autoinput to put screen to sleep

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  1. Derek

    Derek New Member

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    is there a way? the screen timeout function doesnt work the way i want it to. is there a way to have autoinput simulate a 'power button click'?
     
  2. darkamikaze

    darkamikaze New Member

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    You actually just need Tasker to do this as long as you have root.

    Run Shell
    input keyevent 26
    [Check] Use Root
     
  3. Derek

    Derek New Member

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    thanks, but no root
     
  4. joaomgcd

    joaomgcd Administrator Staff Member

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    You don't need root. :) Just use the "System Lock" action
     
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