Hey guys. I was wondering if there's an easy way to make an NFC toggle such that when the tag is within range a) happens and when it goes out of range b) happens. Essentially I want my phone to into silent mode when i place it on my nightstand and go off silent mode when i remove the phone from the night stand.
I know a "workaround" is to make the tag toggle for each swipe but if possible I'd like to not have to swipe a second time to remove silent mode.
Any ideas?
Yeah, i'm looking for the same... i'm not sure if there is such a thing.
maybe one way would be for an app maker to have a feature where the nfc will be checked say every minute to see if it's still within range. if it is, leave the setting alone. if it's out of range, it will do the 'out of range' action. shouldn't draw much battery I don't think?
I want this feature so I can put a tag in my car so when i'm in the car, it will turn on bluetooth, and when I get the phone out of it's spot, it will turn BT back off. (so it's only on while i'm in the car)
razorseal said:
Yeah, i'm looking for the same... i'm not sure if there is such a thing.
maybe one way would be for an app maker to have a feature where the nfc will be checked say every minute to see if it's still within range. if it is, leave the setting alone. if it's out of range, it will do the 'out of range' action. shouldn't draw much battery I don't think?
I want this feature so I can put a tag in my car so when i'm in the car, it will turn on bluetooth, and when I get the phone out of it's spot, it will turn BT back off. (so it's only on while i'm in the car)
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NFC tag to turn BT on, then use Tasker to turn BT off after it looses connection to your car BT device.
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Fallon said:
NFC tag to turn BT on, then use Tasker to turn BT off after it looses connection to your car BT device.
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that seems like a great app, but I don't think I ever paid 7 bucks for an app lol... and i've gotten some great apps for much less. just saying...
good idea though.
Tasker is well worth its money. You can replace so many apps with it that in the end you'll end up saving loads of money
XlAfbk said:
Tasker is well worth its money. You can replace so many apps with it that in the end you'll end up saving loads of money
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I got the 25 dollar gift card from Google when I got the nexus, so I'm gonna get it now
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+1 don't know if it exists but would be sweet
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I wonder what the range would be if it worked this way.
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I've used this in my car
I've faced the same problem in my car.
I've put a tag on the phone mount, when touched it enables car mode.
I've used tasker to take the phone out of car mode when my bluetooth HFP get's disconnected (when car is turned off, or I'm more than 5 m' away).
I can also do the same when the phone is unplugged from the car charger.
It's not perfect, but will work unless you turn the car of without removing the phone, and then on again (no NFC tap to re-enable the car mode).
Hope this helps someone
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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.
One of the most interesting things to come out of CES for me is the Joyride. Apparently it is a car charger that lets you configure apps to launch/stop and settings to toggle when you plug in or detach your phone to/from it. I think it is a powerful idea if they can pull it off, and somewhat better in my opinion than Sony's nfc tags - at least for in-car use. The benefit of the tags is that you can use those anywhere. I plan to use both solutions with my GNex.
I would share a link but I'm not allowed to because I haven't posted enough times yet. Search on YouTube.
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It looks like an interesting idea. Here is the Android Central link: http://www.androidcentral.com/hands-cobra-joyride-and-tag-apps
Think this will be on my must have list
Tasker or Automate IT will do exactly this if you have Bluetooth in your car. And the car home has launch on Bluetooth connect built in a well.
I have Automate IT turn off my screen timeout, launch Pandora, and turn off wifi when I get in the car and it connects to my hands free, but only if it is charging. If it is not charging but in my pocket I leave the display timeout as is. Of course it all returns to normal when I leave the car. If you have Bluetooth in your car (and you should) this stop ROCKS!
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I also use Tasker for this. In addition I have it send an automated response to any text messages I receive while connected that tells people that I am driving and can't currently text them.
@dct3416, thanks for adding the link.
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Must take a look at Automate It. I once looked at Tasker and it seemed a little complicated. I'm sure I could work it out though if only I had the the patience and time.
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How do you use them and for what?
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There are several threads on this. I have not used them yet myself but plan to. My understanding is you need an app, either to program their functions or to recognize them or both. Then you are only limited to your imagination.. Say you put one in your car, touching it will then turn off your wifi, turn on your gps, open Google Nav.. Or put one by your door at the house, you come in from work and it turns off your gps, turns on your wifi, turns on call volume & opens your tv schedule app or something.. Whatever you can think of. Others feel free to correct me where I am wrong.
So its an electronic you have to buy?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1359057
everything you need to know.
there was a way in the long long ago but can't find anything for JB era
reason? on vacation and don't want charges to enable airplane mode - but i don't use wired headphones (i always break the cable and end up with sound in one ear only) so need to have bluetooth but keep the data/voice disabled.
would also save on the battery a little to have data etc disabled (yes i know bluetooth uses up battery but would use more if the modem was enabled as well).
i think the note 2 would (after a test today) last me a full day of location tracking and music via bluetooth but would like to disable data etc anyway.
anyone have any ideas?
Airplane mode is to be used inside the airplane and that's it - no radio whatsoever will work, including BT
The easiest way to have what you want is to remove the SIM from the phone!
But if you want to make/receive calls but avoid DATA usage, then there is a setting:
"Settings>More settings>Mobile networks>Data roaming (uncheck it)
I hope it helps you!
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there was a way in the long long ago but can't find anything for JB era
reason? on vacation and don't want charges to enable airplane mode - but i don't use wired headphones (i always break the cable and end up with sound in one ear only) so need to have bluetooth but keep the data/voice disabled.
would also save on the battery a little to have data etc disabled (yes i know bluetooth uses up battery but would use more if the modem was enabled as well).
i think the note 2 would (after a test today) last me a full day of location tracking and music via bluetooth but would like to disable data etc anyway.
anyone have any ideas?
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cheers but i don't want to make/receive calls either. if i'm on holiday then quite frankly i don't want to be contactable. that, and the fact i'd rather save as much battery juice too.
is there a way to disable the radio/modem entirely but let bluetooth function normally?
my roaming isn't checked anyway. not needed in UK
Just turn on airplane mode. That will turn off everything wifi, bt, etc. Then turn bt back on while in airplane mode
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dammit! that worked!
i swear i tried that on my SGS2 and it didn't work under ICS.
cool, thanks
dhuewes said:
Airplane mode is to be used inside the airplane and that's it - no radio whatsoever will work, including BT
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Completely wrong.
tommo123 said:
dammit! that worked!
i swear i tried that on my SGS2 and it didn't work under ICS.
cool, thanks
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AFAIK, it's always worked on Android like that. Windows Mobile did, too. You should just try stuff out more!
it didn't work on my desire or my sgs2. trust me, i tried. afaik only CM roms (which i've never used) allowed it.
but, it works. yay!
Hmm? I can use Bluetooth in airplane mode.. always... in my nexus..
And I tried that day in note, Bluetooth work in airp mode actually
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Yeah, it worked for me too, I can surely confirm as I have done it so so many times
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Just purchased some tags, now thinking about my implementations.
Definitely going to have a work tag so I can scan it and turn ringer off, WiFi on, etc.
Got me to thinking what is the best, most effective, and coolest tasks.
Look forward to hearing your ideas.
opening a rick rolled youtube video and sticking it somewhere with a big ad to scan it
For one tag....
I have it either toggle my outdoor speakers, turn on the patio light or arm the security system, all depending on the time of day and the status if the system.
Love the things you can do with tasker
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CountParadox said:
opening a rick rolled youtube video and sticking it somewhere with a big ad to scan it
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lol that's pretty great... may have to do this.
abuttino said:
For one tag....
I have it either toggle my outdoor speakers, turn on the patio light or arm the security system, all depending on the time of day and the status if the system.
Love the things you can do with tasker
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that's awesome, patio light via belkin WeMo? How did you manage to hook it up to the security system?
I have the entire lighting system on eventghost and x10/Insteon
I don't speak of my security system over the internet (in specifics). I hope you can understand.
Watch the "teaser video" on my blog
Http://WordPress.Tinozplace.com
I'll be highlighting everything I've done with NFC in a future video. So stay tuned!
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nfc task
I have put it near my door. so when i enter my house, the fone automatically goes on silent mode, wifi is turned on and mobile data switches off...
droid_cyborg said:
I have put it near my door. so when i enter my house, the fone automatically goes on silent mode, wifi is turned on and mobile data switches off...
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This sounds good but I just see an issue with training myself to scan the tag each time...
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unlock your car with nfc lel
Does anybody know if KitKat supports Android Beam with WiFi direct? Because it should. I usually send stuff from my phone to my tablet and android beam is just the easiest way, Bluetooth just sucks though, so I was wondering if they finally changed it.
I actually used NFC to stop burning stuff in the oven. I have a tag that rings after 15mins and I always swipe the phone over it once I put something in the oven.
byblt said:
Ver good
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awsome!