Help installing old ISC search app - no voice search - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I wanted the old, ICS style google search where you tap on the widget, type, and are taken straight to your browser.
I downloaded a googlequickboxsearch.apk, changed permissions to rw-r-r, and installed to system/app, then i removed velvet.apk (the jellybean google search app) & rebooted.
Upon restart, it mostly works- i can click on the widget and type straight to my browser. But, the voice search does not appear to work now. When i click on the mic (on the search widget) most of the time some text pops up saying "app not installed", but sometimes it will direct me to the play store to download the app.
The play store shows voice search as "installed", yet when i click on it's entry from the play store there is no option to open/update/uninstall.
To remedy this, I tried to install voicesearch.apk 2.1.4 (i believe this is the latest version) into system/app, but it will not install.
Can someone please help me with this? I really prefer the old ICS style search (as i have no use for Google Now) but also dont wan to gimp the search functionality of my phone either. Thanks

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i have seen this post today
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/google-now-on-aosp-based-ics-roms/
have any of you already installed google now with apk or edited build.prop?
i have uploaded velvet-signed.apk to the phone and android just doesn't want to replace old version of whaterev it is....(cuz i'm not sure that in replaces google search app)
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app now launched but search doesn't work(voice search too)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749045
search works but still without voice
Just tried it, it works well (without voice search).
One thing I hate is the weather applications are always like +/-2ยบ off and the forecasts can be different from the Bureau of Meteorology.
After reading through that 2nd link of yours it looks like it will be very difficult if at all possible to get voice search working, unfortunately...

[GUIDE] Sideload apps without root

Ok so this thread is for all the newbies out there who want to side load apps to their Kindle Fire HD.
The first thing you need to do is install a file manager app. I personally use File Expert, but you can use whatever works for you. Next you need to get the app file. You can find it by searching on Google: (app name) apk. Once you have those, navigate to the Downloads folder with the file manager, and tap the .apk file. Click Install, and you're set! You can find the app in apps>device, it will not be in Cloud.
Note: I have tested this with many apps and almost all of them worked perfectly. It does NOT work with apps that you have to use google account. They will not work.
Doolster
Ok you actually can use some google apps like Youtube and Chrome if you install the Google Framework, and reboot. www.mediafire.com/?zaumfwhraxcifqf
Here is a link to the HD Youtube app. http://d-h.st/qIp
TheDoolster said:
Ok you actually can use some google apps like Youtube and Chrome if you install the Google Framework, and reboot.
Here is a link to the HD Youtube app.
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tried this with my new KFHD7_32, and YouTube works if you search for videos; doesn't seem to bring up your account though. Did not try Chrome, but did get Google Earth working; Google Sky Map did not work.
The only app I haven't been able to sideload is Yelp. :/
Use bar Shortcut app it works best

Google Voice Search Now Fully Working on HDX

Version 3.1.8 of Google Voice Search was just released with huge changes. One of them appears to be that it's now fully compatible with the Kindle Fire HDX (except for the Google Now cards).
Most people confuse Google Now cards with Voice Search, and indeed, most of the features that most people like about "Google Now" are actually Voice Search features--and now available on the HDX. I've downloaded and tested, and I'm able to:
* Request Google searches via voice
* Ask "Where is (Walmart, Post Office, etc.)?" and it pulls up a map.
* Tell it to set an appointment and it does.
* Asked trivia questions ("Who is Barack Obama?" and the voice instantly gives me a short bio).
* Set reminders
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23212708291677104
richbrown68 said:
Version 3.1.8 of Google Voice Search was just released with huge changes. One of them appears to be that it's now fully compatible with the Kindle Fire HDX (except for the Google Now cards).
Most people confuse Google Now cards with Voice Search, and indeed, most of the features that most people like about "Google Now" are actually Voice Search features--and now available on the HDX. I've downloaded and tested, and I'm able to:
* Request Google searches via voice
* Ask "Where is (Walmart, Post Office, etc.)?" and it pulls up a map.
* Tell it to set an appointment and it does.
* Asked trivia questions ("Who is Barack Obama?" and the voice instantly gives me a short bio).
* Set reminders
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23212708291677104
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.....and just like that, it's now stopped working.
richbrown68 said:
Version 3.1.8 of Google Voice Search was just released with huge changes. One of them appears to be that it's now fully compatible with the Kindle Fire HDX (except for the Google Now cards).
Most people confuse Google Now cards with Voice Search, and indeed, most of the features that most people like about "Google Now" are actually Voice Search features--and now available on the HDX. I've downloaded and tested, and I'm able to:
* Request Google searches via voice
* Ask "Where is (Walmart, Post Office, etc.)?" and it pulls up a map.
* Tell it to set an appointment and it does.
* Asked trivia questions ("Who is Barack Obama?" and the voice instantly gives me a short bio).
* Set reminders
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23212708291677104
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Previous 2.8 version was also working for me with voice. Google Now cards don't work but the notifications do show up.
Android Cowboy said:
Previous 2.8 version was also working for me with voice. Google Now cards don't work but the notifications do show up.
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I found out what was causing it to crash on me: Somehow Google Play Services seemed to cause force-closes. Once I deleted it from the Fire, Google Voice Search works like a charm once more.
richbrown68 said:
I found out what was causing it to crash on me: Somehow Google Play Services seemed to cause force-closes. Once I deleted it from the Fire, Google Voice Search works like a charm once more.
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Probably needs the updated Google Play Services. I will install that and see what that does and if Voice works with it.
Android Cowboy said:
Probably needs the updated Google Play Services. I will install that and see what that does and if Voice works with it.
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I still think effort should be put into finding a newer version of the "google services framework" than the 4.0.4 version used elsewhere. I tried extracting from another device, but was not sucessful. I guess it tries to install to /system or something like that. But considering that there is a 4.0.4 version that works (kinda, except for the FC's) i have hope that someone who knows their stuff would be able to provide a 4.2.2 version that is installable on our HDX's
Epedemic said:
I still think effort should be put into finding a newer version of the "google services framework" than the 4.0.4 version used elsewhere. I tried extracting from another device, but was not sucessful. I guess it tries to install to /system or something like that. But considering that there is a 4.0.4 version that works (kinda, except for the FC's) i have hope that someone who knows their stuff would be able to provide a 4.2.2 version that is installable on our HDX's
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I have Google Services Framework beyond 4.04 and even the latest but it won't even install on the Kindle Fire. It requires a higher version of Android then the Kindle. I was able to get Google Search 3.18 to work with the latest Play Services. I was also able to install the Google Launcher from KitKat. It works fine but wallpaper doesn't work.
Android Cowboy said:
I have Google Services Framework beyond 4.04 and even the latest but it won't even install on the Kindle Fire. It requires a higher version of Android then the Kindle. I was able to get Google Search 3.18 to work with the latest Play Services. I was also able to install the Google Launcher from KitKat. It works fine but wallpaper doesn't work.
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I see. Thanks
How did you install the launcher successfully? I tried, but it kept complaining that google search was not installed (even though it was installed & working).
On another note, i found out that you can actually uninstall google services framework AFTER you have signed in to your apps, and voila: no more FC's It seems to preserve login & functionality info even after a reboot (but i just have gmail, youtube & chrome beta installed as they are the only gapps i intend to use regularly)
Epedemic said:
I see. Thanks
How did you install the launcher successfully? I tried, but it kept complaining that google search was not installed (even though it was installed & working).
On another note, i found out that you can actually uninstall google services framework AFTER you have signed in to your apps, and voila: no more FC's It seems to preserve login & functionality info even after a reboot (but i just have gmail, youtube & chrome beta installed as they are the only gapps i intend to use regularly)
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You need to install the latest Play Services which then makes Search work which then makes Launcher work. Grab the files from here under latest Google apps.
Android Cowboy said:
You need to install the latest Play Services which then makes Search work which then makes Launcher work. Grab the files from here under latest Google apps.
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Heh, i thought i did that, but apprantly not... Now it works! Thanks
I may be slow on the uptake, but I was surprised this morning to see that I could get the "OK Google" hot keywords to automatically activated Google Search....as quickly as on any device I've ever owned.
Google Now also works fine with all cards. I have every app working WITHOUT losing any Amazon services *EXCEPT* Play Store. I do have every other app, including Hangouts & G+ working 100% & I can start Play Store & login, but it is being closed by the intent proxy. I am working on a solution to that as i have time.

[Q] 4.4 stock: no Google Now?

Hi guys!
I just flashed the 4.4 factory image with full wipe, didn't root or anything, the phone is completely stock. Everything seems fine, except for Google Now: swiping up (including lock screen) starts Google Search, which doesn't listen to "Ok Google" and doesn't display what Google Now used to display, in fact it's just a blank white page with a search bar at the top.
How do I get Google Now back?
I will appreciate your suggestions!
kzakhar said:
Hi guys!
I just flashed the 4.4 factory image with full wipe, didn't root or anything, the phone is completely stock. Everything seems fine, except for Google Now: swiping up (including lock screen) starts Google Search, which doesn't listen to "Ok Google" and doesn't display what Google Now used to display, in fact it's just a blank white page with a search bar at the top.
How do I get Google Now back?
I will appreciate your suggestions!
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I think OK Google is available just in the US
Also, You have to slide left for Google Now.
have you tried turning google now on? longpress any empty space on a homescreen. press settings, turn on google now. if you dont have that option, install google search from the play store.
Log into your Google account, then go in "Google Settings" -> Search, and enable Google Now in there.
Both of you are referring to the Google Experience Launcher which KitKat for Nexus 4 do not come with, it needed to be sideloaded. (Not Google Search, the Launcher apk)
After changing the language and locale to English (US) I got the "Ok Google" listening back. Looks like this feature is not available if the device is set to English (UK), which is a bit dumb.
The Google Now screen with cartoonish mountains, Google Now cards, etc are still missing. I have a blank white Google Search page with the "Search, or say "Ok Google" search bar.
I tried long-pressing on an empty space on my homescreen, there are no Settings and/or way to enable Google Now there. Any other suggestions?
I had a similar issue, even GEL and GoogleNow were installed, but "Say 'Ok Google" didn't show up.
Cleared the data of Google Play Service, had to assign my widgets again, but "Say Ok Google" showed up
kzakhar said:
After changing the language and locale to English (US) I got the "Ok Google" listening back. Looks like this feature is not available if the device is set to English (UK), which is a bit dumb.
The Google Now screen with cartoonish mountains, Google Now cards, etc are still missing. I have a blank white Google Search page with the "Search, or say "Ok Google" search bar.
I tried long-pressing on an empty space on my homescreen, there are no Settings and/or way to enable Google Now there. Any other suggestions?
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Have you tried what I posted above?
Also what launcher are you using?
eksasol said:
Log into your Google account, then go in "Google Settings" -> Search, and enable Google Now in there.
Both of you are referring to the Google Experience Launcher which KitKat for Nexus 4 do not come with, it needed to be sideloaded. (Not Google Search, the Launcher apk)
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Thanks for your response! I am logged into my Google account, but there is no Google Now in Google -> Search settings.
eksasol said:
Have you tried what I posted above?
Also what launcher are you using?
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I have, please see above. I am using the stock launcher that comes with 4.4 factory image. Everything is stock.
kzakhar said:
I have, please see above. I am using the stock launcher that comes with 4.4 factory image. Everything is stock.
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Then install this launcher. Tap and hold on, go into Settings and see if it has an option to turn on Google Now. http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...once-you-get-your-kitkat-update-apk-download/
Also there are some bugs for Google Now right now: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...-5-users-problem-may-spread-to-other-devices/
eksasol said:
Then install this launcher. Tap and hold on, go into Settings and see if it has an option to turn on Google Now. http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...once-you-get-your-kitkat-update-apk-download/
Also there are some bugs for Google Now right now: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...-5-users-problem-may-spread-to-other-devices/
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Thanks, I tried the Google Experience launcher. Unfortunately, Google Now is still missing and the settings still don't have anything related to Google Now
Update: I also tried adding a Google Now widget to the homescreen, the widget appeared saying "Google Now is not available".
kzakhar said:
Thanks, I tried the Google Experience launcher. Unfortunately, Google Now is still missing and the settings still don't have anything related to Google Now
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Okay one last thing. Are you in Greece? I think its only available for USA.
You can try this: http://rezzo.wordpress.com/2012/08/19/how-to-get-google-now-working-fully-outside-of-the-usa/
1. Uninstall Google Search using Titanium Backup
2. Find and install Google Search v2.6
3. Activate Google Now
4. Update Google Search to the latest version
eksasol said:
Okay one last thing. Are you in Greece? I think its only available for USA.
You can try this: http://rezzo.wordpress.com/2012/08/19/how-to-get-google-now-working-fully-outside-of-the-usa/
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I am in Cyprus, and Google Now worked just fine before.
The issue may be related to Google Location Reporting suddenly being unavailable. I can't change its settings, it just says "not available in Cyprus". I wonder why, as it used to work.
ch3ckm4t3 said:
1. Uninstall Google Search using Titanium Backup
2. Find and install Google Search v2.6
3. Activate Google Now
4. Update Google Search to the latest version
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Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, this seems to require root, and my device is not rooted.
Well, let me try a factory reset, may be something screwed up during the initial setup
Update: tried everything suggested, except deleting Google Search which requires root, and Google Now is still missing I give up.
Update 2: apparently, I'm not the only one with this issue, Google product forums are full of people with missing Google Now. So far nobody knows why it suddenly disappeared after upgrade to 4.4 and/or how to get it back.

Does anyone have Google Assistant on a J3?

I've rooted my J320A, installed the beta versions of Google Play Services and the Google App, cleared all storage for each app and I'm still not seeing Google Assistant. Is anyone else having this problem?
mines not rooted, but i'm having the same problem
I have a stock SM-J327P with the beta Google App and Google Play services too and it's not on my phone yet either.
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Also we could try posting to https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!msg/websearch/RC1pw4QhcfE/GCZx2ZbMBgAJ with answers to Ron's and hopefully prompt a better response.
Maybe im confused, but isnt the screenshot google assistant?
Didnt do anything, just updated stock thru playstore.
Guess what I posted above isn't assistant, just Google on tap...I've tried a lot to get this working
The non rooted methods out there can get to assistant in a round about way (launching some settings menu), but after assistant is activated I still could not launch it.
Using current versions of Google app the only way I could access assistant is thru rooted terminal, using the following command
Code:
am start -n "com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox/com.google.android.apps.gsa.staticplugins.opa.OpaActivity"
But typing that is a half and I couldn't come up with a practical way of using (I plan to learn tasker tho, that might help)
Only decent way I can launch it is by using an old version, 6.11.21.21 works. And installing the xposed module assistant enabler (n-ify's experimental settings has this feature too)
You must also disable auto update in your play store.
Using old versions has it's drawbacks. For instance Pixel launcher doesn't get read your weather card, so no weather widget. Who knows what else.
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I was able to update and it still work, it didn't last tho... Needs more testing
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DamienMc said:
I was able to update and it still work, it didn't last tho... Needs more testing
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Great work! Any further progress on this?
sjowns said:
Great work! Any further progress on this?
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Nah havent really messed with tasker yet.
Only really have time to play on the weekends, and worked on another project last weekend (that alt root thing). Now with the holliday im not sure what ill have time for...i did work out the highest version assistant enabler works for us tho (6.13.25.21 works)
Ill be sure to report any updates
Think this is the best i can do with tasker using the command above (and updated google app)
Install tasker and autovoice
In tasker click the profile tab and import the two attached profiles
In autovoice goto google now
Choose not enabled
Turn on both autovoice and tasker accessibility options
Back out then check enable and uncheck voice only
Now goto advanced and check always cancel
And thats it
Now when you say 'ok google' (or use voice search) voice search will popup and close and google assistant will launch...holding the home button will bring up on tap, auto close and launch assistant.
It will probably fail the first time, but itll work afterwards.
Also the first time you open the google app itll activate assistant, but again, itll work afterwards.
Enjoy
-D
Btw im still looking for another method, i dont like the delay
I had a little luck using Google Assistant Launcher, which seems to launch the same intent you suggested and may be easier than messing around with tasker.
Here's what I've done:
De-enroll from the Google App beta, uninstall the beta, and then install the latest (non-beta) Google app.
Then run the Google Assistant Launcher and click on the "My Stuff" tab, create a new reminder and train the voice model
Go to settings / apps / defaults and change the default assistant to Google Assistant Launcher
If the Assistant Launcher doesn't launch the Assistant, clear storage for the Google app and Google Play services and try again
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If the Assistant Launcher doesn't launch the Assistant, clear storage for the Google app and Google Play services and try again
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Hmm for me this would always bring up the settings were you set the reminder
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Google app must have changed. Now what you wrote will bring up plain old voice search here...what version are you on?
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DamienMc said:
Think this is the best i can do with tasker using the command above (and updated google app)
Install tasker and autovoice
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So, I have Tasker and AutoVoice. I am running your (@DamienMc) "pixel experience" ROM for J320A with root and Xposed. When I try to enable AutoVoice's accessibility setting, it tells me "Universal switch does not support the current system language. The text to speak language will be set to English (United States), but this might cause unexpected behavior." I click Turn On, and then it says unfortunately, settings has stopped. This happens every time I try to enable any accessibility setting for any app. So please consider this in an update to your ROM.
sjowns said:
I had a little luck using Google Assistant Launcher, which seems to launch the same intent you suggested and may be easier than messing around with tasker.
Here's what I've done:
De-enroll from the Google App beta, uninstall the beta, and then install the latest (non-beta) Google app.
Then run the Google Assistant Launcher and click on the "My Stuff" tab, create a new reminder and train the voice model
Go to settings / apps / defaults and change the default assistant to Google Assistant Launcher
If the Assistant Launcher doesn't launch the Assistant, clear storage for the Google app and Google Play services and try again
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The Assistant Launcher is working for me. However, pressing and holding the home button does not work.
I have Google Assistant on my phone and I installed it without rooting my phone I found the following video that shows you how to install Google Assistant on any Android phone without having to root the phone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSP6gICNfLY
Just install Google Assistant Launcher apk(180kb) and update Google Application to latest version.
Press and Hold home button, and voila Google Assisten Launched
How about the Assistant Enabler Xposed module? DamienMc added it to the J320A ROM. It works great
I think that's work.
Try ^^
Maybe i was trying the wrong app when I tried. Only one I see is 149kb
DamienMc said:
Maybe i was trying the wrong app when I tried. Only one I see is 149kb
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Nope, it's right app ^^
I have Samsung galaxy j3 and qhen nnyni try to install Google assistant it say,"this version is not compatible with your device." So I deleted date from Google and Google play services plus I became beta tester. And guess what.GOOGLE ASSISTANT STILL WAS NOT ABLE TO BE INSTALLED ON MY DEVICE!!!!! I NEED HEEELP!!!

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