Take Call > Sorry, that action is unavailable on this device

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Martin Sweeney

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Sep 2, 2016, 2:51:11 PM9/2/16
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Hi, I'm working with a young man who has cerebral palsy. We're exploring different voice-recognition options that will give him physical access to all sorts of things. I recently discovered/purchased Tasker only to run into a barrier.  When creating a Task > Select Action > Phone > Select Phone Action, the Take Call option delivers a pop-up message: "Sorry, that action is unavailable on this device."
I am working with a Motorola Droid Turbo (XT1254) with Android 5.1. I also rooted the phone with KingRoot/SunShine. Still no luck.
Does anyone have a solution or workaround? The objective is to provide voice access to ANSWER an incoming call. With Moto Voice he can MAKE a call but so far he is not able to ANSWER an incoming call. He is no able to physically access the display.
Many thanks!
Marty

Robert Ryan

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Sep 2, 2016, 3:24:37 PM9/2/16
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Google removed support for the Take Call action as of Lollipop 5.0

As for solutions, I can only offer what I do in my car dock task. I use AutoInput to click the Answer Voice button. I haven't had any problem using this on 6.0 Marshmallow.

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Abdullah Alahdal

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Sep 2, 2016, 4:51:46 PM9/2/16
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Since you're rooted, you can use Secure Settings.

Martin Sweeney

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Sep 2, 2016, 5:21:31 PM9/2/16
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Abdullah,
Thanks. I have Secure Settings but am clueless. Could you point me int the right direction. Thanks.
Marty


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On Fri, Sep 2, 2016 at 1:51 PM, Abdullah Alahdal <alahda...@gmail.com> wrote:
Since you're rooted, you can use Secure Settings.

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Martin Sweeney

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Sep 2, 2016, 5:21:31 PM9/2/16
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Thanks Robert. I'm new at Tasker and I'll see how far I get with AutoInput to click Answer Voice. Maybe?

Martin Sweeney
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On Fri, Sep 2, 2016 at 12:23 PM, Robert Ryan <rbr...@gmail.com> wrote:

Google removed support for the Take Call action as of Lollipop 5.0

As for solutions, I can only offer what I do in my car dock task. I use AutoInput to click the Answer Voice button. I haven't had any problem using this on 6.0 Marshmallow.

On September 2, 2016 12:51:15 PM Martin Sweeney <frommartinsweeneymobile@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi, I'm working with a young man who has cerebral palsy. We're exploring different voice-recognition options that will give him physical access to all sorts of things. I recently discovered/purchased Tasker only to run into a barrier.  When creating a Task > Select Action > Phone > Select Phone Action, the Take Call option delivers a pop-up message: "Sorry, that action is unavailable on this device."
I am working with a Motorola Droid Turbo (XT1254) with Android 5.1. I also rooted the phone with KingRoot/SunShine. Still no luck.
Does anyone have a solution or workaround? The objective is to provide voice access to ANSWER an incoming call. With Moto Voice he can MAKE a call but so far he is not able to ANSWER an incoming call. He is no able to physically access the display.
Many thanks!
Marty

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Abdullah Alahdal

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Sep 2, 2016, 9:33:35 PM9/2/16
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Download Secure Settings https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.intangibleobject.securesettings.plugin

Plugins >> Secure Settings >> Root Actions >> Phone Options

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