I have stock ROM running 4.2.1, ever since the update , my google now has stopped working correctly. Eg, if I say listen to Mr tumble (sorry) it used to play hrs of you tube videos . or if I say listen to x song it used to automatically play it. Now it just shows me the results in google .
My system is completely stock , bar the launcher ,all services are on as far as I can see, I have uninstalled google search and update have come down. Any ideas?
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My newly brought Nexus 7 also has this problem, i'm just worrying my machine is broken haha,
so if someone else experienced this problem too, it must be Google's problem
dgattenb said:
I have stock ROM running 4.2.1, ever since the update , my google now has stopped working correctly. Eg, if I say listen to Mr tumble (sorry) it used to play hrs of you tube videos . or if I say listen to x song it used to automatically play it. Now it just shows me the results in google .
My system is completely stock , bar the launcher ,all services are on as far as I can see, I have uninstalled google search and update have come down. Any ideas?
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Open Google now. Go to settings & check whats clicked in Tablet search field. I think it should do the trick.
If it fails just re install Google search from Play store.
Everything is checked in that list bar you tube, this was there before , I have reinstalled google search ,no good .
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You mean like this?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"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"
}
I noticed that if you say "play (insert artist or track title here)" it pulls up like in the screenshot but if you say "listen to..." It just pulls up web search results.
It would be nice if you could set up a default.
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I used to say listen to whatever and it would automatically play what I asked for in you tube . I don't have the options you show . I have looked in all the settings . I even tried what you show and just get the google search
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Have you tried some other searches to make sure GN is working? Try something like '5 ounces in milliliters' that has a specific answer. It should respond in voice saying the answer. Or 'what is the capitol of Nebraska'? It should say 'the capitol of Nebraska is Lincoln'. If you only get search results, you may have some settings set incorrectly.
I get the weather OK the little man says its cold , what other settings could I try ? Its a shame as this was the one thing that sold google now and just as some gimmick
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I just tried saying 'play (song title)' and I got a card with the song title and the Google Music icon. When I touched the icon the song played. I had search results below the card. I also tried 'listen to (song title)' and had the same result. I'm not sure why you get a different result. If I say 'open gmail' the app opens, but if I say 'open (non-google app) some apps open and others offer search results. I'm still trying to understand the details.
Groid said:
I just tried saying 'play (song title)' and I got a card with the song title and the Google Music icon. When I touched the icon the song played. I had search results below the card. I also tried 'listen to (song title)' and had the same result. I'm not sure why you get a different result. If I say 'open gmail' the app opens, but if I say 'open (non-google app) some apps open and others offer search results. I'm still trying to understand the details.
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It works for me but sometimes does not understand my voice
For anyone who says it's working, are you using nexus7 with android 4.2.1 and have you installed the lastest version of google search on play store?
It's true that galaxy nexus won't encounter this problem.
I have OK installed the latest search etc ,still not working . btw I have a N7 ,so it does not always work :'(
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I'm on stock rooted 4.2.1
Google Search version 2.2.10.546669
I tested it out again and sometimes "listen to..." works, and sometimes it does search results instead. I always say "play..." And it seems to work a little better.
Have you tried clearing the Google search app's cache and/or data?
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alxrock said:
I'm on stock rooted 4.2.1
Google Search version 2.2.10.546669
I tested it out again and sometimes "listen to..." works, and sometimes it does search results instead. I always say "play..." And it seems to work a little better.
Have you tried clearing the Google search app's cache and/or data?
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tried, doesn't work
Even "listen to... " or "play... " command, it always give me the search result.
i found that when i changed the system language to English(US) and the voice output of Google Search to English(US),
Google Now shows me the correct things, for example i can play songs and tell the tablet to navigate,
but it still won't talk back to me
Even when i ask about the weather, or how tall is president Obama, the tablet won't talk
It worked Fab on 4.1 oh well is this progress ?
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poor_ben said:
i found that when i changed the system language to English(US) and the voice output of Google Search to English(US),
Google Now shows me the correct things, for example i can play songs and tell the tablet to navigate,
but it still won't talk back to me
Even when i ask about the weather, or how tall is president Obama, the tablet won't talk
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Have you looked under accessibility settings, then turn on "talk back" ?
I find turning on talk back annoying.
The Talk Back setting does not have to be on. Mine isn't and the G-Now lady speaks to me when asked.
Is your system stock ? Remember it's only been since the 4.2 updates
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I'll try this on my N7 when I get home and report back here.
Seems to work fine on my Gnex.
Related
Google Chrome to Phone Extension enables you to send the link for the current open tab to your Android device. Simply
click on the phone icon and the link will be pushed to your device. You will be required to log in with the same account used by
your Android device.
Setup instructions
GOOGLE CHROME!!!
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Download the Google Chrome to Phone Extension for your Google Chrome browser HERE
Download the Google Chrome to Phone Extension application to your Android device from HERE (make sure Settings->Applications->Unknown Sources is checked). Note that this application requires Android 2.2 ("Froyo") or later.
Start the Google Chrome to Phone Extension application on the phone.
Choose the account to register with (this must match the account you sign in to with Google Chrome to Phone Extension on the desktop).
Click on "Register Device" to register your phone with the Google Chrome to Phone Extension service.
FIREFOX
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This is done the same way for Firefox as it is for Chrome, except that you need to use this extension for the firefox browser. Do not use the Newer plugin that it will suggest you to use, because it does not download properly.You use the same extenstion for the phone for Chrome. (Thanks momentarylapseofreason)
Warning: When downloading this plug-in,it is NOT verified by firefox. I am not help responsible. You ask own risk.
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DEMO OF CLOUD -TO-DEVICE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAZYSVr2Bhc
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Courtesy OF Paul22000--
To get MAPS to work properly you need to Click the "Link" button in the top right corner, copy the link in the box, paste into a new tab, THEN click send to phone, and voilà!
--Link to post
Here you go
(Phone)APK--FILE
(Comp-Chrome Ext)CRX--File
(Comp- Firefox Ext)Plugin--FILE
Both files are found HERE
The google maps to phone doesnt work. Maybe Im doing it wrong.
The links do.
http://dbgtst.appspot.com/ss/
Open that on google chrome then send to phone...considering N1 trounces Ipad should give you an idea of just how far removed of a desktop web experience the ipad is.
help
You can message me on gtalk and I will help
spazoid86
xManMythLegend said:
The google maps to phone doesnt work. Maybe Im doing it wrong.
The links do.
http://dbgtst.appspot.com/ss/
Open that on google chrome then send to phone...considering N1 trounces Ipad should give you an idea of just how far removed of a desktop web experience the ipad is.
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the maps link doesn't work for me either. maps opens up, but just shows current location.
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Ya, unfortunatly I don't think that the directions portion is working yet.
Seems like every thing else..ie, youtube, webpages...yada yada are working
xManMythLegend said:
The google maps to phone doesnt work. Maybe Im doing it wrong.
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y2whisper said:
the maps link doesn't work for me either. maps opens up, but just shows current location.
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When you send a maps link to your phone, it just sends whatever is in your address bar, which is probably just maps.google.com if you're getting a blank map on your phone.
Click the "Link" button in the top right corner, copy the link in the box, paste into a new tab, THEN click send to phone, and voilà!
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"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"
}
BINGO!
Thanks Paul22000. Very Nice
wow, that's pretty slick
Paul coming in with the clutch play. thanks man
Is there anyway to push directions directly to the Maps App or does everything have to be opened in the phone browser?
Thanks!
should automatically do that when you check Launch browser/maps directly on the app on your device
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y2whisper said:
should automatically do that when you check Launch browser/maps directly on the app on your device
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It doesn't There for you have to use the alternate method
If you prefer Firefox, here is the link to that version instead
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/161940/
I'll just post this encase other people run into this problem. If you are copying and pasting the maps link make sure you are using maps.google.com I tried it with google.com/maps and the copy past link wouldn't work.
Hope this helps!
That's fabulous, thanks for the heads-up! Is this the extension and app from google itself? why is it then so rudimentary compared to the keynote demo?
Is it me, or are the notifications for this permanatly on full blast?
Does anyone know whether you can you use cloud to device as a way to dial out on Nexus without touching the phone?
warr3n said:
Does anyone know whether you can you use cloud to device as a way to dial out on Nexus without touching the phone?
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Potentially, I believe so, but you would need to write something up. Not sure what all commands are allowed from the cloud API
Hell yeah man, thanks a lot. I've been looking for this since I got the update.
mnkyboy57 said:
Is there anyway to push directions directly to the Maps App or does everything have to be opened in the phone browser?
Thanks!
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If you use pauls method of copying the link to your browser It should already do that, as long as you checked that box in the app on the phone, that allows you to do so
Anyone having an issue with the market where you can download apps etc. But if you try and look at "My apps" or "My downloads" it gives you a "server error has occurred. Retry, or cancel and return to the previous screen?"
Started last night, tried everything I can think of.
Anyone see this before?
Ditto for me. FYI, my market app was an apk install. I didn't wait for automatic update.
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Working ok here
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"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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There's my error, occurs after clocking my downloads,
Tried:
Fix permissions,
Clear cache/data of market app
Clear davlik cache
Clear cache in clockwork
Install apk of new market app
Uninstall updates of market app
Market doctor in titanium
Nandroid to my last known good configuration
Anyone have another idea short of factory reset/flash new rom? That's my next step but I wanna give it a few days to see if it possibly could just be a Google server error for me.
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I've been having the same problem since yesterday with different roms and new and old market.
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I also have this problem, tested on every Rom in Rom Manager. I believe the problem us that I am using google as apps for my main email address. I tested with a factory reload with my gmail address and the market worked. Then I tired adding an credit card to my google apps account from my pc without any luck.
I previously made purchases with my google app account, but am no longer able to even view previous transactions. The problem is on google ends, but I have no ideal in to fix the problem or who to contact.
To complicate things further any new google app account works in purchasing apps, just the account that had previous purchases before google upgraded google apps to allow google apps account to work across google products
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djhughes said:
I also have this problem, tested on every Rom in Rom Manager. I believe the problem us that I am using google as apps for my main email address. I tested with a factory reload with my gmail address and the market worked. Then I tired adding an credit card to my google apps account from my pc without any luck.
I previously made purchases with my google app account, but am no longer able to even view previous transactions. The problem is on google ends, but I have no ideal in to fix the problem or who to contact.
To complicate things further any new google app account works in purchasing apps, just the account that had previous purchases before google upgraded google apps to allow google apps account to work across google products
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Good to know its not just my issue. And FYI, im using a regular Gmail account, not Google Apps account, so at least it doesnt appear to be an issue limited to that for me.
Had the same problem running Redemptive rEVOlution 2.1.3. I just started yesterday. I didn't update the Market, tried clearing cache/data/dalvik cache. Also on 3g and on wi-fi. I did update the kernel a couple of days ago and can't remember if I accessed the market since then (I think so though). I finally gave up and decided to flash to a different ROM today. Going back to SR for a little while. I am also not using a Google apps account.
streetglyden said:
Had the same problem running Redemptive rEVOlution 2.1.3. I just started yesterday. I didn't update the Market, tried clearing cache/data/dalvik cache. Also on 3g and on wi-fi. I did update the kernel a couple of days ago and can't remember if I accessed the market since then (I think so though). I finally gave up and decided to flash to a different ROM today. Going back to SR for a little while. I am also not using a Google apps account.
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Did that fix your problem? flashing a new rom?
I've been using the same ROM and Lou's #4 kernel for a couple weeks now. Only recently I've notice issues with the Market. I'm sure future updates will clear things up.
streetglyden said:
Had the same problem running Redemptive rEVOlution 2.1.3. I just started yesterday. I didn't update the Market, tried clearing cache/data/dalvik cache. Also on 3g and on wi-fi. I did update the kernel a couple of days ago and can't remember if I accessed the market since then (I think so though). I finally gave up and decided to flash to a different ROM today. Going back to SR for a little while. I am also not using a Google apps account.
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gbenj said:
Did that fix your problem? flashing a new rom?
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For the most part. I see it sometimes but I can hit retry and it eventually goes through. I also loaded the new market though.
For the record, I have the same issue on my Desire HD.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9951677#post9951677
I installed the market early myself. Regular Google Account.
I was receiving the market error as well but about 30 minutes ago it started working.
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Same here.
I got to work, tried it on both WIFI and 3G, appears to be all good now.
Must have just been a google server side issue after all.
Edit: and I did get automatically updated to the new market once I went in the second time. FWIW
I've found that many apps that use my google account for authentication simply don't work properly on the Galaxy S 2.
My Tracks - uploading a track to google maps doesn't work, it just times out
Google Goggles - go to settings, enable search history, saving goes on forever
I hooked my phone up to my development PC to watch the logcat log when attempting to do one of these actions. This is what I can see
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"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"
}
Is everyone's SGS2 doing this, or just mine? It seems like a fairly major bug if it affects everyone.
Bump. Can someone else please test with google goggles or my tracks, see if you have the same problem as me.
Already posted that My Tracks has an uploading problem .
jje
same problem here with goggles.. saving just hangs..
Can confirm same - my tracks, and d7 google reader affected. also heard of google analytics being the same..
JJEgan said:
Already posted that My Tracks has an uploading problem .
jje
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It's not just my tracks, this bug could potentially affect hundreds of apps. I've already found several that produce the same result. My Tracks, Google Goggles, Andlytics, Noom and CardioTrainer.
Question anyone tried latest firmware update in this regard . KE2
jje
Youtube has a similar issue for me (as does Goggles).
I'm on KE2 and had it in KE1 as well but never checked on KDD. Sim free retail GS II.
Youtube says this when I try to upload a video:
Code:
Failed to retreive account information
Edit*
Fixed the Youtube issue by signing out of Google from Youtube and signing in with my Youtube username.
Confirmed. Goggles hangs while enabling history. Signing in to YouTube was a hassle, but eventually it worked. Don't know how though.
Yes I have updated to the latest firmware and it didn't make any difference. I guess it's not affecting enough apps to really cause a problem for most people, but as a developer I used Andlytics quite a bit on my old phone, I now wish I had waited for the HTC sensation instead of the SGS2.
lgkahn said:
same problem here with goggles.. saving just hangs..
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Same here on KE2.
Using KXWE1 and noticed same problem with D7 Reader. Any way to notify Samsung about this.
Anyone know which company to inform about this? Is it a google problem och Samsung problem?
Seems like its google...There is even an issue up on my tracks forum. Can't post links but its issue nr 255 on the my tracks code page.
Same here with the hanging on saving on goggles
same problem here with mytracks.
My Google Goggles hang on the "saving" issue got fixed after I uninstalled and reinstalled from Market. The previous install of Goggles had been restored from Titanium Backup from my HD2.
So probably not so much of a Samsung/Google issue.
There's an update for Tracks and Maps, have any of you tried to see if the problem's fixed?
Just tried updating and uploading. Same result, stuck at authenticating to google maps.
So its a no fix. Samsung Galaxy S II
Just spotted this on Google Support .
Top Contributor
2/4/11
Firstly yes, My Tracks is no longer able to upload directly. the functionality was turned off a few days ago...
But the import SHOULD work. Alas it is occasionally broken like this. the only consolation I can offer is its probably not your fault. And you just have to wait.
The alternative, is instead upload your KML file to fusion tables. Can plot a map from fusion tables. Dont get it in My Maps, of course, but you get a map.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Actully Google just released a update to My Tracks - I got the notification yesterday
They now upload to Fusion Tables. From there can import to Google Maps.
Recommend continugin this on the My Tracks forum
http://groups.google.com/group/mytracks
As to Fusion Tables and SGS 2 .
Still same problem .
jje
Same issue here.
Hey all. I thought I'd start a thread where we can track what apps are not working for N. This aims to help us both using N, to have a place to track, and those who potentially want to use it, but may be hesitant due to app compability.
I will update the thread once daily. This will only list apps that AREN'T working in some fashion.
Please, feel free to contribute.
Not working:
Light Flow - LEDs don't work
BBC Sport - Starts up but no content loads
BBC iPlayer Radio - FC on startup
Google Now (On Tap) - Enabling it shows a FC of 'Google App' (working for some)
ASUS Keyboard - FC on launch
Toggl
Root Explorer
Mobile Hotspot (try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3337717 for possible fix)
Salesforce1
Splashtop
Authenticator Plus
Sling TV
Skype
Threema
MX Player
Destiny (Companion app)
Verizon Cloud
QuickBooks
Partially working:
TWC TV (crashes when attempting to view Live TV)
Google Now - the 3-step voice training doesn't register when speaking
Google Messenger: Force closes galore, especially around MMS activities.
Dou Mobile (tokens not working correctly)
Microsoft OneNote (FC when trying to open a note, needs a data clear to work again)
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instagram works for me. i am running n with multiboot in the secondary slot
instgram works for me
just give library error on the beginning
nokia here don't work
Too Many games don't work
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I get this
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"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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Light Flow - LEDs don't work
BBC Sport - Starts up but no content loads
BBC iPlayer Radio - FC on startup
Google Now (On Tap) - Enabling it shows a FC of 'Google App'
Google Now - the 3-step voice training doesn't register when speaking
ASUS Keyboard - FC on launch
Messenger, when you trying to take a picture and attached the image is totally useless. At least on my unit.
jclp said:
Messenger, when you trying to take a picture and attached the image is totally useless. At least on my unit.
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I was having issues with it crashing even when I wasn't using it. I don't use it. Can anyone confirm this????
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Adding that the Toggl app doesn't work with N. I would also add that the Facebook app is very unstable and crashes frequently.
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Root Explorer doesn't work with N, just a white screen
There is already a thread like this in the themes and apps thread. I do agree that it should be in general though. There is more talk about android N in the general section.
mexiken said:
I was having issues with it crashing even when I wasn't using it. I don't use it. Can anyone confirm this????
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It force closes everytime i get an mms but only if i try to open it or even just opening the sms thread
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Google now works fine for me as well as recording voice data.
Netflix is all kinds of buggy. Casting with Netflix doesn't work at all and I constantly have network issues.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/themes-apps/android-n-compatible-apps-t3332598
jmgib said:
Adding that the Toggl app doesn't work with N. I would also add that the Facebook app is very unstable and crashes frequently.
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Are you running a beta version of it????
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nuwayman said:
There is already a thread like this in the themes and apps thread. I do agree that it should be in general though. There is more talk about android N in the general section.
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I didn't see it, my bad. Wouldn't even have thought to look there as that's where I'd look for themes, and modded apps. I tried clicking the link at the end of the posts and it says it's deleted??
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mexiken said:
Are you running a beta version of it????
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Running beta of which? Facebook? Yes, I am enrolled in their "beta" program. Things were stable prior to moving to N.
MD5 checker (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fab.md5&hl=en) crashes when you open it. Even tried specifically giving it storage and all other permissions, still instant crash.
Hotspot is not working for me... can somebody confirm?
Thanks
eeter said:
Hotspot is not working for me... can somebody confirm?
Thanks
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Hotspot not working here either.
Also can confirm TWC TV is not working well, as stated it crashes every time upon clicking "Live TV." Google Messenger does force close galore for me as well.
Another one not working for me is the not very popular Salesforce1 app. It just constantly flashes the opening splash screen and never loads the actual app.
Instagram does work for me, although along with most of my other apps it flashes up warning messages about libraries upon opening it.
Not sure if its just me but Netflix just shows a black screen but plays audio. It was working when I first flash the preview but it stopped working recently.
I've got an S8, but this problem might be "Android generic" as well...
I've got one Exchange, one Google account. I'd like to sync the two, so that all my contacts are in BOTH places. While I was doing this, I also wanted to update the contact pictures with whatever my contacts have set up on social media (read: Facebook - Google automatically gets the Google Plus image if someone has an account there). Note that I want the pictures to be ACTUALLY stored as part of the contact information in a given account - not just displayed by the phone through some trickery.
Thus far I've had only limited success. I was able to copy the accounts using Contacts Organizer app (paid) and I used Sync.ME to get the latest social-media images. But while the Contacts Organizer allows me to merge the accounts nicely (there's some manual merging that needs to happen in Google Contacts at the end, but it's not that bad) and it even allows me to "copy" the contact information from Sync.ME (which contain a current picture), UNFORTUNATELY, the copying process seems to take picture miniatures, rather than full resolution images that are available. Obviously with Sync.ME installed and configured, the phone displays the high resolution pictures where available, but this information isn't actually saved - as soon as I remove Sync.ME the pictures vanish (and since the app displays ads, I'd rather not keep it around).
How do people update the contact pictures these days? I can't imagine people go around and take photos of each other all the time - I'd imagine people rely on social medial profiles of their friends for the latest selfies and such. Except that Facebook app no longer seems to synchronize contact information, so that leaves Sync.ME (which, in the end, is an add-filled product) or manually updating the images - which I don't believe people actually do. So... how do people manage the images? How can I sync these things up?
Search Google Play for "CoSy - Contact Sync ", I use it and it works like a charm!
i use Sync.me
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.syncme.syncmeapp&hl=ro
guys,
the sync problem between FB and Google (android) it's from FaceBook.
They blocked the android access to FB api's.
Hi,
Sync.me, as Eusuntflopi mentionned, works like a charm for me
Sync.me would only match about 20% of my contacts with facebook. CoSy matched 100% and even searched facebook for the people that I didn't have on my friends list. It also seems to save the pictures to my google account so if I remove the CoSy app, the pictures remain.
Thanks for the replies everyone.
Sync.Me was good, but it's a paid app and the free version was pretty annoying to use. Plus, it doesn't ACTUALLY place the photos on the contacts - it just adds another account to your device which has the photo information. CoSy actually adds the photos to the account data, which is what I was looking for. Thanks again!
Syncme sucks, i tried it. Theres an app called "contactsyncduck" i found online when i was searching for something that would work. Google search "FB app" and it should be under images. You can download straight from there. Cant miss it, it's a duck. Lol. Its the only thing that works. I just did it. Its a pain because it takes time to do. You have to get the fb profile id number of every contact and write it a special way in the note section of the contact. Make sure you delete any picture you have attached to your contacts before you sync or you wont see their fb profile pic. App is awesome, syncs everything. Works amazing, you just gotta be prepared to spend some time doing this. Totally worth it, i swear! I have an android phone so im not sure if it works with iphone. Good luck! Read the instructions in the "about" section of the app and follow them. Will not work otherwise, its not automatic. Good luck!
CoSy did the trick for me. I will continue to utilize it and see if it holds out over multiple days/weeks.
I've been using the Sync.me app but recently it hasn't updated the contact pic even though it has a matched up FB profile.
Going to switch to Cosy and see how that works out.
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I have been using Cosy for the past month or so. Woke up this morning and got a warning from Play Protect to uninstall it because it was a harmful app. Said it was trying to access my SMS, call history, etc. I notice it is no longer in the play store. Anyone else get this? Any other apps that work like it does?
ThrottleAbuse said:
I have been using Cosy for the past month or so. Woke up this morning and got a warning from Play Protect to uninstall it because it was a harmful app. Said it was trying to access my SMS, call history, etc. I notice it is no longer in the play store. Anyone else get this? Any other apps that work like it does?
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Same here! It actually started last night with that "harmful app" notification. I can't find it in the play store either.
It was probably pulled for some reason... I'm hoping it's something simple and it'll be back up on the play store.
I'm gonna wait out a couple days and see. Maybe email the developer.
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LuvrGirl said:
Same here! It actually started last night with that "harmful app" notification. I can't find it in the play store either.
It was probably pulled for some reason... I'm hoping it's something simple and it'll be back up on the play store.
I'm gonna wait out a couple days and see. Maybe email the developer.
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Affirmative.
The application has been removed from the GP.
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q.
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Looked up the developer and he posted an update on his website.
He's in contact with Google, back and forth, apparently because they think his app is "spying".
Developer explains not so.
https://mflisar.github.io/cosy/2018/10/24/cosy-policy-issue.html
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Hope they can get this sorted with Google as the app seems to work far better than Sync Me.
Fritz24 said:
Hope they can get this sorted with Google as the app seems to work far better than Sync Me.
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I totally second that!!
It blows Sync.me out the water!
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Following for updates. I love CoSy! Hope they can get it sorted out. Glad to know they are in contact. Just have to deal with the annoying alert for now.
Where can I get this been looking for it no joy
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Where can I get this been looking for it no joy
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Since it's not on the google play store you would probably have to find the apk file to install on your own.
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It took some time and nothing, silence ..... the application's author has not updated the blog entry.
The GP with PlayProtect still wants to remove applications that are dangerous.
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q.