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Is there a way to put Dragon Dictation back on a Cyanogen-type mod (Generation-X 6.3), other than buying the Flext9 application in Market?
I could be totally off.. But I think this app installed it on my phone.. you can try it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1218808
I wont feel bad if you hit the thanks button if it helps
I was afraid of that.
I don't want the Genius button to do what it does on stock. If I install Dragon Dictation, can I remove the Genius part of it?
Tom Barrister said:
I was afraid of that.
I don't want the Genius button to do what it does on stock. If I install Dragon Dictation, can I remove the Genius part of it?
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The genius button is just a customized version of voice search.
You can uninstall the app if you are not interested.
Just flash the package in your ClockworkMod Recovery....that's all....
YAY! my first thanks!!
Thanks for the information.
Dragon Dictation installed correctly, and the Genius Button (thankfully) still does what the mod programmed it to do.
Tom Barrister said:
Thanks for the information.
Dragon Dictation installed correctly, and the Genius Button (thankfully) still does what the mod programmed it to do.
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For genius button to work, open you app drawer and find an app called Button Shortcut.
Open the app and change the Search Button Long Press option to the Genius Button app.
I know a lot of people out there are doing this already, but it didn't seem like there was a guide or anything out there for the NS. So, here we go.
(Please, make sure you know what you're doing BEFORE you apply this modification. I can't be responsible if you somehow manage to brick, or make brick-like your phone while following this guide.)
-You can do this using either adb, Terminal, or apps like Root Explorer. Since I'm trying to make this as easy as possible, I'll explain how to do this using the "File Manager" app, which can be installed via Market for FREE.
First, you need a rooted phone. If your phone is not rooted, there is extensive existing literature on how to get this done. (It's awfully easy on our Nexus S )
Run File Manager, hit Menu > More > Settings, scroll way~~ down, and make sure that "Root Explorer" and "Mount System Folders" are checked.
Navigate your way to
/system/usr/keylayout
(you'll have to move Up a step or two to find 'system' folder at root level.)
[BACKUP THE ORIGNIAL FILE WE'RE ABOUT TO MODIFY]
Long-press the file 'cypress-touchkey.kl'
Select 'Copy'
Hit 'Paste', on the upper left corner of app.
You'll be asked to rename the file. Rename it to something reasonable. (like, cypress-touchkey.kl.bakup)
Hit 'Ok'
Make sure the file you just created exists.
[START MODIFICATION]
Long-press 'cypress-touchkey.kl' (again)
Hit 'Permissions'
Make sure that ALL THREE boxed under "Write" are checked, and hit OK.
Hit 'cypress-touchkey.kl' (yet, again)
Select Text > Text Editor
Here, you'll see something like,
Code:
key 139 MENU VIRTUAL
key 102 HOME VIRTUAL
key 158 BACK VIRTUAL
key 217 SEARCH VIRTUAL
as you've guessed, the first part,
Code:
key ###
is telling which key this command (event) is for.
So we can intuitively tell that the number for our capacitive 'Back' button is probably 158.
the next section, 'MENU, HOME, BACK, SEARCH' tells Android what these buttons should actually do.
And a pretty good list of what an Android CAN do on a key-press is listed here: http://goo.gl/vrCvJ
From the list, lookup anything that starts with KEYCODE_ and you'll find a pretty good description of what that command ('event') makes Android do.
Just add this keycode, WITHOUT the KEYCODE_ part of the code, to where the current cypress-touchkey.kl reads 'MENU, HOME, BACK, SEARCH' (according to what you want which button to do, that is)
So, for example, I've remapped my 'Search' button to bring up the App Switcher (Recent Apps). (Long-pressing the Home button just didn't cut it for me )
So, my 'cypress-touchkey.kl' looks like this:
Code:
key 139 MENU VIRTUAL
key 102 HOME VIRTUAL
key 158 BACK VIRTUAL
key 217 APP_SWITCH VIRTUAL
Now, save your modified 'cypress-touchkey.kl' by selecting,
Menu > Save, and the exit by selecting Menu > Exit.
To be safe, let's set the permissions back to what they were.
From the File Manager App, long-press 'cypress-touchkey.kl' > Permissions,
and un-check the lower two check-boxes under the 'Write' column, and hit "OK"
Now, reboot your phone, and see if all went well
I actually tried this mod on a ICS rom, expecting the ICS app switcher to pop up, but somehow, the APP_SWITCH event seems to bring out the GB Recent App thingy.
Functionally, it still works pretty well for me. But if there's anyone out there who has any information on how to bring out the all-new ICS App switcher with a key-event, I'd really appreciate it
Hope this makes someone's life easier!
Thanks for the post.
I've tried to remap my search key as you described, but the APP_SWITCH command doesn't seem to work? Nothing happens for me. When I switch the value back to "search" that command works again, so I know the have edited the file correctly.
Any ideas? Does the kernel/rom affect this? I'm running oxygen + franco kernel.
Thanks!
Edit: Spelling.
Thanks for this, will definitely try out soon!
Follow the leader @corythug
Any idea what the app switch command is on ICS
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The ICS app-switch is, in my opinion, the best way to use search button key on Nexus S with ICS rom.
Hope someone will be able to find the correct command ot for that and someother creates a flashable zip to do the mod easily from recovery
Is there any way to remap the longpress on capacitive buttons?
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cahir_cz said:
Is there any way to remap the longpress on capacitive buttons?
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That's what were trying to figure out
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Thanks for the guide, I'll try it soon. My last few phones were from HTC and I love (or rather am so accustomed to) their button layout.
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Zorrich said:
Thanks for the post.
I've tried to remap my search key as you described, but the APP_SWITCH command doesn't seem to work? Nothing happens for me. When I switch the value back to "search" that command works again, so I know the have edited the file correctly.
Any ideas? Does the kernel/rom affect this? I'm running oxygen + franco kernel.
Thanks!
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I don't think neither rom nor kernel should affect how this trick works ... unless maybe the rom dev. explicitly made changes to how the key events work ... which is highly unlikely ;;;;
are you sure you changed ONLY the key-event part? (HOME, BACK, etc.)
you shouldn't change the number that comes after the 'key' part of the script.
... I can't seem to think of any other reason this wouldn't work for you. :'(
Tried this, doesnt work on my kellmsking miui 2.8.1 with francos kernel :/ Changing the file does not change the button behaviour
olorin86 said:
I don't think neither rom nor kernel should affect how this trick works ... unless maybe the rom dev. explicitly made changes to how the key events work ... which is highly unlikely ;;;;
are you sure you changed ONLY the key-event part? (HOME, BACK, etc.)
you shouldn't change the number that comes after the 'key' part of the script.
... I can't seem to think of any other reason this wouldn't work for you. :'(
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Yes, I've only changed the key-event to APP_SWITCH. Actually, I even tried copy/pasting your code into the file, still didn't work.
Thanks anyways. At least I now know how to do it, just have to figure out why it doesn't work, haha.
When using this the old recent apps comr up, meh.
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we need to find the correct keyword for triggering the new ics app switch and it will be great
Anyone got a configuration to recommend to complement the ICS on screen buttons?
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Anyone got a configuration to recommend to complement the ICS on screen buttons?
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I tried logcat to see what happens when it's brought up but i'm not a dev, I know some code buy don't have a computer to try and implement for testing
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I tried alogcat from the market. It didn't show anything of worth after a key press.
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any news about that?
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any news about that?
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+1!!!
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Would be pretty sweet idd
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Would be pretty sweet idd
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Agreed, would love to get this working on ICS.
Let me start by stating the I have perm root with -s off.
I am using the custom rom Virtuous Affinity.
With that said, I know that this rom has Google Search mapped to the genius button. I have looked at the threads about mapping the genius button to google search. When you press the button, I can then go to the voice search but I want to by pass this extra step.
I would like to map the button to Google Voice Search.
I have not been able to find any threads that discuss and detail what to enter for key 183.
And while we are at it, what would one enter for any of the other voice command apps like Vlingo or DragonGo!
BIG thanks in advance.
I'm running Virtuous Affinity, and this button is mapped to nothing.
When you long-press the button, if you have more than one responder, you get a dialog with choice between the responders. And in this dialog there is a checkbox "Use by default for this action". Press it before you select Voice Search, and next time there will be no more dialog. Until you install another responder, that is.
When you're looking for something, it's useful to start with basics before you dig astray.
[edit] You might be talking about short-pressing the button? In that case, it's indeed Google Search, as it's the default for any Android ROM besides T-Mobile specific one. I'd suggest leaving it as is, and using long-press mapping functionality, since it's present in all the apps you're talking about anyway, and it's native in Android, requiring no hard work. But in case you want to remap the button - it's possible, just a lot of unnecessary pain - to the point of editing framework and such, since you want the long-press functionality initiated by short-press. I saw it done on AOSP/CM ROMs, but it's not that easy in Sense. Most likely that's the reason you don't find anything related to it.
Good Answer!
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I'm running Virtuous Affinity, and this button is mapped to nothing.
When you long-press the button, if you have more than one responder, you get a dialog with choice between the responders. And in this dialog there is a checkbox "Use by default for this action". Press it before you select Voice Search, and next time there will be no more dialog. Until you install another responder, that is.
When you're looking for something, it's useful to start with basics before you dig astray.
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Thanks so much for the reply - but I would like to know what to put in the key mapping file, cause that is just the kinda girl I am ,
so if anyone else has done a mod to the key/button mapping file, I am still open for suggestions...
You can't. No matter what you put in the mapping file, you won't get the result you're looking for - because, as I already said, the system has button functionality selection built into framework, and the keymap file only selects from that functionality - nothing else. To change it, AOSP/CM ROMs change the framework (which is easy for them - since the framework is recompiled for the build). Sense ROMs will need a framework change too, but since Sense framework is precompiled, you'll need to baksmali the framework, find the right place to alter it (based on the AOSP/CM code location), insert smali code for what you want done (create another function that is capable of launching a user-selected intent, loaded from somewhere), and smali the framework back.
So if you're that kind of girl, start looking into apktool, dex2jar, JD-GUI and CM git
You could download button shortcut from the market and use it to change the button. Easier than messing with the system anyway.
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nuclearbroccoli said:
You could download button shortcut from the market and use it to change the button. Easier than messing with the system anyway.
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AFAIK it also reacts on long-pressing the button, which isn't what the OP wants.
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AFAIK it also reacts on long-pressing the button, which isn't what the OP wants.
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Sorry. Misunderstood.
I shouldn't post until I've been awake longer I guess...
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It's ok, as you can see by my first post in this thread, it took me some time to understand too.
Appreciate the help!
Again, thanks for the help. I don't think I will be going that deep into the code to alter it so you can map voice search to the genius buttons - well not any time soon as I have too much on my plate already
biomade55 said:
Let me start by stating the I have perm root with -s off.
I am using the custom rom Virtuous Affinity.
With that said, I know that this rom has Google Search mapped to the genius button. I have looked at the threads about mapping the genius button to google search. When you press the button, I can then go to the voice search but I want to by pass this extra step.
I would like to map the button to Google Voice Search.
I have not been able to find any threads that discuss and detail what to enter for key 183.
And while we are at it, what would one enter for any of the other voice command apps like Vlingo or DragonGo!
BIG thanks in advance.
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CM has this function under SITTINGS> INPUT > SEARCH KEY BEHAVIOR
Really?
crazykas said:
CM has this function under SITTINGS> INPUT > SEARCH KEY BEHAVIOR
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I don't have access to my phone right now (I can't have it at work)...so I will look at this later today.
biomade55 said:
I don't have access to my phone right now (I can't have it at work)...so I will look at this later today.
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My current rom is CF(CM 7.2 Kang).Sorry about SETTINGS word.Lol.Yes it has that function.You can set an app to open while pressing Genius/Search Key with normal pressing & long pressing too! I have set screenshot app to Genius button.
I believe the OP says in her first row she's using Virtuous Affinity, which is Sense 3.5 ROM.
And I believe I've mentioned CM ROMs having this function.
It won't help her, since she's not on CM. She won't even have "Input" sub-menu in Settings. And you should have read a bit before posting.
Got it
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I believe the OP says in her first row she's using Virtuous Affinity, which is Sense 3.5 ROM.
And I believe I've mentioned CM ROMs having this function.
It won't help her, since she's not on CM. She won't even have "Input" sub-menu in Settings. And you should have read a bit before posting.
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Sorry about that.I might wrong.I just said where she can find it if it is not on her current rom.Just that.Thank you for your advice.
Jack_R1 said:
I believe the OP says in her first row she's using Virtuous Affinity, which is Sense 3.5 ROM.
And I believe I've mentioned CM ROMs having this function.
It won't help her, since she's not on CM. She won't even have "Input" sub-menu in Settings. And you should have read a bit before posting.
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Yup, I missed the reference to CM and thus could not find the Input Sub-menu under settings.
biomade55 said:
Yup, I missed the reference to CM and thus could not find the Input Sub-menu under settings.
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Try Button Remapper app.Not sure,but give it a try
I don't have any use for Google Now nor do I use the built-in Google search function and I'm trying to find a way to remove the shortcut thing that pops up when I long-press the home button on the navigation bar. It's actually infuriating the amount of times I pull it up by mistake.
I am running Paranoid Android 2.5 ROM and the navigation bar options specifically states that the home button shortcut can not be changed in those options like the back/recent/menu buttons can.
I have deleted the googlequicksearchbar.apk from the system apps folder and that at least causes it to just bork up and stops it trying to load everything up when I end up selecting Google Now by mistake but it's still a pain in the ass to have that shortcut there.
I've searched around and the only things I found covering this were disabling it on the lockscreen which is different from what I am trying to achieve.
Has anyone had any success on the PA ROM in regards to removing the Google Now shortcut from the Home button?
Uninstall the google app.
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leelaa said:
Uninstall the google app.
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Which google app is that? There is no Velvet.apk to be found and there's nothing in Titanium Backup's list that I can see that looks like it would be that either. I see google voice search and google search. The latter which is no longer present as I deleted the searchbox apk already.
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Lol the Google search app. But I guess u don't wanna do that. Other than that u got no option. Except maybe get an older Google search apk n install,u know from stock ICS gapps? Then u would have Google search n no popup.
THIS. IS. NEXUS.
Have you tried to disable Google Search app in Settings->Apps?
Worked on my Galaxy Nexus with stock rom.
You'll probably have to kill and restart Launcher process to get rid of the grey bar at the top of the screen.
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I don't have any use for Google Now nor do I use the built-in Google search function and I'm trying to find a way to remove the shortcut thing that pops up when I long-press the home button on the navigation bar. It's actually infuriating the amount of times I pull it up by mistake.
I am running Paranoid Android 2.5 ROM and the navigation bar options specifically states that the home button shortcut can not be changed in those options like the back/recent/menu buttons can.
I have deleted the googlequicksearchbar.apk from the system apps folder and that at least causes it to just bork up and stops it trying to load everything up when I end up selecting Google Now by mistake but it's still a pain in the ass to have that shortcut there.
I've searched around and the only things I found covering this were disabling it on the lockscreen which is different from what I am trying to achieve.
Has anyone had any success on the PA ROM in regards to removing the Google Now shortcut from the Home button?
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I don't think you have to do any of that. Go to settings and go to system settings, hardware keys, or navigation. Go to the home button and change it to none.
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I just froze Google search in romtoolbox pro.
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I've manged to get Google now off the Nexus 7
After hours fiddling I found the answerr
You go into settings, click on app, and then scroll to the reach 'all'
You will see Google Search open it and hit all buttons which cut the cache and another 2 buttons which I d'ont remeber. Anyway click all the buttons there.
Then you will find that where the google search box was there is now a grey block in its place.
Close down the phone, and when you turn it on again the grey box is gone your sexy home page is back!
I really don't undertand the minds of Google Now. The annoying pop notes never told me nothing I needed to know. Google should at least give an easy option to turn the thing off. I fed with things being installed in phones which you can't deleat.
To those wanting to disable search, that's ok, it is your tablet and you can do with it as you like. But, is it really so hard to not hold down the home button? I use search every day multiple times and find it extremely useful. You can turn off any or all cards and even turn off Now and you get the search screen without any cards. If you gave it a fair try you might fine it useful. Others have posted how to disable it, so the OP has his question answered, but I encourage people to learn and use search.
I disable it because I use my nexus for gaming. So I like it keep my background processes to a minimum. I can only assume others do it for much the same reason. If you don't use it why have it running?
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luminoth said:
I disable it because I use my nexus for gaming. So I like it keep my background processes to a minimum. I can only assume others do it for much the same reason. If you don't use it why have it running?
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You can kinds of disable it using SwipeLaunch Disabler.
https:/play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hk.sld.SwipeLaunchDisabler
Go to settings,apps, all, scroll down to Google+ and disable it.
That will just show the "old google search" when you use the home button.
If you want it back go to playstore search Google+ and enable it.
My question is, is there a way to add shortcuts to that menu?
Maybe replace it with this: Home Button Launcher
You can add shortcuts and it's Open Source.
Juan_Largearm said:
I don't have any use for Google Now nor do I use the built-in Google search function and I'm trying to find a way to remove the shortcut thing that pops up when I long-press the home button on the navigation bar. It's actually infuriating the amount of times I pull it up by mistake.
I am running Paranoid Android 2.5 ROM and the navigation bar options specifically states that the home button shortcut can not be changed in those options like the back/recent/menu buttons can.
I have deleted the googlequicksearchbar.apk from the system apps folder and that at least causes it to just bork up and stops it trying to load everything up when I end up selecting Google Now by mistake but it's still a pain in the ass to have that shortcut there.
I've searched around and the only things I found covering this were disabling it on the lockscreen which is different from what I am trying to achieve.
Has anyone had any success on the PA ROM in regards to removing the Google Now shortcut from the Home button?
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I'm using Paranoid Android v2.50 on my Samsung GS3... I found it irritating that sometimes I would hit the "menu" button too long on my phone by accident (normally when it was in landscape view) and that would bring up the Google Search page every time... here is what to do:
1) Head to "Settings" > "Interface" > "System" > "Hardware keys"
2) Tick "Enable custom actions", the options below will light up for you to edit.
3a) In my case, I had to edit "Menu key (long press)" and set it to "No action"
3b) In your case it would be "Home key (long press)" and then set that to "No action".
That will stop the Google Search feature popping up when you accidentally hold the button down too long
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To those wanting to disable search, that's ok, it is your tablet and you can do with it as you like. But, is it really so hard to not hold down the home button? I use search every day multiple times and find it extremely useful. You can turn off any or all cards and even turn off Now and you get the search screen without any cards. If you gave it a fair try you might fine it useful. Others have posted how to disable it, so the OP has his question answered, but I encourage people to learn and use search.
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I think that is okay to learn how to use it, but for me it is a bit annoying everytime I play MinecraftPE. The proximity of down button and home button is so close that I always end up presing home button then search pops out. I am on stock rom 4.1.1 device with soft keys and notification all bundled up.
Jelly Bean introduced headset controls which allowed Play/Pause and Next for single and double presses respectively on headsets. I can confirm both these work just fine.
However, the long-press option to launch Voice Search only works while screen is unlocked. When screen is locked, long-press has no effect (it does not even register as a single press)
I tried the following:
1. Disabling Pattern lock (which I mostly use)
2. Turning on screen (but still locked) and then long pressing.
3. Keeping Google Search on in the background and then locking screen.
No luck.
Cannot seem to get any useful info regarding this on the Internet.
There is no point in the voice search shortcut on headsets if the phone has to be dug out from my pocket and unlocked. There has to be a way to bypass that.
Can somebody help??
EDIT: I am also unsure if this is an Android-specific problem or a ROM specific problem, so it would be kind of you if you could test it yourself. You can see my ROM details in the signature. I use Samsung headset in combination with my Nexus 4.
UPDATE: I tried turning off the "Power button immediately locks phone" option and set "Automatically lock phone after sleep" time to 30 minutes. Still the long press doesn't work. It works only after screen is turned on again. Whaaaaa...?!
ANOTHER UPDATE: This issue is present on Google Code but it has been closed without further comments. Please star this issue so that it is noticed by the development team.
Been really frustrated about this as well. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm running Jellybeer 4.0 on SGH i717m
Astounding. I even have to use a third party app to dial by voice reliably. What good is Google's extensive voice technology if you can't use it?
I'm equally as confused. One advantage of owning an iPhone is that you've got an excellent bike companion that could read and reply to texts, make calls, check the time, etc all while keeping my eyes on the road and hands on my handlebars. I always figured my Nexus S didn't do that because I was running a different ROM - but 4.2 on a brand new Nexus.....come on.
rhoadster91 said:
Jelly Bean introduced headset controls which allowed Play/Pause and Next for single and double presses respectively on headsets. I can confirm both these work just fine.
However, the long-press option to launch Voice Search only works while screen is unlocked. When screen is locked, long-press has no effect (it does not even register as a single press)
I tried the following:
1. Disabling Pattern lock (which I mostly use)
2. Turning on screen (but still locked) and then long pressing.
3. Keeping Google Search on in the background and then locking screen.
No luck.
Cannot seem to get any useful info regarding this on the Internet.
There is no point in the voice search shortcut on headsets if the phone has to be dug out from my pocket and unlocked. There has to be a way to bypass that.
Can somebody help??
EDIT: I am also unsure if this is an Android-specific problem or a ROM specific problem, so it would be kind of you if you could test it yourself. You can see my ROM details in the signature. I use Samsung headset in combination with my Nexus 4.
UPDATE: I tried turning off the "Power button immediately locks phone" option and set "Automatically lock phone after sleep" time to 30 minutes. Still the long press doesn't work. It works only after screen is turned on again. Whaaaaa...?!
ANOTHER UPDATE: This issue is present on Google Code but it has been closed without further comments. Please star this issue so that it is noticed by the development team.
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the closest thing that i know of is using touch control to swipe to unlock (like pressing the power button) the using NAV RING to swipe the nav ring to google search, or what ever app you like. not sure if this is what you want but it may get you closer.
HB66 said:
the closest thing that i know of is using touch control to swipe to unlock (like pressing the power button) the using NAV RING to swipe the nav ring to google search, or what ever app you like. not sure if this is what you want but it may get you closer.
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Here is what appears to be the correct place to file this complaint.
https://productforums.google.com/d/msg/websearch/ZbaIyhTIje4/GAKOqRrNjnAJ
Someone else started the report, I added as well, maybe someone at google will see and fix this oversight.
I have to admit I have wanted to be able to do this for a long time on my motorcycle, being able to press one button and use voice controls would be a god send, although when riding I use an E-Dash app that keeps the screen awake so voice is available.
Still.......would be nice to be able to leave the phone alone, say in a bag or on my hip and use my Bluetooth headset to do all the work
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WilliamWynter said:
Been really frustrated about this as well. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm running Jellybeer 4.0 on SGH i717m
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Solutions Etcetera said:
Astounding. I even have to use a third party app to dial by voice reliably. What good is Google's extensive voice technology if you can't use it?
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bryantee said:
I'm equally as confused. One advantage of owning an iPhone is that you've got an excellent bike companion that could read and reply to texts, make calls, check the time, etc all while keeping my eyes on the road and hands on my handlebars. I always figured my Nexus S didn't do that because I was running a different ROM - but 4.2 on a brand new Nexus.....come on.
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HB66 said:
the closest thing that i know of is using touch control to swipe to unlock (like pressing the power button) the using NAV RING to swipe the nav ring to google search, or what ever app you like. not sure if this is what you want but it may get you closer.
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thedarkharlequin said:
Here is what appears to be the correct place to file this complaint.
https://productforums.google.com/d/msg/websearch/ZbaIyhTIje4/GAKOqRrNjnAJ
Someone else started the report, I added as well, maybe someone at google will see and fix this oversight.
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Lord_alias said:
I have to admit I have wanted to be able to do this for a long time on my motorcycle, being able to press one button and use voice controls would be a god send, although when riding I use an E-Dash app that keeps the screen awake so voice is available.
Still.......would be nice to be able to leave the phone alone, say in a bag or on my hip and use my Bluetooth headset to do all the work
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Please check this link
My solution:
1. Download Bluetooth Launch from Play Store
2. Launch, scroll to Google Search and expand it
3. Enable option “com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.VoiceSearchActivity”
4. close
5. launch Google Now go to Settings -> Voice and enable Bluetooth Headset option
6. connect not working Bluetooth or wired headset and long press button. Dialog should appear and select Bluetooth Launcher always!
7. test if this is the complete solution for you. If it doesnt work properly when screen is locked try following:
- Install Xposed Framework
- go to Downloads and Install "AppSettings"
- open AppSettings and go to Google Search
- Turn On Settings and check "Show when locked"
- save
- restart Phone
If you are having issues with your selected language in Google Now. Also use AppSettings and change Location for Google Search to desired one. Now you should be able to use Google Now in your preferred language.
stunner2002 said:
My solution:
1. Download Bluetooth Launch from Play Store
2. Launch, scroll to Google Search and expand it
3. Enable option “com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.VoiceSearchActivity”
4. close
5. launch Google Now go to Settings -> Voice and enable Bluetooth Headset option
6. connect not working Bluetooth or wired headset and long press button. Dialog should appear and select Bluetooth Launcher always!
7. test if this is the complete solution for you. If it doesnt work properly when screen is locked try following:
- Install Xposed Framework
- go to Downloads and Install "AppSettings"
- open AppSettings and go to Google Search
- Turn On Settings and check "Show when locked"
- save
- restart Phone
If you are having issues with your selected language in Google Now. Also use AppSettings and change Location for Google Search Now you should be able to use Google Now in your preferred language.
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But Exposed Framework requires your phone to be rooted, which I'm done doing... to much of a pain when it comes time to update