Bug Discovered -> Screen off Stops all task execution

[Rich D]

I finally figured out what is causing all task execution to stop during screen off. Not sure if this is device or android version specific, However I have seen several posts about this mysterious issue. When this occurs only task execution is stopped. Profiles continue to go active and inactive and Tasks are still submitted to the queue​ but are not allowed to run untill the screen is turned on. When the screen is turned back on all the tasks in the queue are then run.

    The cause of this is the Action -> Flash -> Tasker Layout (selected) -> with no other options selected. When this action is encountered and screen is off it will Halt all Task execution.

If you run this task with the play button, Then turn off the screen it will only loop 1-2  times then all task execution will stop untill the screen comes back on.

    Task: Execution Bug Task

    

    <start loop>

    A1: Vibrate [

         Time: 200 ]

    

    A2: Flash [

         Text: Tap to cancel or snooze

         Tasker Layout: On ]

    

    A3: Wait [

         MS: 0

         Seconds: 5

         Minutes: 0

         Hours: 0

         Days: 0 ]

    

    A4: Goto [

         Type: Action Label

         Label: start loop ]

    

    

I have already sent a bug report to @u/joaomgcd .  I just wanted to give the community a heads up to the issue until it gets resolved because this one was driving me crazy... 🤪

[João Dias]

WOW!! Did you really discover the issue?? 😍 Let me try that ASAP! I've been going crazy trying to find out what's causing it!

BRB! Thank you!!

[João Dias]

Unfortunately it's not doing it for me... It's still working with the screen off for about 5 minutes...😭 I'll take a look at your report and see if I can find anything... Thanks again!

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João Dias

[M. H. (WehZet)]

I can't reproduce the problem either. The loop works also with locked phone.

Galaxy S21 | Android 13

[João Dias]

I was actually able to reproduce the issue! :) You need to disable the Continue Task Immediately option to make it have the issue. I've now fixed it!

Can you please try this version? https://drive.google.com/file/d/19w0kkEle9oinGusDHMe-1f1u6_xuuifD/view?usp=sharing

If you want you can also check any previous releases here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GW55YKFiuOZhJVswnt_BQUCJoGm36ugF?usp=sharing

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João Dias

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[M. H. (WehZet)]

for your info, for me it also works with the disabled Continue Task Immediately.

Maybe this is differnt on different phones?
tested with Tasker-6.1.6-beta-20221117_1119.apk

[João Dias]

Yes, that version already has the fix ;)

[M. H. (WehZet)]

ah ok, well done ;)