I found this tutorial and decided to make a video of it for you.It would work only with snapdragon 800 devices running Kitkat 4.4+ and rooted.This won't work otherwise at the moment.Make sure you update to the latest play services and Google search apps.
-UTG(unleashthegoogle) http://goo.gl/NBAVzv
-Written guide http://goo.gl/K8ptgG
hackarchive said:
I found this tutorial and decided to make a video of it for you.It would work only with snapdragon 800 devices running Kitkat 4.4+ and rooted.This won't work otherwise at the moment.Make sure you update to the latest play services and Google search apps.
-UTG(unleashthegoogle)
-Written guide
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I'm on ls980 works great! Thanks! I've been waiting so long for this feature!
Works fine with T-mobile 801
German language?
Anyone get this working on cloudyfa's G3 port? I've tried installing the updated Google play services (5.0.88) but it won't install. I was able to get it to work on Mahdi's 6/28 ROM with no problem.
Word of warning this broke alarms for me. Just made them silently dismiss themselves.
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I would be all over this if it worked from screen off
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Why can't I find these options?
I downloaded the apk files and ran UTG but I don't have the option to force close google search. It just shows me app info. What am I doing wrong?
EDIT: I finally got it to force close. had to go to Apps/All/Goggle and force close that way if anyone runs into the same issue.
Seems like this would create a wake lock and cause battery drain
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Seems like this would create a wake lock and cause battery drain
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It did for me. Was the highest in my battery battery stats list using BBS.
?Russian not working?
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works well for me on Eng Lang.
Has anyone tried this on the ATT version?
I did everything you said but when I get here to say "OK Google 3 times it wont listen to the first one.
With it force activated via language change etc, the camera will not record video, saying 'unable to record video while in call'. Untick the option for every screen listening and the camera is able to record once again.
So seems like it always listening makes the camera think it is permanently in a phone call. Annoying.
Sorry if it's mentioned already.
Make sure to disable LG "On Screen Phone" if you use it That's what stopped it working on my G2 (International)
Works perfectly on vs980 running cloudyfa g3 rom. Thank you!
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Make sure to disable LG "On Screen Phone" if you use it That's what stopped it working on my G2 (International)
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That's it thank you. I wonder why it disables the hotword?
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Word of warning this broke alarms for me. Just made them silently dismiss themselves.
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This actually broke my alarm too. It seems it breaks the alarm while screen off. The alarm will however go off, if the screen is on....wtf? Any ideas?
installed this on my Flex. now when i want to record a video it says cant record cause something else is using my audio.
Related
http://goo.gl/Rwk5FO
http://goo.gl/Zfz7mb
(note: velvet.apk is google search, latinimegoogle.apk is keyboard)
These are all taken from the following two URLs:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/3...om-the-nexus-5-dump-search-launcher-and-more/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...4-4-with-gmail-style-ui-and-a-slide-out-menu/
All of them work for me on CM10.2 11/1 nightly except
-- to get exchange email working disable the old *exchange* under apps before seeing up the new email app.
-- Photosphere also crashes if you try to use it, and my camera FC'd after taking a picture. The new Gallery works great though.
-- Deskclock will not install
-- Voice search (using Google Now) will crash before it brings up a response unless you >> Hold down on homescreen, select settings, select Voice, change the voice (to English - UK for example). (update - better fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46994076#post46994076)
To get Google Home working
To install the new launcher (Google Home), you’ll have to install 3 different apps – Google Play Services 4.0, Google Search, and the Google Home .apk. (Cheers to Phandroid for figuring that out.)
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/3...om-the-nexus-5-dump-search-launcher-and-more/
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Where is the gallery for the new camera? I installed the new camera and had no gallery.
Oh and first lol
I'm waiting for Android Milky Way
Is the camera better in any way
TokedUp said:
Is the camera better in any way
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IMO its basically the same camera without all the cool extras of other cameras like save to ext SD, turn sound off etc. But its still new and I have to try it lol.
I'm waiting for Android Milky Way
I'm unable to get the "OK Google " to work on my phone. Any ideas?
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BlueCross said:
I'm unable to get the "OK Google " to work on my phone. Any ideas?
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OP mentions something about it force closing on voice control. Workaround also in OP.
I'm waiting for Android Milky Way
Voice works just fine. I just can't get the hotword to open voice search.
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BlueCross said:
Voice works just fine. I just can't get the hotword to open voice search.
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Might have to download the offline English package. I had to do that to get it to work on another ROM. Its in the search/voice settings.
BlueCross said:
I'm unable to get the "OK Google " to work on my phone. Any ideas?
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I can't either
samsgun357 said:
Where is the gallery for the new camera? I installed the new camera and had no gallery.
Oh and first lol
I'm waiting for Android Milky Way
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It's called Photos
The desk clock works if you disable the current one and then you load the new one as a system app
Edit: it crashes when you set an alarm though
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I am not able to the the "Ok Google" to work either. I can go into Google Now and click on the mic and say what I want and that works. Any suggestions?
Update: Got it working now with the OP fix link.
One question though is I thought you would be able to say, "OK Google" from home screen and it will start to do a search. Do I need the 4.4 home screen for this to work?
bishop72 said:
I am not able to the the "Ok Google" to work either. I can go into Google Now and click on the mic and say what I want and that works. Any suggestions?
Update: Got it working now with the OP fix link.
One question though is I thought you would be able to say, "OK Google" from home screen and it will start to do a search. Do I need the 4.4 home screen for this to work?
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I'm using the 4.4 launcher and it works from the home screen so I'm assuming yes
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Any idea if we will get 4.4 aosp? Im guessing cm will be the first to do it, then other Roms. I just want kit Kat lol
joedajoester said:
Any idea if we will get 4.4 aosp? Im guessing cm will be the first to do it, then other Roms. I just want kit Kat lol
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Most of the big ROM teams are working on 4.4 base now, CM, Slim, probably Paranoid Android etc. It shouldn't be long.
I'm waiting for Android Milky Way
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Restola said:
It's called Photos
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Are you referring to g+photos? I looked there and none of my pics show there. I really don't want them to either. I have no other photo app.
I'm waiting for Android Milky Way
I looked on someone's stock gs3 and they have an app called photos, actually Google photos when you open it but it looks way different than g+photos. I tried to get the app from playstore but it doesn't show up.
I'm waiting for Android Milky Way
I tried the 4.4 google launcher on l.s. 4.2.2. And jb 4.1.2. All is working great with no problems yet. Way cool.
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I looked on someone's stock gs3 and they have an app called photos, actually Google photos when you open it but it looks way different than g+photos. I tried to get the app from playstore but it doesn't show up.
I'm waiting for Android Milky Way
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I figured it out, needed to update g+.
I'm waiting for Android Milky Way
anyone find google cards anywhere? I cant get mine to show up anymore....
I had this happen to weird?
zephymobile said:
anyone find google cards anywhere? I cant get mine to show up anymore....
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http://www.mediafire.com/?ohkvjdr93l2l16e
Been waiting for non force close google search "ok google " to work on kitkat launcher like nexus 5 ?! ^^^^^ There ya go ! Its rolling out in stages on play store .Official apk download thats releasing on google play ^^^^
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Forgot to mention new cards ,more voice , more info that displays . People wanting google search working properly on kitkat launcher this it !
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So if i have the one from last week that was force closing and i already updated today from Google Play, am i updated to the version that doesn't force close? Or should i uninstall the 4 apks from the last week and just install from Google Play?
pretty useless if we have a launcher other than kitkat
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So if i have the one from last week that was force closing and i already updated today from Google Play, am i updated to the version that doesn't force close? Or should i uninstall the 4 apks from the last week and just install from Google Play?
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No just download the apk . Dont have to delete anything.
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pretty useless if we have a launcher other than kitkat
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Yea I found that out with my nexus 10 with Nova launcher and stock 4.3 launcher . I was hoping it will allow the open search voice prompt as the google bar is on both launchers . Sucks .
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mastaofdacat said:
Yea I found that out with my nexus 10 with Nova launcher and stock 4.3 launcher . I was hoping it will allow the open search voice prompt as the google bar is on both launchers . Sucks .
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Yeah, I've been using Open Mic +. It's pretty good and no need to use a different launcher. You can also customize it instead of saying "Ok Google." I just changed my activation word to "Google" and it automatically opens up Google Search and listens to what you want to say. Pretty convenient. You can turn it off and on. Just google it. I believe it's also in the play store.
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Yeah, I've been using Open Mic +. It's pretty good and no need to use a different launcher. You can also customize it instead of saying "Ok Google." I just changed my activation word to "Google" and it automatically opens up Google Search and listens to what you want to say. Pretty convenient. You can turn it off and on. Just google it. I believe it's also in the play store.
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Hows the battery with the app ? I could try it .Thank you
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mastaofdacat said:
Hows the battery with the app ? I could try it .Thank you
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Very minimal if any drain. I'm actually using the 2.4 version. 3.5 is the latest, and I'm not sure how good that one is, but I've had no issues with mine. Also, people complaining about slow start up time isn't true. The 3-5 seconds it takes is only when you first start the app. After that, every time you say your hotword, it opens up quite fast and ready to listen. That's for 2.4 at least. I'm sure 3.5 has to be better.
opasha said:
Yeah, I've been using Open Mic +. It's pretty good and no need to use a different launcher. You can also customize it instead of saying "Ok Google." I just changed my activation word to "Google" and it automatically opens up Google Search and listens to what you want to say. Pretty convenient. You can turn it off and on. Just google it. I believe it's also in the play store.
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It stops working after 3 times for me. Does it stop working for you? If you restart it, it works 3 more times
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MoJoe277 said:
It stops working after 3 times for me. Does it stop working for you? If you restart it, it works 3 more times
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Here bro. This is the apk I have. I uploaded it for you. I tried the newer one and the older one seems to work better for me. Not sure why. Give it a go and let me know.
http://www.4shared.com/mobile/Nb9SexZZ/OpenMicAmazon.html
So in the latest update, you will get "ok google" while in the google search app.
With this launcher, it gets even better, you install it, and you can use "ok google" right from the home screen.
To make it work, just install the latest google search from play store, then download and install this apk:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/3ina0fd8fwki5fo/GoogleHome.apk
awesome, thanks!
Thanks for this! Came from the GNex and missed this launcher from the Kit Kat ROMs. Loved being able to voice activate Google Now from the home screen and swiping to access Google Now. Only thing that doesn't work it with this launcher is Knock Knock to turn the screen off (Knock On works). I created a workaround with Tasker where if I shake the phone left or right, it turns off the screen. Almost like having Kit Kat
very good, thank you
There are some apps that will give you the knock off feel if you want it.
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works awesome. thanks
Howie Dub said:
Thanks for this! Came from the GNex and missed this launcher from the Kit Kat ROMs. Loved being able to voice activate Google Now from the home screen and swiping to access Google Now. Only thing that doesn't work it with this launcher is Knock Knock to turn the screen off (Knock On works). I created a workaround with Tasker where if I shake the phone left or right, it turns off the screen. Almost like having Kit Kat
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it does turn off if you tap on the notification bar. either way launcher is really nice
Howie Dub said:
Thanks for this! Came from the GNex and missed this launcher from the Kit Kat ROMs. Loved being able to voice activate Google Now from the home screen and swiping to access Google Now. Only thing that doesn't work it with this launcher is Knock Knock to turn the screen off (Knock On works). I created a workaround with Tasker where if I shake the phone left or right, it turns off the screen. Almost like having Kit Kat
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I found a pretty good workaround for that. If you have G2 exposed installed (requires exposed framework, needs root) you can map the 'long press' for any button to lock screen. Just holding whichever button is easiest to reach to lock works nicely. I wish the google experience launcher would support gestures, as we can always download the free 'screen off and lock' app and map a gesture to that too like I do in Nova launcher.
Both this KK Home launcher and Nova can utilize the "Knock Off" feature by simply double-tapping a blank area on the notification bar. This is the default behavior and no setup is required to invoke.
Thanks for making this available, OP!
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bckrupps said:
it does turn off if you tap on the notification bar. either way launcher is really nice
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Thanks! Did not know that. I can use that with the phone laying down. Unfortunately, my hands aren't big enough to reach the notification bar during one handed operation, so the Tasker workaround works better for me in that situation.
benjmiester said:
I found a pretty good workaround for that. If you have G2 exposed installed (requires exposed framework, needs root) you can map the 'long press' for any button to lock screen. Just holding whichever button is easiest to reach to lock works nicely. I wish the google experience launcher would support gestures, as we can always download the free 'screen off and lock' app and map a gesture to that too like I do in Nova launcher.
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I haven't rooted yet. Maybe I'll try it if I do, but haven't really had the urge to do so. Came from a GNex where I crack flashed constantly, but ended up using a stock ROM when I discovered Tasker.
can't use in F320L
kevintong116 said:
can't use in F320L
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It works...update Google search and play services
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it doesnt seem to show my missed calls or text count on the icons though which is a bummer when you unlock your phone. anybody else having this problem? i missed a call and didnt even know it until i got a voicemail popup in my notification window
Anyone else getting a high mediaserver wakelock with this launcher? I'm assuming it's because of the always listening Google Now on the homescreens. Mediaserver was using at least 15% of the battery on this launcher. Switched to Nova and mediaserver is down to 1%.
I have the latest Google search app installed and the "okay Google" isn't working for me. I'm on AEON ROM v3. What am I doing wrong?
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Ghstudent said:
I have the latest Google search app installed and the "okay Google" isn't working for me. I'm on AEON ROM v3. What am I doing wrong?
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You need to set the language to "English (United Kingdom)"
You must know Google launcher only works in English US ..under Google now settings
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oriveradel said:
You must know Google launcher only works in English US ..under Google now settings
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I had it set to English US..
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I made a tasker app to solve the music not starting using touchless control. At least it won't start for some of us.
I made it how I want it to work anyway. 
Install the app. It will be called "Shuffle".
Do your ok Google now or whatever you say to open touchless control.
Say "open shuffle"
The app will be opened. It opens Google music, starts playing music on shuffle mode. Then goes back to your home screen. Then I use Bluetooth to control it...like next track and whatever. Or you can drag down the status bar and control it that way.
Works great for me! Thought I'd share it with those interested.
Of course you don't need tasker, cause it's an app now. But you do need root and have to grant it root permission. Don't know why....tasker just makes it that way it seems.
Enjoy. 
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hhpc1g062h1ckkf/lvk.pwk.gou-1.apk
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THANK YOU! Just downloaded this. I don't have Tasker and this works FANTASTIC! Very helpful.
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Hey,
I downloaded this and tried it out and it didn't work for me. It opens Google Play but it doesn't actually work from there. I live in Canada, could that be why?
EDIT: I got it to work once but it hasn't worked since.
Turbocom said:
Hey,
I downloaded this and tried it out and it didn't work for me. It opens Google Play but it doesn't actually work from there. I live in Canada, could that be why?
EDIT: I got it to work once but it hasn't worked since.
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I'm in Canada. Does Google music app see your songs? Its worked for me consistently.
When it doesn't work...what does it do...?
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What does the actual Tasker task look like? Tried making something similar, but was only able to clumsily pull something off using emulated screen touches.
Yeah, that's what I did. One down, one right, one press. Then home key...to go back to main screen.
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kj2112 said:
I'm in Canada. Does Google music app see your songs? Its worked for me consistently.
When it doesn't work...what does it do...?
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I have Google Play Music All Access in Canada so that might be the reason why it isn't working. Here's what happens when I open the application.
It opens Google Play Music, Opens the sidebar and that's basically it.
Turbocom said:
I have Google Play Music All Access in Canada so that might be the reason why it isn't working. Here's what happens when I open the application.
It opens Google Play Music, Opens the sidebar and that's basically it.
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If you have tasker....you probably need to pay around with the up down right..etc. dpad moves.
All mine does is open Google music and click the shuffle all "button"....nothing opens, music starts and Google just goes away and you are back to your home screen.
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Just a heads up this seems to be working again.
Got the apk from here:
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...phone-3-01-08_rc8-android-apk-download/#notes
It installed fine.
Then just went to Settings>Apps and disabled the old Dialer.
Finally, went to Settings > Apps > cog button > Default Apps and set Google Dialer to default.
So far I have not seen any issue.
Please let me know if you find any.
e_rene said:
Just a heads up this seems to be working again.
Got the apk from here:
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...phone-3-01-08_rc8-android-apk-download/#notes
It installed fine.
Then just went to Settings>Apps and disabled the old Dialer.
Finally, went to Settings > Apps > cog button > Default Apps and set Google Dialer to default.
So far I have not seen any issue.
Please let me know if you find any.
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Only the 2.5.11_rc8 worked for me, I believe they patched it after that.
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jsminnis said:
Only the 2.5.11_rc8 worked for me, I believe they patched it after that.
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3.01.08_rc8 not?
It's working on my MXPE.
e_rene said:
Just a heads up this seems to be working again.
Got the apk from here:
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...phone-3-01-08_rc8-android-apk-download/#notes
It installed fine.
Then just went to Settings>Apps and disabled the old Dialer.
Finally, went to Settings > Apps > cog button > Default Apps and set Google Dialer to default.
So far I have not seen any issue.
Please let me know if you find any.
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What are the differences/improvements compared to the native dialer?
metaleloi666 said:
What are the differences/improvements compared to the native dialer?
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This please.
Caller ID, it allows you to search for local bussinesses, block phone numbers and more.
Why does this one work on non-Nexus devices and the versions before didnt? Maybe they finally consider releasing it for all devices now.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.dialer
Is it not just a Beta Version of this app?
joeb690 said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.dialer
Is it not just a Beta Version of this app?
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Does it allow you to install if from play store?
Probably not.
Also, the other versions didn't install since they were suppoused to be only for Nexus and Google Play Edition devices.
e_rene said:
Does it allow you to install if from play store?
Probably not.
Also, the other versions didn't install since they were suppoused to be only for Nexus and Google Play Edition devices.
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You are right I checked it from my tablet running cm13.1, it is showing are incompatible for the Moto.
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e_rene said:
Just a heads up this seems to be working again.
Got the apk from here:
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...phone-3-01-08_rc8-android-apk-download/#notes
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Thanks.
Confirmed working here.
Looks and works exactly the same as 2.5.11_rc8 although there appears to be several changes in apk file.
How is this compared to http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...p-google-dialer-2-32-google-contacts-t3263859. ???
I think you need root for that. This app is latest(ish) version and has Call Blocking and Google Caller ID.
Previously you couldn't install this Nexus only Dialler on other phones hence needing root.
But this version escaped Google somehow and simply installs like any other apk. A day later they realised their mistake and made it Nexus only again.
It installed fine but cannot bring up the dial pad and cannot hang up a call. Not sure why it does this. Mxpe stock
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lk2race said:
It installed fine but cannot bring up the dial pad and cannot hang up a call. Not sure why it does this. Mxpe stock
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Try to give it the phone permission under app settings. This worked for me.
Myst3rion09 said:
Try to give it the phone permission under app settings. This worked for me.
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Did that still will not pop up to answer a call and unable to hang up a call.
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lk2race said:
Did that still will not pop up to answer a call and unable to hang up a call.
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Did you set it as default phone app? Had this problem when stock dialer was default.
Also try to disable stock dialer.
Myst3rion09 said:
Did you set it as default phone app? Had this problem when stock dialer was default.
Also try to disable stock dialer.
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Set as default with all permissions and disabled the notice dialer.
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Under Apps / Phone / Notification, set it to Allow Peeking = Off. No Peeking helped me get better notifications on incoming calls.
YMMV