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[Q] Google Now and always listening

Dear all,
I would like to hear from you about Google Now shortcut and "always listening" feature like we find on Moto X. I'm tempted about Moto X price/specs but I'm kind of disapointed about his camera and would like to know if is there a way to use those features (always listening with google now) on Note 4.
I read about some tweaks with Tasker killing S-Voice and lauching Google Now instead but I'm searching for a more "natural" alternative.
Is there any chance to get this on note 4?

Nova Launcher allows you to enable that on any phone, and I am enjoying it on my M8
If its not "default" on the note4, I will just enable it that way..

wase4711 said:
Nova Launcher allows you to enable that on any phone, and I am enjoying it on my M8
If its not "default" on the note4, I will just enable it that way..
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Thank you wase4711, have you noticed a big battery impact?
Edit: I just tried on my friends phone, it only work with the screen on right?

well, I have had it activated almost from the first day I had my M8, so not sure what the battery impact is..my battery still lasts all day, which is what I expect from any modern flagship phone..
and yes, it only works when the phone screen is on, but I use gravity screen anyways, so once I pick up my phone, the screen comes on anyways.
I will be curious to see how the newest version of S Voice works on the Note 4..

joelteixeira said:
Thank you wase4711, have you noticed a big battery impact?
Edit: I just tried on my friends phone, it only work with the screen on right?
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Yes only when screen on. There is an app (don't remember it's name, just google it) that enables it when screen is off, but that will drain a lot battery.

SaschaHa said:
Yes only when screen on. There is an app (don't remember it's name, just google it) that enables it when screen is off, but that will drain a lot battery.
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Thank you. I think you may reffering the OpenMic+ and I agree with you, it seems that will really kill the battery.

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joelteixeira said:
Dear all,
I would like to hear from you about Google Now shortcut and "always listening" feature like we find on Moto X. I'm tempted about Moto X price/specs but I'm kind of disapointed about his camera and would like to know if is there a way to use those features (always listening with google now) on Note 4.
I read about some tweaks with Tasker killing S-Voice and lauching Google Now instead but I'm searching for a more "natural" alternative.
Is there any chance to get this on note 4?
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there is option inside Google Now for listening but yeah when screen off it doesn't work...
+ if you want exactly same app like what is on moto X devs can port that app for other phones...
(if i buy Note4 I will try to do this )
:good:

Geeks Empire said:
there is option inside Google Now for listening but yeah when screen off it doesn't work...
+ if you want exactly same app like what is on moto X devs can port that app for other phones...
(if i buy Note4 I will try to do this )
:good:
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Unfortunately, It seems that is not just port the app. If I understood well reading AnandTech review and other posts on this thread the responsible for "always listening" is a dedicated CPU from Texas Instruments called C55x. Using openMic or any other tweak without the proper hardware is just a dirty solution.

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joelteixeira said:
Unfortunately, It seems that is not just port the app. If I understood well reading AnandTech review and other posts on this thread the responsible for "always listening" is a dedicated CPU from Texas Instruments called C55x. Using openMic or any other tweak without the proper hardware is just a dirty solution.
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i should read more about it
if there s specific hardware for it yeah port app won't work... and just try create another app like this with optimized dirty solutions...!
but the always listening was part snapdragon800 (if remember correctly at moment) ..........

Geeks Empire said:
i should read more about it
if there s specific hardware for it yeah port app won't work... and just try create another app like this with optimized dirty solutions...!
but the always listening was part snapdragon800 (if remember correctly at moment) ..........
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Till two or three days ago I thought the same, that's why I didn't understand the reason no other brand (sony, samsung...) was implementing the 'always listening' since they use the same SoC. But according to others, the c55x is the reponsible for this and not the S801/S805.

"Always-on" function gone and replaced by "From any screen". Why?
When you go to the settings of Google Search/Voice/OK Google Detection/
one should see the "Always-on" option.
I used to have it, but right now it´s gone and got replaced by "From any screen". I don´t know how that happened.
The problem is, "From any screen" doesn´t work when the display is OFF.
The "Always-on"-function does work also when the display is OFF.
I already re-installed Google Search, but that didn´t help either.
Anyone got an idea how to get the "Always-On"-function back?

Language and input/voice search/audio history set to ON/OK Google detection/
I hope it will help.
Sent from my SM-N910T using XDA Free mobile app

darekz said:
Language and input/voice search/audio history set to ON/OK Google detection/
I hope it will help.
Sent from my SM-N910T using XDA Free mobile app
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It´s ON already.
The problem is, that I have no "Always-on" option.
Pls. see this screenshot:
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Try to delete voice model and retrain it again.
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darekz said:
Try to delete voice model and retrain it again.
Sent from my SM-N910T using XDA Free mobile app
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Done that already a few times.
The problem is not that it doesn´t recognize the voice, the problem is that I can´t get it to work when the screen is OFF. It works fine when the screen is on.

turn off bluetooth
set up S-voice completely
open google search, go to settings, google now
turn everything on, retrain it to recognize your voice, also turn on work from any screen
turn off your screen and try it again
what rom are you on?

wase4711 said:
turn off bluetooth
set up S-voice completely
open google search, go to settings, google now
turn everything on, retrain it to recognize your voice, also turn on work from any screen
turn off your screen and try it again
what rom are you on?
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Done all that already. But I don´t think that "turn on work from any screen", will help anything because this function works only when the screen is ON.
But I want GoogleVoice to work also when the screen is OFF.
Does it work on your device, Wase4711?
I am on the Dr. Ketan Custom ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/snapdragon-dev/n910g-dr-ketan-custom-rom-t2928568

Parinibbana said:
Done all that already. But I don´t think that "turn on work from any screen", will help anything because this function works only when the screen is ON.
But I want GoogleVoice to work also when the screen is OFF.
Does it work on your device, Wase4711?
I am on the Dr. Ketan Custom ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/snapdragon-dev/n910g-dr-ketan-custom-rom-t2928568
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Actually works even with lock on
Sent from my SM-N910T using XDA Free mobile app

yes, it works on my cm 12 remix rom, and has worked on most of the roms I have tried in the last few months.
I always have set it up following the exact instructions I posted above

Thanks for your screenshot.
Now, please compare with mine: https://www.dropbox.com/s/lg74my71ux0ajaa/GoogleVoice%20settings.jpg?dl=0
Can you see the difference?

Verizon VoLTE Problem with Solution

Hi all,
I installed the 5.1OTA and could not get Verizon Enhanced LTE (advanced calling, VoLTE, etc....) to work. I tried what everyone else suggested and nothing made it work (never showed the enhanced LTE setting in the cellular menu). Here are the steps I took in case anyone else is having the same problem.
1. Re-Install radio and bootloader from here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934540313
2. Enter the hidden menu using *#*#4636#*#*
3. Go in to Phone information
4. Click the TURN ON VOLTE PROVISIONED FLAG button (wont change)
5. Click the TURN OFF RADIO button
6. Wait a few seconds (for radio to turn off) and then click the TURN ON RADIO button.
7. Observe that the TURN ON VOLTE PROVISIONED FLAG button has changed to TURN OFF....
8. Go in to Settings>>...More>>Cellular Networks and make sure that Enhanced 4G LTE Mode is enabled.
I did all this and I still did not have data while making a call. I had to go to VZW site and go into my account and tell it to activate a device on my current line. I entered the IMEI and it gave me a warning about softcard and then went right back to same screen, When I clicked next it gave me a warning that it was unsupoorted device. After this it all worked perfect although the phone is still not recognized on the VZW site.

I can confirm this works. I had the hd voice already added to my line so I had to remove it and then add it back. That seemed to do the trick for me. It hasn't disappeared as it did originally. I'll update if I lose it. Thanks OP

I installed the OTA too and I didn't see the VOLTE switch immediately either.
What I had to do was to log into Verizon and add HD voice to the lines that supported it. After I added them and checked the mobile network settings, I saw the VOLTE switch pop up.
Hope that helps.

TheLonePoster said:
I installed the OTA too and I didn't see the VOLTE switch immediately either.
What I had to do was to log into Verizon and add HD voice to the lines that supported it. After I added them and checked the mobile network settings, I saw the VOLTE switch pop up.
Hope that helps.
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This is the way all Verizon devices work. Not just the N6.

bwheelies said:
This is the way all Verizon devices work. Not just the N6.
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The real fun for me began when HD Voice updated my old voicemail to basic visual voicemail. It's been a long day haha.

how do i add HDVOICE in my Verizon account??
i dont see it in the list under apps products??
is it bc i have unlimited everything?

Lw00d said:
how do i add HDVOICE in my Verizon account??
i dont see it in the list under apps products??
is it bc i have unlimited everything?
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I have unlimited also. Its in manage products and apps then in the free products tab.

jayfried said:
I have unlimited also. Its in manage products and apps then in the free products tab.
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yes i know . i dont have HD voice as a option..

Lw00d said:
yes i know . i dont have HD voice as a option..
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Here is where it is on my account
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Lw00d said:
yes i know . i dont have HD voice as a option..
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Look again
Sent from my Nexus 6

DebianDog said:
Look again
Sent from my Nexus 6
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o its under free products.. i see it now.. thanks guys.

I added the service to my line then rebooted the phone but still no sign of the setting. Maybe I should have been more patient.
No matter, this solution worked perfectly. thanks

Same here played around in dialer and no go

So..... My problem is that when I enter the settings menu inside of the dialer by dialing *#*#4636#*#* it does show the option to turn on volte provisioned flag but it does not change. Ever. I hit the button, turn off radio, let it turn all the way off, then turn it on, and it still doesnt change. Reboot, still no advanced calling options.
Anyone else having this problem?
I am on Chroma ROM so I'm hoping this isn't an issue, and if it is, does anyone recommend a good stock rom until Chroma gets updated?
Thanks guys!!!

Same problem here. I was using Vanillipop and it worked on that one but not on Chroma

I tried this and got the feature and all on my phone but tried to make a call and got an error then it turned off the features and back to square one.

I did the following and it worked. I had to turn on HD Voice in my verizon account. I did not have to activate my nexus 6 on my line.
type in *#*#4636#*#*. When you hit that last *, your phone will jump into the hidden settings menu. Choose “Phone info” and then scroll down until you see an option for “TURN ON VOLTE PROVISIONED FLAG.” Tap that and then reboot your phone (I had to reboot twice for some reason to get it to work). Once booted, head into your phone’s regular settings menu, tap on “More” under “Wireless & networks,” then “Cellular networks.” You should now see an option for “Enhanced 4G LTE Mode” and it should be toggled on.
Edit: There is a chance that you may need HD Voice added to your Verizon account. To do that, you will need to sign-in to your Verizon account and add the feature, which is free. http://goo.gl/eKFV5E

Is this a Verizon only thing?

PunishedSnake said:
Is this a Verizon only thing?
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Verizon and T-mobile support VoLTE right now on the n6.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

david279 said:
Verizon and T-mobile support VoLTE right now on the n6.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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I know
I meant the fix.....the provisioning thing. Does that only work on VZ?

[Guide]How to use the Project Fi wifi assistant any carrier(Any recent nexus device)

Hey guys. Since this is my first thread, any help/instructions would be welcomed.
While messing around on my Nexus 5x I got a notification from Google Connectivity services telling me if I wanted my phone to auto-connect to open wifi hotspots automatically through a VPN(Virtual Private Network). If you don't know, a VPN sends your data encrypted through a Wi-Fi network. The data is then unencrypted by the VPN server, and is sent to the requested location. This is useful if you want to use an open network but don't want people to be able to spy on your browsing. After exploring a little, I found out how to set this up.
Requirements
A recent Nexus smartphone or tablet running android Nougat
The latest version of google connectivity services
Navigate to Settings>Google>Networking.
Enable wifi Assistant.
It's as simple as that. Whenever you come across an open network, your phone will automatically connect to it through a vpn.
Thanks

I was under the impression they opened up Google Connectivity Services beyond Project Fi users to all Nexus users, so do you really need to download this separately?
http://www.droid-life.com/2016/08/24/google-wifi-assistant-nexus/

sfhub said:
I was under the impression they opened up Google Connectivity Services beyond Project Fi users to all Nexus users, so do you really need to download this separately?
As Droid Life said, the feature is coming soon. Until its full release, this is the only way to access this otherwise Fi-only feature. I have no networking feature in my settings, and unless you do, I believe this is the only way to access this feature at the time of this post.
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hovercraftii said:
As Droid Life said, the feature is coming soon. Until its full release, this is the only way to access this otherwise Fi-only feature. I have no networking feature in my settings, and unless you do, I believe this is the only way to access this feature at the time of this post.
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I can't tell you for sure because I have fi and it has always shown up for me, but when I search generic with no account from a PC, it shows up on Google Play store, so I assume it is already there and available.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.gcs&hl=en

It has a store page on the play store but there is no option to download it for me.

Your right. I found Google connectivity services under system apps. I believe using activity launcher is still the only way to manually create the VPN. Thanks for letting me know

Activity launcher
hovercraftii said:
Your right. I found Google connectivity services under system apps. I believe using activity launcher is still the only way to manually create the VPN. Thanks for letting me know
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What activity launcher is it? I tried Activity launcher in the google store and it does nothing?
Please tell me the exact app to d/l.
TY
CC

cc999 said:
What activity launcher is it? I tried Activity launcher in the google store and it does nothing?
Please tell me the exact app to d/l.
TY
CC
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher&hl=en

Help
hovercraftii said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher&hl=en
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got it

I have a stock 5x on T-Mobile. It has already shown up on my phone. You just need to go to "settings" click on Google then scroll down to networking. You can enable it from there
Sent from my Nexus 5X using XDA-Developers mobile app

It just got released today

I get this and then nothing happens
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ContractorDude said:
I have a stock 5x on T-Mobile. It has already shown up on my phone. You just need to go to "settings" click on Google then scroll down to networking. You can enable it from there
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The feature has now been released publicly and you can access it from Settings>Google>Network.

suku_patel_22 said:
I get this and then nothing happens
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it only works if there are open networks that have not been connected to previously and do not require signing in.

Has anyone in the UK got this feature yet ? I'm stock rom, unbranded, unlocked phone all updated.

Not on my phone in the UK yet, but the feature is apparently rolling out as a server-side change. Could take up to a few weeks for it to get to everyone.

PSA: VOLTE working on Pixel (INDIA) (JIO Sim)

After updating to the recent canada build (NPF26J) via ADB Sideload, I'm getting a new "HD" icon on the top left corner of the notification bar. Also there is a permanent notification saying "Device is HD capable" in the notification tray.
In settings, under mobile networks i find "Enhanced 4G LTE Mode" option too.
Also I'm able to make & receive calls on the JIO network without any mods or without using any app.
Does VOLTE also work for people in other regions? Or does VOLTE work on other recent updates?
Screenshots:
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It works on NPF26J update. I tried it. But LTE drops out often and I am unable to connect to band 40 as of now. The annoying HD capable notification sticks in notification tray as well as lockscreen. But it's a start.
Such an expensive phone and it does not support VoLTE which $45 (₹ 3000) phones support.
Shameful of Google.

sanke1 said:
It works on NPF26J update. I tried it. But LTE drops out often and I am unable to connect to band 40 as of now. The annoying HD capable notification sticks in notification tray as well as lockscreen. But it's a start.
Such an expensive phone and it does not support VoLTE which $45 (₹ 3000) phones support.
Shameful of Google.
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I'm not facing any lte dropouts. And you can remove lockscreen notification from the notifications settings.
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x017in said:
I'm not facing any lte dropouts. And you can remove lockscreen notification from the notifications settings.
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Thanks. I removed it from lockscreen. But can we remove permenant HD Calling notification from notifications menu?

sanke1 said:
Thanks. I removed it from lockscreen. But can we remove permenant HD Calling notification from notifications menu?
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Couldn't find a way to remove.
Also how do you check if the phone connects to band 40 or not?
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

x017in said:
Couldn't find a way to remove.
Also how do you check if the phone connects to band 40 or not?
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
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Go to this link from your pixel's Chrome browser.
https://jioappstore.jio.ril.com/cms/
Download and install Net Velocity app. Run it and let it update. Install the update and it will show you which band you are on. This app only works for Jio network.

sanke1 said:
Go to this link from your pixel's Chrome browser.
https://jioappstore.jio.ril.com/cms/
Download and install Net Velocity app. Run it and let it update. Install the update and it will show you which band you are on. This app only works for Jio network.
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Did that. Connects to band 40 on my device.
Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Yea. My area is having some problem with Band 40.

x017in said:
After updating to the recent canada build (NPF26J) via ADB Sideload, I'm getting a new "HD" icon on the top left corner of the notification bar. Also there is a permanent notification saying "Device is HD capable" in the notification tray.
In settings, under mobile networks i find "Enhanced 4G LTE Mode" option too.
Also I'm able to make & receive calls on the JIO network without any mods or without using any app.
Does VOLTE also work for people in other regions? Or does VOLTE work on other recent updates?
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How did you do that? Hows the side load process? Links please?

naieem_ilu said:
How did you do that? Hows the side load process? Links please?
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Link : https://ota.googlezip.net/packages/.../839b288225b351ad3d99e42e5fb2ea7257f8ef7a.zip
Guide to flash : https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/www....sideload-update/amp/?client=ms-android-google
Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

x017in said:
Link : https://ota.googlezip.net/packages/.../839b288225b351ad3d99e42e5fb2ea7257f8ef7a.zip
Guide to flash : https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/www....sideload-update/amp/?client=ms-android-google
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Thank you buddy!

x017in said:
Link : https://ota.googlezip.net/packages/.../839b288225b351ad3d99e42e5fb2ea7257f8ef7a.zip
Guide to flash : https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/www....sideload-update/amp/?client=ms-android-google
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Sideloaded the latest NMF26O update via adb and VoLTE is now working fine with Jio..

working

Any luck removing the HD notification from notification panel?
Sent from my Pixel XL using XDA Labs

immiMIK said:
Any luck removing the HD notification from notification panel?
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You need to have root functionality and then simply download app disabler from the play store and disable "com.auroragms..."

testimony said:
You need to have root functionality and then simply download app disabler from the play store and disable "com.auroragms..."
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Thanks. I am not ready yet to root my Pixel XL.
Lets hope they implement it better in next update HD somewhere on the signal bar.?
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mobile data tethering - portable wifi hotstop turning off

hi does anyone know how to keep the portable wifi hotspot on !!!
I recently was travelling back in my car which had the MOBILE DATA on and TETHERED to my car sat nav for LIVE traffic updates and speed camera locations, but after about 30 mins te PORTABLE WI-FI hotspot switches off???
....so no live updates for the rest of the journey -- approx 2 hours
I don't know if this is something to do with being in a bad mobile network coverage area or a setting within the phone?
android 6.0.1
advanced wi-fi setting - keep wifi on during sleep ON
display sleep after 30mins? - max and don't know if this has any effect
screen will never sleep while charging ON
I have searched the internet but cannot find any relevant help or any apps which could prevent the timeout (lots for screen time out)
thanks for any help
kevin

I use my Yotaphone as an Internet modem, with the hot-spot running for for a long time (months now) .
I haven't experienced your issue, but use Tasker to turn om WiFi hot-spot every hour or so.
Sent from my moto g(6) plus using Tapatalk

rufy93 said:
I use my Yotaphone as an Internet modem, with the hot-spot running for for a long time (months now) .
I haven't experienced your issue, but use Tasker to turn om WiFi hot-spot every hour or so.
Sent from my moto g(6) plus using Tapatalk
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Thanks for your reply - will have a look at using tasker (but not sure if you need a rooted phone)

No need for root when using Tasker for hot-spot. [emoji846]
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rufy93 said:
No need for root when using Tasker for hot-spot. [emoji846]
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thanks again - I have downloaded tasker but don't really know where to start - could you provide your profile? task and scene? for the hotspot turn on or point me in some direction
thanks

kam1962 said:
thanks again - I have downloaded tasker but don't really know where to start - could you provide your profile? task and scene? for the hotspot turn on or point me in some direction
thanks
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Running on Android 6 and Android 8
# Task
Net > WiFi Tether > On
# Profile
Depends really on your usecase. You could have a timer profile that runs every 15 minutes or so that runs the task above.

once again thanks for your prompt reply. I have put the task values in (think that was simple enough)
the profile I set a timer for 5 minutes from now 5 pm to 8 pm because it appears to be switched off around 10 minutes to see if it worked
at 5 pm I got a dialogue box "can modify system settings" tasker - allow modify system settings with the slider button on? & I now have a notification saying no active profiles? after 5 pm - tasker is on in the settings and profile slider switch is on? AND HOTSPOT STILL SWITCHED OFF -GRRRRRR android
don't know what else I can do at the moment?
thanks

Start with the task only first.
With the hot-spot off, try running the task itself in Tasker using the play button.
When the task itself is working you can try working on the profile.
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rufy93 said:
Start with the task only first.
With the hot-spot off, try running the task itself in Tasker using the play button.
When the task itself is working you can try working on the profile. View attachment 4540951
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hi
think you got me there. had to change the profile time edit to every 2 minutes (smallest repeat value)because the hotspot was switching off after ten minutes then I would have to wait for a further 5 for tasker to work
notification still says no active profile but guess it's not actually running for long ie only looks/operates at the 2-minute intervals?
once again thank you for your help -- cheers

Really weird though that the hot-spot is turning itself off.
Have you checked in the settings that you don't have a timeout?
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rufy93 said:
Really weird though that the hot-spot is turning itself off.
Have you checked in the settings that you don't have a timeout?
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hopefully, settings checked ---
wifi keep on during sleep - always (if applicable?)
display sleep - 30minutes max after activity
cannot see anything else that might apply (nothing in the tethering & portable hotspot section)