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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Benno1010:
Hallo ascsa

Habe da voll die fette Idee und würde mich freuen wenn du Kontakt mit mir aufnehmen könntest.

Translated by GT:

Hello ascsa

I have a great idea and would be happy if you could contact me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] the818studios:
Hello @ascsa. LOVE the app, can't live without it.

I'm having trouble generating a backup to restore on my new phone. I'm using the PRO app on my old Galaxy S10+. The "Export DB" button doesn't seem to do anything and I can't find a backup file anywhere on my device. I tried "Update/Repair DB" but no luck and just disabled auto backup to see if that would help.

If I wait a while will the PRO app generate an auto-backup that'll appear somewhere accessible? Or is there some trick to this I'm missing...

Thanks!

JD
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sleuth255:
definitely a market problem with 4.0.4 and this app. Market has no problems letting me dl to my DX though which doesn't even have a NFC chip! Pretty funny....

Looks like I'm gonna have to dump off my DX then sideload it to the device that actually supports this app.... Are you sure you have the devices/resources right?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Hi Sleuth, yes i´m sure :) ...

Please have a look at :
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
added to my to do list ....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eturk01:
Can you just post up the APK file so we don't have to deal with Google Market blockage?

I've got a GNex with 4.0.4 on it.

thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sleuth255:
It appears that the "market bug" has been fixed so the fzr-r4 workaround no longer works btw. I'm quite surprised that your app doesn't appear there with 4.0.4 if the settings are as you indicate. This app is the only one I've seen that behaves in this manner with unmodified 4.0.4.

posting the apk might be a good idea since it'll allow testing on 4.0.4 which might bring the reason for the market lockout itself to light...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
NFC ReTAG Update 1.3

Update 1.3 just uploaded to the market ...

Changelog:

* Improved tag dispatching

* Possibility to write special NFC ReTAG tag ->nice for those with writeable tags ;) (Android 4.+ ICS required)

* “Do not show“ feature (→ Settings)

* Save tag as template + Manage templates

* Set Music Volume (Parameter = integer 0 - 100)

* Set Ringer Volume (Parameter = integer 0 - 100)

* Bluetooth ON without pop-up (as addition to the toggle option)

* Import/Export database (→ Settings)

* Auto Backup (→ Settings)

* Improved UI and some minor tweaks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] akoepke:
Thanks for the update and double thanks for including the suggested improvement of including a volume ajustment.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Hmm found 2 stupid bugs ... thanks for reporting ;-) ... the write function is ICS only -> added message ... and I corrected some strange behavior when starting the app from history ... version 1.3.2 will be uploaded in a couple of minutes
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
any problems with the 1.3.2 update ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] asb123:
Interesting, Ill give it a try

EDIT:

My University ID card must not be using NFC but something similar because it doesnt work.

But, I managed to set up my visa to create a new calendar event. That works fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sleuth255:
Working on this with v4.0.4 to try and understand the market issue. I may have an idea too. Can anybody with a NFC enabled US passport tell me if this app sees it?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Hi, Sleuth255

so the same issue with the 1.3.2 update, market and 4.0.4 ?

I do not have a NFC enabled US passport, but some security related NFC chips ( --> like in passports ) change for security and privacy reasons their ID on every read attempt . There is also a hint in the app description regarding this behavior *

So the app should recognize the passport (if it is nfc enabled), and read the id, but the next read attemp the chip will provide a different id ..... that is, for example, the behavior of a nfc enabled german passport .

*"Hint: Some security related NFC Tags (e.g. in passports) change their ID on every read attempt. This app will not work with such tags."
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sleuth255:
I can't confirm that the market issue still exists because I side loaded your app from my DX. I'll uninstall it to see then report back.

edit:

yup. Market issue is fixed. Nicely done!

I asked about the passport because mine doesn't scan. However, this appears to happen with users who have other NFC readers too. If somebody has successfully scanned a US passport with your app then I'll focus on my device for the root cause. If not then it may well be that nobody can scan a US passport with a GNex.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Thanks for reporting back!

And FYI: I think the problem with 4.0.4 was the old (and pretty useless) copy protection feature within the market ... remembered some issues with this, but thought it was solved by google long ago ....seems that it´s back with 4.0.4....

Never tested NFC with an US passport ... but I think someone mentioned that the passport musst be open ... due to some shielding metal foil within the cover ...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sleuth255:
That was it. I opened my passport and it scanned. The metal in the cover explains a security incident I had recently too. It also explains why some ppl say US passports scan and others say they don't. Thx!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] anotherdroid:
"this app requires no permissions..."

best. app. ever.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] akoepke:
You got the right thread?

This app requires access to several permissions as it can create calendar entries and adjust all sorts of system settings for you.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Avalonnw:
Thank's for the app.

I was wondering, wheither it's possible to control the absence of tag? Like, tag for driving mode stuck to car phone holder; put your phone there and get navigating software on, pull phone back and get home screen again.

Another question: is it possible to switch that annoying sound (when tag is found) off on stock rom?

Cheers.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Hi Avalonnw, as far as I know, there is no easy way to control the absence of the tag.... Unfortunately there is no "tag away" standard message fired... Sure I can imagine ways to handle this, but no idea if this would work... Beside that, I would just use 2 tags... One for starting the navigation and one for finishing... Perhaps left and right of your car mount... A tag direct behind the phone would probably firing unwanted tag detected messages during driving .... With this annoying sound... --> Thanks to ics the notification volume is combined with the ringer volume... Sure you can mute the ringer volume (or set to vibrate) to mute all the notifications, too.... But this is a step backwards in ICS .. I will have a look at it, (but not top priority) , because it's really annoying, but on unrooted stock rom... I wouldn't bet money on it....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Avalonnw:
Well, I did not say "unrooted", did I?

Anyway, I looks like my tag isn't firing messages again and again, it works once and stops.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vesp:
yes it's possible ... just modify the Nfc.apk in your /system/app/ folder and replace /res/raw/start.ogg and /res/raw/end.ogg with silent files.

attached modified nfc.apk from AOKP rom - maybe it is the same like in stock rom?! just try it ... please backup your original nfc.apk

View attachment Nfc.apk
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zivor:
Thanks for this clever Apps; I'm waiting for a SMS/Email sending feature to buy the Pro version, maybe for the next update ?:rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Hmmm SMS/Email sending features wasn´t on my feature list till now, because I couldn´t imagine the use case behind that feature ... but no problem --> Added to the todo list :) !

Could you please explain what you need/want exactly? :confused:

-> open the sms/mail app with a predefined number/ address ?

-> or a predefined text ?

-> or both ?

-> or sending a predefined (recipient, text) sms/mail without any user interaction?

... sorry, as mentioned, I´m still struggling with the use case ...:)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zivor:
No problem,

-> sending a predefined (recipient, text) sms/mail without any user interaction?

Example :

> When I go home, I'd send a quick message to someone particular [SMS: Everything is ok // I am back]

> When I left home to see someone particular[SMS: I leave at once]

I had others ideas but I can't remember:D

All things that can be anticipated and that we write not by laziness.

______

Another Idea for Pro version:

2 in 1 Tag

When I activate a tag with a action as : Mute everything (Step_1)

Some time later when I touch the same Tag It will Un-Mute (Step_2) (can I say that ?)Or launch another action because the status phone is Already Step_1...

Am I clear enough:confused:

Resume:

1° Pass => Active :: Action 1

2° Pass => If Action 1 status haven't change :: Active Action 2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
OK, understood both ideas and put them on my list ... :)

Thing is, I have a lot of ideas on my list, so I have to prioritize.

SMS/Email:

- medium effort --> some work to do, but relative simple logic,

- low to medium benefit --> you could use the sms feature together with Tasker since version 1.1 ....just add an sms task in tasker ...

2 in 1 tag:

- high effort: a lot of work to do, medium complexity

- low to medium benefit --> As of today you have at least 3 options to do something similar:

1) For wlan, bluetooth, play music use the toggle options (ok not exactly the same, but works for me ...perhaps I can add an toggle function for the volumes too ...)

2) Use a tasker task to set a variable (something like x = x+1 and if x>2 x=1 for 2 activities ) --> then define tasks in tasker depending on that variable

3) use 2 different tags

I know tasker is not free, but on the other hand it makes no sense for me to re-invent it and add all features from tasker ....

Don´t get me wrong, that doesn´t mean that I will not implement these 2 features ....but due to limited time ressources :mad:, they are not top priority right now :mad:(I think I have some ideas with more added value on my list) .....and SMS will be implemented earlier than the "2 in 1 tag".

The good news is, sometimes when I´m struggling with implementing some features, I just pick randomly an other feature and implement it, to get back in the right mood .... and the other thing is, this is just my subjective prioritization ... if a lot of users asks for a specific feature the priority will rise :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zivor:
I understand ;)

Good luck , I will follow you !
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] walkamake:
Hi.

I have an one card, which I use with special terminal. I want to save information from this card for using phone with terminal.

Can your free version program do this?

I tried use "simulate" option with saved tag, but it isn't working. And I not sure if this card works by NFC technology, but all NFC programs saying, that they found some information.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Hi walkamake,

No this app can't do that... NFC ReTAG reads the id (and only the id :-)) of the tag and you can save activities for this tag in a database... Simulating tag means starting the saved activities....

Btw. : I'm not sure if I got you right, but "cloning" a tag will not work unless you have the right encryption keys... Without these keys, I don't think that any app can do this....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] brb123:
Are you considering making a xhdpi version of this app?

Because I love this app, but mdpi is just so ugly on a galaxy nexus..

Again, I really like your app.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Hi brb123,

Yes your right... Mdpi is ugly on a galaxy nexus... And yes a high res version will follow ... Not planned For tomorrow or this week ...But I'm working on it :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] m@f:
So great

Found this app "by accident" and glad I did :)

Fired up my work card, and tested it with severels commands/tasks.. Both with and without Tasker..

DAMN good. :) .. Going to buy the pro.. but really I need one important thing.. and I know it´s maybe not related to your app, but still.

Has anyone maked this work with the Galaxy Nexus locked screen and how. And it would be OK, if it demands me to hit the powerbuttom to fire up the screen so it will be turn on for a moment, but as long I dont need to unlock my phone...

My setup is.

GNEX -GSM

Rooted with stock 4.0.2 ROM

I was thinking about a solution within your app to do this trick.

Some other apps do some kind of "bypassing the lockscreen" via the "Settings", System", Services - if I have understood it correctly.. Meaning that they can work even if the phone is sleeping or at lest when the screen is turn on (an yes still locked)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Hi m@f,

since ics this "need to unlock" for nfc scanning is a new (security?) "feature "... On 2.3.+ turning the screen on was enough.... I don't know who makes those design decisions...but from my point of view definitely 2 steps back...

Sure I could try to use some background service to keep nfc ReTAG alive..... But wouldn't make much sense, because android 4.+ switches off the nfc adapter during screenlock...

Perhaps Google should not have only the wallet function in mind when making such design decisions and change it back to the pre-ics behavior....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] akoepke:
Finally got my NFC tags in the mail and have set up a couple, one for the car (for when my cradle from Deal Extreme finally arrives) and one for the bedside table.

One setting I thought about later that might be useful to have is being able to turn on, off or toggle the automatic sync option.

For the last couple of nights I have been turning off the auto-sync because my wife commented about the green led on the Nexus (Lightflow) lighting up the room when I get an email overnight. I think it might also be useful for people who would like to turn this off so they don't get distracted by emails while driving :)

For the NFC tags I also bought a keyfob style one which I was thinking of setting up as a "default" which I can then use to reset the settings on my phone when I get out of the car, get up in the morning, etc. I mentioned this because I know you have mentioned using two stickers for a car dock and this might be a good alternative for others.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Added on/off auto sync to my to do list.... :-)

Using a keyfob as a "back to default" switch is a great idea :thumbup:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Hey devs,

I´m currently working on something like a simple api ...just an easy way to enable other apps to receive the NFC event and the tag id ... so if you want to combine your app with NFC ReTAG, this is the right moment for some additional feature requests ;-P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] James Bell:
Feature request: I found this because I found a free URL tag in Wired this month and wanted to reuse it. Only after coming here and reading a few pages did I find out about the URL-only tags that can't be retasked without your app being in the foreground. So my feature is for your app to warn the user about those kinds of tags...would save some people the trial, error, and disappointment.

Also, renaming it to "NFC ReTask" might eliminate some of the confusion about what it does and it not writing to the tag.

Great app and great idea.

Now...where to find some non-url tags...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] akoepke:
I found our local library uses an NFC tag in their books. I don't think they would appreciate someone ripping out their tags. No surprise the tag just contained the same number as the barcode. They use it for their self-checkout.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Hi James,

good point. Just added the hint "Tags containing only an URL will only work when app is in foreground." within the app description in market.

But URL-Only tags are still one of my pain points ... I tried a lot of workarounds and played around with them, but didn´t find a satisfying solution yet ... :mad: but i will keep trying .....

BTW: I think renaming the app would rise more confusion than solving it ....but besides that, "NFC ReTask" would be a good name too ... ;-)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jameslfc5:
Sorry if this is a stupid question but...

If I buy a NFC tag does this app allow me to assign a task to i, use it for a bit then assign a different task?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] akoepke:
The tasks are stored on the phone so no problems changing later. The app is designed to react to existing read-only tags that you may have obtained from somewhere.

Other apps write the task to the tag itself which requires you to buy blank tags. Advantage of those apps is that another phone with the app can execute the same tasks without any prior setup. They just need to have the same app installed.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jameslfc5:
Once that new tag has had a task assigned to it tho, is there any way to clear it and assign a new task?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
HI jameslfc5,

yes, sure! As mentioned everything is stored within an app internal database ...Nothing has to be written on the tag ...Within the Database (press the show tags button or disable automode and tab the tag) you can Edit or Delete the tags (-->means the entry in the database ! not the physical tag!) or edit and delete any activities associated with a tag ....just longpress the item ...

You can even save the activities you have stored to a specific tag to a template and insert this template within other tags ....

BTW: you can simulate the activities of a tag (even with a non existing self created dummy tag if you want ... ) without tapping the tag too ;-)

And for the experts: you can also export and import the whole database for backup or copying the database to another device ......
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] m.klinge:
So for a while I've been off playing with wp, but I'm back on an android phone now. I have one question about this fine app (thx for tasker integration btw) - why doesn't it work in the background on my Xperia s with the Sony tags? Is this because of the sony software, or because of the Sony tags or is it the app?

Thx in advance for your help ;)

//M

---------- Post added at 07:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:05 PM ----------

Oh well I've found another tag, it works fine. It seems it's due to the Sony tags (even though I've reset them) ;)

//M
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Hmm, I never had a sony tag for testing ... So I can only guess....

The app tries to catch as much of the standard background nfc intents as possible (-> lift pass, hotel key card, company badge etc.).. so it uses some generic filters .... but if an another app has a more specific filter for the current scanned tag, the background intent will be catched by the other app. (within some apps, you can disable the background filters ...)

Rewritable tags:

On an ICS device you can try the " write a special NFC Retag tag" option with a rewritable tag ...-> should always start nfc retag ;-)

On Gingerbread you can try to write any plain text on the tag ... sometimes NFC ReTAG is better than other apps catching the intent with the plain text ;-)

But again, never tested with a sony tag or a sony Xperia ...:mad:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] m.klinge:
Thanks for your response :)

My xperia hasnt yet been upgraded to ISC - however ive tried another app to write the tag - it didnt work as expected. Basicly right now my only problem is, when I read the Sony tag (wich I have reset) android pops up and asks me if i want to use Tags (Sony's NFC app) or NFC ReTag - if only i would be able to make NFC ReTag the default app for the Sony tags all would be good :)

//M
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
OK, got the problem ...Seems that the Sony app has similiar filters ...I do not understand why Android do not provide the "set as default" option in this case ... but thats android ... btw: welcome back ;-)

Do the Sony App has the possibility to deactivate catching the background intents?

With Tasker you can try a simple workaround: Create a profile which starts NFC ReTag when shaking your phone ...bypasses the background intents and works for me ;-)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] m.klinge:
Yea i was puzzled by that feature missing as well.

Sadly the Sony app has very limited settings.

The way i want to use it dont work with the shaking part - a good WA though. Ill just go root my phone and freeze the Sony app then :)

//M
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] khaytsus:
Cheers ascsa, I've been playing with NFC since I got my Galaxy Note (ATT, rooted, added NFC capability XML tag to ROM) and I had a Visa that was reading, but went ahead and purchased 10 MiiFare 1k's to use with another app when I found yours. Don't even have to write the tags, and works really well and simple to use, thanks!

FYI I already have a ton of stuff in Tasker, but this will help make my Car/Work/Bed profiles a little more concrete than "near location" and "near time" that I basically have right now. I have a sticker on the car dock that Tasker trips a variable, a profile sees that var and if AC is in, car mode! Bed mode I previously had if ac + phone flipped + time period, now just scan tag. Work I have stuck to a monitor, no more "phone thinks I'm at work when I'm goofing off elsewhere" because of a time based profile.

Cheers!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ascsa:
Glad you like the app :)

You could also use your visa (..if the visa do not change the ID on every read attempt...) in your wallet or a key fob to trigger a "standard" profile if you want ....:D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] khaytsus:
For some reason, I have a little trouble reading it, but my Mifare's read really easy. But yeah, I'll probably at some point do a Default profile, I already have a Tasker task for it. Most of my profiles cancel each other out, although this morning I wound up driving my daughter to school in Car Mode with my Bedtime profile running with ambient bird noises.... Ooops. ;)

BTW, I was about to post about your app in the Note forum, and the Forum's automatic search function showed you had threads in some other phone-specific areas.. Would you prefer to do the post? At some point you probably want to think about putting it in the main Apps area, since more and more phones are getting NFC.