[Q] Navigation voice - Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hope this is the right spot for this...
I absolutely cannot stand the current google maps nav voice. But, I cannot seem to change it. I have tried everything from changing the tts settings in language and input, to replacing the voice_instructions_imperial.zip file in sdcard>Android>data>com.google.android.apps.maps>testdata>voice>en_USxxxx.
I have also tried several other navigation apps, and frankly, I hated all of them for various reasons.
I am rooted and on 4.4.4 stock rom.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! My ears will thank you.

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Does anyone have any ideas at all? Ill try anything. I have a cross country trip coming up next week and would rather not have to listen to that horrible voice the whole way. Thanks!

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UK users: Google Maps Navigation working?

Just seen this thread over in the Desire section - looks like Navigation is working in the UK now without needing to hack maps etc!
Quick test shows it appears to be working fine, haven't been out anywhere but it's giving locations, step by step directions etc!
Anyone else confirmed?
Holy cr*p it does seem to be doesn't it?
I'm stuck in work at the moment, but the navigation option has appeared and I can get it to launch. May have to go for a drive at lunch just to test it
Can anyone confirm it is working? I would LOVE to ditch Co-pilot.
I really hope it isn't an error on Google's part, which they are shortly going to correct and take it away again!?
Yeah, the option has appeared, I cant get a GPS signal tho as im stuck inside at work too.
Awesome update
It is working on my unrooted nexus one. It warns it is BETA version but who cares as Google always beta anyway. Version 4.1.1(#4156)
I did not even realise from the last update they had enabled it. No mention of it
How do i get to the turn bu tyrn navigation? When going to car home, navigation, then enter the end point, then i get some driving directions i can either see on a map, or as text, but i dont get that real turn på turn navigation, is there something you should activate or something like that?
Iam from Denmark btw, i wanted to test out if it maybe was opened to other parts of Europe aswell.
Exciting! Want to test it.
When I edge my chair closer to the window and start waving my phone towards the sky, people look at me nervously.
martinsolsen said:
How do i get to the turn bu tyrn navigation? When going to car home, navigation, then enter the end point, then i get some driving directions i can either see on a map, or as text, but i dont get that real turn på turn navigation, is there something you should activate or something like that?
Iam from Denmark btw, i wanted to test out if it maybe was opened to other parts of Europe aswell.
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there should an option name "Navigate" just above the "directions". Ensure you have version 4.1.1
martinsolsen said:
How do i get to the turn bu tyrn navigation? When going to car home, navigation, then enter the end point, then i get some driving directions i can either see on a map, or as text, but i dont get that real turn på turn navigation, is there something you should activate or something like that?
Iam from Denmark btw, i wanted to test out if it maybe was opened to other parts of Europe aswell.
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Might not be available where you are at the moment.
Highland3r said:
Might not be available where you are at the moment.
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Nope dont seem like it, i do not have that navigate option, so it looks like it is only the UK they have opened for. I have the newest maps update, and running stock rom on my nexus one.
martinsolsen said:
Nope dont seem like it, i do not have that navigate option, so it looks like it is only the UK they have opened for. I have the newest maps update, and running stock rom on my nexus one.
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check this - http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2010/04/world-just-became-smaller-driving.html
Working for me . Running CM 5.0.5.3.
I tried via Google Maps first of all and the option wasnt there, so I installed Nav Launcher from the market and that seems to generate directions.
dubnde said:
check this - http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2010/04/world-just-became-smaller-driving.html
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Seems like alot of countries got maps navigation, however Denmark is not one of them.
Thank you for the link.
Works for me, running stock Google Nexus One: Great!!!
(And that GM does directions for Bus/train as well as walking - bleeedin' amazing!!)
Cheers!
Lodger
PS But thanks again to Brut for his hack that made it work on the old version of Google Maps..)
can confirm its working here too.
In UK with latest Cyanogen on N1.
Been using CoPilot so far which has been ok, but id like to see how google's fair.
This is very cool and it has been released by google quicker than I thought it would have been. I haven't used it for a long journey but compared to the hacked version it seems to tell you the instructions before the junction rather than after so good work google. This is some nice proof that google is working hard to improve nexus one. One other note is my version says htc passion and nexus one and it also has my locale as eng (uk).
Awesome, that's [brut] Maps and Nav Launcher gone from my phone.
Great work, Google!
Yup, working on mine too.
The voice search is superb, just tap the voice search button on the Google search bar, then say "Navigate to" followed by the destination...
Yay. That's the tomtom in the dustbin as soon as my car mount arrives.
Navigation looks really good.. street names too, which was a surprise.
if i try and use the google maps application i get force close every time it searches for directions it works if i use nav launcher though...anyone got any ideas?
im using latest cm with nextheme and avs kernel...
thanks
edit: sorry nvm guys, this is already a known problem. hit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=667618 if anyone else has the same problem
It works, IT WORKS!!!!
Cm 5.0.6

Bing now has Voice Nav!

I just saw this on PocketNow.com
http://pocketnow.com/software-1/bing-for-windows-mobile-now-has-real-navigation-features
I'm downloading to see for myself. AWESOME!!!!
I am also downloading to give it a shot! Let see what happens!
I downloaded and it appears to work! BAD-ASS! I will give it a shot on my way home to fully test it out!!!!!!! Awesome!
working good for me
I am pretty impressed. I think this is the first app Microsoft has done right. The only pisser is I just bought my copilot lisence friday.
seems like it's taking forever to find my location. What gives?
rko2185 said:
seems like it's taking forever to find my location. What gives?
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Didnt work in a building for me, I had to be outside. I also had trouble with the avoid traffic option. I have to say though that its really well done, works great, also love the voice input.
I like that you can even listen to the music on your storage card! The voice (whom I shall affectionately refer to as sugar lips from here on out) was a little drowned out by the music, but I probably wouldn't listen to it if I didn't know where I was going already.
I can't believe this.
Bing actually replaced Google Maps on my phone.
Tried on T-Mobile HD2 (US) ... very slow in finding your location. After that - very slow in recognizing voice input ... like 3 time slower then Google But it is alternative
bogdatov said:
Tried on T-Mobile HD2 (US) ... very slow in finding your location. After that - very slow in recognizing voice input ... like 3 time slower then Google But it is alternative
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No such problems with my HD2, updates location quickly. Also this is still marked as beta, hopefully any bugs will be fixed and more enhancements will be in the final version.
I've noticed that when I use the voice input, it does take some time, however it does seem to be very accurate when using voice input. The voice navigation does seem a bit distorted to me, anyone else have the same impression? Overall I'm really impressed still, and Bing has replaced Google maps for my phone as well!
Rerouting bug
I tried this on the way home yesterday and it worked great at first. At one point on the way home, it had told me to go a way that is actually longer for me, so when I made a different turn, it did a few "rerouting" calculations and came up with new routes. However, a few blocks later it tried rerouting again and I noticed my screen had locked. I unlocked it and found the bing app had just closed itself out.
Hopefully this is an isolated incident.
I posted the cab in the other HD2 thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=679761
I should have posted it here since I am a TMOUS HD2 user.
I have also experienced the constant rerouting every time I stop. I think the app cant figure out which direction I am facing unless I am moving. Sometimes when I stop, the arrow reverses direction, then the app recalculates because I am facing the other way.
Plus I dont see any caching of maps. This causes map refreshing problems when the signal is lost, or drops from 3G to edge.
But it FREE!!
Used it today (downloaded early yesterday). It is the real deal. The voice is a little crusty at first but then it sounds a little more pleasing to the ear after a while. Now I hate I downloaded (aka BOUGHT) Copilot Live 8, could've saved the 29.99. All in all, the Bing nav as a FREE Nav is good to go and no more waiting on Googoo Nav to be ported to WinMo 6.5 for us.
Cheers for this one MS. (But only this one for now, you know how you do )
I can't even download it. DNS Errors up the ying-yang
Coming from a G1 and Google Navigation, I'd say the voice is better on this but Google Nav is waaayy better (3D view and the map rotates based on where you're headed). Other than that, the bing Nav is definitely usable.
I tried it twice... searching for restaurants using voice search and hitting navigate... it took about 5 secs to find my position and calculate the route which is good.
I took a wrong turn and the recalculation took less than 5 secs, so thats good too.
So overall its nice but the map on the phone is always pointing north so it'll be a bit confusing for noobs.
cmillens said:
I can't even download it. DNS Errors up the ying-yang
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Get the CAB in my post in the other thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=679761
I am on TMOUS and this works great! Finally!
I did a search for my home address (inside my home) and then requested directions to this address and was told that the end address needed to be different than the start address.....seems to work great!
used it pretty much all day here in nyc.. Worked great. Even had it reroute me a few times on purpose... Did it fast with no real lag what so ever... Looks like they are gettin er done...

Touchless controls stopped talking back

As the title says, when I do a search using ok google now, I no longer get voice results back.
Asking what time is it or do I need an umbrella only returns text search results.
Any idea?
My phone is completely stock, the only thing I have done is unlocked the bootloader.
FSXv13 said:
As the title says, when I do a search using ok google now, I no longer get voice results back.
Asking what time is it or do I need an umbrella only returns text search results.
Any idea?
My phone is completely stock, the only thing I have done is unlocked the bootloader.
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Isn't there a setting for touchless control that sets when you want a voice reply
Sent on my Moto X
If there is, I don't know.
I unlocked my dev ed on Monday and it did a factory wipe. I just tried touchless controls for the first time since then and I'm not getting any voice responses.
FSXv13 said:
If there is, I don't know.
I unlocked my dev ed on Monday and it did a factory wipe. I just tried touchless controls for the first time since then and I'm not getting any voice responses.
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That's the default settings, it only replies when speech is appropriate I.e. reading emails, text messages but I do remember seeing the settings somewhere that gives you the ability of changing this. I don't use touchless control, actually i removed it completely
Sent on my Moto X
FSXv13 said:
As the title says, when I do a search using ok google now, I no longer get voice results back.
Asking what time is it or do I need an umbrella only returns text search results.
Any idea?
My phone is completely stock, the only thing I have done is unlocked the bootloader.
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Try this:
Go into Google Now.
Tap the 3 dot menu and tap settings.
Find the Voice Section and go into that
Make sure your language is English(US) (Not sure if others work, I haven't tried)
Make sure speech output is set to always on
alu0506 said:
Try this:
Go into Google Now.
Tap the 3 dot menu and tap settings.
Find the Voice Section and go into that
Make sure your language is English(US) (Not sure if others work, I haven't tried)
Make sure speech output is set to always on
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I have tried that, I even downloaded the offline voice recognition.
I've reset/uninstalled updates on google play services and google search, didn't work.
Just did a factory reset and still not working. I'm not sure what it is. I'm going to have to call Motorola, all I did was unlock the bootloader but I didn't root or do anything extra to it.
@flashallthetime I am using appropriate questions. If you ask the time it should say the time out loud, and if you ask if you need an umbrella it should tell you the weather. As of now it googles "need an umbrella" and displays results.
EDIT: AAAAAaaaaaaaaaand of course it is now just magically working. Thanks everyone for your help. It didn't work after the factory reset and now it just magically does...
FSXv13 said:
I have tried that, I even downloaded the offline voice recognition.
I've reset/uninstalled updates on google play services and google search, didn't work.
Just did a factory reset and still not working. I'm not sure what it is. I'm going to have to call Motorola, all I did was unlock the bootloader but I didn't root or do anything extra to it.
@flashallthetime I am using appropriate questions. If you ask the time it should say the time out loud, and if you ask if you need an umbrella it should tell you the weather. As of now it googles "need an umbrella" and displays results.
EDIT: AAAAAaaaaaaaaaand of course it is now just magically working. Thanks everyone for your help. It didn't work after the factory reset and now it just magically does...
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You're a magician, abra cad Abra or something like that, my magically powers made touchless controls disappear
Up here in Canada and no we don't live in igloo's, touchless control did a quarter if what it is capable of, so bye bye
Sent on my Moto X
Sounds like it didn't know your location, it doesn't like to answer any weather, location or time based questions if it doesn't know where you are.

Google Dialer - On LG G3

Greetings XDA Members,
I've searched for quite some time, with limited success on keeping a stock rom along with Google Dialer. The best of both worlds if you will, that would allow great features without the loss of another. It was always a debate between using a AOSP rom at the loss of the camera, or sticking to stock and working with xposed to change settings to an agreeable state. With endless google searches, forums read, and opinions given by others; they all seemed to end with "Not Possible". Well, with some trial and error I have found a workable solution that will allow the Google Dialer to replace the stock dialer, and also allow for "In-callui" to replace the stock one.
It also needs to be mentioned, that I cannot guarantee this will work with your variant, custom rom, or other items not factored into the equation. Though this has worked for me without fail on the ATT Model D850 on Cloudy 2.5 but there are a few details to note. The "In-callUI" will show for both Incoming & Outgoing calls, but you will first see your stock one come up for a brief second or so and switch over. For me, this isn't an issue as I don't immediately answer or hang up when a call completes. Some of the items recommended in the prerequisite are optional and provide other ways to find/adjust permissions, or freeze/delete applications (Stock dialer). I'm not personally an avid developer, but if you have any questions I've been able to gain a great deal of knowledge over the years with hands on experience with the Android operating system. Feel free to ask any questions that may come up, and I'll be happy to assist if possible.
Pre-requisites;
LG G3 - Rooted
Custom Recovery with knowledge on Flashing ZIP files.
Root Explorer / File Manager
Nova Launcher / App to launch an activity.
Titanium Backup (recommended to backup Dialer and other applications in case of damage)
Included in the attachments is the file GoogleStockDialerAndMms. This file is a flashable zip that will automatically adjust the permissions necessary to make calls. It's highly recommended that you make a backup of your current rom with TWRP/CWM in case any issues arise. As this adds two files to your system directory, there is always a chance that an error can occur.
If you choose the route of Nova, you can create a shortcut to an activity. Below I've included a screenshot of which activity needs to be chosen in order to use Google Dialer.
Within Nova Launcher, long-press on the home screen.
Choose "Shortcuts"
Select "Activities"
Find "Google Dialer" in the list, then tap to open it up, and select "Phone" (use the first one in the list)
Can I disable my default dialer?
The short answer is no. As a general rule, you will need to keep your present dialer enabled in order to receive calls. The long answer is that on some phones you might be able to disable your stock dialer, but on others you definitely cannot. Feel free to try it on your own device and let us know what your results are. If you choose to do attempt this, I highly recommend against uninstalling and instead move to FREEZING the phone applications with Titanium Backup or similar root enabled application.
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Good to see it's over 1200 views and counting. If anyone has any issues, feel free to reply so they can be addressed.
hi @Eruvion, just wanted to check if we get the search feature with your google dialer? or does this depend on the country you live in? thanks.
resitm said:
hi @Eruvion, just wanted to check if we get the search feature with your google dialer? or does this depend on the country you live in? thanks.
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@resitm As far as I have heard and seen so far, it will work locally depending on the information generated from your local area by google. Please let me know if you attempt it and it doesn't work.
Eruvion said:
@resitm As far as I have heard and seen so far, it will work locally depending on the information generated from your local area by google. Please let me know if you attempt it and it doesn't work.
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thanks, i will try it once im back home.
yesterday i installed the apk from apkmirror and created a shortcut for google dialer. everything worked as should other that the tab in the most left, i think thats the call history. the dialer FC anytime that icon was touched.
Good job on this even if Im already running an AOSP based ROM, I dont need this.
But you took time writing and explaining everything so thanked all your posts,
Have a nice day
Eruvion said:
@resitm As far as I have heard and seen so far, it will work locally depending on the information generated from your local area by google. Please let me know if you attempt it and it doesn't work.
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i flashed the zip and everything seems to be working fine. i am also able to search close by businesses, i typed pizza and it showed me the closest pizza places.
the only FC i am getting is in settings when i tap call settings-voicemail, call waiting. i don't use that so its ok for me. thanks again.
also i did not have to create a shortcut, the app icon was there after restart.
resitm said:
i flashed the zip and everything seems to be working fine. i am also able to search close by businesses, i typed pizza and it showed me the closest pizza places.
the only FC i am getting is in settings when i tap call settings-voicemail, call waiting. i don't use that so its ok for me. thanks again.
also i did not have to create a shortcut, the app icon was there after restart.
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@resitm I'm glad everything worked for you! Thanks for letting me know
@Paradoxxx Thank you for your kind words, I'm just glad I was able to give a small contribution to the wonderful community I've used for years!
Good job on your work! I also like Google dialer. Many thanks
This does work on VS985 5.0.1. The settings does crash if you click whatever the second option was (Went back to stock for my own reasons).
SyCoREAPER said:
This does work on VS985 5.0.1. The settings does crash if you click whatever the second option was (Went back to stock for my own reasons).
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@SyCoREAPER thank you for the update!
Doesn't work here....either when triggered from a Nova Settings widget or from the icon in the launcher. Instant force close. I can try to grab a log if you think it'll help?
D852, running Dene_Bluesman's rom (basically stock LG 5.0.1)
Edit - wonder if its because the rom version i'm using is odexed? Going to try the deodexed version and report back....
Edit 2 - nope still crashes instantly. Super frustrating! Please let me know if a log will help! @Eruvion
I want to try this on my lg G2, is there any reason you think it might not work? Anything that would make this zip specific to the G3?
+1 on this. would like to see if we can get this to work on Cloudy for G2.
Hi
This thread seem's a bit dead. Anyway i have flashed this file and it works. I am on N&N 1.3 rom. It's a stock mm based rom.

Google now cant access microphone

So i use "ok google" a lot and have on all of my phones. But i constantly am having issues with my Nexus 6p, it will simply not work and when i press the mic button on the google search widget it tells me "cannot access microphone" a reboot fixes it or simply waiting a little bit then it will work again. It's anyone else having this problem??
Haven't seen this one personally. That sucks sorry.
I had that problem when I had cortana. It had taken priority. Prior phone though.
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dislplin01 said:
So i use "ok google" a lot and have on all of my phones. But i constantly am having issues with my Nexus 6p, it will simply not work and when i press the mic button on the google search widget it tells me "cannot access microphone" a reboot fixes it or simply waiting a little bit then it will work again. It's anyone else having this problem??
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Unless you specify what is installed on the phone, what ROM, etc.
It's difficult to help.
I would start disabling the apps I installed prior to this happening.
tech_head said:
Unless you specify what is installed on the phone, what ROM, etc.
It's difficult to help.
I would start disabling the apps I installed prior to this happening.
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Yea sorry, stock no special add ons and minimal app, facebook, instagram, ect very simple i have other phones and tablets to play i keep this guy stock for now
i have this problem too occasionally. a reboot fixes.
as someone else already mentioned, i suspect some other program is taking over the mic but i haven't figured out which one yet.
what's weird is that only okay google and the home screen search bar mic is busted when this happens. i can still use the mic to search in chrome and to do anything else (like write a text or whatever).
anyway, keeping an eye on this thread in case anyone figures out what the guilty app is.
May try going to app settings for the Google app (press and hold on it in the app drawer and drag it to app info is the fastest way)
And then go to permissions. Mic should be on. If it's not turn it on. If it is on, try turning it off then back on?
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Do any of you have Smart Lock with Trusted Voice enabled?
Same Issue
I also have this issue. My phone is non rooted. Only broken through the search widget. I was using nova launcher. Now using google launcher to see if that cures the issue. So far so good. Will now download my common used apps and see if anything breaks it. I really hope it was'nt Nova. I'll cry. I did speak to Google and they will replace the phone under warranty but I am going to test first anyways. I won't be returning my phone to google anytime soon as they want to pre authorize another charge on my credit card to ship me the device well behold I don't have enough available credit for a pre auth. Said they have no other options. So if your phone is under warranty and needs to be replaced make sure you have a good credit limit. I even offered to send them my phone before they sent me the new one but they said I cannot do that. So upset with google right now and their returns.
I had the same issue as OP, as recent as this past weekend. I was stock/normal rooted, no special launcher, no cortana. Microphone worked fine for speakerphone, but i could not use voice search on Google now on my phone, my moto watch, or android auto in my car. Weird how one issue spans three devices.
google searches yielded nothing. i deleted tons of apps and nothing. i went ahead and just flashed the whole stock rom, and it works normal now.
Check the permissions settings.
I am having the same problem as the OP. Glad to know I'm not alone.
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Reading the thread, had anyone solved this problem? I took the advice on checking the permission settings and found that all permissions are allowed except for storage and camera (or was it contacts? I don't remember exactly, both of them are lcoated closely). Anyhow, I decided to just allow all permissions, walla it seemed to have solved the problem, I pressed my finger on the microphone at the back of the phone and said "ok google" and it responded. Can anyone else try to see if this works?
This new permission structure has its fair share of problems, I have plenty apps crashing because of only partial permission allowed, Skype being one of them

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