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[APP] Locale/Tasker NFC Plugin

About the app
This is a plug-in for Locale and Tasker that extends them with NFC-functionality. It works by reading the UID (Unique Identifier) of a tag. Actions can then be associated with this UID and will be executed when the tag is scanned.
This allows you to reuse old discarded NFC-tags/cards that you might have lying around. Maybe you have some old access-cards or commuter-cards that you can use. It currently supports all NFC-standards that are supported by the Android system.
How to use it
Add a new situation
Add a new condition
Choose Locale NFC Plugin
Scan the tag
Add settings of your choice
You have now registered the tag with the phone and associated it with the desired actions. The next time you scan the tag the actions will be executed.
How do I get the app?
Please note that it's only a plug-in so you MUST have Locale or Tasker already installed on your device for it to work!
Follow the link to Google Play Store
Or scan the QR-code with your phone.
I'm happy to answer any questions that you might have.

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I was under the impression tasker already had this functionality built in?

Evostance said:
I was under the impression tasker already had this functionality built in?
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What I know Tasker dosen't have this functionality built in. At least I haven't been able to find it. However I do believe that NFC Task Launcher + Tasker makes a similar combination.
The difference between Locale NFC Plugin + Tasker and NFC Task Launcher + Tasker would be that, with NFC Task Launcher you will have to write to the tag what it is that the phone should do once the tag is scanned. This means that you will have to buy tags that you can write to.
With Locale NFC Plugin you won't have to write anything to the tag. Hence you can reuse old NFC-tags/cards that you might have lying around.

Edit: strike the following as it's now showing as compatible (now purchased!). Not sure what happened but it's all good now.
Market / Play Store says it's not compatible with my device - a GSM GNex running AOKP (4.0.4 / build 32) and Franco kernel #135. I'm guessing your plug-in appears for devices that haven't been messed around with quite so much? It sounds very handy!

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This can't be this difficult...

So I have some tags, and what I want to do, is make a NFC Facebook check in for my bar. So when someone comes in, they can scan the NFC and it checks them in. Easy? lol
I can easily make the tag with NFC task launcher, however when I test it with a phone that does not have NFC task launcher, it doesn't work. But, it works fine with mine.
How can I write a tag that will allow users to scan a tag and check in?
I have tried several NFC writing apps, and none seem to be able to write a tag that can do this.
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that my dear friend will be the magic sauce. a lot of things are possible when you have custom programming but its just that custom.
I am pretty sure what needs to happen is FACEBOOK ITSELF needs to support this. IE they need to have facebook on the phone and that app needs to support "checking in" via NFC.
then you can make a universal tag that anyone can "tap" as long as they have the facebook app.
no matter what SOME custom program will need to be installed unless its built into the OS

i think i got it to work
what i did was take the URL from our facebook page and wrote that to the nfc tag.
my issue with that was the URL was https://www.facebook.com/stuff/mores_stuff
once i changed it to http:// it started working
also doing it that way works great because the page it brings you to not only allows you to check in, but you can also like the page, tag your friends, etc.
now i just need to have more people with different devices test it out.
then i'm going to make NFC drink specials and menus

That is an awesome idea! This is the kind of ingenuity that will hopefully prompt more manufacturers to implement nfc in their devices and more companies to use nfc in their establishments.
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Cool idea and thanks for sharing the solution - good info to have when people ask!

Sweet, glad I found this. Though I still had problems through NFC Task Launcher, I completed using NFC Writer.
At the business I am creating these tags for, I do have some questions. (Hope this thread isnt too old to dig up)
I'd like to also write 4sq, google, twitter check ins. I saw this capable with NFC Task Launcher, but again anyone whom taps the tag without the app will be directed to the store. Or would it be better to write a tag for each?

[GUIDE] NFC-AAAC (NFC Assisted App Access and Control)

NFC-AAAC or NFC Assisted App Access and Control
Pretext:
I have 2 children under the age of 3, all of their content (audio/video) is digital accessed. This created a disconnection for them, as they are not able to play /change the content unless my wife or I change it for them. I know there is an interest for them to be able to change the content themselves as when we have Netflix or Pandora open on the touch enables screens they are all was trying to pick the show/music they like. The few places where they do have a physical medium to play content,
The DVD player/CD player (note we have it backed up digitally), there is much interest with the “desk”. The kids would love nothing more to remove and replace it over and over. Watching this behavior over some time has lead me to believe that a simpler solution would/could be doable.
This brings me to NFC tags, with a few add-on programs the NFC tag can be scripted to perform most complicated input tasks.
Goal:
To provide access to complicated tasks via NFC.
To allow a person of limited physical input abalaty to use smart phone tech.
This can include, the disabled, the young, the old.​ To allow access to tasks/apps while driving or when attention is needed other places.​
Current Scope:
Create tags for a radio station that can be quickly taped to change station/play album.
( Keeping the driver form looking at their phone while driving).​ Create tags that auto play Netflix/Amazon Prime/YouTube/Google +/etc videos.
This may include second screen casting​ Create tags to autolaunch/call via Skype/cell phones
Want to call grandma? Or have grandma get on Skype, etc.​ Create tags to attach to things around the house foods/shapes/flashcards etc.
When was this put in the fridge?
Send text to let people know the item is all gone etc.
What was this called.
Call support.​
Where I'm at:
I'm currently gathering URIs / intents for the tasks described.
I will be using a combination of the “NFC task launcher” and “Tasker” to complete the tasks.
I will be following up with more detailed guide on how to set up functions/tasks.​What I am looking for:
Help locating the URI / intents to call to complete tasks.
More tasks, Do have someone you know / you yourself finding something more complicated than it should be let me know and we can discuss how to fix.​

Current URI list
Note Most if not all the URIs are undocumented aka may stop working, I will try to keep the list up-to-date. Please let me know if any stop working.
Pandora:
Add/Play station: pandorav2:/createStation?stationId=<stationId>​
Netflix:
Play Tv Show: nflx://www.netflix.com/Browse?q=action%3Dplay%26movieid=http://api.netflix.com/catalog/titles/series/<ShowID>​Play Movie: nflx://www.netflix.com/Browse?q=action%3Dplay%26movieid=http://api.netflix.com/catalog/titles/movies/<MovieID>​
Skype:
Audio Call User: skype:<SkypeUser>?call​Audio Call Phone / Moble: skype:<Phone#>?call​Video Call: skype:<SkypeUser>?call&video=true​
YouTube:
Play Video: vnd.youtube:<VideoID>​

Mmm, interesting.
Bye!
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interesting ... how did you discover the uri to launch apps with arguments?
I also used a custom URI and NFC Task Launcher to launch my app "Badge NFC" and store custom data inside the app database (look at my signature to get a playstore link) ...

furius said:
how did you discover the uri to launch apps with arguments?
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All of the custom URIs prefixes are in the apps manifest.
If I'm lucky I can simply type it into google and find someone else that's done the work, (to get the data argument)
If not I used JD-GUI to look over the source code to trace the Android Intent path and see what the app is looking for.
Another way is to see is if the app has a web app interface. Aka if I go to the web site or get a share link, does the app autolunch the content.
I was a little confused with your question, hope this answers it.
Thanks for the interest.

odwdinc said:
I was a little confused with your question, hope this answers it.
Thanks for the interest.
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Yes sure, that's what I was asking ... Cool!
I'll search in some of my favourite apps manifests to see if I can find something interesting ...
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Specific nfc app

Hello everybody
I was wondering if there is a nfc app which makes it possible to write on a nfc tag to connect to a specific wifi-connection.
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TeunowNL said:
Hello everybody
I was wondering if there is a nfc app which makes it possible to write on a nfc tag to connect to a specific wifi-connection.
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Yep, easy
Get NFC ReTag ...tap a tag ... name the tag....add activity "Add new SSID" (Wireless/Network) configure your SSID, Security and password and then use the Write option within the tag edit screen (action bar above) to write the activity on your tag.
Et voila, ssid and password written on your tag and everybody with nfc retag installed can easily connect to your network ....
Remark: Unfortunately, there is NO WAY to write a tag which doesn´t require an app to interpret the information, because Android (and the NFC specification!) doesn´t provide any native way to do this without an app installed... ... However, if someone without NFC ReTag installed, scans the tag, the tag will open Google Play and let the user download NFC ReTag (FREE version and less than 700kb).

Thanks! It works. I've been searching for an app like this one for so long
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So far, it looks like this is the app I was looking for as well. I wanted something more capable than Samsung's TecTile app and this seems to fit the bill.
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TeunowNL said:
Thanks! It works. I've been searching for an app like this one for so long
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liteon163 said:
So far, it looks like this is the app I was looking for as well. I wanted something more capable than Samsung's TecTile app and this seems to fit the bill.
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Hmm, you´re welcome .... and thanks for the wake up call ... either I should improve my marketing or you should improve your search skills ...:laugh:... NFC ReTag is currently the number 2 result within Google Play, if you search for "NFC"... ....but apparently a lot of people are not aware of it ....

NFC Retag was #4 when I just searched.
I particularly like that the app doesn't actually seem to write to the tag, it simply forms an association with its value that triggers my settings.
Samsung's TecTile app actually seems to change the tile's value. At least it seems this way when reading the tag first with NFC Retag, programming it with the TecTile app, and then reading it again with NFC Retag.
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liteon163 said:
NFC Retag was #4 when I just searched.
I particularly like that the app doesn't actually seem to write to the tag, it simply forms an association with its value that triggers my settings.
Samsung's TecTile app actually seems to change the tile's value. At least it seems this way when reading the tag first with NFC Retag, programming it with the TecTile app, and then reading it again with NFC Retag.
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Yep, the Google Play search rank is currently a bit unstable ... Goggle obviously had just changed their ranking algorithm and mess it up somehow ....seems that a lot of apps jumping 100+ ranks up and down several times a day ...so #4 is a setback, but it could be worse
However, yes NFC ReTag doesn´t write anything on the tag, unless you want it to do so
It´s designed to work with read-only tags,too...therefore it saves all your activities in an app internal database on your device....
BUT it also has some cool write features: e.g.:
- the write Activity tag option mentioned in post 2 (action bar; tag edit screen) --> writes a cycle on a tag ... and usually needs a lot less space on the tag than the TecTile app --> means more activities per tag ... and it´s perfect for sharing your wifi credentials ...
- the write "special NFC ReTag tag" option (more button) writes only some small dispatching information on the tag ....so it combines both concepts (written tag + database) --> bulletproof dispatching, best performance, cycles and unlimited number of activities ... if you have writeable tags, I would always recommend to write a special NFC ReTag tag ....
So with ReTag, you can use both concepts depending on your use-case, tag size, requirement, restriction or preference ....Hack, you can even beam your tag activities from one device to another device

[INVITES] Looking for Android NFC TESTERS !

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Taganize is an easy-to-use free app that writes, protects and manages the NFC chips and QR codes you create. Organize them into folders, edit & redirect their content, and write protect as needed. Find out which tags are hot and those that are not with built-in analytics.
Key Features:
Activate, manage and organize your NFC tags and QR codes directly from your mobile device.
Redirect NFC and QR targets on the fly without having to rewrite a tag or code.
Tap tag name to reveal hidden features.
Edit and delete NFC tags & QR codes directly from within the App.
Create new folders for managing and organizing tags.
Write unlimited NFC tags as you need them.
Sync feature ensures your App is up to date when on the go.
Clean, crisp and clear GUI ensures productive use of your time.
Keep your NFC & QR bookmarks safely stored in the cloud.
Read only locking feature keeps tags from getting hijacked. COMING SOON.
I'm inviting the Android community to download my Taganize app. All you need to do is visit Google Playstore or Yandex and download our app to get started. Please remember that the account you set up via the app will also work on taganize.com!!! Also, when using the Android app you need to 'tap' the tag name of the tags you make in order to access the 'Write to NFC' feature.
Thank you,
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Is this app able to support mifare classic on the Broadcom chip?
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xodeus said:
Is this app able to support mifare classic on the Broadcom chip?
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This link should answer your concerns. Thanks
http://www.andytags.com/nfc-tags-compatibility-issues.html#.U1C7E49OCXo

Still looking for more Testers! If you use NFC or QR give Taganize a try!

Hey, actually i work as a software tester and my testing field is NFC . Write me a PM I'm open for testing new things and new apps. Cheers!

I thought that this could be solved by adding a software driver on top to read more than uid of mifare classic tags. Don't know how, as I'm not a programmer, but I thought that there will be a solution. Maybe a letter or thousand to Broadcom to get them to rewrite the driver. ☺
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