I know I know... There are a lot of things I am good with... android...is new for me.
I have a galaxy note and I dont know the first thing about .apk files or rooting, etc.... I dont mind the way it works now... BUT
I want S Voice. (duh)
as you can see from my sig... Its be A WHILE since I have hacked/modded phones. Then I went to the iPhone for a few models and now I am back...
I downloaded "apkinstaller" and "appinstaller" but niether will load the apk I got off of xda.
I loaded the .apk to my external sd and made enables the ability to load apps that arent from the android market.
Do I need to delete something? Or what... I really need someone to give me a "step by step, you're an idiot" way of getting this done. I really dont want to root my phone if I dont have to.
Thanks to anyone who helps!
you shouldnt need to root to install apk's as long as you have checked off ability to install apps that arent from market. I have been doing that from my dropbox since my phone was stock everything. Maybe the apk is broken. Try downloading it again. Maybe even try downloading another apk just to test if it installs properly.
I will try that now.
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- Download APK
- Open a File Manager (ES File Explorer or something)
- Tap the APK
Done.
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actually I dont think that S Voice is an apk. From what I read quickly is that it needs to be flashed via CWM. Which is a bit more complicated than installing an apk.
This is the one I JUST downloaded (dl'd this one to my phone)... not working.
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This may help
http://www.ijailbreak.com/android/download-s-voice-apk-samsung-galaxy-s-iii/
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jbeef86 said:
actually I dont think that S Voice is an apk. From what I read quickly is that it needs to be flashed via CWM. Which is a bit more complicated than installing an apk.
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From everything that I have read, and the file names attached... they are apk files
are you on ICS?
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are you on ICS?
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Yessir
I dont really have the time to read up on all of it but from what I have you may need to be rooted and remove voice talk first. I think a few of the custom ROMS also have S Voice installed on them already. This is a trickier apk than usual. Would be great if someone with more experience on S Voice would jump in and show you the steps. Sorry I couldnt be of more help.
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I dont really have the time to read up on all of it but from what I have you may need to be rooted and remove voice talk first. I think a few of the custom ROMS also have S Voice installed on them already. This is a trickier apk than usual. Would be great if someone with more experience on S Voice would jump in and show you the steps. Sorry I couldnt be of more help.
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Hopefully someone will.... I appreciate your help though.
not sure if this needs to be pushed to system/app rather than installed?
if it won't install I'm sure you'll need to be rooted.
Amdathlonuk said:
not sure if this needs to be pushed to system/app rather than installed?
if it won't install I'm sure you'll need to be rooted.
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say what? (told you I am a newb)
it is, in this state (unrooted), impossible to get it working.
You need to have root-acces (which you stated you don't have), because you have to replace the usual voice talk with the S-voice application.
You can of course root your phone, read up, and install the mod.
OMG you're such a NOOB! Kidding, just kidding. Well no actually, but that's just how it is
Just follow this guide which also has screenshots of the procedure. Yey to you!
http://androidadvices.com/download-svoice-apk-samsungs-siri-app/
LordManhattan said:
OMG you're such a NOOB! Kidding, just kidding. Well no actually, but that's just how it is
Just follow this guide which also has screenshots of the procedure. Yey to you!
http://androidadvices.com/download-svoice-apk-samsungs-siri-app/
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Thanks! I'll have to try it later as I am on my work computer now
I appreciate it!
Has anyone had any success with this? I installed and can open app but it force closes everytime I give a command.
I am on LQ2 and rooted.
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turboxer said:
This is the one I JUST downloaded (dl'd this one to my phone)... not working.
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What are you doing in this forum anyway? You have an ATT Note. This is the proper forum for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1493
turboxer said:
Thanks! I'll have to try it later as I am on my work computer now
I appreciate it!
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There is a flashable zip file on XDA as well for SVoice.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730876
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I have made an install zip for the Android Market 3.1.6 which seems to be working well. No problems with downloads or payment options. Please feel free to download and leave comments. This is my first foray in the Android arena so please no flames, YMMV. The usual disclaimers, I take no responsibility if this bricks your device, etc... Hope it helps some and if it does please give thanks/credit.
Dude this version has been out for a long time now and its not even the newest version of it
Please search first and stop spamming!
No spam intended, I know this is not the newest version of the ap but 3.2 is not working for many. I just posted to help anyone who upgraded and needed to roll back to a working version. For me (and many others) 3.2 does not allow you to purchase aps, free works fine but purchase is not working. Again no spam intended and this is a working zip and ap.
Any way to get the apk .to push tho root explorer cant flash my volume rockers quit working thanks in advance
And i cant buy app version 3.1.5
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jlg19753 said:
Any way to get the apk .to push tho root explorer cant flash my volume rockers quit working thanks in advance
And i cant buy app version 3.1.5
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Yes just unzip the file and copy the Vendor.apk using root explorer (or whatever ap you are using) to the system\app folder, reboot and you're good to go.
Thanks will do ..
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Shadow_Android said:
Dude this version has been out for a long time now and its not even the newest version of it
Please search first and stop spamming!
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You missed the intent of the post. Granted the OP did not do a great job explaining it, but this is not spam...
He made this zip version so people can easily revert to this version of market if you are using my series of ROMS. Mine have 3.2.0 and that is a screwed up version. If you flash this zip it will resolve that by killing the old version and replacing it with this version. He made it into a zip to simplify the process.
And remember, if you dont like the post, simply dont respond. No need to come in and start flaming and acting like a tough guy. Just ignore what you dont like and move on.
-Scott
Thank u so so much i can buy apps again !!!
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The newest ver. Is 3.3.1.1 dude
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Zixx said:
The newest ver. Is 3.3.1.1 dude
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Dude done tryed it couldnt buy apps !! This one i can ! I guess what ever works hay .
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Has anyone successfully installed Google Now on their rooted Skyrocket. I rooted my phone today just for this purpose and its been a no go. I have tried what some of the threads have explained but no luck. I sure would like to be able to do this. Although im a noob im not afraid to try things. Any help would be appreciated.
Mike
Here the thread I followed to get it working, but eventually I just went to CM10.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29756226&postcount=2856
play1962 said:
Here the thread I followed to get it working, but eventually I just went to CM10.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29756226&postcount=2856
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I tried that method but is said i didnt have enough memory and I didnt know what was safe to delete. Im thinking about
cm10 also. I put it on my old captivate and its sweet. I cant use it for calls because of the sim card but otherwise its smooth! What are you finding in the way of bugs?
Mike
Use the Mikey V7 one. I'm not sure what the procedure you followed is but if you get the velvet m7 apk from that post, you simply replace the Google quick search apk with the one provided. Be sure to backup your current apk first.
I believe it's located in system/app, but obviously find the exact instructions first, just pointing you in the direction. There's a Google now thread here in the SR section. I believe the apk linked there is outdated but the instructions are correct. Be sure to adjust permissions to match the original Google quick search.
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lnfound said:
Use the Mikey V7 one. I'm not sure what the procedure you followed is but if you get the velvet m7 apk from that post, you simply replace the Google quick search apk with the one provided. Be sure to backup your current apk first.
I believe it's located in system/app, but obviously find the exact instructions first, just pointing you in the direction. There's a Google now thread here in the SR section. I believe the apk linked there is outdated but the instructions are correct. Be sure to adjust permissions to match the original Google quick search.
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How do I do this. When I go to storage it tells me I have 9.32 GB of free space but when I try to install the apk it tell me I only have 19 MB of free space
Before doing anything, you need to make sure you have at least 60MB of free space on your /system partition for Offline/Online files and 30MB of free /system space for Online Only files.
You'll have to delete some system apps or move them to sd to make room
OR
or you could use Sean's skyics. Google now is pretty much flawless on it, and it's a great rom. Much easier route imo
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dutchthomas said:
You'll have to delete some system apps or move them to sd to make room
OR
or you could use Sean's skyics. Google now is pretty much flawless on it, and it's a great rom. Much easier route imo
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Someone else suggested that but after looking at he install process its a lot more complicated than just flashing a rom. Do you know if its been simplified?
Mike
You could flash seanz Dragon ROM and update which has G Now built in
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1763195
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26.2man said:
Someone else suggested that but after looking at he install process its a lot more complicated than just flashing a rom. Do you know if its been simplified?
Mike
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Its pretty straightforward. Just follow his instructions in the first or second post. Exactly. Best ROM I've ever used on any phone. Period.
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I have broken it!
I have comitted the noob sin. I have borked my google search and google voice search while trying to install google now. I have done so many different attempts based on suggestions I dont know what Ive done. All I know is when I try to do a google voice search or google search the phone freezes. Is there any way to re-install my google apps or repair the search functions or am I screwed. Any help or suggestions will be appreciated..
Mike
Use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30634094#post30634094
Hey guys i was wondering if any of y had the all share app that came pre installed in our sgs4g or have a better alternative to stream content from our phone wirelessly to our other devices.
Thanks In advance
Ps I'm in GB
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Zixx said:
Hey guys i was wondering if any of y had the all share app that came pre installed in our sgs4g or have a better alternative to stream content from our phone wirelessly to our other devices.
Thanks In advance
Ps I'm in GB
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If you're on GB then you can simply extract the AllShare.apk from a ROM that has it or go in one of lumins thing and look for the APK. IF it fails to install try pushing it and fixing permissions. It will most likely fail because it has Samsung proprietary stuff so just follow Lumins guide if nothing goes into plan.
If it doesn't work at all then I'm sorry, it might need other proprietary stuff like Swype.
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If you're on GB then you can simply extract the AllShare.apk from a ROM that has it or go in one of lumins thing and look for the APK. IF it fails to install try pushing it and fixing permissions. It will most likely fail because it has Samsung proprietary stuff so just follow Lumins guide if nothing goes into plan.
If it doesn't work at all then I'm sorry, it might need other proprietary stuff like Swype.
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I know how to do that is just that alm the links for the old roms containing this app I want are dead, that's why I was asking for the apk .
Thanks for the response though
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Zixx said:
I know how to do that is just that alm the links for the old roms containing this app I want are dead, that's why I was asking for the apk .
Thanks for the response though
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check lumins links in his signature I think he has a link to the gb 2.3.6 repository which should have the allshare app.
Edit: heres the link forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500701
Sorry.... it's not there just checked..thought I was helping.
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gregcapps said:
check lumins links in his signature I think he has a link to the gb 2.3.6 repository which should have the allshare app.
Edit: heres the link forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500701
Sorry.... it's not there just checked..thought I was helping.
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Thanks I appreciate the and the help =), I'm still looking for an alternative as well
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Thanks I appreciate the and the help =), I'm still looking for an alternative as well
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Today is your lucky day...
I had to flash back to stock, and I remembered this thread, lucky you.
so... here is the apk, not sure it will work because is may have dependencies, but try it out.
apk does not say AllShare, but the icon matches the app in the drawer.
if it won't install, push it to the system\apps folder with a root file explorer.
gregcapps said:
Today is your lucky day...
I had to flash back to stock, and I remembered this thread, lucky you.
so... here is the apk, not sure it will work because is may have dependencies, but try it out.
apk does not say AllShare, but the icon matches the app in the drawer.
if it won't install, push it to the system\apps folder with a root file explorer.
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Man thank you so much for the try, and yeah I didn't work but oh well i will still be e looking, and again thanks
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Man thank you so much for the try, and yeah I didn't work but oh well i will still be e looking, and again thanks
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Just curious, did it install or did you have to push it?
I was afraid that would be the case. It most likely has touchwiz and other proprietary Samsung files it depends on. Possibly even the kernel like wifi calling.
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Tried both and I also fix the permissions but nope its most probably something to do with tw.
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Zixx said:
...probably something to do with tw
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You can see in logcat when an apk won't install because it is missing something -- and it will usually say what. I've seen clear logcat indications that TW libraries are what is missing on Memo.apk, for example.
I'm brand new to the SIII, switched from a Rezound yesterday. I'm rooted, unlocked and running CleanRom. I know others have gotten Google Now to work but I'm at a loss for device specific install instruction! This is what I did and had no luck, kept getting force closes and black screens: downloaded the m7_velvet.apk to extsd....rename as 'GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk.....replace in /system/ app....change the permissions to read,write,execute/read,execute/read,execute....rebooted. Any help would be awesome!!
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I'm brand new to the SIII, switched from a Rezound yesterday. I'm rooted, unlocked and running CleanRom. I know others have gotten Google Now to work but I'm at a loss for device specific install instruction! This is what I did and had no luck, kept getting force closes and black screens: downloaded the m7_velvet.apk to extsd....rename as 'GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk.....replace in /system/ app....change the permissions to read,write,execute/read,execute/read,execute....rebooted. Any help would be awesome!!
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Go to here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30809177
Download the flashable zip of your choice for the ARMv7. I recommend the online only version. Then flash it in cwm.
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Dont know what post I was reading that was telling me to just install the apk, but what I was trying to install earlier was now obviously just the update apk. Works fine now, thanks!!
I just installed it today. I think it's a little silly that the back button doesn't work to exit the app. Others having issues with that?
dunderball said:
I just installed it today. I think it's a little silly that the back button doesn't work to exit the app. Others having issues with that?
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Yes that's a common problem, but you have to remember is from jb ported back to ics. It's really good for a port!
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kintwofan said:
Yes that's a common problem, but you have to remember is from jb ported back to ics. It's really good for a port!
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Very true, not going to complain too much and all I had to do was drop a few files. I renamed all the other folders/files it was supposed to overwrite so all is good, didn't need to take a nandroid or anything. Pretty nifty feature to have and takes stock rooted one step closer to JB.
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Very true, not going to complain too much and all I had to do was drop a few files. I renamed all the other folders/files it was supposed to overwrite so all is good, didn't need to take a nandroid or anything. Pretty nifty feature to have and takes stock rooted one step closer to JB.
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Ya, i loved it on my razr and on my stock rooted s3. But i finally just went with a jb rom
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EDIT: Google Now is located under just Google
I bought this phone from Craiglist, and I want to find out if the phone is rooted. Also if it is rooted, how do i unroot it? Another thing, whenever i try to take away a screen by pinching two fingers the phone turns black, and doesn't respond for about a minute for saying unfortunately thouchwhiz has stopped working. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks a lot.
Download root checker from play store. Picture should be a #hashtag I think.
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unicorndust98 said:
Download root checker from play store. Picture should be a #hashtag I think.
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I did, when i first ran the app something called superuser was asking for permission and i didn't grant access. And i ran it again, and this time granted access, and this time it said congratulations this device has root access. I guess it means it's rooted. How do I unroot it.?
Unrooting would be super foolish. If you wanna unroot, get an apple device.
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scottspa74 said:
Unrooting would be super foolish. If you wanna unroot, get an apple device.
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well it's my first smartphone device, and I wanted to use it from scratch with it's original t-mobile apps etc.
or at least how can i use the root more fully. And how can I fix my thouchwhiz problem?
Phonenoob786 said:
or at least how can i use the root more fully. And how can I fix my thouchwhiz problem?
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First find out if its ICS or gingerbread ROM. Than look around the blaze dev. Pg., and read-up on the great ROMs available. Follow instructions to the T when installing whatever you choose and make sure you create a backup in cwm FIRST. Happy flashing
Flashing another ROM will fix the touchwiz thing, you don't need it unless you really want it.
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First find out if its ICS or gingerbread ROM. Than look around the blaze dev. Pg., and read-up on the great ROMs available. Follow instructions to the T when installing whatever you choose and make sure you create a backup in cwm FIRST. Happy flashing
Flashing another ROM will fix the touchwiz thing, you don't need it unless you really want it.
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Go into about phone in your settings and see what version of android is installed 2.3.4 or 2.3.6...etc. Then msg here again
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This thread here will help you get back to out of the box (stock)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591601
I am about 89% sure you lose root when you use this method.
chjema said:
This thread here will help you get back to out of the box (stock)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591601
I am about 89% sure you lose root when you use this method.
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I uninstalled superuser app and now it shows that I don't have root access. I fixed the thouchwhiz problem by just using the go launcher app. Now the only problem is that I want some of my tmobile apps back like mobitv and Polaris office. Is the only way to get them back just by getting them from the play store?
Two choices: get it from the play store (if available) or follow the instructions chjema posted. It flashes the original build and will get everything back as if purchased new.