TaskerSettings

Helper app for Tasker

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Android 14 and newer block the installation of Tasker Settings through the normal process. Please use one of the methods below.

Method 1: Easy Install (No PC Needed)

This method uses a special Tasker Task to install the APK directly on your device.

1. Check Tasker Version: Ensure you are using Tasker version 6.6.11 or newer, as this is required for the Shizuku integration to work. If your current version is older, check if a newer stable release is available. If not, you can get the latest beta version from here.
2. Install Shizuku: Make sure you have Shizuku installed and running.
3. Import the Task: Add the Install APK task to your Tasker from this link.
4. Run the Task: Run the "Install APK" task and select the Tasker Settings APK file you downloaded. The task will use Shizuku to install the app with the necessary bypass flag (--bypass-low-target-sdk-block).

Method 2: PC Install (Using ADB)

If you prefer or cannot use the first method, you can install the app from a computer using ADB.

1. Setup ADB: You can find instructions for setting up ADB on your PC here.
2. Run Install Command: Use the following command to install the app:

   adb install --bypass-low-target-sdk-block FILENAME.apk
   

3. Troubleshooting: If you get a permission error during ADB installation, go to your phone's Developer Options and disable "Check apps installed via USB" before trying again.

Grant Permissions Manually

DO NOT grant permissions when the system prompts you. The app may crash. You must grant permissions manually in system settings:

1. Go to Android Settings > Apps > Tasker Settings.
2. Select "Permissions" and grant the required permission there.

Note: For reasons unknown, some antivirus programs may erroneously flag Tasker Settings as containing a virus or trojan. However, this is not the case. Tasker Settings is an open-source app, enabling you to scrutinize its code and functionality. If you opt not to install it, that decision is entirely yours to make. Rest assured, there is no actual threat. 😅

Wifi Toggling

Google has changed the way Android works for apps that target API 29, so Tasker can't toggle wifi anymore. Check here for more details: https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/128554616

If you want to better understand what "targeting" an API means, check here: https://tasker.joaoapps.com/userguide/en/target_api.html To get Wifi toggling to work again please install this app. Download here: https://github.com/joaomgcd/TaskerSettings/releases/download/v1.2.0/TaskerSettings.apk

Make sure to exempt the "Tasker Settings" app (not only Tasker itself) from battery optimization (https://tasker.joaoapps.com/userguide/en/faqs/faq-problem.html#00) so that Tasker can call it in the background. Make sure to check here too for how to exempt it from battery optimization: https://dontkillmyapp.com/

Even if you already have the "Tasker Settings" app installed from Google Play, you need to install this new version for the Wifi toggle to work.

I can't upload this version to Google Play because it targets API 21 (which is why toggling Wifi still works with it) and Google only allows apps that target API 29 and over.

Note: your phone may warn you that this app is built for an older Android version. That's normal (and precisely why this app can still toggle wifi), so please dismiss the warning because it's nothing to worry about.

Download here: https://github.com/joaomgcd/TaskerSettings/releases/download/v1.2.0/TaskerSettings.apk

Wifi Connecting

Forcing connection to a certain WiFi Network used to be a feature in AutoTools. Since AutoTools is now required to target API 29 (read above for more info about API targets) it can't do that anymore.

This feature was now added to Tasker itself in the Connect to Wifi action and Tasker uses the Tasker Settings helper app to do this.

If you want to use the Connect To Wifi action in Tasker download this version: https://github.com/joaomgcd/TaskerSettings/releases/download/v1.3.0/TaskerSettings.apk

Important Note: on some devices the app will ask you for location permissions, but when you try to grant them the system app will crash. To work around this go to Android Settings > Apps > Tasker Settings > Permissions > Location and enable the permission. It should correctly after you do that.

Run Shell

Since Tasker started targeting API 30 some shell commands (like "ip neigh") stopped working.

With version 1.4.0 of Tasker Settings you can get that working again by selecting the Use Tasker Settings option in the Run Shell action in Tasker.

Use

• Tasker 5.15.6 or above
• Tasker Settings 1.4.0 or above

Download Tasker Settings 1.4.0 here: https://github.com/joaomgcd/TaskerSettings/releases/download/v1.4.0/Tasker.Settings.1.4.0.apk

Open File action for APK files

On November 2022 Google blocked Tasker from having the android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES permission on Google Play which means that Tasker wasn't able to request installation of APK files anymore using the Open File action like before.

With version 1.5.0 of Tasker Settings you can get that working again because Tasker will now relay this function to it.

Use

• Tasker 6.1.7-beta or above
• Tasker Settings 1.5.0 or above

Download Tasker Settings 1.5.0 here: https://github.com/joaomgcd/TaskerSettings/releases/download/v1.5.0/Tasker.Settings.1.5.0.apk

Toggle Bluetooth

On May 2023 Tasker had to update its Target API to 33 blocking it from being able to toggle Bluetooth on your device. This is expected behaviour as documented here.

Version 1.6.0 of Tasker Settings works around that by having Tasker relaying that feature to it. Since Tasker Settings still targets a lower Target API it can still perform the action normally.

Use

• Tasker 6.2.2-beta or above
• Tasker Settings 1.6.0 or above

Download Tasker Settings 1.6.0 here: https://github.com/joaomgcd/TaskerSettings/releases/download/v.1.6.0/Tasker.Settings.1.6.0.apk

Tasker Settings 2.0.0

This release restores functionality for the WiFi Tether and Do Not Disturb actions on newer Android versions.

What's New

• WiFi Tether on Android 16+: The WiFi Tether action now works on Android 16 and above. This requires the use of Shizuku.
• Do Not Disturb on Android 15+: The Do Not Disturb action can now turn DND off on Android 15 and above, which was previously restricted by new system behaviors.

Requirements

• Tasker 6.6.11 or newer
• Tasker Settings 2.0.0 or newer (Download links below)

CRITICAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Due to Android restrictions, the installation and setup process is very specific. Please follow these steps carefully.

Step 1: Install The App

Android 14 and newer block the installation of Tasker Settings through the normal process. Please use one of the methods below.

Method 1: Easy Install (No PC Needed)

This method uses a special Tasker Task to install the APK directly on your device.

1. Check Tasker Version: Ensure you are using Tasker version 6.6.11 or newer, as this is required for the Shizuku integration to work. If your current version is older, check if a newer stable release is available. If not, you can get the latest beta version from here.
2. Install Shizuku: Make sure you have Shizuku installed and running.
3. Import the Task: Add the Install APK task to your Tasker from this link.
4. Run the Task: Run the "Install APK" task and select the Tasker Settings APK file you downloaded. The task will use Shizuku to install the app with the necessary bypass flag (--bypass-low-target-sdk-block).

Method 2: PC Install (Using ADB)

If you prefer or cannot use the first method, you can install the app from a computer using ADB.

1. Setup ADB: You can find instructions for setting up ADB on your PC here.
2. Run Install Command: Use the following command to install the app:

   adb install --bypass-low-target-sdk-block FILENAME.apk
   

3. Troubleshooting: If you get a permission error during ADB installation, go to your phone's Developer Options and disable "Check apps installed via USB" before trying again.

Step 2: Grant Permissions Manually

DO NOT grant permissions when the system prompts you. The app may crash. You must grant permissions manually in system settings:

1. Go to Android Settings > Apps > Tasker Settings.
2. Select "Permissions" and grant the required permission there.

FEATURE-SPECIFIC SETUP

Perform the following steps only if you plan to use these specific features.

If you need Do Not Disturb (DND)

After installing Tasker Settings, you must explicitly enable DND access to control it:

1. Open the App: Open the Tasker Settings app from your app drawer.
2. Follow the Redirect: The app will direct you to a system screen specifically for "Do Not Disturb" access.
3. Enable Access: Find Tasker Settings in the list and toggle the switch to grant it the DND permission.

If you need WiFi Tether (Android 16+)

To use the WiFi Tether action on Android 16+, you must:

1. Install and run Shizuku if you haven't already.
2. Follow its instructions to get it running.
3. Grant Tasker Settings permission to use Shizuku. You can easily request this permission by opening the Tasker Settings app.

Device-Specific Notes

Huawei/Xiaomi Devices: If you are repeatedly asked for permission when toggling WiFi, you may need to use the special Huawei/Xiaomi APK available below. More info here.