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[Q] Always listening?

Hi,
I've tried Open Mic+ for this and it just isn't working for me
Anyone know how i can get the always listening feature? Don't really care about the impact on battery life
Thanks

I doubt anything will work that way when your phone is in standby .....that probably requires a hardware bit added that the x has, but not the g.
I could be wrong.
Sent from my Moto X cellular telephone...

There are some people on here that have it working by the looks of it but i can't seem to figure it out

flyboyovyick said:
Hi,
I've tried Open Mic+ for this and it just isn't working for me
Anyone know how i can get the always listening feature? Don't really care about the impact on battery life
Thanks
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try utter! with enable in settings wake up phrase :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brandall.nutter

For official listening "Ok Google" you install the official Google Experience Launcher, then you hold down your homescreen (not on a widget) then go press "Settings". Now you are on Google Now settings, click "Voice", then change the language to English (US). So now you will see the "Hotword Detection" setting show up. Tick the check box. Now its Works!
Enjoy,
Press Thanks if i have Helped.

MahaDEVELOPER said:
For official listening "Ok Google" you install the official Google Experience Launcher, then you hold down your homescreen (not on a widget) then go press "Settings". Now you are on Google Now settings, click "Voice", then change the language to English (US). So now you will see the "Hotword Detection" setting show up. Tick the check box. Now its Works!
Enjoy,
Press Thanks if i have Helped.
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that's working only on home screen, he want make his phone to listening every time, even the screen is locked.

[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!

OK Google - Doesn't work

I just noticed that my phone will not recognize the "OK Google" Command. I've tried trainging it by saying "OK Google" 3 tims but even then, the phone does hear me. It will hear me and recognize my words ok if i press the microphone button first and then speak. Anyone else have the same issue?

brandypuff said:
I just noticed that my phone will not recognize the "OK Google" Command. I've tried trainging it by saying "OK Google" 3 tims but even then, the phone does hear me. It will hear me and recognize my words ok if i press the microphone button first and then speak. Anyone else have the same issue?
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Nop, works for me even on BT. Maybe you have it disabled?

so what should I do? under the screen "OK Google" detection, it shows, From the Google App=on, but the other options are greyed out. When I turn on From Any Screen, it asks me to Just say OK Google three times, and it's listening, but it never recognizes my voice even if I say it 100 times. But, I can do a voice search OK in I manually click the google microphone button.

I have the same problem. Recently bought an Idol 3 5.5, and cannot get 'OK Google' to work. Any amount of 'OK Google' commands in different accents (and by different people) are useless. I can do voice search by clicking the microphone button on Google search app. Not sure what is the problem here. How do I make sure this feature is not disabled on my phone?

Same issue here as well. It "will" work if you open the Google App first. It then recognizes commands without having to select the microphone. But yes, without first opening the google app, it does not work.

you have to add english as primary language in google settings (beside the language you use). Works for me (i am from Europe). It also works from any screen.

There is something wrong with it on the Idol 3. If you boot into safe mode, you can enable it but only from safe mode. I did this and it workd for awhile but then something disabled it again. Very Frustrating. Unfortunately, I doubt we will get any fixes from Alcatel. BTW, to boot into safe mode, press the power button and then long press on either restart or power off. I can't remember which.

like i said it works well on my and many other devices, so you have to set it right.

DallasCZ said:
you have to add english as primary language in google settings (beside the language you use). Works for me (i am from Europe). It also works from any screen.
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Yes, it works from any screen as long as you have "previously" opened the "Google App", and, it's still running in the background.
For instance, if I cycle my phones power, and come to the home screen, "Ok Google" will not work, it simply doesn't work. But, if I open the "Google App" after a reboot, and then go back to my home screen, or any screen, it will work. You have to open that "Google App" first, or it doesn't recognize any command, because it's not "listening" / running in the background. If I "close" all running apps, which you should be doing quite often, "Ok Google" will not work, until I again open that "Google App".
The phone should "Always" be listening (provided you want to use this feature), without the need to run the "Google App" first, but that's simply not the case. To me it's just poor implementation, because it forces you to always make sure the "Google App" is running, or hit the microphone. This shouldn't be necessary. It should just work from the moment the phone has booted up (again, if you want this feature), but it doesn't.
Better implementation would have been a "service" you either turn on, or off, under settings, so it's always running (from the moment the phones powered up), or it's not running.
I hope that's clear, and makes sense?

Makes sense that that's what happening to me as well. I recall it worked just fine previously. I wonder if the recent updates did something to that interface.

I'm having the same problem after doing a factory reset and reloading everything.
It was working fine before the reset and since it will only work if I've recently opened the Google app. I've checked all of the settings multiple times, uninstalled/reinstalled the Google app, and it's still occurring.
Has anyone found any possible solutions?
(Not sure if this is anyhow related, but before the reset the flip to mute and snooze gestures didn't work at all. Since the reset, they work perfectly.)

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.

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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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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To turn Beep OFF
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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.