mode in your car dock, or turning up the ringer when you leave the house. NFC is a standard, and its up to you (and phone/app makers) to come up with cool things to do with it.
Look at what Nokia is doing, things like using NFC to pair Bluetooth devices.

chrisman99 said:
right ok im aware of beam and wallet and that but thats not my question. maybe the title wasnt exactly accurate, like obviously theres all these possibilties blah blah. but im asking about the current nfc apps available.
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The possibilities are endless. They are mainly used for complex routine tasks. Take the following examples and compare to doing all of them manually:
Seeing up directions in a car dock. You can automatically set the phone to enable GPS, fire up nav and pair bluetooth with your car stereo.
Going to sleep. Put the phone on your nightstand and it automatically silents, sets your alarm and switches to the clock screen.
Going to work. Place the phone on your desk and it silences all notifications and can enable an autoreply to calls or texts saying you're at work.
Those are just three examples of where it could come in handy. If you don't have any routine tasks done in the same place then maybe NFC tags aren't worth it to you.

Which app lets you copy an NFC id tag, and then transmit that tag from the phone to another NFC receiver?

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On maps, get a call, now I want to go back to maps. How?!

Hey guys,
Here's the scenario: I'm driving along. My Desire is in the car holder performing GPS duties. The Keepscreen app is keeping the display alive. All is good in the world. Then, I get a call. I answer it on my bluetooth headset. It's my agent telling me the UK and US leaders would like my opinion. Same as always.
Now here's the problem. When I hang up, I'm taken back to my lock screen, not the maps that I want to go back to.
Is there any way to automatically get back to the maps (without having to go through the faff of turning off the security lock screen every time I want to use the GPS then turning it back on when I finished)?
dont use keepscreen smu.
google leaves the screen on anyway.
i bet your app is bringing you back to the lockscreen after call since i never had such experience...
i dont have this problem.
snudel said:
dont use keepscreen smu.
google leaves the screen on anyway.
i bet your app is bringing you back to the lockscreen after call since i never had such experience...
i dont have this problem.
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Does it? I got KeepScreen because my Google Maps didn't stay on. I can't test it right now because my phone is in for repairs, but this is interesting. I was pretty sure Google Maps didn't have this feature.
Cleargrey said:
Does it? I got KeepScreen because my Google Maps didn't stay on. I can't test it right now because my phone is in for repairs, but this is interesting.
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No. Google maps does not keep the screen on. Google navigation does though.
doinbox said:
No. Google maps does not keep the screen on. Google navigation does though.
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where can i find google navigation software??
samy.3660 said:
where can i find google navigation software??
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It comes free with google maps.
Don't know what countries it supports though.
GB is supported by the Nav app afaik, otherwise search for maps.brut14.apk in here!
Cleargrey said:
Does it? I got KeepScreen because my Google Maps didn't stay on. I can't test it right now because my phone is in for repairs, but this is interesting. I was pretty sure Google Maps didn't have this feature.
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There's an option in the settings to keep the screen on when plugged into a power source.
use tasker app so that when in car dock and the call is ended google maps opens.
supasye said:
use tasker app so that when in car dock and the call is ended google maps opens.
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How do I do this? Because though it is a car dock, the phone has no way of knowing as it's simply in a holder with a charging cable that goes into the cigarette lighter charging port.
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There's an option in the settings to keep the screen on when plugged into a power source.
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True. But this is a bit of a bodge and more for developers. One of the things is that I don't want to spend my time going in to settings and changing settings everytime I want to use it as a gps, and then have to change it back when I come out of my car. I wouldn't want this feature on constantly as it would excessively wear out the screen since I'm charging the phone outside the car much more than inside the car.
You could use Settings Profile app to change the settings based on the conditions in the car.
I use this to detect that I'm not at home, not at work, and plugged into a USB charger, so must be in the car.
I can then set the screen always on, start the Car Dock app etc...
Works well for me.
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couplands said:
You could use Settings Profile app to change the settings based on the conditions in the car.
I use this to detect that I'm not at home, not at work, and plugged into a USB charger, so must be in the car.
I can then set the screen always on, start the Car Dock app etc...
Works well for me.
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Good idea.
Though one thing has just come up. People are getting Froyo now, which has a car mode built in. Anyone have any experience with it? I'm still hoping to get my phone back by tuesday so can't check it out.

[REQUEST] Smart Actions, <3

Any devs want to try porting Smart Actions from the RAZR to our beloved GN <3 ?
I purchased Tasker but it's just not quite the same.
I'm sure a lot of people would be pretty excited to have the app on the nexus; it's a pretty f***in sweet app ;p
bump .. nobody? not even curious or considering trying.. or have any thoughts on the matter ? This really is an amazing app ...
Try Tasker
EDIT: Nvm, just read the full post
swapnil said:
Try Tasker
EDIT: Nvm, just read the full post
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well, least you tried ;p
and i saw you had 0 thanks.. not that it matters, but there ya go XD effort is appreciated
Ha! My first thanks, haha. Didn't really deserve it though..
I thought Tasker had more features than SmartActions. From what I've seen though SmartActions is more intuitive and user friendly. Is that why you prefer it?
swapnil said:
Ha! My first thanks, haha. Didn't really deserve it though..
I thought Tasker had more features than SmartActions. From what I've seen though SmartActions is more intuitive and user friendly. Is that why you prefer it?
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Many reasons, and the community have asked for Smart Actions on various devices a lot.
so what is the difference between the 2??
Look into Locale. A lot of the plugins are cross-compatible. It's a slightly different mindset (one that I actually prefer), and IMO the interface is more intuitive. Tasker profiles seem to be more event based (e.g. triggered when I connect to wifi) whereas Locale is more state based (e.g. triggered while I'm connected to wifi).
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Look into Locale. A lot of the plugins are cross-compatible. It's a slightly different mindset (one that I actually prefer), and IMO the interface is more intuitive. Tasker profiles seem to be more event based (e.g. triggered when I connect to wifi) whereas Locale is more state based (e.g. triggered while I'm connected to wifi).
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Heard of it, dunno why I haven't looked into it yet..hm
Thanks, will check it out for sure
Tasker is a massive pain in the ass lol
Edit: Gonna stick with Tasker for now, Locale seems to be too basic (lacks a lot of functions/conditions)
SmartActions .. really jelly of the RAZR for that one thing lol
anyone tried Llama? Still my favourite...
There's also Settings Profiles … it supports Locale-plugins for some weeks now.
last shot at this before I let the thread fade away
...Any word on the possibility of a SmartActions port
thanks.
I too would be interested in smart actions.
I've tried llama, juice defender, and a couple other similar ones. I want rules like when my home wifi gets disconnected, turn on BT (to work in the car), turn off wifi to save power. Once I'm at work turn off BT, and turn wifi back on. The issue I have is llama isn't accurate enough. By the time it triggers I'm half way to work because of the cell tower distances.
Im looking into this as well. I've tried tasker and Im not willing to shell out more money for apps that probably wont work.
I want a few things:
When Im home I want wifi to automatically turn off, when I leave home I want it to turn off.
When I am home I want 3/4g to switch to 2g, and back to 3g/4g when I leave home.
Also want gps to turn on, on its own when I launch mapsm/nav/places.
Any ideas??
Tasker has failed me on more than one occasion and it's just too unreliable to use daily.
Seriously is it that hard to port over an app?
Why don't you just use tasker, you can do almost anything with it. Smart Actions is extremely limiting. Anyone who roots their phone and is truly a power user uses tasker.
If you would like i can make you some profiles.
dandyd449 said:
Why don't you just use tasker, you can do almost anything with it. Smart Actions is extremely limiting. Anyone who roots their phone and is truly a power user uses tasker.
If you would like i can make you some profiles.
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That'd be cool
But I've set up a few profiles and sometimes my mobile data wouldnt be turned back on, or my brightness, or sync..etc ... and i wouldnt notice until the next day...
Thats not good..
You might need to set up exit actions? When the task finishes it runs an action on exit. ie turn back on your data after the time period is over.
dandyd449 said:
You might need to set up exit actions? When the task finishes it runs an action on exit. ie turn back on your data after the time period is over.
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Yeah, I did.. thats what I meant.. sometimes, the exit action wouldn't be activated and so I would be stuck on Data-off or sync-off .. etc
weird, cant say ive ever heard of or had that problem unless maybe you disabled the notification icon at which point the OS might kill it.

NFC tags... Can someone explain the use?

I know what NFC is, as in I know they are some kind of tag, I assume sticker like, and the phone can grab information from it.
But what is the uses? I have read in passing about how some people have them all over, and use them all the time.
I am curious as to how I can use them as an advantage, and what kind of things they can do.
Thanks in advance.
You could buy a generic $10 car dock and stick a NFC tag on it that will launch "Car Home" (or maybe "Navigation" on the maguro) once the phone is docked. obviously you would have to dock and wake the phone for the tag to be read, but I actually think that is ideal
You can have a tag that launches a Tasker task that turns your phone's screen off. So, if you have a spot on your desk where you commonly set your phone, you could place the tag there and it will turn your screen off when you lay your phone down (and save your power button)
Limited only by your imagination, really.
You can buy tags, stick them anywhere, and program them to do anything you want when you touch the phone to the tag lol.
Turn on/off WiFi when you leave the house, turn off your ringer at your desk, enable BT and car mode in a car dock, etc. etc. etc....
Look at this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqD_olNY8Js
its a Blackberry.. but it works the same way as with Android.. just different app.. same sticker
I find it to be useless tho in a way.. i can't wait to use NFC to unlock doors and replace ID n security check points.. Google wallet is the way of the future without these stupid bugs and hacks
OP, for future reference... use the search feature before posting something like this.
I will not do this, but you will get flamed for posting a question that already has a thread.
Anyways, just check out this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1359057
Personally, I have tags set up at my bedside table, door at home, in my car and at work to launch different "profiles" depending on my current location.
Try the app NFC ReTag https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result
It doesnt change anything on the tag. It recognizes a unique tag and execute actions you set on your device. That way, you can reuse old hotel keycards or even antitheft stickers on clothes you bought.
I get that you can programme actions. But for location profiles aren't you restricted by having to remember to tap the tag?
I use Setting Profiles and rely on it all happening automatically based on time and place from cell towers and wifi. What's the advantage of nfc?
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Also, is it possible for my phone to replace tags like door fobs etc or is it just a reader?
Yep, I wished there was more to it, but that's the extent of it. The target needs to be able to process and have battery power to open up real options.
!!11oneone said:
I get that you can programme actions. But for location profiles aren't you restricted by having to remember to tap the tag?
I use Setting Profiles and rely on it all happening automatically based on time and place from cell towers and wifi. What's the advantage of nfc?
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Also, is it possible for my phone to replace tags like door fobs etc or is it just a reader?
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NFC doesn't require me to leave GPS on. Nor does it require me to change something if I don't want to. If I don't want to use that profile, I merely do not touch the tag. No need to turn off programs or anything else.
There is more than one way to skin a cat. NFC isn't revolutionary, it is just different.
Where can I get NFC tags? and do I need an app to make them do what I want?
What kind of range do they have?
Jeffrey000 said:
Where can I get NFC tags? and do I need an app to make them do what I want?
What kind of range do they have?
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Just search Google
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=NFC+tags+
Yes you need a app to use it with
And NFC is short range
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How short range is short range though?
Could I put one on the under side of my counter top? Would it work at all or would it give me a 6" radius? ?
For the tag to work do I need an app open? or just have the phone not sleeping? like just have the lock screen up?
short range in this case is an inch or less.
NFC only works when phone is awake with screen on.

Any way to enable NFC while phone is in standby?

I find NFC fascinating technology, and have lots of tags to play with. But the biggest barrier to putting them to good use is that NFC doesn't work while the phone is in standby. For example, I could put a tag beside my bed and put the phone into silent mode automatically. But if I have to switch on, unlock the phone and touch the tag, I might as well have just dont the task normally. But if I could leave the phone in standby and all I do is wave at the tag...that would be amazing.
Can it be done?
alicechong89 said:
The NFC function isnt turned on until you get out of the lock screen I think.
I've read in some other forums/threads that this is not possible mainly because of security reasons.
Example: If there was a stranger next to you with their NFC Tag really close to your phone, you wouldn't want your phone to detect the tag automatically without you knowing.
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Thanks. The tag has to be REALLY close to trigger anything. But I think that should be a user choice rather than a forced one. Disappointing...maybe Android will change in the future to allow this.
It was introduced in ICS. With gingerbread it wasn't necessary to unlock your phone to read tags - I used to use a tag to toggle my pin lock screen & WiFi/data connection, which was quite nice.
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I understand Google's concerns about security, but this is a poor solution. Having to turn on and unlock the screen completely removes one of the advantages of NFC technology - speed.
Evangelion01 said:
I understand Google's concerns about security, but this is a poor solution. Having to turn on and unlock the screen completely removes one of the advantages of NFC technology - speed.
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I agree with this.
Just started using NFC this past week and kind of sucks you have to unlock the phone to use it.
I wish there would be an option that we can choose this setting.

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Hi, I have something puzzling me and I think the community will be able to help me. I've been on CyanogenMod for the longest time before buying my N5X and one of the features I miss the most is the profiles settings.
My problem is I want to disable my lockscreen automatically when connected to my car Bluetooth. To be clear, I want it gone completely, not just the security, as in when I press the power button I go straight to Play Music. I have Trigger installed but can't seem to find a way to do this. I'm also willing to buy Tasker if I'm sure it will allow me to do it.
I'm rooted and running Cataclysm ROM if it helps.
Delete your car Bluetooth and re-connect it. It should prompt you to set up a Trusted Devoice. This will disable the lockscreen while connected to this device.
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Delete your car Bluetooth and re-connect it. It should prompt you to set up a Trusted Devoice. This will disable the lockscreen while connected to this device.
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Thank you for trying to help me, but I think you didn't read my post completely. I know about trusted devices, I use it. I want my lockscreen completely gone, so I don't have to swipe up to get inside Play Music.
I use fingerprint scanner and it goes straight to home screen.
Skorp_X said:
Thank you for trying to help me, but I think you didn't read my post completely. I know about trusted devices, I use it. I want my lockscreen completely gone, so I don't have to swipe up to get inside Play Music.
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Settings - security - screen lock - select none. Or like the post above said, use fingerprint.
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Settings - security - screen lock - select none. Or like the post above said, use fingerprint.
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Now I'm starting to think you're just trolling. First suggestion is far from automatic, second one is not an option, the phone is in a car mount.
Again, I'm looking for a software way to do it.
Skorp_X said:
Now I'm starting to think you're just trolling. First suggestion is far from automatic, second one is not an option, the phone is in a car mount.
Again, I'm looking for a software way to do it.
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Then leave screen on for the maximum time, so you won't have to deal with lock screens, until there is an app that would do it for you.
Skorp_X said:
Now I'm starting to think you're just trolling. First suggestion is far from automatic, second one is not an option, the phone is in a car mount.
Again, I'm looking for a software way to do it.
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Not trolling, it would do exactly what you asked, lock screen completely gone not having to swipe up. You never mentioned it was in a mount, are you charging it at all in this mount? If so, use the keep awake option in developer settings.
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Not trolling, it would do exactly what you asked, lock screen completely gone not having to swipe up. You never mentioned it was in a mount, are you charging it at all in this mount? If so, use the keep awake option in developer settings.
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Maybe you're not trolling, but you're ignoring parts of my posts to find a half-assed way to make it work. I guess you missed the "automatically" part.
And no, not charging. I don't stare at my phone for 8 hours a day so I don't need to charge while driving. And please, if you're not gonna help don't post.
Skorp_X said:
Maybe you're not trolling, but you're ignoring parts of my posts to find a half-assed way to make it work. I guess you missed the "automatically" part.
And no, not charging. I don't stare at my phone for 8 hours a day so I don't need to charge while driving. And please, if you're not gonna help don't post.
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Wow. OK, sorry for giving suggestions that could have potentially helped you until you found a way to use tasker in your favor.

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