Tasker

Automate everything from settings to photos, SMS to speech. ADC2 prize winner.

App stats

By: joaomgcd
Version: 6.3.13 (Last updated: 2024-07-23)
Creation date: 2010-07-03
Price: 3.49
Permissions
Device & app history:
  • retrieve system internal state
  • retrieve running apps
  • read sensitive log data
Calendar: read calendar events plus confidential information, add or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owners' knowledge
Contacts: read your contacts, modify your contacts
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
SMS:
  • read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
  • receive text messages (SMS)
  • send SMS messages
  • edit your text messages (SMS or MMS)
Phone:
  • directly call phone numbers
  • modify phone state
  • reroute outgoing calls
  • read call log
  • read phone status and identity
  • write call log
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Camera: take pictures and videos
Microphone: record audio
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity
Wearable sensors/Activity data: body sensors (like heart rate monitors)
Other:
  • connect and disconnect from WiMAX
  • choose widgets
  • allow Bluetooth pairing by Application
  • capture audio output
  • interact across users
  • update component usage statistics
  • close other apps
  • modify secure system settings
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • read battery statistics
  • pair with Bluetooth devices
  • access Bluetooth settings
  • change system display settings
  • change network connectivity
  • allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
  • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  • Change WiMAX state
  • disable your screen lock
  • expand/collapse status bar
  • full network access
  • close other apps
  • change your audio settings
  • control Near Field Communication
  • read sync settings
  • run at startup
  • limit number of running processes
  • set time zone
  • set wallpaper
  • draw over other apps
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • modify system settings
  • toggle sync on and off
  • set an alarm
  • Google Play license check

Other platforms

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App summary

⚙No repetitive tasks for you, let your Android device handle it!⚙ Total Automation, From Settings to SMS.

Here are only some of the things you could do with Tasker. Its real power is the flexibility to combine contexts and tasks however you wish: https://tasker.joaoapps.com/exampleuses.html

Automations
Make your phone a true smart phone! Why remember to change the volume every day when you leave home when your phone can do it for you?
Automate stuff based on the app you're in, the time of day, your location, your Wi-Fi network, Received SMS or Calls, the currently playing song and many other (130+) states and events!
Check out how easy it is to create an automation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6EAbLW5WSk

Actions
350+ actions allow you to truly customize your phone like never before! Send SMS, create notifications, change almost any system setting like Wifi Tether, Dark Mode, Always On Display, change any volume, control Do Not Disturb, open apps, file manipulation, control music playback, get your location... you get the idea. If you can think of it, Tasker can probably do it for you!
Note: root is NOT (I repeat NOT) required for majority of the functions. However, a few of the actions (like the Kill App and Mobile Data action on some devices) require root. This is because of Android security policies that developers cannot work around.

Automatic File Backups
If you set it up to do so, Tasker can automatically backup your files to a specific folder on the device, SD card, USB key or even Google Drive! This is useful if you want to keep your files safe even if you lose your phone.

Download and Install APKs directly
By your request (if you set up a task to do so), Tasker can automatically check a website for updated APKs, receive those APKs from said websites and initiate installation of any files!

Other Triggers
Manually trigger your actions via launcher shortcuts, quick setting tiles, widgets, long-pressing volume buttons, media buttons (like the ones on your BT headsets or headphones), Bixby button, Navigation Bar, Notifications and more!

Join - Remote Tasker
Adding Join (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joaomgcd.join) to the mix will even allow you to trigger tasks from another Android device or PC!

Scenes
Design your own UI and use it to display any info you want or trigger any task!

App Creation
Create your own standalone apps to share or sell with the Tasker App Factory : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.appfactory

Developer Friendly
Many 3rd party developers already allow you to perform actions in their apps and listen to their events/states through Tasker!
Check out some of them: https://tasker.joaoapps.com/pluginlist.html
You can also call most of the Web APIs from Tasker with the powerful HTTP Auth and HTTP Request actions! Check out an example Video of HTTP Auth and Request: https://youtu.be/yAt2D1XmgUI.

7 day trial - one time payment to unlock
Get it here: https://tasker.joaoapps.com/download.html


Useful Links
Privacy Policy: https://tasker.joaoapps.com/privacy.html
Starter Guides: https://tasker.joaoapps.com/guides.html
Pre-made projects: https://forum.joaoapps.com/index.php?resources/
Official Support Forum: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/tasker
Tasker Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/tasker/

It's not possible to fix problems reported via Play Store Comments so please use the "Report Issue To Developer" option in the app > Menu to do so.

Note 1: Tasker uses the BIND_DEVICE_ADMIN permission in order to provide the System Lock functionality

Note 2: Tasker uses an accessibility service for some of its features like closing the notification tray, checking which app is currently opened and more.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Powerful automation capabilities
  • Highly customizable and versatile
  • Responsive developer with good support
  • Numerous online resources and community support
  • Ability to automate a wide range of tasks
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Clunky and complex user interface
  • Not suitable for all users, especially those looking for simple tasks
  • Some features may not work on all devices
Most mentioned
  • Learning curve/difficulty in understanding the app
  • Flexibility and power of automation
  • Support from the developer
  • Clunky user interface
  • Ability to create custom tasks and automation
User reviews
I have been using Tasker for many years, since the Android 4.4 days. I am glad it is still around today. It and various AutoApps allow me to do things I can't do on other platforms. I have tailored stuff on my Android devices toward my disabilities in ways I take for granted now. But I know it isn't easy to keep up with changes Google makes to various Android versions. Kudos to you! Give it a try and stick with it. Once it clicks, you'll be amazed at the stuff you can do.
by Abigail Standiford, 2024-11-07

Hi, why does Tasker turn off my Bedtime mode? 3 stars because I still haven't figured out exactly how to use it or why it doesn't always work. Upd: I sent an email to support. Thanks! Upd2: I figured it and I just had to add an exit task to reset my volume back to normal after it is done. There are tons of helpful videos on YouTube. I also added a "not do not disturb" clause so it doesn't interfere with it. The app is the best for developers! It's a smartphone not a dumbphone.

It is tricky to use, and tricker still depending on your device and what works. Has a ton of options to control your phone in whatever way you might want. Many premade tasks to use too. Some might not work because of your phone. For the value, it is super good and does what I got it for very well. 👍
by Crona, 2024-10-17
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