Plug In Launcher

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:48:53 +0000

This app is a true "plug and play" app. It will launch a specified app (or the ability to choose from multiple via dialog) when the Power, USB, or Headset cables are connected to the device. A Yes/No dialog can be included so it does not interfere with your current task.

There is also a pro version of this app in the market. Plug In Launcher PRO includes wifi and bluetooth connectivity support, and also "extra actions" of toggling bluetooth, wifi, and ringer mode.

Tired before bed and want the Alarm clock app to launch when you plug it in to charge? Go ahead and plug it in... AND ITS THERE!

Out on a run and want to quickly launch one of your music player apps? just plug in your headphones and have it automatically press play!

Want to launch wifi tethering when you connect to your computer? DONE!

Once installed, specify which applications you want to launch when the respected cables are connected.

The Power and Usb capabilities are determined based on the new toggle button preference in their tabs. The Headset capabilities require a small service that is ran in the background. It is not running if the status is off.

Permissions used
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED -- start up headset service after reboot (if status is on)
DISABLE_KEYGUARD -- unlocking screen
WAKE_LOCK --- waking up screen on headset connect
INTERNET ---Ads

NOTE: If you install on the SD card, The headset capabilities will not work if the SD card is mounted. (please turn status off and on again when moving app between phone and SD)

Graphics provided by Adrian Lunsong.

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Recent changes:
*** If something does not work, please email me first so I can fix it.

-More extensive volume control
-Fixed crash when app dialog tries to display app that was uninstalled

**if headset mode does not work after the update, disable and enable it in the headset tab.

Plug In Launcher PRO

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:07:57 +0000

This is the PRO version to the already existing free app, Plug In Launcher. NO ADS!

This app is a true "plug and play" app. It will launch a specified app or multiple apps to choose from in a dialog when the Power, USB, or Headset cables are connected to the device and also when a bluetooth headset device or wifi network is connected or disconnected. A Yes/No dialog can be displayed so it does not interfere with your current task. This app also features the ability to toggle the state of bluetooth, wifi, screen timeout, brightness level, and ringer mode upon connecting or disconnecting the things mentioned above.

Want your phone to turn on silent when your phone connects to your work's Wifi? and also launch angry birds while your at it?? NO problem, just set it up in the app, and it will launch every time.

Tired before bed and want the Alarm clock app to launch when you plug it in to charge? Go ahead and plug it in... AND ITS THERE!

Out on a run and want to quickly launch your music player app? just plug in your headphones and have it automatically press play at your desired volume!

Want to enable wifi tethering when you connect to your computer? DONE!

Once installed, specify which applications you want to launch when the respected cable or service is connected, and also set up any extra actions or volume control you want.

I hope you find this tool useful! Let me know if there are any other features you would like to see in this app.

Permissions used.....
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED start up headset service after reboot
DISABLE_KEYGUARD unlocking screen - temporarily will disable security
WAKE_LOCK waking up screen on headset connect
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE determine if wifi is on - for wifi tab
CHANGE_WIFI_STATE turn wifi on or off
BLUETOOTH determine state of bluetooth
BLUETOOTH_ADMIN make changes to status of bluetooth
CHANGE_COMPONENT_ENABLED_STATE enable or disable app-specific receivers/components only (turn off/on launching for each tab)
WRITE_SETTINGS write system settings for screen brightness
INTERNET Analytics

graphics and UI designs from Adrian Lunsong

Developed by Craig Petzel.

Recent changes:
*** If something does not work, please email me first so I can fix it.

- Fixed bug when multiple app dialog crashed
- added internet permission for analytics
- more extensive volume control
- new extra Actions: screen timeout length, and wifi hotspot

**if headset mode does not work after the update, disable and enable it in the headset tab.

Android apps by Craig Petzel

Plug In Launcher

Plug In Launcher PRO