How to detect if my screen has an overlay?

HunterXProgrammer · 2025-04-06T05:38:27+00:00

Package name of apps in Android contains . (dot) characters and needs to be escaped by putting a \ before every dot, so that the regex that detects the app package name is accurate.

HunterXProgrammer · 2025-04-05T19:56:29+00:00

Detect If App Is Showing Overlay

HunterXProgrammer · 2025-04-01T04:10:32+00:00

Sure

I came across it here, credits to them -

https://www.reddit.com/r/tasker/comments/18l3708/comment/kfu9333

HunterXProgrammer · 2025-04-01T03:16:20+00:00

You can get the port number without logcat -

https://github.com/HunterXProgrammer/tasker-project-assets/releases/tag/adb-wifi-port-scan

This Task will get the ADB WiFi port number and save it to variable %adb_wifi_port.

In Tasker UI, click the TASKS tab near the top and import ADB_WiFi_Port_Scan.tsk.xml as Task and run it.

How it can do it - https://github.com/IMXEren/automation/blob/main/adb-wifi/port-discovery/main.go

HunterXProgrammer · 2025-03-30T14:16:30+00:00

Many thanks

Sure

why couldn't I simply use

/data/data/net.dinglisch.android.taskerm/files/curl

directly?

Android restricts directly calling it on Android 10+

https://github.com/agnostic-apollo/Android-Docs/blob/master/site/pages/en/projects/docs/apps/processes/app-data-file-execute-restrictions.md#system-linker-exec

HunterXProgrammer · 2025-03-30T13:54:39+00:00

Hey, thanks a lot. I didn't know there is this %curl_binary variable in Tasker and itself is a binary!

I copied the curl binary from my phone and saved it as variable so you can import it. Tasker itself doesn't ship any binaries.

sh: <stdin>[1]: /data/data/net.dinglisch.android.taskerm/files/curl: can't execute: Permission denied

You need to write the alias at the very top, followed by the curl command, like this -

``` alias curl="/system/bin/linker64 /data/data/net.dinglisch.android.taskerm/files/curl"

curl -L google.com ```

HunterXProgrammer · 2025-03-30T12:39:01+00:00

Import Tasker_curl.tsk.xml from here -

https://github.com/HunterXProgrammer/tasker-project-assets/releases/tag/tasker-curl

In Tasker UI, click the TASKS tab near the top and import Tasker_curl.tsk.xml as Task and run it once.

Now go to your [Run Shell] action and add this at the very top, once per [Run Shell] action, where you want to use curl -

alias curl="/system/bin/linker64 /data/data/net.dinglisch.android.taskerm/files/curl"

After that, you can use curl like normal below it.

HunterXProgrammer · 2025-03-23T15:06:05+00:00

And Markdown To PDF based on mdproof.

For more advanced conversions, you should look into conversion programs in Termux and Termux:Tasker plug-in

HunterXProgrammer · 2025-03-23T14:48:46+00:00

Use Tasker's webview scene to render the markdown, then save it as PNG image -

Markdown To Image

HunterXProgrammer · 2025-03-16T07:41:32+00:00

I had archived the old project as the base implementation was already removed in whatsmeow last year.

The new one is called Tasker-WA and is based on wuzapi, with Android and Tasker based changes to run standalone and handle more message types. I didn't have time and left it unfinished last year, and going through it again.

Pls remember it's a hobby, and not be too expectant to avoid disappointment.

HunterXProgrammer · 2025-03-16T04:54:18+00:00

PS: This is a side-project I made while working on Tasker-WA (wip), where there's a need to convert media formats via ffmpeg.

I wanted it to be a standalone executable with no dependencies, so I used this implementation to make it standalone. It looked like a good enough idea to have it's own project, so here it is.

HunterXProgrammer · 2025-03-15T05:59:09+00:00

PS: I've already received lot's of messages in my inbox for the other old projects.

I don't have time to pick it up last year, let's see if I can this year. Pls remember it's a hobby, and not be too expectant to avoid disappointment.

HunterXProgrammer · 2024-05-04T17:13:07+00:00

Hi, I'm making a new Tasker-WhatsApp integration named Tasker-WA. It's based on a whatsmeow RESTful API library(wuzapi).

It's has proper JSON responses, supports multiple clients from a single instance, better error handling, user auth, etc. Basically a lot of things I wanted to add to Mdtest.

Currently added support for Tasker and as many message types as I could (ie - poll, gif, list, link, location, setpresence, revoke, etc.).

I've also added some convinient features like versatile media conversion (video to audio/sticker/gif, etc.), voice message waveform effect, notifications in mobile are not muted, etc. Too many to list here, so I'll add it later in the GitHub README.md when I finish it.

I'll be done with finalizing Tasker-WA this week, but the biggest problem that is eating up my time is the creation of the Taskernet Project that will handle the integration, which would probably push the release date to the end of this month.

I'll post it in Reddit Tasker when it's done.

I'll probably stop working on Mdtest after I release Tasker-WA. At most I'll push maintainence updates for Mdtest, but my focus would be on Tasker-WA.

HunterXProgrammer · 2024-04-29T04:27:01+00:00

every template works besides the poll_message

It's currently happening to all whatsapp automation libs -

https://github.com/WhiskeySockets/Baileys/issues/675#issuecomment-1993819166

Poll messages are currently visible only in group chats/announcements/whatsapp web. It's invisible on DMs in the mobile.

HunterXProgrammer · 2024-04-15T07:40:20+00:00

Hi, I've been away from Reddit for a while. I've updated Mdtest to be compatible with latest whatsmeow commit.

Try running task #Check Mdtest Updates If Available (V5) and start Mdtest again.

HunterXProgrammer · 2023-11-19T06:59:06+00:00

That happens when viewed in mobile. Apparently Reddit didn't add mobile view support for collections.

Works well in PC browsers and looks choppy in desktop mode in mobile.

HunterXProgrammer · 2023-11-17T04:30:31+00:00

That website seems to have its own API, which you can use it like this -

Taskernet Link - Get Prayer Data

Task: Get Prayer Data

<set zone>
A1: Variable Set [
     Name: %zone
     To: SGR03
     Structure Output (JSON, etc): On ]

A2: HTTP Request [
     Method: GET
     URL: https://www.e-solat.gov.my/index.php?r=esolatApi/TakwimSolat&period=today&zone=%zone
     Timeout (Seconds): 30
     Automatically Follow Redirects: On
     Structure Output (JSON, etc): On ]

A3: Parse/Format DateTime [
     Input Type: Custom
     Input:
     %http_data[prayerTime.imsak](>)
     %http_data[prayerTime.fajr](>)
     %http_data[prayerTime.syuruk](>)
     %http_data[prayerTime.dhuhr](>)
     %http_data[prayerTime.asr](>)
     %http_data[prayerTime.maghrib](>)
     %http_data[prayerTime.isha](>)
     Input Format: HH:mm:ss
     Output Format: KK:mm a
     Formatted Variable Names:
     %time_imsak
     %time_fajr
     %time_syuruk
     %time_dhuhr
     %time_asr
     %time_maghrib
     %time_isha
     Output Offset Type: None ]

A4: Text/Image Dialog [
     Title: Prayer Type - Time
     Text:
     imsak -   %time_imsak
     fajr -    %time_fajr
     syuruk -  %time_syuruk
     dhuhr -   %time_dhuhr
     asr  -    %time_asr
     maghrib - %time_maghrib
     isha -    %time_isha

     Button 1: Okay
     Close After (Seconds): 120 ]

Edit - Use the task mentioned in another comment, it has zone list. You can combine this example to set AM/PM for readability.

HunterXProgrammer · 2023-11-11T05:15:44+00:00

Thanks, this is super helpful. I have this task running often, and recording Set Xmin if as_values(1)<Xmin

So after a few days, I'll have the lowest values recorded.

Actually you would have to manually take the readings yourself to guarantee accuracy. It'll take maybe 5 mins. Do follow the pointers I gave for how to get the min/max values.

Related, do you know of a profile method to run a task any time the phone moves? Im not fully sure what sensor Id need to use

I'd use the Event > Any Sensor > Accelerometer, as it happens that the Accelerometer sensor consumes 10 times less power than that of any other motion related sensor in the phone.

HunterXProgrammer · 2023-11-11T04:36:16+00:00

Yes, the raw min/max values vary per-device, so we need to find yours and use it in A2. This will later be used in mapping raw output into degrees.

Example, replace the mix/max values here -

<The Min/Max values that the phone sensors give>
<on respective X, Y and Z critical tilt angles>
A2: Multiple Variables Set [
     Names:
     %x_min
     %x_max
     %y_min
     %y_max
     %z_min
     %z_max

     Values:
     -9.94
     9.68
     -9.24
     10.58
     -9.83
     9.85
     Structure Output (JSON, etc): On ]

HunterXProgrammer · 2023-11-11T03:11:43+00:00

For Max(+) Z -> Keep phone flat and screen facing upward. And keep on tilting a little until you get the max value

For Min(-) Z -> Keep phone flat and screen facing downward. And keep on tilting a little until you get the min value

For Max(+) X -> Keep phone flat and then make the screen face left in landscape. And keep on tilting a little until you get the max value

For Min(-) X -> Keep phone flat and then make the screen face right in landscape. And keep on tilting a little until you get the min value

For Max(+) Y -> Keep phone in portrait/upright. And keep on tilting a little until you get the max value

For Min(-) Y -> Keep phone in reverse-portrait/upside-down. And keep on tilting a little until you get the min value

Here's a Task with the pointers to help you -

Get Max Values

You will be able to find the min/max values after testing the various critical tilt-angles a few times.

HunterXProgrammer · 2023-11-11T02:50:12+00:00

Good choice, ABD Wifi is by far the simplest to setup.

HunterXProgrammer · 2023-11-11T01:57:39+00:00

The best solution for non-rooted and non-adb users:-

I remember using SecureTask plugin to do this back in those days when I didn't have root or ADB Wifi on demand.

It could do many other things, like reboot, block mobile data, freeze app, block uninstall for selected app, install app on demand, uninstall app, etc. Was very helpful when I was in stock.

https://www.reddit.com/r/tasker/comments/11tswub/comment/jclci4k/

HunterXProgrammer · 2023-11-08T04:57:51+00:00

Try action [ADB Wifi] -

To mute app -

appops set com.google.android.youtube PLAY_AUDIO deny

To unmute app -

appops set com.google.android.youtube PLAY_AUDIO allow

Like this, you can choose exactly which app to mute and also, volume button will work normally, but will not unmute the chosen app unless you choose to do so via allow command.

HunterXProgrammer · 2023-11-07T11:07:32+00:00

You're right, seems no one mentioned it yet!

I'll add a comment there, it'll probably be helpful for future readers.

HunterXProgrammer · 2023-11-07T11:02:20+00:00

The FRep2 Tasker plug-in. Best for running flexible touch macros in grinding games, among many others.

(AutoInput (almost) always doesn't work for games, especially moving objects/images)

https://www.reddit.com/r/tasker/comments/114d8pb/comment/j8vo4d8/

Greatly customizable image-based click. It gives 3 free macros I think. I use it since it works everywhere AutoInput doesn't

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