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Google Voice search button?

Hey, I know there is the google search bar with voice search integrated already, but I want a widget similar the google search, but just the voice icon so it doesn't take up an entire row, and maybe turns into the entire search bar like the normal widget does. Is there anything like this out yet?

generic.imitation said:
Hey, I know there is the google search bar with voice search integrated already, but I want a widget similar the google search, but just the voice icon so it doesn't take up an entire row, and maybe turns into the entire search bar like the normal widget does. Is there anything like this out yet?
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There is a shortcut button out there: ICS Voice Search Shortcut
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.companion.VoiceShortcut&feature=search_result#

[Q] How can I remove Google Search Widget?

Hi!
Is there a way to remove the Google Search/Voice "Widget" on the Top Left of the Homescreen? It's no real Widget, at least it does not react like one. So I think it takes a mod to take it away. Any help out there?

Easyist way is to freeze it with Titanium, you can get it back in sec when you need them.

besides modifying the software to remove it, i can suggest using a different launcher. I am currently using ADW EX that just updated with honeycomb support. It replaces the search widget with an app drawer button instead. I think its a better use of the space in my opinion.

I disabled it with titanium and have been using ADW EX for quite some time. It is a great solution.

[Q] How to search for a widget in ICS

Sorry if this has been covered, but every search just pulled up the main search function issues. What I'm looking for is a way to search for a specific widget installed on the phone.
With GB, a long press on the homescreen would bring up a widget list that could be quickly scrolled through. With the stock ICS setup, the only way to add a widget is to find it by scrolling page after page of widgets until you get to the one you want. If your widget starts with one of the end letters of the alphabet, you'll be scrolling through lots of pages!
I'm surprised there isn't an easy way to search for a specific widget. I checked the search settings and can include installed apps but not widgets. Is there an easier way to quickly find a widget you want to add to the homescreen?

You can try 3rd party launcher like holo or go launcher
Sent from my MB865 using xda premium

I've tried several - most replace the widget tab on the app drawer with the old-style longpress on homescreen to add a widget. But when you do that - the labels on the widgets don't show up! There is some bug maybe because in ICS this is not the designed way to add widgets and the labels show up as white text on white background. You can get around it by press & hold to see the single widget text but it's actually harder than stock ICS. I did read somewhere that if you root, you can go play with some of the files to fix this.
But I was hoping there was an easier way to search for a specific widget Kinda strange for Google to leave that out.

Google Now widget... missing?

Just unboxed my Pixel.... wow it is fast...
but... my homescreen setup involves having a large Google Now widget front and centre.... but when i went to add it, the widget isn't there....
i've seen some articles about how the now widget was missing from some other phones that were trying out the Pixel launcher? Apparently the google search strip shows transparent google now style notifications - but not seen any yet...
i know all the info is on the screen to the left of the homescreen... but i want to see it all on my homescreen
anyone seen / found it?

Okay. Pixel launcher just updated on my handset and now the Google Now widget is back.
<Panic over>

Question can you remove Google agenda from home screen

Is it possible to remove the Google Agenda from the top of your home screen.
I've got a wheather app with the same time and date right under it.

I think you can remove almost everything but the calendar.
Alternatively you can use pixel launcher mods (root) to change top widget

You can remove the calendar but not the day and date. It's really annoying as it takes up a large invisible box at the top that is out of bounds for widgets. (No, I don't want to use other launchers)

benzwirs said:
Is it possible to remove the Google Agenda from the top of your home screen.
I've got a wheather app with the same time and date right under it.
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Unfortunately not. Lawnchair and Nova are two very popular third party launchers that let you pretty much customize every aspect of your home screen.

For me on almost every phone I have used in the last several years it's Nova Prime. I prefer to use native apps when I can. I only use 3rd party apps when the native system cannot do what I want. I would like to use the Google Launcher but for me it is bad! Far too restrictive. If I could remove that hideous search bar I would give it another try but until Google relents I will stick with Nova.

I'm in the same boat as you! Pretty much had Nova on all my Androids since it came out. I recently just returned to the Pixel lineup after trying to give Apple another chance and am happy with the stock launcher for now. I have no doubts that will change in a month but this phone is so big compared to my old iphone 13 pro that some space being taken up with the search bar and date/weather doesn't bother me yet haha. I do wish Google would at least let you move that unsightly bar. I want a real dock back

Nova launcher works nicely, you can do whatever you like, so I removed the Agenda + date and gave the Google search bar a different place.
But I miss the Google page when you swipe left. on the stock / Pixel launcher and I can not find it the widget.
What is it, the Google page ?

Given that you can make other third part options like Nova look literally identical to Google's launcher should you wish, I'm a bit baffled why anyone would insist on using the default launcher given its (apparently annoying) limitations.

benzwirs said:
Nova launcher works nicely, you can do whatever you like, so I removed the Agenda + date and gave the Google search bar a different place.
But I miss the Google page when you swipe left. on the stock / Pixel launcher and I can not find it the widget.
What is it, the Google page ?
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I have the same problem. Missing those daily News.
Edit
Figured it out.
Just install nova google companion
Works awesome.

benzwirs said:
Nova launcher works nicely, you can do whatever you like, so I removed the Agenda + date and gave the Google search bar a different place.
But I miss the Google page when you swipe left. on the stock / Pixel launcher and I can not find it the widget.
What is it, the Google page ?
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Do you have the Nova Google Companion app installed? I know it hasn't been updated in a while but as far as I know it still works.

Thanks guys, it still works.
Very happy.