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[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
I'll update the free version tonight. More translations are in progress (Spanish, Italian, German) . If anyone wants to assist with additional lamguages or knows someone who can feel free to contact me.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] jungbum:
I can help you out with Korean if you need a helping hand :D
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
Sent you a pm!
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] mapleleafz06:
Hey Great work krohnjw! I just bought this app and love it. My only gripe was that I am able to set profiles up fine, EXCEPT the ringer profile function doesn't seem to work? everything else is working ie. bluetooth disable, wifi enable. but the ringer profile wont change (silent and vibrate don't work). Other then that, I've been having a blast coding these tags and showing off @ work :)
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
Can you give me any more detail as to what doesn't work?

The only caveat with the ringer profile is that if you set any non zero volume, vibrate turns off.

If you let me know the steps you are taking I'll see if I can reproduce it and get it sorted.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] 3Shirts:
Are you using a MIUI rom? This is a problem with versions since .16 which stops programmatic setting of vibrate and silent modes.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] mapleleafz06:
damn I am running a MIUI rom! okay i guess I'll just have to code the tags to lower the volumes to 0 instead then...

Thanks for the quick replies guys! still the best $ I've spent on an app!
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
Glad to hear it's narrowed down - sorry it's nothing I can fix :)
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
Market and Free version updated to 2.16:

- Italian and Portuguese localization now in place

Next release (2.17) will allow for direct launching of URLs, 1x1 Widget to set default profile and Experimental GPS toggling.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] mad_vtak:
When ever you get back to this sir, can you please create a 2nd swipe to exit.

Since our car docks don't auto detect when we put the phones in, id like to swipe to exit app and turn off bt or something like that.

Thanks in advanced.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
As far as closing an app that's something that's not in the API as of 2.2.

You can create a tag that toggles two profiles though (using saved tags) to accomplish a similar list of distinct steps.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] gkrawiec:
i have a toggling set of profiles...one undos the settings of the first. Before i use the second profile i manually exit car/home mode.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
Sorry for the delay - Launching of URLs is complete, GPS is a no go. Google fixed the security hole that allowed toggling GPS through the power manager widget :(

http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=7890

So, the code is there but the receiver is not exported and available for use - permission denial when sending it the intent now.

I've updated the size counts on tags to be more accurate (to represent the size of the NDEF header / encapsulation) as well.

I'll add the widget and then we should be ready to release - look for this in the next few days.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Force.:
Recently got a nexus s and came across an article mentioning this app. Is it possible to have it so that swiping a tag enables or disables auto rotation for the screen as I like to have it off when I am lying in bed but on normally.

Thanks
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
Looks like it should be possible. I'll add it to the list of things to check out - you need to write the appropriate system setting, but assuming it's still exposed it should work.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
11/18

NFC Task Launcher: Version 2.17.0

- Added Launch URL directly under Applications menu

- Updated message size to be more accurate. Now includes NDEF header size.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Eifelschaf:
Hi,

I'd like to report a bug: If I bundle the airplane mode with any other actions on a tag it only executes the airplane mode, but nothing else. I tried toggling the airplane mode and setting the ringer to silent, but it seems to happen with all other actions. Is this already a know issue or can anyone tell me what the problem might be?

My device is a Nexus S with stock 2.3.6 ROM.

Best regards,

Matthias
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] cjohnson481:
i assume this will work with the Galaxy Nexus too?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
It should. I don't have one to test with yet, but on an AOSP ICS build it works fine.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
I am taking a look at this now. Nothing has changed but this definitely appears to be broken :(
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
Please try this for the airplane mode issues. I don't like this solution but the activity is returning immediately and the receiver isn't waiting for it to actually return a status >.>

http://goo.gl/X0srr
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] cjohnson481:
cool! thanks so much! cant wait to buy your app and some nfc tags and experiment away.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Eifelschaf:
This version is working perfectly fine. Thanks!

Another question: is it possible to set an alarm for a certain amount of minutes in the future from the time the tag is read? The current "set alarm for n minutes in the future" only stores a fixed time on the tag. Would be great to set some sort of timer on every read.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] SnowmanAndy:
Hi,

I ordered these tags -

"30mm-mifare-1k-s50-sticker-discs-pack-of-10-1184-p"

which were listed on your site on the "Purchase NFC tags" page, 7th link down - UK seller (Sorry I would put up direct links, but I haven't posted enough yet - newbie!)

and have purchased your app. On trying to format them I get the message "Tag is unsuppported"

I've obviously emailed the seller to see if these tags have been locked by them for some reason, but is there anything else I should try to find out if it's the tags that are at fault? I will let you know, as it looks like they may need removing from your list.

Thanks
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
Interesting, someone ordered those in the past and they worked fine. From a spec perspective they should work.

The only reason you would see Tag is unsupported is if the tag does not report itself as either NDEF or NDEF Formatable in the tag tech. The Classic 1K are NDEF Formatable.

Out of curiosity can you enable debug output and grab a logcat of when it tries to write for me?

Can you write the tags with any other app?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] SnowmanAndy:
I'll have a look at sending you the log, bear with me. ;)

FYI. Got the following reply from the seller.

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Hi Andrew

It could be your software or device doesn’t read Mifare 1K tags, as the standard tags which are NFC tags have a Mifare Ultralight chips and operate to ISO standards, your phone may not read these type (Mifare 1K).

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any further questions.

Best regards

Jim

Jim Ryder

CoreRFID Ltd

seller.

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[Nexus S Themes and Apps] SnowmanAndy:
Have the log, do you just want me to post it here, PM or email it to you?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
pm or email is fine - same name at gmail.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] ilnanny:
very nice app
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] SnowmanAndy:
Emailed! :D
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
For anyone running an ICS ROM - this is an issue with ICS not reporting blank tags as NdefFormatable. I raised an issue and received a reply from someone at Google that they are aware of the issue and it will be fixed in an upcoming release. http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=22258&thanks=22258&ts=1322236730
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] dartho:
Installed and working. Initially ran into hitch with Tasker, but followed uninstall/reinstall instructions and all was sweet. Thanks!
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] avel:
Hello krohnjw, great application, many thanks.

I have an idea for a new NFC task launcher action.

There is a program called "Android Desktop Notifier": http://code.google.com/p/android-notifier/ It can display desktop notifications from an android device like rings, incoming messages, or even other notifications from third party applications - it provides an API for that. It can also execute configurable commands on the desktop side.

My idea therefore is: implement this API in NFC task launcher:

http://code.google.com/p/android-notifier/wiki/ThirdPartyNotifications

A user touches a tag configured to send the Android Notifier message; the intent is sent via the API, and the message reaches the desktop computer.

Now this might not be much of a use case, but when combined on the desktop side with custom commands (see actions here: http://code.google.com/p/android-notifier/wiki/NotificationActions ), then we could also use a script to execute different things based on the notification message.

An actual use case for this that I would use would be: A tag placed on the laptop to launch DAVdrive / wifidrive / equivalent on the mobile device and simultaneously open up a file manager window on the desktop for exchanging files.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] URPREY:
I just received my Type 2 NFC Sticker - Ultralight C - Circle (25mm diameter) tags from tagstand.com - I requested them to be formatted in ndef before shipment.

However, my VZW Galaxy Nexus (running 4.0.3 ZYGOTE1.8 ROM) doesn't see the tags at all. I'm trying to figure out if this is an issue with the tags (not formatted) or the software.

How can I determine this? My GN can read other nfc cards, but gets no response from these tags.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
Version 2.19 up:

- Fixed a bug launching applications with upper case package names

- Change alarm N minutes from now to be dynamic (time set N minutes from current time on ever read)

- UI fixes for Galaxy Nexus
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
12/30 Version 2.21

- Fixed a bug that was introduced with the change in alarms. Both types of alarms should work properly now.

- Changed Task to properly store tag state unless "New Tag" is selected from the menu to prevent accidental deletion of content during rotation/activity switching.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] decalex:
Anyone know of nfc tags sold at "local" stores e.g. target, radio shack, Walmart, best buy?

•°NS4G • ICS°•
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
None that I am aware of. If you could find a local robotics type shop you might have some luck, but it's still a "niche" product.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] B-Hard:
i dont have a credit card :(

Can i buy it with normal bank transfer?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] URPREY:
It appears the 25mm tags from tagstand are too small to work with the GN. Got some tags from tagsfordroid.com and they work great!
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
Too small in what way?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] URPREY:
The person from tagstand said the tags were too small in physical size and not powerful enough to be recognized by the GN.

I don't know if that's the case; just stating what they told me. I now have mifare 1k tags that work fine.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
Thanks. That makes sense, I was just curious.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Maverick51:
Thanks a lot !
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Ev0 360:
Thank you, awesome app

On my way to the market for the official purchase!

I have a GN and when I found this app (and read all 50 pages of this thread) I ordered up some tags from tagstand right away.

Works awesome, especially handy in combination with tasker. I've cooked up some basic profiles for home and car right now.

As a side note for anyone else out there with a GN, I've found that the "MIFARE CLASSIC STICKER - SQUARE (35MM X 35MM)" works every time, the others included in the starter kit are somewhat inconsistent in their reading.

great work!
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Natolx:
I have a Galaxy Nexus and am unable to read NFC tags from the lock screen. Is there any way to enable this somehow? Having to unlock the phone takes away some of the NFC sticker convenience for changing settings etc.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
Not on a stock rom. AFAIK no custom rom has tried to modify this either. As of 4.0 the screen must be on and the device unlocked. Prior to 4.0 it only needed to have the screen on.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] machiz7888:
Is there anyway to use Tasker/ Secure Settings (link http://www.reddit.com/r/tasker/comments/nk6m2/use_secure_settings_to_enable_gps_and_other_fun/) to make a decent gps toggle?

I've got it so gps will turn on if maps is on and off when its off, but its not a fast enough toggle to turn on before Navigation asks to turn gps on.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Natolx:
Well hopefully someone gets on that :)
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Natolx:
You could add a wait command to tasker

Edit: oops nm, that doesn't make sense lol
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Natolx:
Here are some solutions. I haven't tried them yet though.

http://tasker.wikidot.com/navigationgps
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] ellesshoo:
Not to discourage you in your search but i don't quite understand why you need to toggle GPS. As long as you don't have any apps set to find your location via GPS in the background leaving it turned "on" (on = available for use) will not diminish battery level.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] ATHM50:
Is the custom task input field specific to Tasker? I'm curious how to operate with custom tasks.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
Custom Tasks are just for a specific activity within a package. Some packages have more than one "Launcher" activity or you may want to launch directly into a sub activity.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] streilu:
NFC Task Launcher is tellig me, that it's unlicensed? How can I fix that? :(
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
Wait for the market to not be super lame :) Sometimes the market takes a while to process it's own "purchase".

Normally that clears up in a few hours. You can try signing out of Google Talk and back in, that seemingly helps some but it may be a placebo.

If it doesn't clear up you can contact the market people and they can assist, or I can refund the purchase and you can try it again if you want.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] streilu:
Signing out and signing in from Talk worked. Thank you! Now it's working like a charm!
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Taomyn:
Just bought your app in anticipation of some tags I ordered and I was wondering if there was any chance of supporting the Profile app https://market.android.com/details?id=com.noimjosh.profile to save me reprogramming another app for my different profiles?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] droidance:
Do you have any idea why my NFC isn't working?

I think Wallet is working fine though (last I tried was 1/4/2012)... just the tags and NFC itself doesn't read/write.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
Maybe, I'll have to look into the app itself and see what kind of integration features it allows.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Bob@Desire:
I want to create a Profile Tag, the first task should launch the navigation and the second task should launch an activity to go back to the homescreen. Is there a "Custom Task" to launch the homescreen?

Thanks

(I am using a Galaxy Nexus with 4.0.2)
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] yoyohere2:
Stupid question: Does this work in sleep/standby mode?

I have a Verizon Galaxy Nexus and the tags works great when the phone is awake when the screen is on. Once the screen is off, nothing works. Was hoping to use this without unlocking the phone everytime.

Also I watch the youtube car dock demo in the OP. Hitting the power button makes the phone read the tag right away. My phone requires a pin number to unlock due to being a business phone. Which makes it more annoying to wake up the phone for this.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
That's because the video was made a while ago on Gingerbread. As of ICS the phone now needs to be unlocked before the NFC service starts. In Gingerbread it would start as soon as the screen was on, you didn't need to unlock the device.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] neo_x22000:
so we can just write the tags with our nexus s...there's no need to buy a reader??...

sent from Ice Cream Infused NS4g
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
Correct 10
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Taomyn:
Now that I have some tags I'm able to play around more with the app. Just need to start sticking them in the places I need them.

Will it be possible at some point amend tasks and possibly re-order them within saved tags?

Also, how about custom notification icons so you can see at a glance which profile is currently loaded. I know, I'm too lazy to pull down on the notification bar :p
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] imompero:
Is there any way to complete disable sound notifications for NFC scans?

Edit: Also I have some other questions since playing with the paid version some more.

1. when launching task to configure wifi and credentials to my home wifi it never connects stating authentication problem. I am using WPA2 Personal with a linksys router. If I re-enter the pw and it works fine.

2. I also wanted to create a NFC tag that would automatically configure wifi for any guest that come over. Is there a requirement that they have the app installed as well?

Thanks in advance, I really like the app
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] karstensson:
Hi! i have a Tag that sets a alarm for 07:15 and activates a nightprofile.

but i have a problem, when i scan the nfc card everything works fine, except for that the alarm doesnt set it self, it just opens the alarm clock window, then i have to turn on the alarm and press ok.

Is'nt there a way to do this automatically?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
This is an ICS change. I dispatch an intent to the clock app to set the alarm. Google added an extra step here for some reason. I can look at see if I can bypass this. Otherwise it would require using a custom alarm handler, something I'm not keen on adding (essentially a full alarm clock package).
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
1.) It's actually setting up WPA. WPA2 was added for hotspot and all changes not propagated to this. This is fixed for the next release.

2.) Yes. However there is a free version for "execute" only in the market. However that needs to be updated to support some new features.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] 3Shirts:
I have identified that the sound files that fire with NFC tags are actually within the NFC apk inside /system/app

I did try to replace them with silence but I messed it up and killed my NFC so had to restore a backup. I will have another play sometime but it's not a simple fix I'm afraid
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Gizmoh:
I have a problem with writing tags :( If i install tasker previously to your App to make the task start working, i can't write to my tags anymore.

Any suggestions?

Android 4.0.2

EDIT: Reinstalled both an now works
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] fundings:
I found a small bug. When opening a saved action task the app reports tag size to 0, and won't write the tag. Adding and/or removing an action fixes this for the "session", but not permamently.

Also, TagAge no longer automatically format tags as NDEF. You have to e-mail customer services. However, formatting is free. I've seen more and more shops charging for this lately.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
This is fixed for the next release already. Thanks for reporting it though :)
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] imompero:
Awesome thanks, any eta on the next release? Also any idea on how to disable sound notifications. I have a tag written to completely silent the phone but that is negated by the really loud notification.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
This coming week. Maybe this weekend if I get some time.

No - that sound is annoying :) It was much nicer in Gingerbread when it was up to the app to notify the user.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] imompero:
Oh this would be great, can't wait to hear what you come up with, really annoying loud sound. For google wallet payments that is fine but for a nfc tag that makes the phone completely silent its pretty pointless
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] _dGs_:
Hi,

Is it possible in ICS to modify unlock security with an application ?

My idea is the ability to disable the unlock security with a task, like the app 'Unlock With WiFi'.

When you connect to your home it asks to enter your pin code, then it disables the unlock security.

I love the idea to do the same thing with a tag !

Thanks.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
2.24 up in the market:

- Fixed bug with double "About" popup

- Fixed bug loading saved tags

- Fixed bug introduced where shared key was not set for WPA APs being configured

- Added code to handle WPA2 APs configuration

- Profile tags are now stored locally on the tags themselves, will work if app reinstalled or wiped and on other phones

- Added new "Display" options with Brightness, Auto-Brightness toggle and Notification Light

- Fixed Facebook checkins FC.

- Added GPS (if available) to all checkins.

- Added ability to post Tweet directly from tag
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Taomyn:
Oh no....thanks for the update but you've ruined the experience for me :(

All my tags were Profiles and I've got to re-program them all, plus now the notification no longer just displays the name of the saved tag, but the individual tasks which means as they all more-or-less start the same I can't tell at a glance what "mode" I've set my phone to.

Please add an option to revert to previous display behaviour when a Profile is used? Thanks.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] :
An option to activate/deactivate GPS would be nice :)

+1 on this also...
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
I added the local IDs back to the string so that the name will show when the tag is present in the local database. It takes an extra 4 bytes though. If no saved tag is present for this ID it will display the command set (i.e. if it's read on another phone or the local database has been erased).
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
GPS is not available to market apps. You need to be signed with platform keys or live in /system.

A helper plugin for root users may come in the near future for GPS and mobile data.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Taomyn:
Many thanks.

In a future version would it be possible to change the screen timeout value? Handy for keeping the screen on when in car mode.

Also on my GNex there seems no difference between ringtone volume and notification volume, in that if I set notifications to zero then my ringtone is also muted. I'm trying to set my phone for nightime where it will only sound for phone calls where all other sounds are mute - I think this is the last item I use from my Profile app which means I won't miss it any longer.

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[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
ICS unified ringer and notification volumes, they can no longer be independently set.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Taomyn:
Boy that's crazy. Why in heaven's name would Google do that!?!?!?

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[Nexus S Themes and Apps] eddieras:
since the update my tags aren't getting read - google nexus s - been using NFC TL for quite a few months now without issue. i rebooted my phone, double checked tags is on and NFC running but still not reading.... i assume it's something to do with the update as above but i'm unsure as to how to fix this -- thank you
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
Running ICS? Do you get the "read" sound? Are they profile tags (profile tags need to be recreated as of the last update)?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] eddieras:
thanks for your help!
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] B-Hard:
Is there an option to automaticaly disable the Tasks when the connection to the tag gets lost?

This would be great in the car! So i dont have to manually deactivate Bluetooth,GPS and CarMode!

Thanks
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] 3Shirts:
Not as such. Tag reading is a one time event, fire and forget. This app does let you have profiles with enter and exit tasks but that requires you to make sure it only reads the tag once on entry and once on exit. You could have the tag somewhere so you swipe the phone when you get in and out but keep the phone away from it the rest of the time.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] krohnjw:
It would be great if Android dispatched this event to handle. Unfortunately it doesn't and solutions emulating this that could be coded will work, at best, most of the time. At worst they won't work and it will start firing your exit condition when you don't want it to happen (thus I don't plan on implementing a solution like that).