But I can't do this with a Tasker app. As soon as I switch to another app, when I try to return to the Tasker app, the Scene is gone. All progress is lost.
Have I made an incorrect setting, or is it a bug with Tasker?
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> Have I made an incorrect setting, or is it a bug with Tasker?
Not sure but I assume there needs to be something added to the manifest so your launcher will add your app to the recent list. This can only be done by Pent adding this option to the app factory.
A work around is to launch the app with a Tasker 'launch app' action making sure the 'exclude from recent apps' option is not checked. You can use a task shortcut on your home screen to start a task that launches the app.
You mentioned a manifest. I know nothing about manifests. Could this be an option added when exporting as an app? Export > As App > Advanced Configuration > Extra Permissions.
I might be talking nonsense, of course. As I say, I'm unfamiliar with this technical side.
Your workaround unfortunately doesn't work for me. However, I've found that when I restart the app, it continues from where I left off. (It doesn't work when started directly from Tasker, which was how I was previously doing it.)
So there is that, at least. It's inconvenient, but it's a workaround.
I hope that Pent is able to fix this.
> You mentioned a manifest. I know nothing about manifests.
My knowledge on this subject is very limited as well. This is just speculation on my part.
Could this be an option added when exporting as an app? Export > As App > Advanced Configuration > Extra Permissions.
No, permissions are different.
> Your workaround unfortunately doesn't work for me.
Perhaps it is the way to scene the shown. I am using activity full display no bar
However, I've found that when I restart the app, it continues from where I left off. (It doesn't work when started directly from Tasker, which was how I was previously doing it.)
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Do you mean starting your app with Tasker or
Running your project from Tasker before exporting it ?
Perhaps it is the way to scene the shown. I am using activity full display no bar
Do you mean starting your app with Tasker or
Running your project from Tasker before exporting it ?
>> Perhaps it is the way to scene the shown. I am using activity full display no bar
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> I've tried that, but no success. Perhaps you have a different version of Android? I'm running 6.0.1.
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After further testing I was incorrect. My app factory app does not appear in the recents list. My app starts another app (quick plc) and while in quick pic I can hit the back button and return to my app. This is different from what you are doing. I have a pixel c tablet / Android 6.0.1 / Tasker Version: 4.8u5m and it behaves exactly as you describe. It looks like we will just have to live with this for now as I did find this post from pent...
Regarding the recents list, app factory apps are explicity excluded from it
due to
difficulty in handling it issues that crop up from that.
Pent
answered Feb 11 2016 at 00:09 by Pent
Damn that Pixel C is one sexy bit of kit http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/625211/Google-Pixel-C-Best-Android-Marshmallow-Tablet-UK-Price-Release-Date
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> Damn that Pixel C is one sexy bit of kit http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/625211/Google-Pixel-C-Best-Android-Marshmallow-Tablet-UK-Price-Release-Date
Really like it so far... :)
i was tempted to get 1 until i saw the keyboard price.
> Damn that Pixel C is one sexy bit of kit http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/science-technology/625211/Google-Pixel-C-Best-Android-Marshmallow-Tablet-UK-Price-Release-DateReally like it so far... :)
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… as I did find this post from pent…
Damn that Pixel C is one sexy bit of kit
It doesnt have anything to do with it really except Rich mentioned he owned it i got curious what it was as im after a new tablet myself. I searched for it found it thought it was sexy decided to post a link to it just incase anyone else was curious or looking to buy a tab. Anyways its no big deal im sure Pent will remove it but he would be wasting his time its done and dusted and were back on topic now.
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I only discovered this after I added a new screen.
So, unfortunately, my workaround doesn't work!
The only workaround, then, is for the app to constantly remember its state so that it will restart from where it left off. This makes creating an app horrendously complicated especially if there is a time-sensitive component.
It makes Tasker unusable for any but the simplest of applications. :(
@Pent, if you see this, please try to fix it, even if it only works when exporting as an app.
> I spoke too soon. What happens is that when I restart the app, it seems to have a mix of a new state and the previous state. The results are an inconsistent mix.
Could you give a example of what data is lost? I have several tasker apps and have never had any lose of data when going in and out of the app. You just need to test the scene to see if it is uncreated before trying to show it.
Could you give a example of what data is lost?
I worked around the problem by having the app always remember where it left off. A benefit of this is that the app will correctly resume even after a phone restart. The drawback is greatly increased complexity.
You might want to ask on the other thread, so that Pent is aware that people are still interested:
https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/Tasker/Rs5zys3GxL0