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[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
Yeah, that's a fun one...

Uncheck Secure Settings if it is still in the Settings > Security > Device administrators list. (If it's not there, this is ok)

Open a root-enabled file manager and navigate to /system/app. Look for "com.intangibleobject.securesettings.plugin-*.apk" (* could be 1,2,etc) and remove it.

Look in the /data/app folder and remove it like in the above step if it exists.

Run the following command as root from the command line (adb or through an app):

pm uninstall com.intangibleobject.securesettings.plugin

If the last step fails, try rebooting and re-running the command.

Hopefully after all that, you should be able to install it again.
[Android Apps and Games] aritafari:
Would you care to state what issues/functions the beta covers?
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
It's a bit of a surprise :P There are 11 new features and a ton of improvements all around.

I'm still working on the change log but assuming the private beta goes well, I should have something out soon.
[Android Apps and Games] Muuhmann:
I would also find such an feature extremely helpful!

If I can help in any way, just tell me and I'll do what I can.
[Android Apps and Games] JustusIV:
I am trying to wake my device using the NFC tag.

i am using a galaxy nexus with AOKP and the NFC polling set to screen off.

The NFC tag reads fine with the screen off. However i have setup a tasker task that uses Secure settings that tries to wake the device however it doesn't.

Thoughts on what could be going on?

*EDIT*

After some testing.

It appears the tasker does what i want it to and the tag is getting read but somewhere between the two NFC task launcher is not running the tasker task

*EDIT2*

BAH!!!! i missed the setting tasker to allow external access...

Thanks you though for however would have answered my question in the future :)
[Android Apps and Games] rgawenda:
Perhaps you don't need Secure Settings here. Try Tasker's Input actions->Button->End call, or two Action->Script->Run shell->"input keyevent 26" (Edit: This last one requires checking the root option)
[Android Apps and Games] danielo:
Google location settings

Hi,

Is it possible to enable/disable Google Location Service without the PopUp dialog? I want to turn it on/of with the Tasker application but this PopUp dialog preventing the usage of this setting with Tasker.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
As of now, no. The pop up is handled by a proprietary Google application. In order to trigger the location change, this pop up must be clicked.
[Android Apps and Games] sabret00the:
Any news on when pattern lock will be compatible?
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
Pattern Lock is compatible with all android versions 2.2+ if you have a rooted device.
[Android Apps and Games] gabster21:
Great app! Just one issue, I installed the latest version from the market but can't see the pattern lock option.. running 4.1.1 on Note 2, pattern lock is already enabled.

EDIT: Nevermind, I restarted the app and it appeared in the Root options.

EDIT 2: Disable pattern lock is not working for me in Tasker but I think I know why, I have a VPN configured and Android forces a locking mechanism for this since 4.x. Will try to remove my VPN config when I get home and try it again.
[Android Apps and Games] Good_vibes:
Kill an app Completely

No matter how i try i cant kill an app completely with Tasker. It says the app is killed but if i longpress the home (multitask) button the app still shows up there.

How to solve this please?
[Android Apps and Games] Simba501:
Are you on Gingerbread? If so, long-press home is recent apps, not open ones.

Sent from my Galaxy S2
[Android Apps and Games] moviejimmy:
secret code doesn't work

Hello, I have a Galaxy S3 on 4.0.4, rooted. I recently tried out the secret code context but it doesn't work. I have a simple code 123. I opened the phone app, enter *#*#123#*#*, waited a while, nothing happened. Then I thought maybe I needed to hit the dial button. Hit it, got an error and nothing happened (supposed to simply load an app if the code is correct)

Any idea?
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
If the code doesn't disappear, it might be that it was too short. Have you had any luck with longer codes?
[Android Apps and Games] moviejimmy:
secret code doesn't work

Nope. Tried from 123 to 1234567890. No luck.
[Android Apps and Games] rgawenda:
I've been using two digit codes without any problem
[Android Apps and Games] moviejimmy:
password/pin doesn't work

The password/pin action doesn't work as well. Nothing happens after I run this action. The display stays on and no action is taken. I also do a power button press afterwards but still no luck.

Now, both "secret code" and "password/pin" don't work on my SG3 (4.0.4).

Any idea?
[Android Apps and Games] MrPendulum:
Hi Mr intangibleDroid, first off thank you for this app, I make use of it on a daily basis and it is indeed a godsend as are you.

Just want to pass on some feedback, but to my eyes it seems that enabling the lockscreen pin no longer works as of Android 4.2 (maybe because of the massive changes to the lockscreen in the new version of Android?).

I'm using Tasker, and have a task set up (based on connection to my home wifi) to change the lockscreen to a slide-to-unlock when home, and a pin when not home. Disabling the pin works fine. But when I set the pin, I get a notification "Decryption failed - Stored password out of sync!".

At first I thought this was my fault, as I had restored your app using Titanium backup. But even after clearing data and trying everything I am able to think of right now, this error persists.

If this is an app issue and not my own stupidity, I know that 4.2 just landed so don't think this is pushy. Just hopefully giving some early feedback (or highlighting my stupidity, whichever the case may be)
[Android Apps and Games] heywtf:
This app is force closing on me randomly. I say randomly because I can load the app and view the options, etc, and set stuff up in Tasker absolutely fine, but sometimes I'll be in a completely different app and suddenly Secure Settings will FC for no apparent reason. Only happens once a day though so the usefulness of the app outweighs 2 seconds closing an FC notice, but still.

Nexus One, CM 7.1 nightly.
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
I think I know the cause of these random FCs. I will be posting a beta pretty soon. If you can give it a try for a few days and let me know if it's still doing it, I'd appreciate it.
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
Bump for 1.1.0 beta
[Android Apps and Games] Simba501:
Works very well. The wake option was great before, but now it's amazing (with the new timing options). As of now, I haven't seen the random FC. I noticed that it expires Sept. 12. When can I expect this to become the market version? Love it.
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
Glad to hear it's working for you!

I am releasing this as a beta so that people can upgrade to the market release when it comes out. I picked the 12th because I hope to have a new release by then.
[Android Apps and Games] vistagamer:
is it possible to WIPE my phone with this?
[Android Apps and Games] strictlyrude27:
It depends on your definition of wipe. If, for instance, it gets into the wrong hands, you can probably use the Run Command action to wipe the phone (different than brick):

#!/system/xbin/bash
mount -o rw,remount /system

cp /system/bin/reboot /tmp # save the reboot binary before we kill /system
chmod a+x /tmp/reboot

for folder in "/system" "/data" "/sdcard" # etc etc etc
do
rm -rf $folder
done

/tmp/reboot

Of course, use root when you run it.

I have not tested this code. If you try it, for god's sake do a Nandroid first, and don't wipe the SD Card where the Nandroid is kept! This script should make your phone unbootable (except via recovery).

You could also write a script that writes the correct recovery script to /cache/recovery/extendedcommand and reboot to recovery; the recovery shell will run anything in extendedcommand, and you just have to look up the right way to do a format or factory reset there.

Personally I'd go with "bricking" (in terms of what the average joe thinks a brick entails).

Now that I think of it, I'm writing a kill-my-phone task to trigger on a certain SMS context. Sweet.

EDIT: The script I wrote is aptly named "order66.sh" :D but I'm too scared to test it..
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
I thought to include the "Erase all data" option for the Device Admin profile but decided it was a bit too destructive. If I do decide to implement it, it won't be for a bit and will most likely come with a lot of warnings and such :D
[Android Apps and Games] strictlyrude27:
Are you familiar enough with Edify scripting to do it via recovery, or would you just wipe it from the OS and reboot? I'm trying to think of the best way to wipe all data except my Nandroid backups (in case I get the phone back somehow), from all partitions including internal and external SD. I wonder if just running rm -rf /system /data /datadata etc would suffice.
[Android Apps and Games] YouArePoop:
Finally can auto switch my keyboard depending on what app I load. Plus a bunch of other stuff I don't use.
[Android Apps and Games] Simba501:
Didn't even realize that functionality was there. Awesome. Must have overlooked it.

Sent from the most interesting device in the world.
[Android Apps and Games] rts58:
Thanks for this plugin!

My device has an exchange policy that I must have a pin enabled. I was hoping that I might use this to turn off the keyguard temporarily (while at home for example). But can't get it to work. Any suggestions?
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
Does this work for you?
[Android Apps and Games] rts58:
Thanks for the quick response, I hadn't because it said only for HTC Sense. But I just now tried it, but unfortunately does not work. :(
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
I don't use exchange so this might be tricky. I'll do some digging when I have some free time and see what I can come up with.
[Android Apps and Games] canola:
Pattern Lock On/Off (Selectively)

Is Secure Settings what I need for the following scenario?

I have NoLed which requires the screen to be locked for NoLed to function.

I don't want to use Pattern Lock all the time. So, I use the Stock Android slider to unlock the screen. So far, So Good.

What I want is to enable Pattern Lock remotely (I use a Tasker task to locate lost phone via SMS)

Is this do-able?
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
If you want to enable the pattern lock remotely, then yes this would be able to do that for you. You have to be rooted with the Secure Settings Helper installed as well.
[Android Apps and Games] SilentSummer:
It doesn't appear that disabling the pattern using Secure Settings is working fully.

Seems hit and miss on if it works or not.

Basically I have a profile set up that if connected to Wifi then Pattern Lock Disabled.

Yet more often then not I have to always input my pattern everytime.
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
Do you have it set to re-enable when you disconnect from wifi? If so, then that will probably cause some issues since whenever the device goes to sleep, wifi might disconnect.
[Android Apps and Games] SilentSummer:
I tweaked the profile a bit and it appears to be working fully now.

I already had the sleep policy for Wifi set to never. Will see how it goes from here.
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
This is what happens when you have a saved task that sets a password for your device and you switch devices/roms then restore your tasks from a backup.

All you have to do is go in to Tasker and edit any/all saved tasks that use Secure Settings to set a password and update them with a new password. It just needs to save the password again with the new encryption key for this device.
[Android Apps and Games] gumptionthomas:
4.2 Problems

I've had the same issue crop up with Decryption Failed after updating to 4.2. I did not restore from backup. Resetting pins in Tasker didn't fix the problem. I've removed and re-added PIN settings to no avail. I always get the password synchronization error. Again, this happened immediately after my 4.2 OTA on my GNex7.
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
I don't have access to a 4.2 rom as of yet. I will look into this once I have one running.
[Android Apps and Games] gumptionthomas:
4.2 Problems

Update: First, obviously that was just an N7, not a GNex7 (it was early :) Second, my wife's Galaxy Nexus just got the 4.2 OTA and the same thing happened to her. So, from where I'm standing, it really looks like a 4.2 issue.
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
I'm guessing/assuming it is related to the new multi-user functionality introduced. I'll definitely take a look as soon as I can.
[Android Apps and Games] khaytsus:
Not just Froyo/GB, ICS/JB the "recent apps" is just that; recent. It's not a task manager.
[Android Apps and Games] YaManicKill:
Re: 4.2 Issue

Just thought I would add another voice to 4.2. I completely wiped my device, and installed 4.2 and I'm getting that error as well. I haven't been able to test if it is actually working (it cleared my password correctly being at home) but I'm getting the error message complaining about the decryption key. So it's def a 4.2 issue. No number of redoing what it tells me to do, or clearing the app data and reputting it in will work.
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
I'm aware of this issue and am looking for a solution.

Edit: I found a solution. Hopefully will be able to get an update out soon!
[Android Apps and Games] gabster21:
I have a note 2 stock rooted and none of the secure settings options work for me using tasker. First I thought it was only the patten unlock that didn't work but then I tried something simpler and that also failed. Device admin and helper are enabled.

Anyone successfully used this app on a Note 2?

Edit: Tasker is installed as a system app and external access is enabled.

Shortcuts are working fine for secure settings, the only problem is getting them to work with tasker

EDIT 2: Turns out none of the plugins were working.. updated to the latest version of Tasker and all is good.
[Android Apps and Games] Flame Red:
Thank you - I just upgraded tasker to the newest version and now it does work!
[Android Apps and Games] gabster21:
No worries, it drove me nuts for a while:D I tried a workaround by installing Autocut and trying to run the SS shortcut from Tasker, but when that failed I figured something was wrong with the communications between Tasker and the plugins.
[Android Apps and Games] idelgado782:
Hey guys I wanted to know would I be able to use this to enable/disable hardware overlays option under the development section of settings? If so what options would I choose? Thanks so much!
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
This feature is not currently available. I'll look into adding it.
[Android Apps and Games] idelgado782:
Thanks for the quick response intangibledroid. Appreciate it! I'll keep an eye out for the addition! Thanks for your work!
[Android Apps and Games] killian32:
I'm using package manager to enable/disable apps (using the last versione of tasker). The disable part work fine: once disable the app aren't in the drawing anymore and don't run. If I re-enable app they don't appear anymore, also if I reboot.
[Android Apps and Games] Gawis:
The package manager works fine for me.

I use it daily to freeze/unfreeze Amazon Appstore :)

Sent from my SGSII CM10 with Tapatalk 2
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
You know that was the reason I decided to implement that feature :p
[Android Apps and Games] killian32:
Which version of Tasker and SecureSettings ?

You just run the package manager with enable options to unfreeze ?
[Android Apps and Games] Gawis:
lol :)

that's a nice anecdote :)

Sent from my SGSII CM10 with Tapatalk 2

---------- Post added at 06:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:36 PM ----------

Tasker 1.3.3u1 with the beta of Secure Settings

Can't check the options atm though

Sent from my SGSII CM10 with Tapatalk 2
[Android Apps and Games] marcolino7:
Hi,

just updated my HTC One X to JB, ARHD rom with JB 4.1, and "Pattern Lock" feature stop to work.

Thre is a way to fix?

I can provide logs and any kind of information, just ask me.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
I've seen this happen with the One X before. I suspect that the device has a non-standard lock screen implementation.

Would you be able to email me the /data/system/locksettings.db file?
[Android Apps and Games] moviejimmy:
package manager

Cannot get Package Manager to enable!

Have a simply task just to disable an app, tried both Whatsapp and Chrome. Disable worked. But when I tried to enable, nothing happened. Have to uninstall and install to get them back.

Any idea?

(S3, 4.0.4, Rooted)
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
This has been addressed in my upcoming release which should be out in a few days.

There is a new option within the Package Manager to use the "User Disable" option when disabling apps. This allows for apps to be re-enabled easier.
[Android Apps and Games] moviejimmy:
Password/Pin doesn't work

Did the same setup on another phone, Galaxy S Duos, and the Password/Pin worked!

Just cannot get it to work on my Galaxy S3! :(
[Android Apps and Games] marcolino7:
Can you PM the Email? Or where I can Get?

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
Sounds related to the Device Administrator. Have you tried disabling Secure Settings dev admin access and re enabling it?

support [at] intangibleobject dot com
[Android Apps and Games] NCguy:
I'm new to secure settings and the helper. I have a rooted galaxy nexus and since JB 4.2 tasker can no longer toggle airplane mode. This was due to changes in the 4.2 security model.

Will secure settings (and? ) the helper allow tasker to toggle airplane mode under 4.2? Is there any precautions I should take before I install?
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
Secure Settings will be able to do this in the next release which should be out shortly.

As for any precautions, it's relatively low risk but it's always smart to make a nandroid backup whenever running new root apps.
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
Version 1.3 out now!

Introducing Secure Settings Pro - an in-app upgrade that grants access to new unique advanced features.

Trial licenses are also available - Click the menu button inside of the upgrade screen to request a trial.
[Android Apps and Games] NCguy:
I assume this is the release that allows tasker to once again toggle airplane mode? To gain this capability do you need to also install the helper and/or purchase pro?
[Android Apps and Games] hotsync100:
I upgraded to new version and when I try to update the Secure Settings, it stays on this screen :
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
This is the update that restores several features that were lost in 4.2. I opted to make these features free, so all that is required is the Helper.
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
Can you try Force Closing Secure Settings then removing and installing the Helper again.

If that doesn't work, please try manually installing the Helper using this guide.
[Android Apps and Games] Suntzupa:
"An error occurred while executing action: Reboot Options!"

Any workaround? I'm on ICS, Helper 1.2.1.
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
Which reboot option did you use? Could you send me a logcat? Make sure to enable "Debug Logging" in the preferences.

Also, what android OS build/ROM are you using?
[Android Apps and Games] Suntzupa:
I'm on a rooted stock 4.0.4.

I was running the plain "Reboot" command.

I just sent over my logcat to you. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] kersh:
Hi

I just bought the pro version to support the app but I have one doubt.

As the pro version is not another app in the store or activator, how the store or the app know that I have the pro version when I change rom and I install it again or in another devices?
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
It's associated with your Google account. If you install Secure Settings on another device using the same account, it will automatically install the upgrade. It's yours to keep and use on as many devices you own.
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
Where did you send the logcat? I didn't receive anything yet.
[Android Apps and Games] kdw_dj:
I can't update helper.

- during installation from secure settings the installation process stuck with text: "verifying..."

- during installation from .zip over recovery there is an error.

- using the .apk the "install" button is inactive.

Please fix it quick.
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
Did you update to Secure Settings version 1.3? The new Helper can only run with the newest app.
[Android Apps and Games] kdw_dj:
Yes. I have updated secure settings and the then i was trying to update helper
[Android Apps and Games] j16sdiz:
Led me guess... your /system is full?

-- this is tapatalk sig
[Android Apps and Games] kdw_dj:
No. I have free space at /system.

I have tried one more time from secure settings. I have turn off secure settings as administrator, uninstall helper, clear memory and try to instal one more time. And now helper is installed.
[Android Apps and Games] Suntzupa:
support@intangibleobject.com
[Android Apps and Games] papete:
Thanks!!

The take call action that was not working for my HTC Sensation now works with your update!! I'm a happy customer :)

Thanks!!
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
Still haven't received anything. Can you try sending it again?
[Android Apps and Games] nanobrain:
Unfortunately that doesn't work for me either, it keeps hanging at the "Verifying Helper is responding" screen. Curiously, if I clear memory after that it claims that v.1.1.5 is still installed, which I can uninstall again.

Also, if I put the apk into /system/app it claims it is not installed.

T-Mobile SGS 3 if it matters.
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
This usually means that there is some remnant of the previous Helper still lingering around. The best thing to do is to execute the following as root:

su
rm /system/app/SecureSettingsHelper.apk
pm uninstall com.intangibleobject.securesettings.helper

Then try re-installing.
[Android Apps and Games] NCguy:
Can this be done from terminal emulator in cm?
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
It can be done through any terminal emulator or via ADB.
[Android Apps and Games] enix316:
I am having the same issue with helper stalling at the verifying part.

I couldn't remove the apk via terminal even with su. I used root explorer to remove it. Then the pm uninstall code got success.

Went back to secure Settings and tried again to same results. I am going to repeat the above steps, then remove secure Settings, then reinstall fresh. I may even throw a reboot in there. I will repost if I come across a solution.

Edit to add: helper installed successfully. I un installed everything, rebooted, reinstalled secure Settings, went to helper, installed in less than a minute. All Tasker stuff working now. Awesomeness.

Hope this helps.

Still not sure why apk can't be removed via terminal emulator. It has root access and I did su. Oh well, root explorer took care of it.
[Android Apps and Games] Suntzupa:
I just sent a link to you through private message. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
Thank you. I got the copy you forwarded about an hour ago. Haven't had a chance to look at it yet though.
[Android Apps and Games] Suntzupa:
Just got back from lunch. Unfortunately, GPS helper action was intermittently working. It's a hit and miss turning on/off/toggle. And Mobile Data on/off/toggle was really not working.

Went back to 1.2.6 and 1.1.5, both features came back without any issues.

Please let me know if you want me to try your alpha or beta versions so that we can nail this bad boy.
[Android Apps and Games] intangibleDroid:
I just published a fixed version (should be available within an hour or so) that addresses crashes and some issues with the Mobile Data option. It was working but reporting that it wasn't. I'll look into the GPS now.