Has anyone been able to install Google Assistant on their A7? I have the Axon 7, Nexus 5x and Pixel. I am going to return either the Axon 7 or Pixel. I have Google Assistant on Both of the other phones and am wondering if it's possible on the Axon. I have yet to really use my Pixel because i am trying out this Axon and actually really liking it but......... I like rooting. I don't want to void the 2 year warranty on the Axon but would rooting w/o bootloader unlocking void it? Is it the bootloader unlock that voids?
Thanks for any help received.
ghettopops said:
Has anyone been able to install Google Assistant on their A7? I have the Axon 7, Nexus 5x and Pixel. I am going to return either the Axon 7 or Pixel. I have Google Assistant on Both of the other phones and am wondering if it's possible on the Axon. I have yet to really use my Pixel because i am trying out this Axon and actually really liking it but......... I like rooting. I don't want to void the 2 year warranty on the Axon but would rooting w/o bootloader unlocking void it? Is it the bootloader unlock that voids?
Thanks for any help received.
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They said that they were reworking the bootloader unlock method. I'd wait for that, then install Xposed, then install Android n-ify. They added Google assistant to the module.
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They said that they were reworking the bootloader unlock method. I'd wait for that, then install Xposed, then install Android n-ify. They added Google assistant to the module.
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Google Assistant? I checked the repository, and the last update they had was back in May, which does not have the Google Assistant.
phoenix2241987 said:
Google Assistant? I checked the repository, and the last update they had was back in May, which does not have the Google Assistant.
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That's the stable branch, hasn't been updated since may. The beat versions are here.
Does Axon void warranty with Rooting? Seeing as there is a locked bootloader root.
There is an Xposed mod for just goggle assistant. I'm running it on my a2017u rooted and unofficial bl unlocked
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Does Axon void warranty with Rooting? Seeing as there is a locked bootloader root.
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No. Only the bootloader unlock which they are replacing.
Replacing the bootloader? Or they are changing the policy?
S8ntsHaz3 said:
There is an Xposed mod for just goggle assistant. I'm running it on my a2017u rooted and unofficial bl unlocked
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Are you using android N-ify? if so can u tell me which build number you installed? I tried to install build 712 yesterday but it ****ed the UI up, especially the notification toggles. Google Assistant was working though but I had to remove it since the UI was messed up.
Nope just the assistant mod no n-ify mod
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Replacing the bootloader? Or they are changing the policy?
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Changing the method and policy that hopefully only voids soft and not hardware warranty.
Will this module work on a rooted xposed device with LOCKED bootloader ?
krishelnino said:
Will this module work on a rooted xposed device with LOCKED bootloader ?
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yes it will work, if rooted + Xposed
ghettopops said:
Has anyone been able to install Google Assistant on their A7? I have the Axon 7, Nexus 5x and Pixel. I am going to return either the Axon 7 or Pixel. I have Google Assistant on Both of the other phones and am wondering if it's possible on the Axon. I have yet to really use my Pixel because i am trying out this Axon and actually really liking it but......... I like rooting. I don't want to void the 2 year warranty on the Axon but would rooting w/o bootloader unlocking void it? Is it the bootloader unlock that voids?
Thanks for any help received.
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I got it to work with the latest Android N-ify experiemental build. My warranty is more than likely void.
S8ntsHaz3 said:
There is an Xposed mod for just goggle assistant. I'm running it on my a2017u rooted and unofficial bl unlocked
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Do you know how to tell if I'm using the new Google Assistant vs the old OK Google/Google Now?
I installed and activated the Google Assistant module from Xposed and rebooted. When I long press the home button or say "OK Google" it seems the same as before, just like using the old Google Now.
A2017U B27 unlocked, rooted
Google App version 6.5.35.21.arm64
Assistant Enabler module 1.0
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jlomein said:
Do you know how to tell if I'm using the new Google Assistant vs the old OK Google/Google Now?
I installed and activated the Google Assistant module from Xposed and rebooted. When I long press the home button or say "OK Google" it seems the same as before, just using Google Now.
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When you long press you should see the Google assistant symbol instead of the Google now one. I'm not connect to data in the pic.
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When you long press you should see the Google assistant symbol instead of the Google now one. I'm not connect to data in the pic.
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Don't have that, I get the old Google Now screen. Hmmm...wonder where I went wrong.
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Don't have that, I get the old Google Now screen. Hmmm...wonder where I went wrong.
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http://lifehacker.com/how-to-get-google-assistant-on-any-phone-running-androi-1787706402
Maybe this will help?
Got it working by installing an apk of beta Google App 6.6.14.21.arm64, rather than the latest stable build available in the Play Store (6.5.something). Uninstalled and reinstalled Xposed Assistant Enabler 1.0 module, rebooted, works. When reading the Xposed description of the Assistant module, it specifically mentions 6.6.14.21.
FYI, saying "OK Google" to start the Google Assistant currently does not work; it continuously opens the configure voice tutorial, even if you've configured it before. The Xposed module developer is aware of the issue. Long pressing the Home button opens the Assistant correctly.
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Its been reported that merely having an unlocked bootloader now trips safetynet. Google has officially turned their backs on developers and enthusiasts.
I never had a problem with xposed or magisk tripping safetynet; but an unlocked bootloader is by no means a security risk. So I'm not happy having to choose between snapchat and an unlocked bootloader.
Sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/587ss9/psa_android_safetynet_now_tripped_by_unlocking/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus6P/comments/586bq7/android_pay_stopped_working_on_nonrooted_device/
Discuss.
Well RIP AP....
Pixel and now this, I guess Google is becoming Apple 2.0
can confirm, I have unrooted stock 7.0 as my primary on multirom and is tripping safetynet, no more AP for me I guess since I'm NOT locking the bootloader, nice play Google
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IIRC chainfire DID warn us about this..saying if we keep trying to hide root, they'll keep trying to make it harder for us to do so.
Doing it to the pixel? Fine..but to a nexus phone? Kinda murders the whole selling point of Nexus.
Either way elgoog has been making some really odd decisions this past month or so.
I have an unlocked bootloader with everything stock and no root and I got past safety net for Pokemon Go.
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I have an unlocked bootloader with everything stock and no root and I got past safety net for Pokemon Go.
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Last I heard pokemon go isn't working with safetynet properly right now. Download SafetyNet Helper Sample from the PlayStore, it'll tell you whether you pass or not.
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Last I heard pokemon go isn't working with safetynet properly right now. Download SafetyNet Helper Sample from the PlayStore, it'll tell you whether you pass or not.
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Well I guess that a smartphone isn't for me, I'm gonna get a dumb phone again. Google can suck it. This is so ridiculous.
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IIRC chainfire DID warn us about this..saying if we keep trying to hide root, they'll keep trying to make it harder for us to do so.
Doing it to the pixel? Fine..but to a nexus phone? Kinda murders the whole selling point of Nexus.
Either way elgoog has been making some really odd decisions this past month or so.
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The only pixel that is locked is the Verizon version
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The only pixel that is locked is the Verizon version
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Yeah, that one isn't a part of this as its not unlockable. I'm talking about the Google Pixel.
This f's people who just want to install the latest factory image too; non power users who don't root and just want the latest OS..considering you need an unlocked boot loader to flash the images.
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Yeah, that one isn't a part of this as its not unlockable. I'm talking about the Google Pixel.
This f's people who just want to install the latest factory image too; non power users who don't root and just want the latest OS..considering you need an unlocked boot loader to flash the images.
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Not if you side load the latest ota files posted the same day:good:
By the way, does re-locking bootloader wipe data or internal? Factory image page says that "Locking bootloader will wipe the data on some devices. ".
Pretty sure on the n6, we wipe everything on both unlock & relock.
I'm planning on getting a new Nexus 6. Is it not the right time? I'm afraid this issue will make me unable to customize my new phone.
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I'm planning on getting a new Nexus 6. Is it not the right time? I'm afraid this issue will make me unable to customize my new phone.
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You can still customize. You just can't do crap that you probably shouldn't be worrying about anyway. Android pay is a sham, since your credit card has an RF chip in it that works on the same scanner... but ONE FEWER companies get to track all your purchases when you use it since it leaves google out of the loop.
Indeed; also as long as you log into Snapchat once before you install root, it seems to continue to work after root / magisk installation.
I'm on 7.0 stock, rooted and unlocked bootloader and snapchat works fine.
pharpe said:
I'm on 7.0 stock, rooted and unlocked bootloader and snapchat works fine.
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I just want to say that Snapchat is one of the worst coded apps ever
For Snapchat to work, you have to login before rooting your device, just don't log out lol
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I just want to say that Snapchat is one of the worst coded apps ever
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Amen.
I wonder what the hook is that it uses to check if the bootloader is locked...? It *must* go through the kernel, so maybe this is as simple as telling the kernel to LIE about it.
Well, that is simple conceptually, but not necessarily *easy* to implement.
I'm running Thor rom right now, and I really want to try Google Assistant. I have Xposed already installed and I heard there's this module which activates Assistant but I'm not confident about trying it as I've had bad luck with modules before.
I think you need nougat for it without the module. Have you tried another ROM?
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I think you need nougat for it without the module. Have you tried another ROM?
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Nah I haven't.
https://developer.android.com/preview/download.html#images
So far it's great, I know a lot of people won't like the left hand clock and the other visual changes but I personally love them. Battery standby seems amazing so far but it's too early to tell.
You can use this thread to talk about Android p, installation questions or report what apps don't work/misbehave.
I've noticed a few apps pop up a toast message mentioning a possible mismatch on API but so far I haven't had an FC.
Cheers. ?
Kernel is still 3.18.x, right ?
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Kernel is still 3.18.x, right ?
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3.18.70
Does it have bugs ? Do you think we can use it as a daily driver ?
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Does it have bugs ? Do you think we can use it as a daily driver ?
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I found that using stock 8.1 is more stable...
Root? Anyone tried Magisk and TWRP? Any success?
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Root? Anyone tried Magisk and TWRP? Any success?
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i tried pathcing boot.img with Magisk , phone booted but no root
tried it twice
Any way to side load on a Verizon pixel?
Agreed with the op. So far it's pretty great and the UI changes are pretty cool. Reminds me of a substratum themed deal now.
Interesting. Choose pixel theme , change it to large display cutout and it makes your pixel look like iphone x. WTF Google?
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Interesting. Choose pixel theme , change it to large display cutout and it makes your pixel look like iphone x. WTF Google?
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Yeah probably so Devs can prepare Android apps for notches. I actually like the larger status bar but obviously without the notch. I wonder if someone can do this.
Xdevillived666 said:
Interesting. Choose pixel theme , change it to large display cutout and it makes your pixel look like iphone x. WTF Google?
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Can you revert back to 8.1 March update from Android Developer P.?
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Can you revert back to 8.1 March update from Android Developer P.?
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Something else new I noticed.
Ability to change DNS settings within connectivity settings
I'd love to try this but I can't. I'm trying via sideload and getting footer is wrong, signature verification failed, error 21. Does it have to be a manual flash instead of sideload? If so, that may be an issue since Verizon had to replace my Google purchased Pixel (no more warranty from Google but I have a VZW extended warranty). I think I now have the Verizon version where there were questions about unlocking the bootloader. I've only had it for a week so I haven't looked into the possibilities of unlocking.
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I'd love to try this but I can't. I'm trying via sideload and getting footer is wrong, signature verification failed, error 21. Does it have to be a manual flash instead of sideload? If so, that may be an issue since Verizon had to replace my Google purchased Pixel (no more warranty from Google but I have a VZW extended warranty). I think I now have the Verizon version where there were questions about unlocking the bootloader. I've only had it for a week so I haven't looked into the possibilities of unlocking.
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I just sideloaded it on my Verizon pixel. Had the same error because it wasn't fully downloaded when I tried to sideloaded it. Thought it was but it wasn't. Stupid mistake but had the same error. Worked great when I let it actually download haha.
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I just sideloaded it on my Verizon pixel. Had the same error because it wasn't fully downloaded when I tried to sideloaded it. Thought it was but it wasn't. Stupid mistake but had the same error. Worked great when I let it actually download haha.
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I wish that were the case. I downloaded it and moved it into a different folder. Same issue. I also tried a different PC, wishful thinking, but it still didn't work. Is your bootloader unlocked? I thought sideload didn't require it but my next step was to look into unlocking it but I won't if it's not needed.
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I wish that were the case. I downloaded it and moved it into a different folder. Same issue. I also tried a different PC, wishful thinking, but it still didn't work. Is your bootloader unlocked? I thought sideload didn't require it but my next step was to look into unlocking it but I won't if it's not needed.
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Bootloader isn't unlocked. Doesn't need to be to sideloaded it. Is it in platform tools folder?
tember1214 said:
Bootloader isn't unlocked. Doesn't need to be to sideloaded it. Is it in platform tools folder?
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Yes.
Hello to you I would like to know if Google Assistant can be enabled on the S5 mini without root (or with). Thanks for helping me.
Hello,
yes, I find a way, but it is only possible with root. Root your phone and then install the App GetAssistant.
Werriot said:
Hello,
yes, I find a way, but it is only possible with root. Root your phone and then install the App GetAssistant.
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My smartphone is not rooting and I do not intend to do so. I have google assistant by going to google assistant launcher and switching accounts but I'd like to have it by pressing the home button. Thanks for helping me.
Option is greyed out on mine ... it's a Google Store phone. purchased from Google specifically so I would be able to unlock.
And I can't. I'm p*ssed. Very unhappy.
Are you saying you can't check on the OEM unlocking option under Developer Options?
I just checked and I was able to do it.
Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying. It's greyed/disabled.
and per Google, I have a VZW branded phone.
So now it's going back. $900 wasted.
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and per Google, I have a VZW branded phone.
So now it's going back. $900 wasted.
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Did you buy from Verizon or Google store?
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Did you buy from Verizon or Google store?
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Google Store. They are selling 3 models of Pixel 4 : unlocked, VZW locked, and Google Fi.
They sent me a VZW one.
I was able to unlock mine no problem. I bought the unlocked version from Google even though I'm on Verizon. I put my Verizon sim in, skipped all the setup, ticked to allow oem unlocking, rebooted to bootloader and unlocked no problem.
That's a bummer yo.
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Google Store. They are selling 3 models of Pixel 4 : unlocked, VZW locked, and Google Fi.
They sent me a VZW one.
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Are you just going to return and cancel or are they exchanging it for you?
That sucks..
For those who unlock. Do you use something for Google Pay? (That magisk thing?)
Also...do you know if device theft protection still works if stolen?
I recently tried to root my Pixel 2 but then I rolled back because I wasn't sure of these two things.
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does this mean we can flash magisk root if we unlock the bootloader?
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That sucks..
For those who unlock. Do you use something for Google Pay? (That magisk thing?)
Also...do you know if device theft protection still works if stolen?
I recently tried to root my Pixel 2 but then I rolled back because I wasn't sure of these two things.
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I haven't unlocked in years but I do read about it. I think you only need Magisk if you're going to root. Bootloader unlock only needs a kernel to bypass the unlock check. But since there are no kernels yet you can't use GP if you unlock the P4.
Until Google releases the factory images for the P4, it may be hard to install Magisk. Without TWRP, we need to use the boot image modification method. Unless you are competent enough to find and extract the boot.img from your phone, you will have to wait until the factory images are released to get your hands on it.
So while it is probably technically possible to root right now, the ave person that isn't an Android OS expert probably won't have the technical skills to do it.
To those asking ... yes, I bought from google store. They sent me the verizon variant instead of the unlocked variant.
re: google pay/etc (anything requiring safetynet), Magisk can provide root, and its Magiskhide component can hide that root from SafetyNet. Installing Xposed inside Magisk, however, cannot be hidden.
re: installing magisk if you unlock the bootloader - that's a yes.
Anyone in here extracted the boot.img from the factory image yet?
I'm on a mac right now so I was hoping to just download someone elses.
My OEM unlock is available. I'm waiting for root. The only thing I want right now is hotspot. I was hoping that since it's an unlocked phone that it would work straight out of the box. I've been with LG since the G4 and I've always bought mine unlocked and the hotspot works without having to go through Verizon and pay for the subscription. I'm on the old grandfathered unlimited data plan. I'd hate to have to return this phone and go with the G8 but I don't have internet where I live and I have to have hotspot.
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My OEM unlock is available. I'm waiting for root. The only thing I want right now is hotspot. I was hoping that since it's an unlocked phone that it would work straight out of the box. I've been with LG send the G4 and I've always bought mine unlocked and the hotspot works without having to go through Verizon and pay for the subscription. I'm on the old grandfathered unlimited data plan. I'd have to have to return this phone and go with the G8 but I don't have internet where I live and I have to have hotspot.
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You know w have root right? You don't need a custom recovery when you can use the patched boot method from magisk along with fastboot.
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You know w have root right? You don't need a custom recovery when you can use the patched boot method from magisk along with fastboot.
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?? ...I did not... I'll do a search
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You know w have root right? You don't need a custom recovery when you can use the patched boot method from magisk along with fastboot.
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Would you mind sharing your unpatched boot.img?
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Would you mind sharing your unpatched boot.img?
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You can get it with the system images that are available from Google. It'd be hesitant to give you the one I downloaded in case you have one of the other 2 variants of the October release (this assumes that the boot.img's are even different which in not sure).
I got a tester device so it was already unlocked. I'm just waiting for TWRP before I start messing with it.