Llama - Who's Using It and Any Good Examples?

[brisguy79]

You can change the icon under Settings > Notification Mode

Thanks for the info. It's appearing as I'd like it to now.

I'm still struggling to get the events working as I'd like as mentioned in my previous post (2 above). Initially I'd like to just get things working regardless of time of day, and I think I can then add that in easily afterwards, probably with a time condition on whatever the correct setup is for the below. Ultimately I'd like to have the below stuff working say 6.30am - 10:30pm, and then have mobile data disabled all the time between 10:30pm - 6.30am.

I'm trying to have the phone so that if the screen is on, 3g is on, and if the screen is off, then 3g is disabled, but then enables for 2mins every 20 (ie. it's then off for 18mins before coming back on again), until such time as the screen is turned on. I have a lockscreen, so I don't know if Llama differentiates between screen on - locked (eg. press the button to check the time), and screen on - unlocked (eg. security code entered and using the phone.

I have this:

Event 1:
Conditions: Screen Off
Delay: None (ideally I'd like mobile data to turn off about 30secs after turning the screen off)
Cancel Delay if False: Checked.
Repeat Event: Yes - every 20mins
Actions: Mobile Data Off
Queue another event (Event 2)

Event 2:
Queue Delay: 20mins
Conditions: None
Actions: Toggle mobile data ON
Queue another event (Event 3)

Event 3:
Queue Delay: 2mins
Conditions: None
Actions: Toggle Mobile data OFF

I think I've stuffed this up but no idea what I've done wrong. Any ideas?

 

[nickmax1]

latest beta available here

Llama.1.2013.10.16.2004

 

[BJozi]

I've been using this app for a few days now, mostly messing with it and testing, after I decided tasker was much to complicated for me.

I have an idea what I want it to do but not sure how to achieve it. I've read most of the thread but there's so much going on! I just deleted my settings to start fresh using MathP and kurokirasama's (very complex) settings.

One thing I'm not sure I understand are the Llama variable, how do they work or what do you put in the blanks? If I have a event or profile does the IF variable reference these (what you put in the blank) and their either yes or no?

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I'm not sure if it's placebo effect or something else but it's as if I have poorer (or no) coverage since installing Llama. Anyone else notice similar or know how I can check this isnt the case or un-do something? I'm using a Nexus 4 on Jelly Bean

 

[skidmark]

Is it possible to setup llama situation when using Google Voice that it will not ask me if I want to use GV when calling a certain number?

Example: When calling my parents I do not want to use GV #

 

[StephaneM]

I don't understand why people are disabling WiFi and Data instead of simply disabling Auto-Sync. You achieve the same battery savings (I think), but it doesn't interfere with your usage (for example, if you want to use the browser).

 

[kurokirasama]

I don't understand why people are disabling WiFi and Data instead of simply disabling Auto-Sync. You achieve the same battery savings (I think), but it doesn't interfere with your usage (for example, if you want to use the browser).

Well, I empirically checked myself that leaving wifi and data on with the screen off consume way more battery that if you don't. Of course that this can change device to device.

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[kurokirasama]

Of course with sync off

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[anon8164182]

Can anyone give me a hand with disabling the screenlock when I'm connected to my home wifi please?

I used llama for this a while back but changed to Unlock With Wifi. I'm now getting a bit annoyed with UWW taking ages to lock when I leave my house sometimes. Now I can't remember how I did it with Llama and can't find the thread online that i used.

I want the pin lock enabled when not connected to my home wifi, and then only enter the pin once when I return home and it stays disabled.

 

[raino]

Can anyone give me a hand with disabling the screenlock when I'm connected to my home wifi please?

I used llama for this a while back but changed to Unlock With Wifi. I'm now getting a bit annoyed with UWW taking ages to lock when I leave my house sometimes. Now I can't remember how I did it with Llama and can't find the thread online that i used.

I want the pin lock enabled when not connected to my home wifi, and then only enter the pin once when I return home and it stays disabled.

D'oh...read this post earlier in the day, and PMed you after reading another thread where you said you had figured it out. I was going to ask you for a solution and reply...to you.

I'm also interested in this (if I can't figure out how to disable the screen lock when an active app is running,) if I come across anything I'll share my results.

 

[anon8164182]

Right, so I've set it to 'disable screen lock after an unlock' when connected to my wifi, but it doesn't work very well. It stays unlocked for a few seconds, but then after a minute or so it will lock again. Or if I press the power button to turn the screen off it will lock.

I'm sure that previously I used 'screen lock password' and I read somewhere to set the password to blank (or 0000?) when I connect to wifi. I might be wrong on that though because I can't remember exactly and can't find the original post! I tried it though and it worked, but then I thought if someone had my phone and stood outside my house it would unlock my phone just by connecting.

This must be easier than I'm making it!

 

[raino]

Right, so I've set it to 'disable screen lock after an unlock' when connected to my wifi, but it doesn't work very well. It stays unlocked for a few seconds, but then after a minute or so it will lock again. Or if I press the power button to turn the screen off it will lock.

I'm sure that previously I used 'screen lock password' and I read somewhere to set the password to blank (or 0000?) when I connect to wifi. I might be wrong on that though because I can't remember exactly and can't find the original post! I tried it though and it worked, but then I thought if someone had my phone and stood outside my house it would unlock my phone just by connecting.

This must be easier than I'm making it!

Instead of being on a WiFi network, I've also tried an 'active app' condition, and it doesn't work. So either we are both not designing this event properly, or the feature doesn't work too well.

 

[anon8164182]

Right, I've got it working using the Secure Settings plugin. https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...leobject.securesettings.plugin&token=mkRjXuoe There's a setting to enter PIN once before unlocking which is what I wanted. I would've thought Llama could do this by itself. Whether or not this will work better than Unlock With Wifi we will have to wait and see...

 

[brisguy79]

I don't understand why people are disabling WiFi and Data instead of simply disabling Auto-Sync. You achieve the same battery savings (I think), but it doesn't interfere with your usage (for example, if you want to use the browser).

Good point, and although I haven't tested it, I find that there are enough things other than the google account auto-sync that are also using data/causing battery drain whilst the phone is effectively in standby. For this reason I have mine use events (no location stuff) to toggle data on/off for a couple of minutes 3 or 4 times an hour during the daytime, and then no data overnight. This runs with another event that turns data on once I have unlocked the phone no matter what time of day. I find I get good battery savings with this setup.

 

[gusar2000]

Hi Guys,
Question - if I create event, e.g. turn Bluetooth ON between 8 and 9, would it turn it ON at 8 and turn OFF at 9, or would it turn it ON at 8 and NEVER turn OFF (unless another event fires, which turns it OFF)? I observe some inconsistencies in Llama behaviour...

 

[raino]

Hi Guys,
Question - if I create event, e.g. turn Bluetooth ON between 8 and 9, would it turn it ON at 8 and turn OFF at 9, or would it turn it ON at 8 and NEVER turn OFF (unless another event fires, which turns it OFF)? I observe some inconsistencies in Llama behaviour...

I'd create an off sub-event too. I have some events that trigger a landscape rotation when certain apps are running, and unless I create the off sub-event, the rotation never gets turned off.

 

[gusar2000]

I'd create an off sub-event too. I have some events that trigger a landscape rotation when certain apps are running, and unless I create the off sub-event, the rotation never gets turned off.

I thought too it works this way. But sometimes it turns Bluetooth off at the end time. Sometimes I believe it doesn't. Which confuses me.
And the problem is if "OFF" sub-event fires BEFORE the end time. What will happen next? Would main event turn Bluetooth "ON" again? You see, the time range for event is confusing. It should be exact time only and corresponding "OFF" event somewhere. The time range assumes constant re-firing of an event to me...

 

[voidandany]

For the action 'disable screen lock after an unlock' is it necessary to have rooted phone ? Because I can't make it work on my Note 3
I also tried the Sercure Settings apps, action Keyguard toggle, no more success...

On my previous phone (Acer Liquid MT rooted) it worked fine, so my question is root needed ?

 

[anon8164182]

For the action 'disable screen lock after an unlock' is it necessary to have rooted phone ? Because I can't make it work on my Note 3
I also tried the Sercure Settings apps, action Keyguard toggle, no more success...

On my previous phone (Acer Liquid MT rooted) it worked fine, so my question is root needed ?

I couldn't get 'disable screen lock after an unloc' to work either. I'm not rooted and have it working (although it doesn't seem to lock very quickly at all) using Secure Settings. Make the action 'Locale Plugin', then 'Set pin/password'.

 

[anon8164182]

ANyone know if it's possible to get llama to pop up a reminder of upcoming calendar events? I'm thinking a reminder 7 days before and then another 2 days before, but can't find a way to do it.

 

[voidandany]

Thanks for your answer, I will try with pin/password
For the moment my phone use a pattern to unlock