yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Jerry1Gman:
PayPass Locations

Official PayPass map locations app.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mastercard.paypass

I only have McDonald's, Sunoco, Circle K, CVS, and Meyer's that use this PayPass near me.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] HuDuVuDu:
I ordered some. Anyone use Tasker? I am trying to figure out how to set up some tasker tasks. I would like to have a NFC run a task to open maps, nav to home, SMS the wife that I am "on my way" with ETA from maps. Then open pandora.

I have a 200 mile a day commute. When I leave work I send my wife a On My Way SMS with my Eta, Start Nav to home, (traffic view), start pandora. I would love to be able to tap a tag when getting in the car and be done.

Any Tasker experts out there?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gmtom1:
Not an expert, but here's my $0.02. You can probably accomplish mostly everything you noted above, except I don't think there's a way to do the ETA in the SMS. I believe you can send a pre-programmed SMS from either NFC Task Launcher or Tasker, but I don't know of a way to have it include your ETA from Navigation. You may be able to have it pre-type the SMS, then you'll just need to add the ETA once Navigation is booted up and data is pulled down.

Keep in mind that although you can link Tasker tasks in NFC Task Launcher, certain tasks such as killing apps, disabling keyguard cannot work with external apps. There's a short dialog box that pops up when you try and link a tasker task from NFC.

Also keep in mind your NFC tag "memory" size and the size of the tag you're programming. Certain tags have higher capacity than others, and thus can hold "bigger" tags with more tasks. I didn't buy 1K tags, and I've already run into one situation trying to program a switch tag where it exceeded the tag's memory size.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] browning:
Cool ideas. Have you tryed Glympse for letting someone else track your progress on a trip? I've used it countless times and it is damn awesome. It's a free app and shows real-time progress and even speed. It does allow you to set a destination but I haven't tried that - that may allow you to show your wife ETA.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xLDEsImNvbS5nbHltcHNlLmFuZHJvaWQuZ2x5bXBzZSJd
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] HuDuVuDu:
Thanks that is cool. I DL it and will try it on my drive home tomorrow. If it work well that will save me alot of time setting up tasker. I could just set up a tag to have tasker to send a Glympse favorite I have set up to send to the wife with a note and to end Glympse when I get home. Start Navigation to home, start Pandora.

I did order the 1k tags.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FattySparks:
Has anyone tried to format tags with the E4GL? I saw that the android tags aren't pre-formatted. Any issues?

*Edit: N/M. I just realized that particular bug was fixed with ICS 4.0.3, which is what our phone is. :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] HuDuVuDu:
@Browning

Just did a test and that will work perfectly. Went to pick up my sister from work. I ran the program. Started getting texts from the wife. "THATS COOL, it even shows your speed." "SLOW DOWN. LOL:-) "
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gmtom1:
Another alternative to see your progress would be to use Google latitude and share your location with her.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] browning:
I tested this evening on the ETA portion. If you enter a destination address it will update ETA. I don't know whether it calculates off of speed/ distance or if it also takes into consideration traffic. Either way, ETA does show for the viewer.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chase2000gt:
I could see this working really well for a mobile time clock system for employers.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] HuDuVuDu:
I was also thinking about that. I use my Google Calender for my time cards. When I show up on a job site I add an event in my Calender. When I am done I set the end time of that event. Putting the Job Number as the event name. It makes it easy to fill out my time card at the end of the week.

When setting up the NFC tags, can you write macros? I will find out when my tags show up.

I got my On My Way tasker task set up.

Load App - Glympse

Wait - 20s (need time to select my preset & run)

Load App - Pandora

Wait - 5s (give pandora a bit to load, w/o it Navigation would hang 1:4 times)

Load App - Navigation (Still have to select home and set to Traffic view)

Media Volume - 15

Not perfect but I think it is better than loading each and having to select between them get all set up.

Will test tomorrow.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Tnman7:
I would also highly recommend Glympse. It allows you to send an email or txt to the person along with a link to track you. You choose the message, the length of time to track, whether it shows your speed or not and the ETA. Sounds like exactly what you are looking for. I use it on a regular basis for trips, even meeting people 1/2 way so no one ends up sitting and waiting.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Skullmonkey:
Not sure if it can do pauses but I know that it will let you run tasker profiles when you tap the tag. I can test it out when I get my phone later today.

EDIT: There is an option "Pause after launching apps" but I do not know how long the pause is for.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Ep3n3wp:
Mine shipped today..

Now how to figure out how to program and use them...

Need more ideas.... What else can these tags do?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] HuDuVuDu:
You can set the "wait" for as long as you need.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shadowhawk2020:
Here is the problem I have, and I am wondering if tasker/nfc tags can help.

My wife's car stero doesn't automatically pair anymore. For some reason, in order to pair with the device you have to go into bluetooth settings, pair the device and enter the default password code every time you get in the car. My wife wants to automatically pair.

Would tasker be able to turn on bluetooth, pair, enter password all triggered by NFC? That would push my wife over the edge as far as buying the Tags :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lazydazed:
When my Kenwood would do this i would have to go into the the decks settings and delete some of the phones profiles.. It could only handle like 5 or so. After that the evo would pair right up no problems.. Hope that helps?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shadowhawk2020:
Not sure if it will help or not, but I am going to try it tonight when she gets home. Thanks for the tip, this is the biggest issue she has with the new phone, and has caused me great annoyance.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] nobylspoon:
How can you get tasker to send a Glympse (email or text)? I couldn't find any options to interact with apps, only to launch them.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] HuDuVuDu:
I set up a favorite in Glympse for my wife. Tasker opens the app, I still have to manually select the favorite.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cubbieswin:
I'm going to have to try this with my wife.

Sent from my New School EVO LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] browning:
Glimpse is one of my favorite and most useful apps
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Cuppeerr:
Got my tags in the mail today:)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] HuDuVuDu:
Mine too, the mail just arrived and they were there. Ordered 5/26, Shipped from Miami FL on 5/29 arrived in Northern CA 5/31.

Let the fun begin.

*EDIT* Cant seem to gt NFC Task Launcher to run Tasker Tasks. I paid for that app because it can activate tasker tasks. Also tried to use NFC to change brightness, the slider moves but my screen brightness does not change.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Axe-08:
Got mine today as well lol.

Edit. This is awesome! I have only made one simple tag for car. Bluetooth on wifi off launch Spotify. With a switch with Bluetooth off.

Every once in a while it tells me it's an empty tag.

Any other ideas?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Ep3n3wp:
Just got my tags...

Now how in the hell do I program these things....

Also what are you guys programing the keychain with?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] HuDuVuDu:
I purchased NFC tag launcher because it works with tasker. But so far I have not gotten it to work. It sees my tasked tasks. But my tasks don't run when I tap the tags.

Looking deeper, it seems that people are having the same issue with the OneX.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Axe-08:
Maybe your contact info? Lol doubt whoever finds your keys will know Wtf it is.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] nobylspoon:
Did you install Tasker before installing NFC Task Launcher? Also, did you enable external access in Tasker preferences?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] HuDuVuDu:
Yes I already had tasker installed. Then installed NFC. It did not work so I then uninstalled both. Reinstalled tasker then NFC. Yes external support is checked.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Skullmonkey:
I am also having this problem.

Indeed I have. I even tried deleting all data files and a master reset.

Sent from my Evo LTE!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] HuDuVuDu:
I contacted the dev of NFC task Launcher. He said he has the same issue with not being able to trigger tasker on his HTC one x. He also said he would look into the issue. He was very quick to respond. I sent him a link to this thread so maybe he will chime in.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Skullmonkey:
I was going to do this later.

Sent from my Evo LTE!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] krohnjw:
Fixed for the next release. HTC just *has* to go and muck up perfectly functional code sometimes :)

Expect this sometime this coming week hopefully (along with some new root only options like GPS and Mobile Data). I've got a few things to clean up, then translations to get done before releasing.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Skullmonkey:
But think of how much happier people well be when tasker works like it should :p

Also another suggestion would be to make the list of tasker tasks a dropdown list instead of hitting the search button. It took me a couple of days to realize that I could hit that instead of typing (Swyping) the task names in manually.

Sent from my Evo LTE!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] DioTGT:
Received my tags today from Tagsfordroid. So far I have they keychain as my contact info, and I have 4 tags set up as follows;

Home: Turns on Wifi, Ringer on high Volume

Bedroom: Sets my Alarm, Turns off Wifi, Alarm full Volume and Opens the Clock App

Car: Turns off Wifi, Turns on Bluetooth and Opens Car Mode

Work: Turns off Wifi and Checks me in on Foursquare.

I dont know how to use Tasker thought. Is it straight forward once I purchase the app?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] krohnjw:
That pop up is from tasker not me. It'll pop by default now, no need to hit search.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] HuDuVuDu:
Tasker is not exactly easy to set up. But its not crazy hard. It just takes some time to figure out.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Skullmonkey:
It takes a bit of learning. I bought it on Tuesday and I am still toying with it to see what it can really do which is A LOT. Tasker with NFC Launcher can basically make your phone do anything at a tap.

That works too. Thanks for the great program!

Sent from my Transformer Prime!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] DioTGT:
I purchased it today a bit later after my initial post. I played with it for about an hour and all I was able to achieve was making the Music app open up when I plug in some headphones. I also looked at the samples they have on their Wiki and the app can do anything, but for me, the learning cuve is a bit steep.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Ep3n3wp:
Any one else come up with other ideas?

Also does any one know how I can set up tags to use as a clock in clock out type thing to keep track of my work hours?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] HuDuVuDu:
I too have been trying to find a way to use tags to start/stop a calendar entry for time card keeping.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Ep3n3wp:
Any other ideas or suggestions? Haven't programmed my tags yet.... Waiting for a how to video and some really good ideas!

Any of you that have programed your tags have any videos of them in action?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Skullmonkey:
The article I have linked in the OP has a video of how to program them and in action. You don't need the first program though, just NFC Tag Launcher.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] stewie63:
Dumb question, can you not get NFC Tag Launcher to run a tag without unlocking the phone? I was hoping it would work while it was sleeping...?

Having a great time with my tags so far by the way!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rpwhite3:
Got my tags yesterday, and will start to mess with them today. So NFS Tag launcher will program the tags and setup the tasking?

Not sure exactly what I need on my phone to make all this work.

Also I thought I read somewhere as long as you don't write protect the tags you can just re-write them with new data and re-use?

This could be fun. Will start with Standard Car Mode (WiFi off, BT ON), House Mode (WiFi on, BT Off)...

Have to think about other things, and will also look into Glimpse that sounds wicked neat...

chow..lunch time...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] stewie63:
(Assuming you mean NFC Task Launcher) Yes it programs the tags and has a great interface for setting up tasks for each. Really a great app.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] frieked:
Anyone have the APK for the free version of NFC Task Launcher? Seems it's no longer listed on the market.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] blars:
I don't believe so, however, I'd love to be wrong...it is kind of a pain to wake up the phone just to read the tag.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Skullmonkey:
No. Sucks but I'm sure our wonderful developers will find a way around it.

That would be correct. Once you lock a tag, it is there for good. I have seen speculation that you could unlock it if you use the same device, but I haven't seen any proof. Really, the only use I could see use of locking a tag is for information. I might put one at the front door of my fire department saying that we aren't always at the station and some contact info for emergencies. We wouldn't want to see people change that.

Sent from my Evo LTE!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rpwhite3:
tags setup...

this is so neat, got a couple setup for my car and house.. works great, and I agree having the phone on is kind of a bummer but it works great...

now to investigate the other things NFC launcher will do...

:)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] browning:
I'm deciding what tags to buy and where to out them. I'd like to hide a few UN the car either in the armrest our the dash. Sites anyone know if they will still be read if you're trying to interface with them from the adhesive side?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] masseyboy1990:
Just bought 5 with the free keychain. Thinking of setting some up for automating turning on wifi for home and work, turning on navigation and car mode for my car, maybe turning auto brightness on when I leave the house and turning it off when I get to work/home again. Oh the possibilities!

What are some of the more useful things you all have automated with these tags? Trying to come up with more ideas of what to do.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TaintedByte:
Totally forgot about this xD thanks for the reminder, just placed my order.

One question regarding the NFC Task Launcher app (I'll also email dev :)) I understand that you have to have the app installed on the device for it to initiate events but if you set up a vCard (I want to set up the keychain one with my contact info) would another person without the app installed still get my information simply by tapping my keychain?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Skullmonkey:
Yes. I just uninstalled it on my phone, rebooted, and tried it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] akastixx:
NFC (or voice actions) plus google@home is what I'm waiting for.

Deluminate!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sisith:
I don't imagine you would want NFC to work with the phone off for the same security reasons that RFID is flawed. Imagine a thief just having to walk near you and have an NFC program setup on their phones that skimmed your google wallet info whenever they get close? By having the screen on requirement you cant have it activate in your pocket or respond to every NFC that you walk by.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Skullmonkey:
Just FYI: NFC Task Launcher got updated today so Tasker works now.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] t3rmin:
I miss the lock screen mute of CM, so I'd like to put a tag on my nightstand to trigger mute.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bacidath:
have my tags now and I'm starting to set some things up also just got tasker... been reading on their site how to do some things but I cant find a way to turn airplane mode on and then re enable NFC ( turning on airplane mode shuts of NFC) any ideas on how to do this... thanks
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Nondescript Van:
since i won't have my phone or tags for a bit i have to ask, do nfc tags activate when the phone screen is off or does the phone need to be fully awake? Does the nfc antenna constantly look for a tag like the phone would for a wifi signal?

also, a good site i found for tags is www.tagstand.com. Their tags have 144 bytes of storage and are $1 each, with $3 shipping.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TaintedByte:
The screen needs to be on. At least with my experience. Also (and this might be common sense) but the phone can't be in airplane mode either.

Sent from my Evo 4G LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bacidath:
it can be in airplane mode if you recheck NFC...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TaintedByte:
Right. I meant for people that wanted it to use it as a airplane mode toggle.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] JaredC01:
Got my tags in today... 20 of them plus a keychain from tagsfordroid.com. Now to start using Tasker to come up with some macro's.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kcarpenter:
Wouldn't work - with the secure element, the pin has to be input for the wallet app to broadcast any data.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] masseyboy1990:
Is it possible to use NFC Task Launcher to switch HTC Scenes? I am trying to create a scene solely to mimic car mode, as I dislike the current level of customization of the current car mode app. I figured I could set up a scene I like, then scan the NFC tag to put my phone in "car mode" scene.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Skullmonkey:
You can probably recreate one with tasker. Might take a little while to get it to your liking though.

Sent from my Transformer Prime!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] masseyboy1990:
What about getting it to launch a new launcher? Think that would be slightly less complicated then getting NFCTL to change Scenes. And a new launcher would support landscape off the bat :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] browning:
Which tags to use?

I've been reading a bit on NFC tags and not clear on what direction to go. Looking at the different tags (http://www.buynfctags.com/which-nfc-chip-should-i-use/) I see some are NDEF formatted or can be formatted. Can anyone shed some light on NDEF and what it means in terms of buying formatted or non-formatted tags?

I am leaning towards the NTAG203 tags based on what I've read but, in all honesty, I don't have a full understanding of them.

Also, I had asked before but not gotten any feedback on whether the tags can be read from behind another surface. I am considering pulling the trim around the stereo/ navigation in my truck to put the tags behind. Thinking of using them for Shazam, Navigation, Bluetooth on/off, etc. Will there be any issue reading them behind the dash panel?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bacidath:
I can still read a tag with the Seidio convert on with a tag inside a fairly thick luggage tag... Depending on how thick the dash is it should be doable
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Skullmonkey:
The tags read through my OtterBox defender. It will go through thin materials after that. I always carry a tag in my pocket to switch wallpapers if I go to the station.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] browning:
I have the Defender as well. Hopefully another layer or two won't hinder anything.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] couragedragon:
I just stacked 17mm worth of rubber, plastic, and paper on my evo and the tag still read through it. (not necessarily the max. thickness, I just ran out of random stuff to grab to make it thicker.)

I also happen to have a 1 mm thick piece of plastic with a fairly thin aluminum (?) heat shielding on it and putting that over the phone rendered the NFC useless and it wouldn't read the tag.

So the composition of your dash is that area will make a difference. Great question though, now I know I can stick an NFC tag out of sight behind vinyl/plastic and like magic it'll activate things!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mrrogers1:
Thanks for the heads up on the cards, just wanted to say, the TagsForDroid.com tages are 768byte cards. They are about 50c more with shipping but are 5x the capacity.

In all honesty, I got my cards 3wk ago and haven't even messed around with them BUT something tell's me 5x's the capacity is a good thing. :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] StormMcCloud:
I have to give tagsfordroid props as well. I just ordered a set from them at 10am this morning and they already processed and shipped the order.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] browning:
Thanks for the research. I should not have any issue with what I'm planning to do then. I have an area around the stereo/ nav system that I can remove and place the tags behind - at least that is what I'm planning to do - I haven't actually removed the trim piece yet but I suspect there will be room behind to affix the tags.

Now, I just need to order some tags.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TaintedByte:
That's way to simple to do with Tasker :) so yeah just make a new task in tasker launching the launcher and then go back to the NFC Task Launcher app and program said tag to launch that Tasker task and it will open up the alternate launcher.

I can turn my computer on by touching a tag with the combination of Tasker, NFC Task Launcher and Wol Wake on Lan Wan (if someone wants the set up, I will post it :)). So the possibilities are endless, really.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] freerein100:
I placed a tag under a 3/4 inch solid wood tray and it reads perfectly
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] HuDuVuDu:
Pleas post your turn on computer.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Skullmonkey:
I tried putting a tag in between mt TFP and its case and reading a tag. I can't read it. I am assuming the aluminum backing of the prime is interfering with the signal. So I stuck a tag under the table of where I sit for meetings to silence my phone XD
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] masseyboy1990:
pleeeease post this :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ibleedbloo:
Are there any other apps besides NFC Task Launcher that anyone recommends. The $2 is not a big deal but if there is something superior I'd go with that.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] JaredC01:
I'm still working on setting up useful things on my tags, but I can honestly say I'm more than anything just using Tasker to create tasks, then pulling them in through NFC Task Launcher. If you can find any other NFC program that will integrate with Tasker tasks, go for it.