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Google Assistant? Anyone?

Keep reading that I should receive an update to Google Play Services - not through my provider but right from Google Play. So far no dice.
Anyone else?

I got a EMUI update this morning, thinking it was laying the ground work for GA,but still no dice

I entered an extra line in build.prop and voila. but you need root for that.

sysak said:
I entered an extra line in build.prop and voila. but you need root for that.
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Can you tell me how? I Tried to put that line in my build.prop ro.opa.eligible_device=true , but I can't save it

Are you on nougat and rooted? I used the BuildProp Editor app from the play store.
After adding the line and saving, delete cache and data of the Google App.
Reboot and you'll have the assistant.
Apparently since the last Play Services app update there is no need to edit build.prop so just try updating that and wiping Google app data.

GA for those that can't get the app to work, just install Google Allo. It's active in Allo by default

Probably wont get Google Assistant, because I live in Sweden

Yeah it was a US roll out first, and then more places.
What a lot of articles failed to mention is that only some devices are eligible, not all.
No clue what the requirements are. Only 6.0 and above.
I'm waiting until the rollout is done, and then I'm sure there will be a way to do it. Or I'll just wait to root and then do it with build.prop.
More importantly where is that damn bug fix patch from Huawei so i can finally root?

France here. Got Assistant this morning along with the b380 patch

No assistant here is the US on the LO4 variant on B360. However none of my phones or phones of people I know have gotten it. I think its going to be a slow rollout.

Probably wont get Google Assistant, because I live in Sweden
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You can use it with any system language, but the assistant will work in English.

sysak said:
You can use it with any system language, but the assistant will work in English.
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Oh, I read that it would only roll out to a few countries and Sweden wasn't in the list ?
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Oh, I read that it would only roll out to a few countries and Sweden wasn't in the list
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France isn't on the list neither, I still got it so I think it's global.

Update: Just got the assistant here in Midwest US on lO4 variant.

pairustwo said:
Keep reading that I should receive an update to Google Play Services - not through my provider but right from Google Play. So far no dice.
Anyone else?
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I just got Google Assistant. Try to install the latest Play Services apk (you could search on ApkMirror), clear the cache of both, Google App and Play Services, and then reboot your phone. That's what I did.

I installed Allo and enable the google app(which I disabled early). The google app seem to enable google assistant system wide. Now I am figuring out how to change "OK Google" to something else...

Google assistant

Anyone got the update on the m9? If not,how to force it?
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I think I did yesterday. I never really used Google Now, so it's hard for me to know whether what I'm seeing is Google Now or Google Assistant, but when I long press the home button, I get the search functionality, ability to set reminders, etc. Also, I can say "ok google, send a text to..." and it will do it. I'm not sure Google Now could do that.

dscline said:
I think I did yesterday. I never really used Google Now, so it's hard for me to know whether what I'm seeing is Google Now or Google Assistant, but when I long press the home button, I get the search functionality, ability to set reminders, etc. Also, I can say "ok google, send a text to..." and it will do it. I'm not sure Google Now could do that.
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Yeah thats still google now which got an update yesterday. Still waiting on the google assistant update. It should ask you if you want to use assistant when it updates I believe.

Got an update this morning but still no assistant
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C185B158 L29
when setting up first time after clean flashing and doing tapgo to transfer accounts from a nexus 5x (no assistant ever), i had assistant start when i got account transfer complete. longpress on an O key would launch the assistant. Couple of hours (and reboots) later it became google now again.
Go figure.

After about 15 mins it became assistant again magically. Ho.

Just recieved google assistant on my C185 mate 9 middleeast version.
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Well it just appeared on my US version
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Just received Google assistant on my c636 asia version

US version still Google now but interested in getting Google assistant
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got GA as of this morning. l29c567

Just got Google Assistant
I had added "google play services' beta a day or so ago, but it looked like it never updated
this morning, i pushed the O [looking for google now actually, i was driving] and up popped GA! so i had to pull over to finish the set up,

is there a way to enable this in the chinese mate 9? also is there a way to check if google assistant is already installed? I received a bunch of google updates last night

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Anyone got the update on the m9? If not,how to force it?
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Got it this morning.
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same also got it today.... i have two google accounts on my google now. one gmail and one regular email. i only got the GA on my gmail one..... so make sure your signed in through gmail

Waiting for Google Assistant on mine. I have the L29 C185 middle East version. Any way I can manually or force the update on mine?
And just to clarify this is a world wide release right? Doesn't matter where you are as long as your device is set to US English and running marshmallow or greater?

Got it yesterday Bro, just pressed and hold the circle capacitve key.
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leony74 said:
Got it yesterday Bro, just pressed and hold the circle capacitve key.
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it only launches Now on Tap on mine

Any way to launch when screen is off?

Got it today
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Google Assistant?

I've been reading quite a bit about the Google Play Services update that will bring Google Assistant to Marshmallow and Nougat devices. Anyone been lucky enough to actually see this update? I check the Play Store every couple of days and haven't seen it yet myself.

wormwod1027 said:
check the Play Store
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.fireball&hl=en

Hmm, not sure what that emoji represents, but I'm not looking to install Allo. Google Assistant is extremely limited through that app.

Funny how I could be so specific and still get a troll response. Oh well guess XDA is just like any other forum. Gotta love it when the guy with one hundred posts thinks the guy with fewer posts is less informed. Keep trolling El.

wormwod1027 said:
Funny how I could be so specific and still get a troll response. Oh well guess XDA is just like any other forum. Gotta love it when the guy with one hundred posts thinks the guy with fewer posts is less informed. Keep trolling El.
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Allo is the wrapper for Google Assistant. I.e., install Allo to get Google Assistant.

moroipaul said:
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Use this if you have root. I just got mine.
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Wait are you saying you have root on your Phab 2 Pro?

moroipaul said:
Oops. Sorry, wrong thread.
I have an Oneplus 3.
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lol, dang. Okay thanks.

wormwod1027 said:
still get response
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You're welcome. :angel:

Got it figured out and you don't have to install "Allo" or root your device. Just to be clear.
Took some digging around, but I've managed to get it activated.
First you'll need to sign up for Beta versions of both the Google app and Google Play Services. Once you have them installed and up-to-date you will have to visit the individual app back end to clear the data the older versions have stored on your device. Visit "Settings" then "Apps". Look for "Google App" and Google Play Services". You'll find the option to clear the data after clicking "Storage" and "Manage Space" options.
Open the "Google App" either by long pressing the home key or by visiting your app tray and pressing the icon. You'll be asked some questions. Once they are answered and the app has opened fully you can then open the menu tray on the upper left corner. You'll see "Enable Assistant" in the upper left corner. Click and follow the on screen directions. Before you know it you'll have the full version of "Google Assistant".
I'm happy to help anyone that is trying to navigate my brief guide.

Well I have done all this and while in settings it says Google Assistant is on, it is actually not the full fledged Assistant.

Huawei Apps Update how?

I've noticed that the Mate 9's apps aren't in the play store. It doesn't appear it has it's own Store either. How the heck do they update?

They either have the auto-update or they do not update at all.
MetroPCS has some apps installed on their Samsungs and are not present in any store. So they either update automatically, or they do not update at all.

RossTeagan said:
They either have the auto-update or they do not update at all.
MetroPCS has some apps installed on their Samsungs and are not present in any store. So they either update automatically, or they do not update at all.
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Sigh.. I was afraid of that. Makes me want to look elsewhere when the Mate 10 comes out. I'd hate to wait for system updates just to fix bugs in messaging or even the mail app.

DOTC said:
Sigh.. I was afraid of that. Makes me want to look elsewhere when the Mate 10 comes out. I'd hate to wait for system updates just to fix bugs in messaging or even the mail app.
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True, but you could also use third-party apps that you can find in Google Play instead of the default one from Huawei.

HiApp
DOTC said:
I've noticed that the Mate 9's apps aren't in the play store. It doesn't appear it has it's own Store either. How the heck do they update?
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are they not in the HiApp store?

That doesn't exist on my phone... I've got the US model.

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True, but you could also use third-party apps that you can find in Google Play instead of the default one from Huawei.
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Oh for sure. I usually give the built in apps a shot because when you theme the phone, none of the non-huawei apps obviously theme and it throws the look off. I know that seems stupid, but hey. Also, I know this isn't Samsung, but have you ever tried to use 3rd party apps instead of theirs? All kinda of crap doesn't work right from the gallery to messaging and so on.

well...
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That doesn't exist on my phone... I've got the US model.
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I tried googling "hiapp apk" and it led me straight to Huawei's official app store where HiApp is available for download...
alternatively try to connect to HiSuite on your computer... there it would also prompt you to update the different apps when new versions become available...

HiApp is its own app store for Huawei mobiles and tablets. And you can download the package installer, . apk file, for HiApp store from official website of Huawei as below.
http://appstore.huawei.com/app/C27162

Ah great. Thanks guys.

Guide to enable Google services on China variant AL00

Hi everyone,
I've been seeing many people having issues with installing Google framework on the AL00 variant.
The fact is that Google framework is already baked in and it is just a simple update to enable it.
1. Open app gallery and change country to China
2. Search for Google play store and click update
3. After update, click on open
4. The usual setup will appear
5. Done.
After the above steps, the majority of Google services and sync, etc should all be working.
* Update - OK Google does not work out of the box.
Have a good time with your new baby ?
Cheers!
Vincent

Now u mention Google services, i think Google assistant does not work properly... or is it possible now?
Right now i still have my hn10 and here is still not possible [emoji848]

BigDisplay said:
Now u mention Google services, i think Google assistant does not work properly... or is it possible now?
Right now i still have my hn10 and here is still not possible [emoji848]
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I should say Google framework instead of services. I need to test out Google assistant as I don't use it but "OK Google" might not work at all due to Hivoice.
I'll update this thread to reflect more facts.

I just used the browser to look up "Google play store" and it gave me an option to download/update it, I've never opened the app gallery and everything works fine ??

I do the same? thanks
pipereta said:
I just used the browser to look up "Google play store" and it gave me an option to download/update it, I've never opened the app gallery and everything works fine ?
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I do the same, thanks

BigDisplay said:
Now u mention Google services, i think Google assistant does not work properly... or is it possible now?
Right now i still have my hn10 and here is still not possible [emoji848]
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Google assistant works ok

stestesteste said:
Google assistant works ok
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On the Chinese version??

BigDisplay said:
On the Chinese version??
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Chinese ..but you do have to press the assistant

stestesteste said:
Chinese ..but you do have to press the assistant
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Hello all. Every time I restart the phone, the Google assistant stops working. Is there a way to keep it as default?

I know thx. And i don't have the problem, i have bought the L29 version[emoji1303]
stestesteste said:
Chinese ..but you do have to press the assistant
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Leechoonhwee said:
Hi everyone,
I've been seeing many people having issues with installing Google framework on the AL00 variant.
The fact is that Google framework is already baked in and it is just a simple update to enable it.
1. Open app gallery and change country to China
2. Search for Google play store and click update
3. After update, click on open
4. The usual setup will appear
5. Done.
After the above steps, the majority of Google services and sync, etc should all be working.
* Update - OK Google does not work out of the box.
Have a good time with your new baby
Cheers!
Vincent
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Does the location history of google (on maps) work with this solution?

richiriccardo said:
Does the location history of google (on maps) work with this solution?
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For my case, history is disabled but somehow it still works

Leechoonhwee said:
For my case, history is disabled but somehow it still works
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Since this will be my first Chinese Huawei phone, how does Hivoice work? and is it just as good as Google Assistant?
Thank you in advance.

Pointmanipo said:
Since this will be my first Chinese Huawei phone, how does Hivoice work? and is it just as good as Google Assistant?
Thank you in advance.
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I didn't try it lol

Leechoonhwee said:
I didn't try it lol
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So then you're using Google Assistant.

Pointmanipo said:
So then you're using Google Assistant.
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Not using Google assistant either

Chinese Mate 20x - location is China - I'm buggin
Leechoonhwee said:
Hi everyone,
I've been seeing many people having issues with installing Google framework on the AL00 variant.
The fact is that Google framework is already baked in and it is just a simple update to enable it.
1. Open app gallery and change country to China
2. Search for Google play store and click update
3. After update, click on open
4. The usual setup will appear
5. Done.
After the above steps, the majority of Google services and sync, etc should all be working.
* Update - OK Google does not work out of the box.
Have a good time with your new baby
Cheers!
Vincent
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Hi Vincent,
Thanks for the suggestion above. I have legit fried my tiny brain on all aspects of getting google play to activate/update install what have you.
My location in the App Store ALREADY says China - and I am still unable to open or update the Google Play Store.
Any other suggestions? I am also unable to create a Huawei ID for the phone, it keeps saying "Restricted" and won't let me. Any work-arounds for this?