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Hey guys, sorry I know there is a bunch of work to be done on Commandr, but I'm on vacation until next week and internet is super spotty... When I get back expect some updates :)

Also didn't have time to answer all posts in this thread. Will do this when I have an actual keyboard


Crappyvate said:
great job @RSenG2x . Any chance of seeing gps toggle on/off on Nexus 5?
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Unfortunately android security prevents me from toggling GPS without root. There is a hack available for older devices, but the only solution for newer ones is to use Tasker and secure settings (root only)




jfcooley said:
Facing same issue with 2.1. Enabling and re-enabling in Accessibility doesn't change.

Unable to check "Note to self" in settings and it won't recognize I have keep installed. Flashlight command works, haven't tried others.
M8-Stock 4.4.2/Sense 6.
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Note to self will always work, its more to just not confuse users... Didn't have time to fully fix this, but you'll notice that if you turn off the accessibility service it will work. Will patch in next update...




boldvishal said:
Hi,

With the 2.1 version, I tried a simple command "Wifi ON" on tapping the google mic, it opens the wifi settings rather than setting wifi on.
Also, offline is not working either.
Am I missing anything here?
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Please make sure you are using the same command you have configured in Commandr settings. For offline commands you must type the command.




cyberzone5 said:
Just One for Step to My Thank to you, One question. Is it necessary to use Tasker while setting it up?
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Nope.











reeved said:
Im really lost.
How do I create Tasker commands?
Could someone perhaps provide an example.

Cheers :D
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See the second post.


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Still not sure

RSenG2x said:
See the second post.
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I did but I'm not too sure how to create a command in tasker. I create a new task but I dont know what to do from there on. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do in the task screen with the IFs and so on.
Also, I went through the thread and saw you say that v2.1 would fix the "Tasker problem please reinstall commandr" but everytime I open the searchbar the message pops up and stays on for like 3 mins.
 
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reeved said:
I did but I'm not too sure how to create a command in tasker. I create a new task but I dont know what to do from there on. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do in the task screen with the IFs and so on.
Also, I went through the thread and saw you say that v2.1 would fix the "Tasker problem please reinstall commandr" but everytime I open the searchbar the message pops up and stays on for like 3 mins.
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Noobs guide to Tasker

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1110775
 
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Translations

I want to help with the translations.

Is it correct that the "_phrases" strings are a comma separated list of voice commands to activate a certain function? I.e. if my language has more synonyms for the same command than the original "_phrases" value, I can add more to the string? Or does it have to be an exact translation with the exact same number of commas in it?
 
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Love this app. These things should just be a stock feature of gnow. Great job.

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Flashlight is not turning on in Nexus 5.
The command is received and executed by the app but the led is not lighting up. 'Flashlight light ON' shows up in the notifications without the light actually turned ON.
Kindly fix this, it used to work well before you fixed the 'Note to self' command requirement.

Thanks for the great app.
 
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Hi, I'm using tasker task, but very offten when I'm saying command, I've got only search result. I could say that is workin correctly maby 1 of 5 times. And also it take a very long time to execute command, somatimes i'm saying some tasker command, and it take about 20 to 30 sec to execute. Is it something on my side or with app, and is there any way to fix it?
 
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2.2:
- Due to a huge number of suggested commands, users can now add commands directly and moderation will happen retroactively. If you have submitted a command suggestion, but have not received a response, please add it again in-app.
- Listen to Google Play Playlist Command. Still working on making this actually play the music, but for now it will open the playlist. (This was the most voted command!)
- Multiple bug and crash fixes
- Added multiple translations (see the description)
 
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Battlesoft said:
I want to help with the translations.

Is it correct that the "_phrases" strings are a comma separated list of voice commands to activate a certain function? I.e. if my language has more synonyms for the same command than the original "_phrases" value, I can add more to the string? Or does it have to be an exact translation with the exact same number of commas in it?
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Yep :) Thanks for helping to translate, I am amazed by how quickly they are being completed!
 
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nyorbee said:
Hi, I'm using tasker task, but very offten when I'm saying command, I've got only search result. I could say that is workin correctly maby 1 of 5 times. And also it take a very long time to execute command, somatimes i'm saying some tasker command, and it take about 20 to 30 sec to execute. Is it something on my side or with app, and is there any way to fix it?
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ayush29k said:
Flashlight is not turning on in Nexus 5.
The command is received and executed by the app but the led is not lighting up. 'Flashlight light ON' shows up in the notifications without the light actually turned ON.
Kindly fix this, it used to work well before you fixed the 'Note to self' command requirement.

Thanks for the great app.
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These both should be fixed in 2.2. Let me know if they aren't...
 
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RSenG2x said:
Yep :) Thanks for helping to translate, I am amazed by how quickly they are being completed!
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And is it correct that these "_phrases" should be given in all lower case? Or should it be the correct capitalization depending on the language? At least my apps that use speech recognition receive their recognized data in lowercase.
 
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Hi,
I am having a strange issue when i try to use any of the commands related to music. Google Now gets stuck, it says "This action is not supported", and no longer accepts voice input until i hit back at which point the command gets executed correctly (next song, resume whatever), but this still means that i can't use these commands.
I have a Htc One M8 stock, locked. I'm thinking it may have something to do with htc's music app not being compatible with google now, i have google play installed of course. Can anyone give me some advice? I would really appreciate it since it would be awesome to control the music app handsfree. Thx
 
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2.3:
- Commandr is now open source! https://github.com/RSenApps/Commandr-Android
- Fix issue where Google Now would still execute a command executed by Commandr
- When accessibility service is enabled, automatically disable note command as Google's implementation works better
- Fix issues with flashlight command and google play music playlist command
- Multiple bug fixes
- Updated and add multiple translations
 
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2.4:
- New Command: Chatbot - Makes Google Now one step closer to Siri by allowing users to ask it anything and it will respond using PandoraBots
- New Command: Toggle Cellular Data
- Tasker Commands can now have comma-separated phrases
- Issues with Tasker Commands which launch an activity are now resolved
- Misc. Bug Fixes

Keep voting for and suggesting commands in-app!
 
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RSenG2x said:
2.4:
- New Command: Chatbot - Makes Google Now one step closer to Siri by allowing users to ask it anything and it will respond using PandoraBots
- New Command: Toggle Cellular Data
- Tasker Commands can now have comma-separated phrases
- Issues with Tasker Commands which launch an activity are now resolved
- Misc. Bug Fixes

Keep voting for and suggesting commands in-app!
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Going to test out chatbot now
 
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    Add commands to Google Now, no root required!
    No more "note to self" before every command! (v2.0)

    As Featured on CNET, XDA, LifeHacker, SlashGear, Android Police, Android Authority, Android Central, Droid Life, Android Community, Android Pit, and more!
    "If you are looking for a way to add a few extra voice commands to Google Now, give Commandr a try!" - CNET
    "... if you're using your phone hands free in the car, it can be a life saver" - LifeHacker
    "With the 3rd-party-developed app Commandr, Google Now gets a boost" - SlashGear
    "... meet Commandr, the new in-between service for flipping hardware switches in Google Now" - Android Police


    Google Now Just Got Better
    Now you can use Google Now to control your flashlight, toggle settings, control music playback, and much more!

    Google Now Just Got Personal
    Add your own custom commands through Tasker to make sure your device fits your lifestyle.

    Listening to You
    Vote on new commands or suggest new ones so that we are working on adding the commands you want.

    Improving Quickly
    Don't wait for Google! Updates will be quick and support request responses quicker.

    Unify Your Smartphone
    Access all the features of your device through Google Now so you don't have to remember what app does what.

    Setup and Forget
    Once you setup Commandr, it will always be accessible from Google Now and will only run when needed. It won't slow down your phone or your boot.

    Offline
    Commands work fully offline!

    Command List (so far):
    - Flashlight On/Off
    - Wifi On/Off
    - GPS On/Off (some devices)
    - Bluetooth On/Off
    - Wireless Hotspot On/Off
    - Pause/Resume Music
    - Previous/Next Song
    - Read Unread SMS
    - Read Last SMS From Contact
    - Play Google Music Playlist
    - Chatbot (for Siri-like functionality)
    - Cellular Data On/Off
    - Read Unread Gmail
    - Raise/Lower Volume
    - Silence/Unsilence Ringer
    - Set Volume to Percentage
    - Unlock/Lock phone
    - Take a Picture
    - Take a Selfie
    - Shutdown (Root)
    - Reboot Recovery (Root)
    - Restart (Root)
    - Clear Notifications (Root)
    - Wolfram Alpha
    - Send Whatsapp message
    - Enable/Disable Rotation Lock
    - Enable/Disable Sync
    - Night mode (Disable wifi, data, and ringer)
    - Enable/Disable Airplane Mode (Root)
    - Enable/Disable Car Mode

    Developer: Ryan Senanayake
    Graphic Designer: Adriano Loiacono

    Website
    Play Store
    Media Kit

    Want to help translate?
    https://www.getlocalization.com/commandr/

    Want to help develop?
    Source Code: https://github.com/RSenApps/Commandr-Android
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    Tutorials & Changelog

    Tasker (In-App): Use this for launching a single task
    1. Install Commandr and Tasker - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&hl=en
    2. Navigate to Tasks and press the add button in the bottom-right
    3. Configure the command and keep note of the name
    4. Ensure that Tasker is enabled (icon in top left is colored)
    5. Go to preferences (top-right) > Misc and check "Allow External Access"
    6. In the Commandr app click Tasker
    7. Find the command you created and enable it by tapping the switch top-right
    8. (Optional) edit the phrase that will activate the command

    Tasker (Plugin): Use this for launching multiple tasks
    1. Install Commandr and Tasker - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&hl=en
    2. Under Profiles Click Add
    3. Event
    4. Plugin
    5. Commandr
    6. Configure the phrase to listen for
    7. Add tasks to profile

    3.4.1:
    - Fixed recognition for new Google Search update. Sorry for the delay on this, I've been busy finishing up my last year of high school... I've setup some systems so that if an update breaks it in the future, it should be faster to fix...
    - Updated translations

    3.4:
    Have to thank the Commandr open source community for this update. I've been busy with school and sports, I'll hopefully get some more time soon...

    Thanks to chylek:
    - Tasker variable %commandr_text available for more complex tasker commands
    - Fixes for recognition of subsequent commands
    - Matched regex groups are transferred to Tasker as variables %commander_N
    (where N is the group number)

    Thanks to Daniel Quah (emansih):
    - Added Twitter command

    ​3.3.1:
    - Fixed a major bug for users with Tasker commands. Sorry about that, it was literally a one word change which got through testing. Thank you for everybody who helped me resolve this!

    3.3:
    - Now search for keywords instead of an exact match. For example if you enter "Commandr is cool, Commandr & good" then all of the following phrases will match "Commandr is cool", "Commandr is really good", "Look at how good Commandr is"
    - New Command: Navigate with Waze
    - Crash & Bug Fixes
    - Updated translations Contribute at getlocalization.com/commandr

    3.2:
    - I'm excited to announce that I will be attending MIT next year!!! Thank you so much for your support, I couldn't have done it without you :) Now I get some extra time to push out some updates...
    - Battery Status Command
    - Audio Capture Command
    - Lollipop updates and niceties...
    - Some infrastructure work so future updates will be even faster! (Help contribute on Github!)
    - Bug fixes
    College is expensive, small donations are extremely appreciated! If every user donates 15 cents, I won't have to make my parents pay :)

    3.1:
    - New Command: Thank you Google (closes Google and reopens previous app) - this will only work if you are not using Google Now Launcher
    - New Command: Screen Brightness (specify percentage)
    - Fix crash on Lollipop when donating
    - Don't show the annoying no command toast when using the Xposed module
    - Updated translations
    - bug fixes

    ​3.0.1:
    - Fix for crash on contact button. (Please note: I am still unable to respond to messages because of homework, but I do look at all the messages and use them to guide further development...)
    - Fixes for random apps opening after executing a command

    3.0:
    - Full Android Wear Support! Run commands from your watch by either saying "Okay Google" + command or by opening the included Android Wear app and tapping on the command
    - Some Lollipop Goodness!
    - bug fixes
    New Commands:
    - Wireless Hotspot (flyingtoaster0)
    - Sync (emansih)
    - Night mode (disable wifi, data, and ringer) (emansih)
    - Airplane Mode (emansih)
    - Car Mode
    - Read Last SMS from Contact
    - Clear Notifications (root)

    2.8:
    - New Command: Silence/Unsilence Ringer
    - New Command: Enable/Disable Rotation Lock
    - New Command: Send Whatsapp Message
    - Added ability to donate based on huge number of requests (thank you guys so much!!!)
    - Updated Translations - help contribute at http://getlocalization.com/commandr
    - Various bug fixes

    2.7:
    - New Command: Take a Picture - shows the camera with a three second countdown before it takes a picture.
    - New Command: Take a Selfie - same thing as above, but with front camera
    - New Command: Wolfram Alpha - now you can say things like "wolfram integral of x squared" and it will open it up in either the wolfram alpha app or the website. (thanks firesoul453)
    - New Commands (Root Only): Shutdown, reboot into recovery, restart phone (thanks firesoul453)
    - Flashlight command now shows a UI when activated which should fix any remaining devices where the flashlight turns off after a second
    - Google Now will be reset before executing a Tasker command to prevent conflicts
    - Added a small banner ad with the option to turn it off, for the reasoning behind it see: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54869625&postcount=143
    - Updated Translations - getlocalization.com/commandr

    2.6:
    - New Command: Set Volume to Percentage Command (thanks to open-source contributor firesoul453)
    - New Command: Unlock/Lock Phone (turned off by default)
    - Bug fixes for flashlight command (if you are still having issues please let me know)
    - Return to Previous App now works with users using Google Experience Launcher
    - Stop Commandr from speaking by tapping a button in the notification bar (for users with too many messages)
    - Updated Translations - getlocalization.com/commandr

    2.5:
    - New Command: Read Unread Gmail - will read snippets from all unread gmail messages (utilizes new Gmail Api announced at Google IO 2014)
    - New Command: Raise/Lower Volume
    - Tasker Event plugin accessible through Tasker>New Profile>Events>Plugin>Commandr
    - Return to last app after recognizing a command (optional) (accessibility service only)
    - Bug fixes
    - Updated Translations
    2.4:
    - New Command: Chatbot - Makes Google Now one step closer to Siri by allowing users to ask it anything and it will respond using PandoraBots
    - New Command: Toggle Cellular Data
    - Tasker Commands can now have comma-separated phrases
    - Issues with Tasker Commands which launch an activity are now resolved
    - Misc. Bug Fixes

    2.3:
    - Commandr is now open source! https://github.com/RSenApps/Commandr-Android
    - Fix issue where Google Now would still execute a command executed by Commandr
    - When accessibility service is enabled, automatically disable note command as Google's implementation works better
    - Fix issues with flashlight command and google play music playlist command
    - Multiple bug fixes
    - Updated and add multiple translations
    2.2:
    - Due to a huge number of suggested commands, users can now add commands directly and moderation will happen retroactively. If you have submitted a command suggestion, but have not received a response, please add it again in-app.
    - Listen to Google Play Playlist Command. Still working on making this actually play the music, but for now it will open the playlist. (This was the most voted command!)
    - Multiple bug and crash fixes
    - Added multiple translations (see the description)

    2.1:
    - Initial Italian translation: thanks to fast work by translators on http://www.getlocalization.com/commandr
    - Quick bug fix for users not using Tasker

    2.0:
    - No more "Note to Self"! Found an improved workaround which uses an accessibility service to listen for commands. (I have kept the "note to self" for users uncomfortable about the increased permissions)
    - No more waiting for "saving note...". Commands happen instantly.
    - Commands now work offline! Even the note command which used to only work online
    - Bug and Crash fixes

    1.1:
    - Multiple fixes to the setup flow (sorry about that!)
    - Multiple crash and bug fixes
    - Fixes for a subset of Samsung devices
    - Set multiple phrases for a single command by separating the phrases with commas
    - Tasker fixes
    - New Command: Read aloud unread SMS, now you can say "note to self unread SMS"
    - This was the most voted command, keep on voting!
    - This is the reason for the sms and contact permissions
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    Quick update on progress on removing requirement of "note to self" for root uses...

    This was implemented successfully using MohammadAG's Google Now API, but unfortunately it seems that this api has many bugs and has to be updated for the new version of Google Search. As soon as this is updated (he is on vacation right now), I will add this functionality :) For now, rolling back changes...
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    2.3:
    - Commandr is now open source! https://github.com/RSenApps/Commandr-Android
    - Fix issue where Google Now would still execute a command executed by Commandr
    - When accessibility service is enabled, automatically disable note command as Google's implementation works better
    - Fix issues with flashlight command and google play music playlist command
    - Multiple bug fixes
    - Updated and add multiple translations
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    2.4:
    - New Command: Chatbot - Makes Google Now one step closer to Siri by allowing users to ask it anything and it will respond using PandoraBots
    - New Command: Toggle Cellular Data
    - Tasker Commands can now have comma-separated phrases
    - Issues with Tasker Commands which launch an activity are now resolved
    - Misc. Bug Fixes

    Keep voting for and suggesting commands in-app!
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