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[Q] "OK Google" permanently listening ...

Does anyone know a cheat, fix or app that allows Google search to be permanently active and listening for the "OK Google" command, regardless of whatever else is open or foremost on screen? "OK Google" is a phenomenon, but it's a shame that it only works after bringing Google Search or Google Now to the fore; it would be wonderful if it could be permanently listening out for the "OK Google" audio command.

AidanBell said:
Does anyone know a cheat, fix or app that allows Google search to be permanently active and listening for the "OK Google" command, regardless of whatever else is open or foremost on screen? "OK Google" is a phenomenon, but it's a shame that it only works after bringing Google Search or Google Now to the fore; it would be wonderful if it could be permanently listening out for the "OK Google" audio command.
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i think kit kat roms (at the homescreen) always are listening for that command.(i want to say also that the GEL launcher does too)

Trozzul said:
i think kit kat roms (at the homescreen) always are listening for that command.(i want to say also that the GEL launcher does too)
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Many thanks. I've installed GEL launcher (KK Launcher), and Google Search is indeed always present. However, "OK Google" still only works after first pressing the microphone icon…? I'm looking for a solution whereby if the phone is on, then "OK Google" responds, without having to press anything first.
(I'm on a Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3, running 4.2.2, rooted but on factory ROM.)

AidanBell said:
Many thanks. I've installed GEL launcher (KK Launcher), and Google Search is indeed always present. However, "OK Google" still only works after first pressing the microphone icon…? I'm looking for a solution whereby if the phone is on, then "OK Google" responds, without having to press anything first.
(I'm on a Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3, running 4.2.2, rooted but on factory ROM.)
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you might have to toggle it, im pretty sure that it has it the option in settings, try this one instead http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/themes-apps/apps-google-experience-launcher-gel-app-t2529594 its the real deal pulled from the nexus 5 , i imagine that it always listening will pull some ram away so note that.

Trozzul said:
you might have to toggle it, im pretty sure that it has it the option in settings, try this one instead http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/themes-apps/apps-google-experience-launcher-gel-app-t2529594 its the real deal pulled from the nexus 5 , i imagine that it always listening will pull some ram away so note that.
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OK, first up my grateful thanks, the basic Google Now launcher you recommended does the trick and I have permanently-on "Go Google". BINGO!
However... ! That launcher is of course extremely basic; only one home page and almost no options. So here's where I get greedy! Is there a way of maintaining the permanently-on Go Google feature of Google Now Launcher, but with the better options and functionality of GEL Launcher?

AidanBell said:
OK, first up my grateful thanks, the basic Google Now launcher you recommended does the trick and I have permanently-on "Go Google". BINGO!
However... ! That launcher is of course extremely basic; only one home page and almost no options. So here's where I get greedy! Is there a way of maintaining the permanently-on Go Google feature of Google Now Launcher, but with the better options and functionality of GEL Launcher?
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im sure there is that sort of thing that someone has made already, as for the one homepage there should be more than one? to the left is the google now posts and might have to drag apps to the right to make one. the menu is very disapointing i feel like its a step down, i always got to the settings from there but you only go to the launchers settings.

Trozzul said:
im sure there is that sort of thing that someone has made already, as for the one homepage there should be more than one? to the left is the google now posts and might have to drag apps to the right to make one. the menu is very disapointing i feel like its a step down, i always got to the settings from there but you only go to the launchers settings.
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Agreed. But I've found the solution; I've found an app that does it! "Open Mic+" keeps the Go Google mic open all the time, even when the screen is off. It's working fine under my current launcher, Apex, and I'm just testing now to see if it works with GEL too.

AidanBell said:
Agreed. But I've found the solution; I've found an app that does it! "Open Mic+" keeps the Go Google mic open all the time, even when the screen is off. It's working fine under my current launcher, Apex, and I'm just testing now to see if it works with GEL too.
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awesome find! i might have to try it out as well!

I thought I'd post a quick update:
"Open Mic+" is doing a great job, giving me permanently-on "OK Google". BUT ...I've found that it's hogging the voice engine and so I can't use voice dictation anywhere else. The only way round that I've found is to have to switch off Open Mic+ whenever I want to dictate anything elsewhere, which is something of a pain.
It looks like I'm not going to be able to have my cake and eat it after all!

Force OK Google Always ON

Does anyone know of a way to force OK Google to be always on? There are tutorials through google, but they either seem to be for non-samsung phones or outdated. I moved from iPhone to Galaxy and underestimated how much I would miss "Hey Siri". Running Superman ROM if that makes a difference.

rasimpson318 said:
Does anyone know of a way to force OK Google to be always on? There are tutorials through google, but they either seem to be for non-samsung phones or outdated. I moved from iPhone to Galaxy and underestimated how much I would miss "Hey Siri". Running Superman ROM if that makes a difference.
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Tap the Google app then tap Google then the menu icon (top left 3 lines) tap settings > voice > OK Google Detection, tap turn on from any screen and if you want tap turn on Personal Results.

ag4751 said:
Tap the Google app then tap Google then the menu icon (top left 3 lines) tap settings > voice > OK Google Detection, tap turn on from any screen and if you want tap turn on Personal Results.
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I already checked that and there wasn't an option to turn it on @ any screen. It only seems to work when its charging. It's okay though. With Xposed, I was able to tweak it so I can long press and activate the voice search. Not quite what I wanted, but close enough for now.
Thanks for the reply though.

rasimpson318 said:
I already checked that and there wasn't an option to turn it on @ any screen. It only seems to work when its charging. It's okay though. With Xposed, I was able to tweak it so I can long press and activate the voice search. Not quite what I wanted, but close enough for now.
Thanks for the reply though.
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If you go to google voice settings and tap OK Google Detection you should have these options, only From the Google App is on by default the other are off, turn on From any Screen and you can use OK Google from any open screen, turn on Personal Results as well and you can wake the phone from a locked screen you don't have to tap anything, these should be standard options, I checked back on my old S5 and they are the same.

ag4751 said:
If you go to google voice settings and tap OK Google Detection you should have these options, only From the Google App is on by default the other are off, turn on From any Screen and you can use OK Google from any open screen, turn on Personal Results as well and you can wake the phone from a locked screen you don't have to tap anything, these should be standard options, I checked back on my old S5 and they are the same.
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Now that I have Superman installed, I no longer have those options. All I have is the first one to turn it on. I've heard it runs down the battery a ton anyway.

Ok Google with Home Button

Ok So pretty simple request. I want to activate "Ok Google" using the home button just like S Voice or Siri behaves. With Google set as the Device Assistance App a long press of the home button pulls up the google app, then I have to click the mic button. Or I have to activate it by saying "Ok Google" which is super annoying. I've searched everywhere for a solution and the only thing I found was the following:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidQue...t_possible_to_activate_ok_google_with_a_home/
Which doesn't work at all on the S7. A long press of the home button opens the Launcher App which asks me to select google. Basically adding a 3rd step.
I'd appreciate any help!

I use the Google Now Launcher and I had that ability. I will have to play around with my settings to get it back because I installed Labs so when I hold my home button down it waits for me to say a contact name and it calls them. I will have to get back with you on that when I can get access to my phone.

Ok, maybe the new version of the launcher doesn't support that. Now long press doesn't do voice search, it instead shows Now on Tap, but different than what I remember.

Outbreak444 said:
Ok, maybe the new version of the launcher doesn't support that. Now long press doesn't do voice search, it instead shows Now on Tap, but different than what I remember.
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Yup.. I still haven't found a workaround. Having the mic always on to detect "OK Google" seems to be a waste of battery.
Hopefully a solution comes up. Thanks for trying.

H3lipil0t said:
Yup.. I still haven't found a workaround. Having the mic always on to detect "OK Google" seems to be a waste of battery.
Hopefully a solution comes up. Thanks for trying.
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I have found a solution that works great! I just tested it myself.
Download this app here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dynamicg.homebuttonlauncher&hl=en
You'll want to open it up, select the 3 dots, and then select add.
Add Voice Search, then do the same steps but remove whatever else was there by default.
Now if you're on marshmallow, which I assume you are, then you'll need to go to Settings -> Applications -> Default Applications -> Phone assistance app
And change it to Home Launcher
Give that a try and let me know if that works for you.

Outbreak444 said:
I have found a solution that works great! I just tested it myself.
Download this app here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dynamicg.homebuttonlauncher&hl=en
You'll want to open it up, select the 3 dots, and then select add.
Add Voice Search, then do the same steps but remove whatever else was there by default.
Now if you're on marshmallow, which I assume you are, then you'll need to go to Settings -> Applications -> Default Applications -> Phone assistance app
And change it to Home Launcher
Give that a try and let me know if that works for you.
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You are the man!!!! This worked.. "Auto Start mode" had to also be selected but this finally got the job done.
It wasn't perfect at first. for some reason the responses to my questions where not audible.
For Example.. If I held the home button, the voice prompt shows up and I say "What's my next appointment?". It displayed the calendar item but didn't read back the result. If I activated it saying "OK Google" and asked the same question, I was shown the response and it read back to me. "You're next calendar entry is tomorrow at 7am...".
I tried it again a few more times. Now it seems to be working properly with the home button.
You've made my day. Wish I could buy you a pint of beer remotely.
Cheers!

A simple thanks is plenty, I've got all the beer I need in my fridge. Lol

Was looking for a solution as well. Works great. Thanks.

How do you turn off Google Assistant?

With Google Now there was an option to turn it off. I haven't been able to find that option for Google Assistant.
Edit: To be clear, I selected "No Thanks" in the Assistant settings screen. However, if I say "OK, Google" it still takes me to the settings screen, indicating it's still listening.

VonMoltke said:
With Google Now there was an option to turn it off. I haven't been able to find that option for Google Assistant.
Edit: To be clear, I selected "No Thanks" in the Assistant settings screen. However, if I say "OK, Google" it still takes me to the settings screen, indicating it's still listening.
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Check out these screenshots. Hopefully this helps you. One turns off the okay Google thing and one turns off the whole Google assistant.

Bruce Lee said:
Check out these screenshots. Hopefully this helps you. One turns off the okay Google thing and one turns off the whole Google assistant.
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Either I don't have those screens or I'm looking in the wrong place. Where did you find those options?

VonMoltke said:
Either I don't have those screens or I'm looking in the wrong place. Where did you find those options?
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How about this one.
Go to settings.

Bruce Lee said:
How about this one.
Go to settings.
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No. The closest I can get to is a screen saying "Meet your personal Google Assistant" with a "Continue" button. If I tap continue, I get a list of permissions and the options "Yes I'm In" or "No Thanks"

VonMoltke said:
No. The closest I can get to is a screen saying "Meet your personal Google Assistant" with a "Continue" button. If I tap continue, I get a list of permissions and the options "Yes I'm In" or "No Thanks"
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Ooooh. You never turned it on in the first place. You are still on the setup. I set mine up. From there you can turn it off.

Bruce Lee said:
Ooooh. You never turned it on in the first place. You are still on the setup. I set mine up. From there you can turn it off.
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Bruce Lee said:
How about this one.
Go to settings.
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Don't feel bad VM--I'm in the same boat with you. I have zero interest in/desire for Google Assistant. This may sound weird, hut speaking interrupts my thought process. When I type, I can continue to think. So, more. often than not, I'd much rather type than speak.
So, when I finally got around to the installing it for the second time, (The first time was a big fail because I wanted NO part of it.) I got yo a point where it wanted to link to my other devices. (I think. It's been a while, but I think that's what it wanted to do. For some reason, I keep thinking that it wanted to turn on Google Assistant on all of my devices. ) That got a big fat "No thanks". (I knew I should have registered that device with a new account!) "No thanks" was a legitimate option, at that point. I thought the installation would proceed on that device--the one where it was being installed. Instead, the installation process terminated.
Apparently, my installation isn't completed either, so I cannot turn it off. To make matters worse, it's occupying a ton of space on a device that has little to spare.

There are at least a couple ways to get to the Google settings, and the following is one way.
Settings > Google > Search
My notes suggest Settings in that area previously went to the first screen posted, without first setting up Assistant, but the v8.0 version from November 2017 kept going to Assistant setup on my phone. After installing the v8.1 update from December 2017, it's again possible to turn off Assistant, without first setting it up.
Settings > Google > Search > Settings (only first time went to Assistant setup) > Pixel > Google Assistant - Off
The second screen posted is located here.
Settings > Google > Search > Voice > "OK Google" detection
Assistant needs a bunch of settings to run, so if the items in the following are turned off or paused Assistant can't be used. My phone seemed to use a bit less battery in standby with Assistant turned off and these items disabled, but it's rather minimal, maybe around 3% less battery per day on Android v7.
Settings > Google > Search > Accounts & privacy > Google activity controls
Changing the following will alter what happens when holding the home button. I have mine set to call android.intent.action.VOICE_ASSIST using Tasker.
Settings > Apps & notifications > Default apps > Assist & voice input > Assist app

rxc_OCD said:
I have zero interest in/desire for Google Assistant. This may sound weird, hut speaking interrupts my thought process. When I type, I can continue to think. So, more. often than not, I'd much rather type than speak.
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Just in case you don't know, when you invoke Google Assistant you can hit the little keyboard icon (rectangle with six dots) on the left and then type into it instead of speaking. Just FYI in case the speaking thing is the only reason you don't want to use it.

Ok Google Ding sound/confirmation beep?

When saying ok google on my s10 plus it made a ding sound to let you know it has opened and is ready for your question. I cant figure out how to turn on the ding sound. I can get google assistant to open with ok or hey google but no sound. Anyone know how?

Anyone?

skillzo1 said:
Anyone?
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Open Google Home app. Select your device and then Settings. Scroll down to “Device settings,” then select Accessibility. If you want to hear a sound only after you say “OK Google,” turn on the toggle On next to Play start sound and leave the Play end sound slider off Off.
If you want your device to play a sound after you say “OK Google” and after Assistant stops listening, turn on the toggles On next to Play start sound and Play end sound On.

MrMike2182 said:
Open Google Home app. Select your device and then Settings. Scroll down to “Device settings,” then select Accessibility. If you want to hear a sound only after you say “OK Google,” turn on the toggle On next to Play start sound and leave the Play end sound slider off Off.
If you want your device to play a sound after you say “OK Google” and after Assistant stops listening, turn on the toggles On next to Play start sound and Play end sound On.
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I saw this to. But google home app doesnt or cant show my note 20 ultra. Atleast not that i know how to get it to show or add it. Dont see an option to add a phone.

skillzo1 said:
I saw this to. But google home app doesnt or cant show my note 20 ultra. Atleast not that i know how to get it to show or add it. Dont see an option to add a phone.
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You might have to Google that one because I'm not sure I'm new to the Note 20 Ultra myself so I'm still trying to figure out a lot of this stuff. If I find an answer I'll let you know.

MrMike2182 said:
Open Google Home app. Select your device and then Settings. Scroll down to “Device settings,” then select Accessibility. If you want to hear a sound only after you say “OK Google,” turn on the toggle On next to Play start sound and leave the Play end sound slider off Off.
If you want your device to play a sound after you say “OK Google” and after Assistant stops listening, turn on the toggles On next to Play start sound and Play end sound On.
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MrMike2182 said:
You might have to Google that one because I'm not sure I'm new to the Note 20 Ultra myself so I'm still trying to figure out a lot of this stuff. If I find an answer I'll let you know.
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Ill do the same. Ive been trying to figure it out for 2 days now ?. Usually i can find my own amswers and figure things out for myself. But im stumped on this stupid little thing. This and getting single tap to swipe to work without having the accessibility menu float in every screen or be on the edge panel.

skillzo1 said:
Ill do the same. Ive been trying to figure it out for 2 days now ?. Usually i can find my own amswers and figure things out for myself. But im stumped on this stupid little thing. This and getting single tap to swipe to work without having the accessibility menu float in every screen or be on the edge panel.
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I did find this but I don't know if it'll do it..
First make sure that you’re connected to the Wi-Fi network you’ll use for your smart speaker and then launch the Google Home app on your phone. The next step is to tap the “+” icon in the top-left corner, select the “Set up device” option, and then tap on “Set up new devices in your home. All you have to do from there is follow on-screen instructions to get the Google Home set up.
Also make sure Google home is the default app and not Bixby.

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I did find this but I don't know if it'll do it..
First make sure that you’re connected to the Wi-Fi network you’ll use for your smart speaker and then launch the Google Home app on your phone. The next step is to tap the “+” icon in the top-left corner, select the “Set up device” option, and then tap on “Set up new devices in your home. All you have to do from there is follow on-screen instructions to get the Google Home set up.
Also make sure Google home is the default app and not Bixby.
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Thats the thing tho… smart speaker? I dont have a smart speaker. Just my phone. Gotta be a way to do it from the phone and not thru somwthing else. That sounds like its for an external device hense google home. I had it on my s10 plus and i miss it cause i gotta loom at the screen to see if it activates when i say ok google.

skillzo1 said:
Thats the thing tho… smart speaker? I dont have a smart speaker. Just my phone. Gotta be a way to do it from the phone and not thru somwthing else. That sounds like its for an external device hense google home. I had it on my s10 plus and i miss it cause i gotta loom at the screen to see if it activates when i say ok google.
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I have no clue I'll see what else I can find and maybe someone else will know the answer.. Apparently no matter what device it is the setting was changed to Accessibility.. Why they always make changes to stuff that works perfectly fine is beyond me.
I also seen this.
To*turn Beep ON*
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Open Android Settings > Accessibility > slide ON Switch Access > tap on Allow > tap on Exit
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To turn Beep OFF
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Open Android Settings > Accessibility > slide OFF Switch Access > device will vibrate.
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skillzo1 said:
Thats the thing tho… smart speaker? I dont have a smart speaker. Just my phone. Gotta be a way to do it from the phone and not thru somwthing else. That sounds like its for an external device hense google home. I had it on my s10 plus and i miss it cause i gotta loom at the screen to see if it activates when i say ok google.
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I do believe they're talking about the Accessibility on the phone itself though so open the Settings on your phone scroll down to Accessibility and then on the next page you'll see switch access make sure it's on? Mines set to off so maybe yours is too.

MrMike2182 said:
I did find this but I don't know if it'll do it..
First make sure that you’re connected to the Wi-Fi network you’ll use for your smart speaker and then launch the Google Home app on your phone. The next step is to tap the “+” icon in the top-left corner, select the “Set up device” option, and then tap on “Set up new devices in your home. All you have to do from there is follow on-screen instructions to get the Google Home set up.
Also make sure Google home is the default app and not Bixby.
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MrMike2182 said:
I have no clue I'll see what else I can find and maybe someone else will know the answer.. Apparently no matter what device it is the setting was changed to Accessibility.. Why they always make changes to stuff that works perfectly fine is beyond me.
I also seen this.
To*turn Beep ON*
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Open Android Settings > Accessibility > slide ON Switch Access > tap on Allow > tap on Exit
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Open Android Settings > Accessibility > slide OFF Switch Access > device will vibrate.
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I do believe they're talking about the Accessibility on the phone itself though so open the Settings on your phone scroll down to Accessibility and then on the next page you'll see switch access make sure it's on? Mines set to off so maybe yours is too.
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Are you on the note 20 ultra? I have accessibillity but no switch access. Check out attachments photos on bottom. I went thru every page in accessibility and also searched switch access and got nothing.
None the less thank you for your help. I greatly appreciate it.

skillzo1 said:
Are you on the note 20 ultra? I have accessibillity but no switch access. Check out attachments photos on bottom. I went thru every page in accessibility and also searched switch access and got nothing.
None the less thank you for your help. I greatly appreciate it.
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Tap on installed services and yes I'm on the Note 20 Ultra. You'll see switch access in there sorry I forgot about that one lol.

MrMike2182 said:
Tap on installed services and yes I'm on the Note 20 Ultra. You'll see switch access in there sorry I forgot about that one lol.
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Ok i got to that… but its not what google says it is. My options after its turned on are different. I turned it on and tried both options just to see and its nothing related to google assistant. Did u give it a shot?

skillzo1 said:
Ok i got to that… but its not what google says it is. My options after its turned on are different. I turned it on and tried both options just to see and its nothing related to google assistant. Did u give it a shot?
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I just looked at that and yeah I don't get it.. Maybe these people who are giving these answers actually have the wireless Google Home that they connect over Bluetooth so now I'm lost again lol.. Never less I'll keep an eye out for anything.

MrMike2182 said:
I just looked at that and yeah I don't get it.. Maybe these people who are giving these answers actually have the wireless Google Home that they connect over Bluetooth so now I'm lost again lol.. Never less I'll keep an eye out for anything.
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Lmao me to. Ill try searching more tomorrow… im finding answers but none work. Again thanks foe the help. Goodnight

Did you ever find out how to enable the OK Google beep? I'm on Galaxy Note 8 (Android 8.0) and the recent Assistant update with the colourful effect along the bottom gives no beeps or confirmations at all.

soyelmango said:
Did you ever find out how to enable the OK Google beep? I'm on Galaxy Note 8 (Android 8.0) and the recent Assistant update with the colourful effect along the bottom gives no beeps or confirmations at all.
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Nope ive given up on this and getting rid of the assistant menu with single tap to swipe/answer phone. I really wish i had an answer to both of these or samsung makes it happen. It really hurts my user experience with these 2 things.

Check this out:
https://youtu.be/caQD8ffudUs
Works on me.
Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

cdon2109 said:
Check this out:
https://youtu.be/caQD8ffudUs
Works on me.
Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk
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Tried that… didnt work for me… even tried inatalling nova launcher and still did not work after turning nova launcher services on.

Hmmm.. I didn't do anything special and the beep's been there from the get go on my N20U5G. If it matters, I'm not using Nova Launcher but Microsoft Launcher.

BlinkThinks said:
Hmmm.. I didn't do anything special and the beep's been there from the get go on my N20U5G. If it matters, I'm not using Nova Launcher but Microsoft Launcher.
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I tried dl microsoft launcher just now to see… turned it on in.services and still nothing. Can i ask you to take a screenshot of the services you have? I attached a picture of mine.