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While I love the "OK GOOGLE" search feature, I hate the launcher. Does that feature work on any other launcher? Also, what do you call that feature so I don't have to call it the OK GOOGLE feature?
No it does not work on other launchers.
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imthekiller said:
While I love the "OK GOOGLE" search feature, I hate the launcher. Does that feature work on any other launcher? Also, what do you call that feature so I don't have to call it the OK GOOGLE feature?
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No launchers have that feature yet to my knowledge. It's called the Google experience as a whole but ultimately people refer to it as 'Ok google' or 'Google now search'
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Okay, for a bit of background information I among many others have a Galaxy S6 and am currently experiencing a crippled hotword detection from Ok Google.
It only works in the app and where the widget is on a home screen. It does not work when it is off or in a different APP.
I am hoping someone who is rooted and has the same problem can temporarily adjust their build prop under the model and change it to Nexus 5 or SM-N910F and see if that restores the functionality of the google hotword detections under the settings.
When you go to the google search application, go to settings, click on voice, click on "Ok Google" detection, there should be multiple options here, not just "From the Google App". A reboot and maybe even a re-install of the google search apk may be required to properly test this. Either way, let me know. Thank you.
davidasc22 said:
Okay, for a bit of background information I among many others have a Galaxy S6 and am currently experiencing a crippled hotword detection from Ok Google.
It only works in the app and where the widget is on a home screen. It does not work when it is off or in a different APP.
I am hoping someone who is rooted and has the same problem can temporarily adjust their build prop under the model and change it to Nexus 5 or SM-N910F and see if that restores the functionality of the google hotword detections under the settings.
When you go to the google search application, go to settings, click on voice, click on "Ok Google" detection, there should be multiple options here, not just "From the Google App". A reboot and maybe even a re-install of the google search apk may be required to properly test this. Either way, let me know. Thank you.
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Apparently its been disabled.... If you use Nova launcher it will work from any home screen but it no longer works from any app... Which is a bummer... Used it all the time
Kjc99 said:
Apparently its been disabled.... If you use Nova launcher it will work from any home screen but it no longer works from any app... Which is a bummer... Used it all the time
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Thanks for your reply, but it seems as though you didn't read what I wrote.
I know that it has been disabled. I believe an actual work around may be to modify the build prop as other phones are still functional.
Nova Launcher and the Google Now launcher allow you to use the hotword detection from any home screen, but they do not work in apps or when the screen is off, which is the key here.
Title says it all.
Depends on your launcher - like using Trebuchet or something, you could just disable the search bar. Or by not even installing the Google search app (depends on used g-apps package).
Hi, what flashlight app is best to use, I didn't find it installed. Or is it hidden somewhere ?
Not there, find it at LG SmartWorld or Play Store. If your device is Root and Xposed installed then try Xposed Torch, that's the best for me.
ergo911 said:
Hi, what flashlight app is best to use, I didn't find it installed. Or is it hidden somewhere ?
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I use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.justlight
Think is the best.
If you have the quick circle case I recommend Quick Circle Apps from the play store.
It has a torch thats only a few taps away even when you're on the lockscreen and a few other useful bits.
The torch is even available in the Qslide menu if you use that.
i suggest you to dont bother to install apps from the market, use google now instead: "ok google" -> "turn on flashlight" -> "ok google" -> "turn off flashligh"
it is easier and faster than any app
First of all,
Follow this xda-developers guide to enable Google Assistant - Click Here or continue reading.
If you fail to set your Google Assistant working, make sure two things
1. You're using this version
Google App 7.4.21.21.arm64 (nodpi) (Android 5.0+) - Download Here
2. You have Nova Launcher ( Okay, we only need this once to set up and after then your stock MIUI launcher or any other launcher is fine. )
Follow this quote from the above article -
1. Find an empty spot on your home screen and long-press to add something new.
2.Tap on “Widgets.”
3. Under “Nova Launcher” tap and hold “Activities” and drag it to your home screen.
4. Scroll down and find the “Google App.”
5. Tap on it to expand it, and select com.google.android.apps.gsa.staticplugins.opa.hq.OpaHqActivity.
6. This will add a new “Google Assistant” icon to your home screen which is a shortcut to this activity. Tap on this icon.
7. You’ll now find yourself within the new Assistant “explore” screen where Google categorizes available integrations, how to use them, and quick access to make custom shortcuts.
8. Swipe over to the “Your Stuff” tab up top.
9. Tap on “Add Reminder” to trigger Google Assistant. What this action does is launch the activity com.google.android.apps.gsa.staticplugins.opa.OpaActivity – which normally can’t be accessed on your unrooted device.
You’ll now be taken through the hotword setup process. Teach it to recognize your voice, and you’re done! Now you can access Google Assistant by saying “OK Google!”
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I've already provided the link of original article
Now when your Assistant is ready, How to launch it by long pressing home button?
Here it goes,
1. Download this Google Assistant.apk and install it
( It only supports on Marshmallow+ ROMs but I've tweaked it to work on Lolliipop too)
2. open and if it asks you to update your google app, update it from play store
3. Now open Assistant app and it should launch google assistant.
4. Now Download Button remapper(no root) from play store : Here
and set long press home button to ( other.. > app> Assistant (You just installed) )
Now check if it's working.
( You can uninstall Nova Launcher now)
Benefits you have now:
1. Your google app is always latest. You're not stuck to June version anymore in order to use Assistant
2. You get to use latest Assistant features
3. You use Assistant in a way no less than devices having Android 6.0 or more.
Cheers!!!
Hit thanks if helped
It says google assistant requires android 6.0 or above.
I tried with the apk given (Google App 7.4.21.21.arm64 ) but then the activity in nova launcher doesn't open.
Google Assistant is now supported on Android Lollipop also. Update you Google app and it should automatically appear. The above guide isn't needed anymore.