Freinds, we have seen Moto X responds on voice commands without touching the phone. Many of fellow Atrix 2 users may also want to have that feature. I don't know if any of the ROM has that feature but there is a launcher which makes this possible to have the touch less control on the Atrix 2. That is : NOVA LAUNCHER
Thankfully this feature is available in the free version. Nova recently added this feature in the launcher as Beta. Not all devices support this feature but it works on Atrix 2 with ease. I have tried it and it really works. I have also tried this feature on my cousin's MotoE but it din't work.
To turn on the voice command, first install and set the Nova Launcher as default launcher with 'always' option. Reboot after installation will be better. Now you need to turn on the 'Ok Google' hot-word detection in the Nova settings.
Go into Nova setting > tap on the “OK, Google” option > Turn the check box on and you are done.
Now you can control your Atrix2 without touching it like Moto X.
And do note that its a Google feature which won't work without internet connection.
Those who haven't used Nova launcher yet should know that this is one very lightweight, simple and fluid launcher yet provides lot of customization. It also comes as default launcher in Slim ROMs. Nova looks simple at first look but there are limitless possibilities of many other customization in the Nova once you understand what option does what. You can change icons, colours, animations and much more without straining the phone too much.
So let's enjoy the smartest feature of MotoX in the Great His Highness Atrix 2. There is no limit with this epic phone. Mu-ha-haa-haaa :laugh:
Loool awesome ._., and not only works on slimkat
saga02 said:
Loool awesome ._., and not only works on slimkat
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Yeah, you just need to install the Nova launcher on any ROM you are using and need to set it default, thats it.
will try it in slimkat
Most recent update of Google Now Launcher also enables the 'OK Google' hot word detection on all supported devices so those who don't want to use third party launchers can also enjoy the voice feature now.
Just update your Google Now Launcher with latest version and your phone is ready to take voice commands everytime after OK Google hot word detection.
Hello, I'll try to keep it short.
I have a nexus 5 since mid-august and the first thing I did was install CM11 using the installer.
There was a guy that helped me set it up back then, and I have no way of contacting him now. This is where you come in
I know I had the nova launcher installed but I also had the google now screen (when you swipe to the right). Also you could bring down the notification panel by swiping down in the middle of the screen.
Do any of you know how I can get the same functionality back? I've been searching the past hour but there doesn't seem to be a way to add the google now cards to the nova launcher even though I'm pretty sure that's what I had before I installed the new ROM.
Chances are you had either https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher&hl=en or or Cyanogenmods CM Home launcher instead. I think both of those support what you're asking about.
Google now, no idea about but ye Nova has a gestures menu where you can set gestures to actions.
Nope, I had the nova launcher for sure, and now if I think about it I may have only had the google cards (some sort of widget), not the entire google now "page" .
Edit: Nevemind .. I just found the google now widget in the widget menu.
Trying to switch to Nova Launcher. Changing the default launcher to Nova doesn't stick. The default keeps resetting automatically back to EMUI. Looking for a solution.
i have the mate 9 and nova launcher prime, on my phone it sticks to nova launcher, you have to set the default to nova launcher and then keep pressing the back button until you exit the setting pages. If you close the settings after it may create problems. Also, you can set default voice control to google launcher3 this will enable google now to be on all the time and on any screen. This works well on my phone. Also if you install google Allo app, then you will get google assistant on that app, so when you say "ok google, open google allo app", you will get google assistant. My experience with the mate 9 has been good, but overall i think the galaxy s7 edge wins hand down. If you are considering getting the mate 9 pro, then dont, get the s7 edge and then upgrade to s8 that will be launched in march/april 2017.
anand_shah19 said:
i have the mate 9 and nova launcher prime, on my phone it sticks to nova launcher, you have to set the default to nova launcher and then keep pressing the back button until you exit the setting pages. If you close the settings after it may create problems. Also, you can set default voice control to google launcher3 this will enable google now to be on all the time and on any screen. This works well on my phone. Also if you install google Allo app, then you will get google assistant on that app, so when you say "ok google, open google allo app", you will get google assistant. My experience with the mate 9 has been good, but overall i think the galaxy s7 edge wins hand down. If you are considering getting the mate 9 pro, then dont, get the s7 edge and then upgrade to s8 that will be launched in march/april 2017.
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Thanks, that's how I do it. But, EMUI still keeps taking over.
Go to default application settings and choose nova as default.
Nova
Have you installed nova prime?,
If you have, then follow the steps i posted, if it still doesnt work, factory reset your phone and then install nova prime first and then google launcher3 app straight afterwards. This will stop any other apps from drawing over nova and google launcher., plus you will have nova and google now from any screen by saying "google now", also if you install google allo app, then saying "ok google open up google allo app, you will get google assistant. Google assistant is loaded into allo app. Drop me email and let me now how you get on. This works for me, even if i reboot phone it still works. I think when you are selecting nova launcher as default app, huawei home is drawing over that app to set itself to default. Also in app permissions you should select yes for everything for nova (trusted app) and also google launcher3. This will then allow nova and google launcher3 (which is the newer version of google now) to draw over apps you install afterwards.
Please email me and let me know how you get on, i am sure it will work after you do this...,
Why this one doesn't work?
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Why this one doesn't work?
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It works, but after a while EMUI becomes default again.
One of my buddys have the same Problem. But he get a Error Message that the Nova Launcher get a conflict with EMUI.
By the way, another good launcher comes from Microsoft. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.launcher
It works fine on my Mate 9
Enabling "Agressive Desktop" in Nova settings seems to have fixed this.
This is driving me crazy. Only happens occasionally. The only pattern I can detect is in the car with Waze and Google Music playing through Bluetooth which seems to nearly always result in Huawei Home becoming the default launcher.
Tried the above and granting Nova and Nova prime "ignore battery optimization" all to no avail.
I am using the Chinese Mate on B153.
Any further suggestions?
I'm having exact same issue. Really hope they fix this with a software patch.
Besides nova launcher, have you guys been able to get any other launchers to work stable?
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I'm having exact same issue. Really hope they fix this with a software patch.
Besides nova launcher, have you guys been able to get any other launchers to work stable?
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I have the same issue driving me nuts.
I contacted nova and they suggested uninstalling nova and reinstalling which I did ok for a night then the same problem .
I hope once I get my bootloader code and install the europe ROM it might help if it keeps doing it it's a deal breaker for me I think
Been using a combo of Google now and nova launcher for a week.
.That was on b110. Still going without issue on b138.
Assuming you guys are setting up default in the setting/app/setting/defaultapp
Yes I do the deafaults and it's ok for a while then bang unlock the phone and it's reset it's a pain
phillipinman said:
Yes I do the deafaults and it's ok for a while then bang unlock the phone and it's reset it's a pain
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Are you using any other Huawei default apps? Think I might have had issues with message and email app.
No I use Google message and outlook
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No I use Google message and outlook
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Article went up on androidauthority today. It was about mate 9 issues and fixes. Might want to check it out. Doubt there is anything new there though.
Have you factory reset yet? Reinstalled ROM/update. It's definitely a bug
Was going to wait for my boot loader unlock code first ðŸ˜
I've had the same problem when running Chinese firmware. This problem, thank goodness, does not exist with non-Chinese firmware.
That's what I was hoping for 7 days left so I can apply for the code then I can use funky to blitz it
I am using Nova Luncher(play store version) as of now for the Google Discovery function. However, Nova Launcher on this phone for some reason is very unstable and keep on crashing. I am considering switching back to the default luncher but I will miss the Google Discover. Anybody know any method or ways to replace the Smart Assistant screen in the default launcher with Google Discovery? I am fine with complicated or troublesome work-arounds.
Thanks!
Note: I know I can flash another custom rom if I want a stable default launcher with Google Discovery but I cannot unlock the bootloader (hopefully for now) as my model (Malaysia) is "Carrier-locked" according to the in-depth test app.
It's not possible without a custom rom so leave it be or disable with ADB. I use the Google search app to get discover.
Hello,
Does anyone know how I can get google assistant going on p30 mate. I use nova launcher and was able to swipe right to read news. Does anyone know a similar app that could do something like.
This is what I want
Thanks