Any time my phone is in car mode (large back & home buttons) I'm unable to access Google Assistant. If I say "OK Google" or long press on Home, I hear the chime, but the phone neither pauses to listen, nor does the Assistant screen open.
It does not matter whether I'm running Android Auto or any other car mode launcher. Has anyone else noticed this behavior? If so, I consider it a bug, because hands-free operation is its most useful when diving.
It is not a bug, Google said that it will be updated to incorporate "OK, Google" but it has yet to be implemented. Look up Drivemode in play store it works great! And you can use "OK, Google"
I'll look at Drivemode (there are several apps by that name) which I assume is a launcher app.
Any want want to bet Google will enable a stripped down version of Assistant for their own Android Auto, but keep it disabled for car mode in general?
I wasn't planning to root my Pixel, but if rooting will let me bypass this deliberate bug, I'll gladly trade Android Pay for a fully functioning phone. I wonder if there is a ROM or Xposed fix this?
Even without android auto, my brother can use okay google in his truck. He has it connected via Bluetooth and a button on his steering wheel will activate it.
Google assistant works fine one 2015 Hyundai Sonata with Android auto
I believe this is the setting that enables that feature in the new updates.
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Assistant is intentionally disabled for any car mode launcher except Android Auto. No setting changes will override that.
It sucks and is a customer hostile decision by Google to lock you into using their apps.
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Hi everyone,
Every time i step into my car, I mount my phone (Evo 3D) in the car kit dock. Most of the time I then start the HTC Dock mode, followed by Google Navigation, then clicking on Maps to show the maps overlay (without directions).
Every time I wonder why this can't be automated...
This app service starts HTC Dock and Google Navigation when the phone is;
A. Connected via bluetooth to my car (this happens automatically)
and
B. The charger cable is plugged in
Features
Select bluetooth device (or always when charging, which is for testing)
Choose splash screen image
Open Call History, Contacts, Google Now, Google Navigation, Google Navigation Mapview, HTC Locations, a installed application or start directions to a scheduled destination
Show fullscreen sms text messages overlay on any selected action (for example as overlay on Google Navigation)
Available versions
Download the lastest version from Google Play:
Known bugs
Please report
Future ideas
None atm
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Seems cool, don't have a docking station in my car so can't test it
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Seems cool, don't have a docking station in my car so can't test it
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You can use a normal usb charger and the bluetooth TestDummy (select "Always when charging")
New version published in Play Store, added Advanced options and automatic unlocking of the lockscreen
The new "OK Google Everywhere" settings appeared in the search app, but I can't move on from this screen...
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Saying OK Google 3 times does nothing, and actually seems to have broken the OK Google functionality altogether. I can't use it on my home screen or even within the search app anymore. Regular voice searches work fine when tapping the microphone icon, but that's it. I've disabled and re-enabled "OK Google" and rebooted the phone with no results.
I'm fully stock, by the way. What could the issue be?
UPDATE: Well, the problem seemed to have sorted itself out after letting the phone sit for an hour. I picked it up and was able to use "OK Google" and complete the setup. Strange.
I've got the same issue. Voice activation just doesn't seem to work and i have the hollow mic icon as well on the search bar. I'm running the L preview btw.
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I've got the same issue. Voice activation just doesn't seem to work and i have the hollow mic icon as well on the search bar. I'm running the L preview btw.
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My microphone was filled in, indicating that there shouldn't have been an issue. The issue fixed itself, though I'm not sure what would affect it running Android L.
This screen was very sensitive to voice.
I tried various voice styles, and finally got a certain voice tone to work. Said that 3 times continuously, and it got activated and works fine.
Previously, with other voice tones, it would cross one mark, but the 2nd one wouldnt. Or the 3rd wouldnt.
same here
Stuck on setting up google everywhere.. Does anyone have solution thx
I have just bought a head unit and I have to say that the Launchers out there are nothing but a total waste of time.
My needs are quite simple I want google maps displaying and I want apple music controls to change track etc as I drive.
The launchers with car logos, speeds (i already have one of those), 15 million screens with a hundred different widgets..I'm driving for gods sake all I want is music and maps on the same screen.
I have not managed to find what I need anywhere...does anyone know if such a thing exists because I am losing the will to live out here. (btw Google maps for some reason does not display the apple music controls probably because it is android, and you cannot have a split display as Apple Music does not support this).
Rant over if anyone can help it would be sincerely appreciated.
Have you tried just getting a CarPlay dongle and using Apple CarPlay?
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Carplay screen
Just had a look at the Carplay for IoS 13 and this is exactly what I was looking after - if anyone knew if this is available on Android only without an iphone that would be perfect.
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I apologize...when you said Apple Music I assumed you had an iPhone. It won’t work with android.
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I apologize...when you said Apple Music I assumed you had an iPhone. It won’t work with android.
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buit I have to say that carplay with ios 13 is exactly what is required. Navigation on one side of the screen and musci controls on the other -p what else does anyone need?? I can do the same on android with split screen with Google maps on one side and tune in on the other but it disappears when you witch off the car and restart which is a bit of a pain.
Yeah so I'm running pixel experience based on android 11 and Google Assistant is acting really weird. Tbh I don't really know if it's because of the rom it not but I enrolled in the Google app beta quite a while ago (although I've unenrolled now) cause I wanted to experience that new Assistant UI earlier. Well now it only shows the new UI when I'm logged in with one of the 3 Google accounts I have on my phone. Also when I press on Unlock new features, and it comes to the Alarm routine screen, pressing next crashes the screen. I'm a complete noob and I'll be really grateful if anyone could help me out.
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I've been having the same issue since a few days. When I press the Next button, Google Assistant crashes
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Yeah so I'm running pixel experience based on android 11 and Google Assistant is acting really weird. Tbh I don't really know if it's because of the rom it not but I enrolled in the Google app beta quite a while ago (although I've unenrolled now) cause I wanted to experience that new Assistant UI earlier. Well now it only shows the new UI when I'm logged in with one of the 3 Google accounts I have on my phone. Also when I press on Unlock new features, and it comes to the Alarm routine screen, pressing next crashes the screen. I'm a complete noob and I'll be really grateful if anyone could help me out.
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Found a post on Reddit that mentioned this - thought it was utter rubbish but ... It worked for me.
Change your settings to light mode (disable dark mode) and try again and it'll proceed.
Hello
From time to time I have issues connecting my GW4 Classic LTE to my Pixel 6 Pro A13.
Today I updated my Pixel's Google play Services to the latest beta. After that, I received this notification (allow notifications for GW4):
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Then I checked the notification settings permission:
It seems that I can't activate the switch because of restricted permissions (security):
Now The Galaxy wearable app can't connect to the GW4. Also phone can't hold the Bluetooth connection alive:
I had this issue before. Only factory resetting the watch solved this problem. But I don't wanna reset my watch every few weeks. Rolling back to previous play services changed nothing. Clearing play services app data also triggers this issue.
Any ideas? Thanks.
EDIT: I allowed the restricted notification setting like the following instructions. But still no BT Connection. "No notification s possible" notification came back. GW4 only uses WiFi or LTE
Unless youre prepared to deal with the downsides of it, never update core apps like play services to a beta....
My own Watch 4 got its connection wiped just doing an update to a "stable" build from the play store overnight
There is no easy fix, i have to reset and restore from backup....
My ultimate point here is i wouldn't actively invite mayhem by using betas....