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!Nexus 5 Launcher with "OK Google"!

Saw this on phandroid and thought it was worth sharing here.
If you're like me and you want to test out some of the most noticeable new features in Android 4.4 KitKat then this is for you.
I have tested cm11 alpha1 for about 30 minutes and all I can say is that it's nothing more than a proof of concept at this point (just like the alpha tag suggests).
So if you want some of the quirks of KitKat in a stable environment (any jb rom) here's a way of getting some of it.
While Google still hasn’t provided the actual launcher in the Play Store, some simple sideloading of the GoogleHome.apk we found in the Nexus 5′s factory image, along with the updated Google Search app, got everything up and running. Here’s our easy how-to on getting GEL installed and fully functional on your Android device.
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First, make sure to enable the sideloading of apps by going into your device Settings > Security > and checking Unknown sources. From there download the updated Google Search and Google Home from us (linked below). Jump into your Downloads app and install both the apps you just downloaded (press the descriptions, not the check boxes), selecting “done” after every installation.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/gxv7cvpcvv79i23/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox318.apk
http://www.mediafire.com/download/3ina0fd8fwki5fo/GoogleHome.apk
From there, press the home button and select “Launcher” as your default homescreen — this is the new Google Experience Launcher. You’ll notice the always listening “Ok Google” command doesn’t work from the Google Experience Launcher. No worries, turning it on is easy.
For some, you’ll be able to swipe to the left and quickly access Google Search/Now, but if that’s not available, you’ll need to actually enable the new Google Search/Now app. It’s easy, just open the Google Search app (listed as “Google” in your app drawer) and click “Next” then “I’m in.” Once that’s taken care of, jump back to your homescreen. You’ll now be able to swipe to the left and access Google Now.
Once in Google Now, scroll all the way to the bottom and press the 3 dot menu to select Settings. From there, select “voice” > “offline speech recognition” (manage downloaded languages). Now, we’re going to work our way from the right tab, all the way to the left.
Select the Auto-Update tab from the top and choose one of the auto-update options (we recommend leaving it on “over WiFi-only”). After that, scoot over to the All tab and find English (US). You’ll notice it already says “pre-installed”. Don’t listen to it. Select English (US) anyway. From there, jump to the Installed tab and press “English (US)” where you’ll be asked to download the latest version (version 28 at the time of writing). Hit “Download” and the updated version will be downloaded and installed.
After it’s finished downloading, press the home button where you’ll notice “Ok Google” will now be displayed inside the Google Search widget. Simply speak that phrase whenever you’re on your homescreen to perform a Google Search or voice actions. That’s it. Was relatively painless, right?
Thanks, Justin!
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http://phandroid.com/2013/11/14/how-to-install-google-experience-launcher-with-ok-google-command/​
Tested on CM10.1.3.
Issues on Skyrocket:
The launcher lags a tiny bit when entering/exiting app drawer and when pressing home while on another page in the homescreen.

not picking up the contacts when calling from google now
skyrockect cm 10.1.2

kennylee423 said:
not picking up the contacts when calling from google now
skyrockect cm 10.1.2
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You have to allow it to search contacts in google search settings. It works fine here.

Thanks
Thanks a lot its working fine now

Activate GOOGLE NOW ON TAP on any Android M version!

On some ported Android M (CM13/AOSP 6.0) the NOW ON TAP functionit's broken/not-working, here I've listed a detailed guide on how this should be carried out fix this bug:
Plz note that this will work anywhere Android M it's installed, and this guide was made assuming that the devices in question with this function broken, don't have an "on screen navigation bars", and thus if your device it's already enabled nav bar, proceed to steps corresponding your concern:
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Let's do this:
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Note> skip this step 1 to step 2 if you don't want use navigation bar(then your menu button will be used instead, by pressing it) or if you've got nav bar activated on your device already!
1.obviously on screen navigation buttons are needed ,
Go and open this file as text /system/build.prop then add at the end of build.prop " qemu.hw.mainkeys=0" to enable nav bar as seen in this screen below:
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2.if "google now launcher + google now app" were not part of your flashed gapps, then download them from play store! Then under system settings locate the google app > search and now> voice> and now activate now on tap(do voice detection if needed)
3.Now go to system settings> apps> tap on the settings icon top right> select default apps> finally select assist and voice input and select google app as your assist app!!
Press and hold virtual home button/or hardware menu button from within any app with tabs:
....and also plz note that In some devices with MENU hardware button, you can hold that button to activate the NOW ON TAP function........ and also this guide will work on TouchWiz Android M if some how the function it's broken!

Is there a way to use the English now on tap even when the system language is not English?
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Figured out what the Now On Tap issue is. DONT touch the "Buttons" section in normal Settings. Changing anything in this menu will break Now On Tap

thx dude

doubleluckstur said:
Figured out what the Now On Tap issue is. DONT touch the "Buttons" section in normal Settings. Changing anything in this menu will break Now On Tap
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That's not how you should use your phone, got to go anyway on your phone touch what you want anytime..the method provided here it's 100% fail proof!!
And it's how this function should be implemented within custom roms, don't limit yourself by not changing seTtings on your phone!
New World Order (NWO)

Really useful, thx lot!
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Works on Nexus 6 CM 13 Rom
Thanks

Good to hear this small tutorial is helping out some ppl
<<<New World Order (NWO)>>>

Hey, thanks for the detailed tutorial. My "Now on tap" option is completely greyed out even though voice detection, search history and all that other good stuff is enabled. Any help?
(It's a Galaxy Tab 2 running a CM13 Android Mport)

My Xperia z5 is recently updated to 6.0, now to top is missing, not grayed out, just missing. Any suggestion and can someone clarify yhat these features are not available yet on Xperia models. Thanks

gedski™ said:
My Xperia z5 is recently updated to 6.0, now to top is missing, not grayed out, just missing. Any suggestion and can someone clarify yhat these features are not available yet on Xperia models. Thanks
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Try installing google now launcher and google now app from play store!
<<<New World Order (NWO)>>>

Thanks a lot!
Aww man thanks, I was new to this stuff and had recently installed cm13 and was checking all apps, this really helped a lot, thanks man!

Mine says error occured when writing the code in build.prop.. Plz Help

It worked, thanks!

Now on Tap
d_originaldappa said:
Hey, thanks for the detailed tutorial. My "Now on tap" option is completely greyed out even though voice detection, search history and all that other good stuff is enabled. Any help?
Enable "Now cards" to enable "Now on Tap". Try it.
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[email protected] said:
On some ported Android M (CM13/AOSP 6.0) the NOW ON TAP functionit's broken/not-working, here I've listed a detailed guide on how this should be carried out fix this bug:
Plz note that this will work anywhere Android M it's installed, and this guide was made assuming that the devices in question with this function broken, don't have an "on screen navigation bars", and thus if your device it's already enabled nav bar, proceed to steps corresponding your concern:
++++++++++++
Let's do this:
++++++++++++
Note> skip this step 1 to step 2 if you don't want use navigation bar(then your menu button will be used instead, by pressing it) or if you've got nav bar activated on your device already!
1.obviously on screen navigation buttons are needed ,
Go and open this file as text /system/build.prop then add at the end of build.prop " qemu.hw.mainkeys=0" to enable nav bar as seen in this screen below:
2.if "google now launcher + google now app" were not part of your flashed gapps, then download them from play store! Then under system settings locate the google app > search and now> voice> and now activate now on tap(do voice detection if needed)
3.Now go to system settings> apps> tap on the settings icon top right> select default apps> finally select assist and voice input and select google app as your assist app!!
Press and hold virtual home button/or hardware menu button from within any app with tabs:
....and also plz note that In some devices with MENU hardware button, you can hold that button to activate the NOW ON TAP function........ and also this guide will work on TouchWiz Android M if some how the function it's broken!
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Really a Useful One Mate ..

"Ok Google Detection" Options missing in Moto G3

I've tried switching to nova launcher and google now launcher and tried everything on both
Ok google detection from google now launcher home screen and within google app works.
It was working just fine on Lollipop 5.1.1 , I updated it to marshmallow 6.0 and here are the things missing
1. Ok Google detection from any screen, even the options for ok google detection from any screen is not visible (was visible and working before update) ( working on Google now launcher's home screen and in google app)
2. Now on tap -Even though i've enabled it, it just doesn't wants to work it just vibrates once every time i hold home button.
3. Whenever i try to toggle now on tap in settings it says "Unfortunately Google app has stopped"
What all i tried:
Changing language to English US
Updating all apps -gapps
clearing data of google app

chandrashekhar_singh said:
I've tried switching to nova launcher and google now launcher and tried everything on both
Ok google detection from google now launcher home screen and within google app works.
It was working just fine on Lollipop 5.1.1 , I updated it to marshmallow 6.0 and here are the things missing
1. Ok Google detection from any screen, even the options for ok google detection from any screen is not visible (was visible and working before update) ( working on Google now launcher's home screen and in google app)
2. Now on tap -Even though i've enabled it, it just doesn't wants to work it just vibrates once every time i hold home button.
3. Whenever i try to toggle now on tap in settings it says "Unfortunately Google app has stopped"
What all i tried:
Changing language to English US
Updating all apps -gapps
clearing data of google app
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Hi, i am having indian variant, i dont have this problem .. i am pleased to solve your problem
do these :
Update Google from playstore, and all Google and android Based updates ( playservices,webview etc)
Set Google Now launcher as Default Home ( goto settings ) and show the screen shots of the way they are looking in your phone :highfive:
These are mine :
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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nandakis4 said:
Hi, i am having indian variant, i dont have this problem .. i am pleased to solve your problem
do these :
Update Google from playstore, and all Google and android Based updates ( playservices,webview etc)
Set Google Now launcher as Default Home ( goto settings ) and show the screen shots of the way they are looking in your phone :highfive:
These are mine :
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i tried unistalling google app and updating it again, ever since i updated it Now on Tap is working but ok google detection options are still limited to google app, no options for any screen.
Which variant are you using, the 16GB or the 8GB version?

chandrashekhar_singh said:
i tried unistalling google app and updating it again, ever since i updated it Now on Tap is working but ok google detection options are still limited to google app, no options for any screen.
Which variant are you using, the 16GB or the 8GB version?
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2GB 16gb ,
Lets do one thing, i am uploading my Google, now launcher and the screenshots of the properties of them .. if the look identical then lets try any other method..
if my properties varies from yours.. then install my files and check they are working !! :fingers-crossed:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzy128ZDO2EHd0JBdXdzblJleDQ/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzy128ZDO2EHSEFVa0FDRm82Y0k/view?usp=sharing
one more thing.. see the permissions, which your google app is having and enable necessary permissions

[APP][6.0+] Screenshot Assistant - Capture screenshots by holding the Home button

Screenshot Assistant
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
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"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
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Capture screenshots by holding the Home button. This app replaces Google Assistant.​
Features:
Crop screenshot to the desired size
Save screenshot to the device
Share screenshot with your friends
You can find it in Google Play​

Hi. Nice app. But I am having a problem. Most of the time, only a white border will appear around my screen, but no screenshot was taken. I had to close/reopen app, or try numerous times.
Android 7.1.2, OnePlus One

Hammer, Thank you !!!!!!

Just to confirm, this worked perfectly on my Huawei Mate 9 running Android 7.0 Nougat with EMUI 5.0. Yes I know EMUI already has this feature built-in, but just chiming in to say it works

How do I return the long press to Google Assistant if I uninstall?

I have only one Problem, OK Google don't work any more.

anahataray said:
How do I return the long press to Google Assistant if I uninstall?
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Go to settings and search for "assist". You should find a setting to set the default assistant app. Choose the Google App.
HorstiG said:
I have only one Problem, OK Google don't work any more.
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When you change the default Assistant app, I believe you have to go into the Google App's settings once again to enable "OK Google" voice detection

psycholyzern said:
Hi. Nice app. But I am having a problem. Most of the time, only a white border will appear around my screen, but no screenshot was taken. I had to close/reopen app, or try numerous times.
Android 7.1.2, OnePlus One
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Can you send me a screenshot (power + volume down) of this case?
EDIT: Does this phone have a battery saver? It could be a problem. Screenshot Assistant have to be exluded from battery saving.
anahataray said:
How do I return the long press to Google Assistant if I uninstall?
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Phone Settings -> Apps -> Tap setting icon in upper right corner -> Assist & Voice Input -> Assistant App -> Choose Google Assistant
HorstiG said:
I have only one Problem, OK Google don't work any more.
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This app replaces Google Assistant which is responsible for OK Google. Maybe I could fix it somehow. I'll look at this problem.

Thank you, nice app!
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Wow, this is extremely responsive on both my axon 7 and oneplus 3.
I would definitely be willing to pay extra for a version with a scrolling screenshot.. This app is too good!!! ?? Excellent work!
Sent from my OnePlus 3 using XDA Labs

PanWasky said:
Can you send me a screenshot (power + volume down) of this case?
EDIT: Does this phone have a battery saver? It could be a problem. Screenshot Assistant have to be exluded from battery saving.
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You can see in 1st attachment, there is a white border, but after that, nothing happen. Also sometimes, very rarely, the screenshot taken after a few seconds that white border gone.
In 2nd attachment showing that I excluded this app from battery optimization.
If you cant figure it out, maybe a logcat can help? I can try to get it if you want. This app is supercoll because my power button will be dead soon, so Im trying to use my power button lesser than before.

Why is it targeting a website upon capture? I could be wrong but my internet filter is blocking it
Sent from my Nexus 9 using XDA-Developers Legacy app

MrWilsonxD said:
I would definitely be willing to pay extra for a version with a scrolling screenshot..
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What do you mean by "scrolling screenshot"?
psycholyzern said:
You can see in 1st attachment, there is a white border, but after that, nothing happen. Also sometimes, very rarely, the screenshot taken after a few seconds that white border gone.
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Such behavior indicates that something is killing Screenshot Assistant.
I've seen on the screenshot, that you're using Greenify. Make sure Screenshot Assistant is excluded from Greenify's hibernation.

On oneplus 3 you can take a long screenshot. If you have an article it can scroll down and capture more than just size of screen. Like doing a panoramic pic but vertically

Interesting. It works only in a browser or also in applications like Messenger or Phone contacts? Does it work with Google Chrome?

Can you add status bar and soft navigation bar in the screenshot?
Thank you very much!

I'm afraid I can't add status bar and navigation. The app receives screenshot from the system after you hold Home button. System sends it without status bar and navigation bars, so I don't have a control over it.

PanWasky said:
I'm afraid I can't add status bar and navigation. The app receives screenshot from the system after you hold Home button. System sends it without status bar and navigation bars, so I don't have a control over it.
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I have try some app but it can't take full screen as well...
Thank you. Keep going bro.

Doesn't working for me on LOS 14.1!
EDIT: Yes! Working now! All I had to do is change Long Press Setting on Buttons!
Btw, great app!

Works well on my Samsung Note 4.
Shame it can't be installed on my Samsung Tab S2 or Tab A tablets, it says device not compatible. Is there any reason why you prevent it from being installed on tablets?

Question Change/Remap Assistant button (side key) NO root

Has anyone managed to remap the nasty Assistant button?
I tried all possible apps, non of them worked!
Even if I completely disable Google Assistant and select the Assistant mapper as default assistant app in settings, when pressing the button Google assistant opens and asks to be enabled!
Disgusting!

Sorry for not getting any response. How I wish I know the answer but I just noticed how unhelpful Motorola Edge S/G100 users are if it doesn't affect them.
Not the XDA I know of when I first joined in 2010 busy modding Moto Rokr e2 and e8 (ahh... those early days).
Anyhow, try this. I believe this can remap the button (will also remap the swipe from corner)
Swipeup Utility - Apps on Google Play
Put your home button to use.
play.google.com
Just take note I haven't personally tried this. Hope it works. Good luck.

contractubex said:
Has anyone managed to remap the nasty Assistant button?
I tried all possible apps, non of them worked!
Even if I completely disable Google Assistant and select the Assistant mapper as default assistant app in settings, when pressing the button Google assistant opens and asks to be enabled!
Disgusting!
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I have managed to disable it, but not remap.

I have managed to remap it to the Camera app without installing other apps. Its in one of the options in the OS.

Shadowthor said:
I have managed to remap it to the Camera app without installing other apps. Its in one of the options in the OS.
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How? Could you, please, give some directions? Can't find it in the OS. Thank you!

This is available in custom roms. Not everyones cup of tea i know, just mentioning it
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I have managed to rebind the assistant button to open any app using Tasker, because no "Rebind buttons" type of app can detect the said button
1. I set Default digital assistant app to 'None' (pressing the button now shows "Set Google as the default assist app to access your Assistant")
2. In Tasker i made a new profile > Application > All > Assistant Settings
3. To the profile i added a New task with 2 actions: 'Back Button' (exits the assistant setup screen and makes the task run faster) and 'Launch App'
Because the task requires assistant to be opened, what you can do with it is limited (you can't set it to a function like camera shutter because it will switch apps).
I have set it to open the app 'Touchpad for Big Phone & Tab'. I would have liked to add a macro that automatically enables the touchpad and then exits the app; but that requires root access and I'm not comfortable with rooting my daily driver phone that i saved up for (also i have never done that before).

Corktail said:
I have managed to rebind the assistant button to open any app using Tasker, because no "Rebind buttons" type of app can detect the said button
1. I set Default digital assistant app to 'None' (pressing the button now shows "Set Google as the default assist app to access your Assistant")
2. In Tasker i made a new profile > Application > All > Assistant Settings
3. To the profile i added a New task with 2 actions: 'Back Button' (exits the assistant setup screen and makes the task run faster) and 'Launch App'
Because the task requires assistant to be opened, what you can do with it is limited (you can't set it to a function like camera shutter because it will switch apps).
I have set it to open the app 'Touchpad for Big Phone & Tab'. I would have liked to add a macro that automatically enables the touchpad and then exits the app; but that requires root access and I'm not comfortable with rooting my daily driver phone that i saved up for (also i have never done that before).
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This worked beautifully for my Nokia XR20. Thank you for the creative solution.