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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Hi Julien,

thanks for the feedback (and for reading every page !!!)!

yep, to-do-list ist still very long, but it´s getting shorter every day ;) ....NFC ReTag 2.0 is coming (80% done, release end of october!?!) with a new design and a completely new app-structure and some new cool features (watch out copycats ... a lot of work is coming ;) )!!!

The main work was re-structuring the app and database, to enable features which were simply not possible with the old structure. I´m still not sure which features will be finally included within the 2.0 update, because it´s already a monster update, and I would like to keep it manageable.

A new notification popup (the current Retag pop-ups are a little bit ugly ;)) will be most likely included and the "screen turn off timer" is something simple .... so you should look forward to the 2.0 update ...btw. TTS got an update too ...no more issues with the "do-not-show" option ...

and yep, Tasker is a monster, but something like a standard...(like locale or llama). I´m not aware of any good and free alternatives, so if you want the "total" automation, go with Tasker :eek: ...Anyway, I will not re-invent the automation wheel, but I also have something in mind to improve this ...probably not with the 2.0 update, but perhaps with 2.1 or 2.2 ....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
It´s top of the list ...so either within the next update (2.0 -> major update!) or within a 2.1 update (-> quick follow up, after 2.0 is as stable as the current release ...:fingers-crossed:)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] julkidi:
Still alive ! Yes :good:

YaaaaaT@aaaaa ! Will wait by scanning everything in my city !
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Still alive?

NFC ReTag ? Yes, sure ;) currently testing 2.0 on JB 4.1.2...so, alive and up to date ;)

Me? Not always sure .....:eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] m.klinge:
Sounds good mate :)

Any change you're looking into the "tag its not scanned but was found before hence it's now gone and therefore revert the setting"-solution we talked about? I know it's a lot of work but it would make you're app very unique and even more awesome :)

//M
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Didn´t forget your request ....;)

Still don´t know, if I could reliable implement such a solution without some changes in the standard Android NFC API , BUT in fact, I implemented some basic changes within the app structure and database to support such a solution ....so it will be much more easy for a future implementation...

Btw. perhaps the 2.0 update will solve your need with an other new feature, anyway .... ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] m.klinge:
Hehe fair enough - I'll do it the hard way in Tasker to prove you wrong :P

Just kidding :)

Looking forward to the next update :)

//M

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gugutab:
I bet the 2.0 is gonna be awesome, what should we expect?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
The 2.0 update is a complete revised NFC ReTAG. New Design, new app structure , new database, improved tag dispatching, new features/activities ...and a complete new and unique way to handle tags :p ...

and it´s just the beginning! ... these changes will give me the posibility to implement a lot of new features, which were simply not possible with the old structures ....so expect a lot of fun with 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 etc., too ;)

Full changelog after release ...still scheduled for end of october .... 6 days left .....:eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tysonb:
Suggestion

I think that it would be a great resource if you continue to edit your first post in this thread with a list of NFC items that can be re-used for this. That is, I have read that Blue Mountain ski passes work - that would be added to the 'master' list. Of personal interest to me would be which hotels use NFC room key cards, etc.

Thanks for the app! Once I get a few, I will be supporting with the purchase of the pro app ;)

Cheers.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
UPDATE: 2.0

Update 2.0 just uploaded to the goggle playstore ... so it will be available as soon as the google servers are ready ;)

As mentioned earlier the 2.0 Update is a complete revised NFC ReTAG. New UI, new app structure, new database, new features.

I think, I changed more than 80% of the app. Some parts serveral times within the last weeks :eek: ... the greatest part , was optimizing the internal app structure and database, so probably nobody will notice it, but believe me, the app is now ready for some new cool features. Stability and performance were never a problem, but the 2.0 update should improve this dramatically, too.

(OK, I expect some new issues, after changing so much, but after a week or so, I hope the 2.0.x Update will be as bullet proof as the 1.6.2 version :fingers-crossed: ..--> 2.0.x bugfixes ).

Sure, you will notize the UI changes ... to much to list them all, but i´m sure you will love it ;)

One of the new features is the ability to add several cycles (coud find a better word/description;)) to your tags.

Each scan will increase the cycle count and run the attached cycle activities. (e.g. a tag with 3 Cycles will run the cycle 1 activities on first scan, the cycle 2 activities on second scan, the cycle 3 activities on third scan and starting again with cycle 1 activities on fourth scan etc.). You can add as much cycles as you want, so the possibilities are endless ... you can use it as an simple "toogle" tag (2 cycles) or use a keyfob to cycle through your daily profile changes (e.g. 8 cycles ....)

Summary highlights:

* Complete new UI

* New tag cycles: You can add now tag cycles with specific activities for each cycle.

* Complete new "Do not show" behavior

* New info pop-up for scanned tags

* Tag statistics

* Improved background tag dispatching

* Setting to disable background tag dispatching for NFC ReTag

* New Feature: Set Display Timeout

* New Feature: Set Stay on while loading

* New Feature: Run secret code

* Option to write the new sony smarttags (Grey, Orange,Purple, Green)

* New Update/ Repair Database feature

* Bug fixes

* and much much more ... ;)

BTW: If you have any issues with your database, try the Update/repair DB function (settings) first. If you have any issues with the update, please write me a short email or post a comment here ...

Feedback welcome !
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
why re-inventing the wheel ? ;)

Have a look --> --> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1701644

But sure, you are right, I will add a link to the first post.

Thanks for the feedback!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tysonb:
oh man!

My search fu is strong, and I missed that. Sad now :(

Good that you will add the link. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jamolah:
new version looks great.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] m.klinge:
Indeed it is :)

I'm looking forward to play with the cycle stuff :)

//M

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] khaytsus:
Love the completely hidden launch mode now. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Thanks all for the feedback !

have you tried the improved texttospeech feature? ... i added a "mission accomplished" or a "car mode off" statement to nearly all of my tags ;)

Texttospeech is also quite usefull as a feedback function, when you work with cycles.... Google made it a little bit tricky to use , but I think, i found a pretty stable solution now ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
OK,

some preliminary results after the first 10.000 upgrades:

- Got 1 error report regarding the "connect a specific SSID" activity -> found the problem ;) and it seems that this was already an 1.6.2 issue (NPE when wlan is disabled ...) --> fixed in 2.0.1

- Found a obsolete context menu entry in the "my tags" list --> "save cycle a template" was moved to the tag edit view --> obsolete entry deleted in 2.0.1

- Got 1 error report unfortunately with a non meaningful stacktrace ;-( ...and a comment "stopped" in Dutch ...Not much I could do, based on that information, but I will keeps this in mind ...perhaps a issue with a corrupted database ...

And that´s it, so far... :fingers-crossed: ....I´m pretty impressed ...:cool:

Nothing urgent yet, so I will wait with the 2.0.1 bugfix release, until some additional bugs pop up or I have implemented some additional minor tweaks (typos etc.)

EDIT: got an additional error report ...definitve pointing to a corrupted or not updated database : So please, if you manually play around with the app database or using some 3rd party backup tools for manual backup your database (you SHOULDN´T do this ! .... but anyway ..) use the app internal Import function and/ or the Update/Repair Database feature !
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gugutab:
a small bug report:

- Choose "+ Activity"

- "Start/Launch" > "Start App"

- hit Back button

- choose "Start/Launch" > "Start App" again.

Got it?

Any chances to add "Shortcuts" as a new Activivity?

If its not clear, by Shortcut I mean those app actions that you can add to your homescreen (at least in Apex and Nova)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Hi gugutab,

thanks for the feedback .

sorry, no, didn´t get it..

....the only thing, that I recongnize, is that the app list is loaded again ... not sure, if I should/could cache it, so it´s a little bit faster ...

I never used Apex or Nova ...but i think you mean starting an app activity, not with the specified launch activity ...?

I would not recommend this, because it could cause a lot of issues, fc and npe ...but, I will have a look .... I think, I have something on my to do list, which could be used for that ...

in the meantime you could always try tasker for complex and not official supported functions ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gugutab:
No, it actually result in FC, but no everytime (well, when I report it, I was able to reproduce it everytime, but now just sometimes).

I attached a log, it may help (the crash is near the end).

EDIT: I'm on AOKP JB Milestone 1 rom(4.1.2)

Yeah, I attached a few screenshots to show you what kind of shortcuts are listed in my phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Hmm, tried it on 3 different devices (2 with stock 4.1.2 ) and could not re-produce a single FC with the back button...even tried it with a couple of suspicious developer options (e.g. "don´t keep activities" and "background process limit") ... nothing so far ....but found a possible error with a combination of these strange developer options and the HOME button ...will fix it within the 2.0.1 bugfixing update ...and perhaps you should have a look at your developer options , too.

yep, looks like widgets or alternative launching activities ... Not sure if I should or could implement something similiar (=similiar convenient) , but at least I will put it on my todo list and have a second look at it for one of the next feature updates ...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cjsph88:
Can this app be used to replace my transit card? i.e. can I scan and store my transit card into the app and then use my phone/app on the subway or bus payment terminal?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Nope,

and to make a long story short: AFAIK it´s currently not possible with any app or rom to bypass a properly implemented secure nfc solution. But sure, there are a lot of poorly implemented and unsecure nfc solutions out there.... but even for them you would need at least a custom rom, and a lot of hacking ...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] m.klinge:
For those who wants to play with my "when tag isn't present anymore"-solution here's two Tasker tasks all set up and ready to go :)

Tag 1: http://db.tt/w2xACPTw

Tag 2: http://db.tt/nxxdWnGw

It's quite easy setup, direct nfc retag to the task called Tag 1.

In Tasker make a profile using the Event Display unlocked and point it to the task called Tag 2. All done :)

Now try for yourself to scan the tag associated with the Task Tag 1 and see your phone turn of sound. As long as the tag its there (and scanned) when you unlock your phone it will stay off. As soon as you unlock your phone and the tag isn't there anymore it will revert and sound is back on :)

Now it's needless to say you need the app Tasker and nfc retag :)

If you like my idea please help put pressure on ascsa to implement this solution directly into nfc retag rather than using Tasker for it :D

//M

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
LOL you´re really tenacious ...I appreciate that ;)

Tested your solution, and it works fine. Great work!

You solved one of the problems, regarding the "when tag isn't present anymore"-solution ... but you cheated a little bit ...you use the display unlock as an trigger ... it´s fine, as long as you call it the "when tag isn't present anymore and screen is unlocked "-solution, i think I called it earlier the "tag lost light" solution ...

and I think my remarks are still valid ... e.g usually users want this feature for use with a car dock .. and me, for example, never lock my screen while in car dock mode ....;) .. my tag is not behind the device, it´s at the side of the cardock ... and I tap it while putting the device in and tap it again when I grab it out ...

Anyway, sure if a lot of user want such a feature, i could implement this ... So let the users decide ....

and again:

great work! thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] m.klinge:
Haha yea I know I'm nagging :D

Well we clearly users tags differently, I actually had tags placed behind my phone in both my car dock and the desk at work :)

You're right it is a light version of the ultimate solution (though I fail to see how the ultimate solution would be implemented in reality :)) - but I actually think it will work out for most of the normal uses. You have a valid point when you say that you can just toggle it, but then again why would you use a tag to toggle it in the first place? :)

In reality my problem often is that some settings are set when a tag its near, however I need to remember to revert the settings when they don't apply anymore (say leaving the car or my desk) - hence the need for a semi solution to fix it :)

Great work on your app don't get me wrong I simply love it, but this feature I need badly (the Tasker setup has some disadvantages) :)

//M

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blazedevelop:
It is shame that when you specify Dial or Call, you are able only to enter phone number,

without ability to specify someone from Contacts...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
yep, you´re right .... on my todo list, but not top priority (fortunately it´s a simple implementation, so perhaps I could add this,to get back in the right mood, while struggling with some more complex features )....: :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Update 2.0.1 ( = some minor bugfixes) just uploaded to the playstore ...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] manjeev:
Hi,

Joined the NFC bandwagon a bit late. Good app you have over here.

I can't find a way to switch on LED notification. Can help or add to the settings.

Cheers!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
yep, LED notification isn´t available yet ....was down prioritized due to several reasons .... The good news is, that the 2.0.x update seems pretty stable, so I can focus on adding features again ;) ...most likely, I will add it with one of the next feature updates ...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vesp:
the "allow external access" option is enabled ... simulate the task in tasker works ... simulate the task in nfc retag doesn't work :/

here is the screenshot of the message:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BMWPower06:
Why can't I install this app on my stock deodexed 4.0.4 build. There is no option to send it to my phone from my browser and it doesn't show up in my android market when I search for it.

It says my device isn't compatible with this item:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Hmm,

everything looks perfect ... should work :confused:

Did you remove some permissions ?

Any broadcast errors form tasker received?

Sometimes there is a permission issue when tasker is installed second ... So if you installed Tasker after NFC ReTAG --> please reinstall (uninstall -> install) NFC ReTAG.

If this does not help ...please reboot and try again (should not be necessary .. but thats android :)) ... and then give me some more info´s: Tasker version ... rom etc.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Looks like some weird market problem ...

Please try to clear the market cache first (settings/apps/market/clear cache) ....beside that the market has sometimes problems with custom LCD densities ... so if you changed something here, try some standard density.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vesp:
thanks ... reinstalling the NFC ReTAG app was the solution!

bought the pro version. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
you´re welcome!

...don´t forget to rate the app ;-) ....

...und grüße nach österreich ...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BMWPower06:
Cleared the cache. Still can't find it. I'm running stock 4.0.4 rooted and deodexed. Can you perhaps just post the apk here for us to use?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Perhaps the market is not yet ready for your stock 4.0.4 rooted and deodexed rom and you have to wait a little bit...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] obbiewan:
iḿ having issues with tasker tasks, i'm trying to perform a task called home. which doe as it says goes to my home screen, but when i read the tag it shows the correct output but doesnt do it. have reinstalled both tasker and nfc.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Hi obbiewan,

ok some questions first :-)

Did you check the "allow external access" option in Tasker?

Do the task work if you simulate it in Tasker?

Did you install tasker first and then NFC ReTAG? (it´s sometimes important to have tasker istalled first!)

Did you receive a broadcast error from tasker ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] obbiewan:
external access checked

simulation works

nfc installed after tasker

no error message

could it be something with the name of the task?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Yes, could be something (a blank?) wrong with the name , but then you would get normally a broadcast error from tasker and as you choosed the task direct from tasker this should not happen ... unless you changed it manually ...:confused:

Could you please post a screenshot of the little "tag detected" pop-up?

and perhaps do a reboot ....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] obbiewan:
i cant post links to img. but i'll pm it to you
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Hi Obbiewan,

screenshot looks good ... but i think there is no tasker symbol in the notification area ...please enable Tasker service --> the on/ off button on the right bottom side in Tasker ....

Think that should do it ....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] obbiewan:
Hi! I noticed myself that the icon was missing. But my other Tasks still work dispite of the icon Being in the status bar or not..

---------- Post added at 07:27 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:28 AM ----------

I got it working! Reinstalled tasker. Thanx alot

---------- Post added at 08:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:27 AM ----------

second question :) Is there a chance that you could read tags without unlcoking the screen?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zensavona:
looks nice, downloading now :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
you´re welcome!

You´re right, unlocking the screen is annoying :( ... in fact this is a new "feature" in ICS ...

As I remember it right, on Gingerbread (nexus s), only the screen must be on (not unlocked) .... so they ruined a bit the experience for me ...perhaps as an additional security feature for their wallet function ....

So at the moment, I´m not aware of any possibility in stock ics rom ...but perhaps they will change it again in one of the next android versions or it will be available within some custom roms...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
UPDATE 1.2

Hi, update 1.2 just released in the market ....

Features:

UPDATE 1.2:

* Toggle Bluetooth without Pop-up

* Mute 'Tag detected' Pop-up via preferences

* Calendar entry: Open new calendar entry. Starting time: now; Duration: 1h -> Title will be set according to parameter

* Timestamp: Adds a calendar timestamp in the calendar (ID 1) -> Title will be set according to parameter

* Mediabutton: Simulates media buttons (Parameter: Toggle Play, Play, Pause, Stop, Next, Previous, Fast Forward, Rewind)

* Show homescreen: Jump to the homescreen. No Parameter

* Wait: Add a wait period. Parameter: milliseconds (2500 = 2,5 seconds)

* Show Pop-up: Shows a custom pop-up. Parameter = Pop-up text.

* Improved UI and some other minor tweaks

ENJOY!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Any problems with the update?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] obbiewan:
None so far! Great work :-) bought pro!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Update 2.1 released ;)

Update 2.1 released ...

* Option to write NFC ReTag activity tags

* Import NFC ReTag activity tags

* Disable NFC ReTag activity tag dispatching

* Minor improvements and JB 4.2 adaptations

* Fixes

--> Save your tag cycle to a tag...use the tag with different devices... and even import the tag as new tag template ....or disable the activity tag dispatching completely, if you don´t need it ;)

Additional write options in NFC ReTag ? Some users will ask : "Why the hell ...."

With NFC ReTag you don´t have to write anything on your tag. Your activities are saved in an app-internal database on your device (-> Does NOT send ANY data to the net!). The app reads only the ID of the tag and triggers the linked activities. This concept has a lot of advantages, like the use of write protected tags, faster tag processing, an unlimited number of activities per tag (without size restrictions) and the possibility to use some cool features e.g. the tag cycles.

Nevertheless, NFC ReTag allows you to write tags (of course, writeable tags required!):

- Write special NFC ReTag tag (via more-Button): Better tag dispatching (only short info on the tag, no activities on the tag, strongly RECOMMENDED!)

- NEW: Write NFC ReTag activity tag (via Edit tag): Activities written on tag (number of activities depends on tag size, no cycles, database independent, works on every device with NFC ReTag installed, import of NFC ReTag activity tags available)

- Write smarttag for sony devices (via more-Button): Write smarttags (Blue, Green etc.)

- Format as NDEF tag (via more-Button): NDEF format option for NOT (pre-)formated tags

Bottom line: With NFC ReTag you could combine the advantages of both concepts.... So, why not?

:cool:

Hint:You could shrink the necessary tagsize, if you want to write an activity tag, created before the 2.1 update, by simply re-attaching the [Start app] activities!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Avalonnw:
Hello,

I've got probably the stupidiest question possible. Is it possible to send a key combination from this app to another one? Like enter passwords in browsers, or something like that? Would be nice to swipe a tag and have password entered in freshly opened app.

Cheers
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Hi Avalonnw, currently this is not possible ....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Avalonnw:
Is it the Apps' limitation or Androids' one?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Sending information from one app to another is no problem, if the second app provides an accessible api ... that´s one of the basics in android.

But "swipe a tag and have password entered in freshly opened app" sounds more like a macro and there is very poor support for macros in android ...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Avalonnw:
Well, I understand you can add more than one activity per tag, so I thought it could be made like:

1. Open App (function exists)

2. Wait for n mSec (function exists)

3. Send keys (no function :( )

Well, maybe it's easier to emulate screen touches? I'm not a programmer, you see, and I do not know how Android works, but my guess would be that screen touches can be emulated.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
"emulate screen touches"--> that´s what I called a macro ;) ...

As mentioned, this is only poor supported by android.... I´m not aware of any app (but I don´t know all of the 500.000 ;)), that could do this properly ...but I think, there is a dpad plugin for tasker ...perhaps you should try it this way ...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jamolah:
I have a note 2 (running stock 4.1.1 ROM) and when I set the ringer mode to silent, it still vibrates. Am I doing something wrong?