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Nova Launcher adds " OK Google" support...

http://lifehacker.com/nova-launcher-adds-ok-google-support-no-root-requir-1586692372.
It works on my X but does not replace "Ok Google Now" with touchless controls. Hotword must be turned on in settings.

My Moto X hasn't had the actual google hot word working since November. The nova launcher hot word works great on my Nexus 10
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rupterr said:
http://lifehacker.com/nova-launcher-adds-ok-google-support-no-root-requir-1586692372.
It works on my X but does not replace "Ok Google Now" with touchless controls. Hotword must be turned on in settings.
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Action Launcher Pro also got same update.

I don't understand. How is this different from "OK Google Now" that is built-in to the Moto X? I am using Apex for several month without any issues with the hotword.
Or is the ingenuity here that you have to say one word less, Nexus 5 style?

cannondale0815 said:
I don't understand. How is this different from "OK Google Now" that is built-in to the Moto X? I am using Apex for several month without any issues with the hotword.
Or is the ingenuity here that you have to say one word less, Nexus 5 style?
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It's for those who DON'T have a moto x and use Nova. But there are some advantages still.
Touchless controls doesn't recognize nicknames such as "call my wife, call my girlfriend, call "nickname associated with contact" So if you're just on your phone you can use the google hotword.
Unfortunately I my google hotword is disabled and turning off touchless control doesn't bring it back nor is the option available in google now settings to enable.

^^Basically yes, but also if you are on your unlocked homescreen with Nova Launcher you can say "Ok Google" without touching anything as well.
I was using Google search 3.2 after uninstalling version 3.4, which took hotword detection away, hotword works fine with 3,2. It all seems moot now though after installing Android 4.4.3 today. With the install it updated Google Search to 3.4 and there is no way that I see to uninstall updates to Google Search anymore in Android 4.4.3, the Android update took the option "uninstall updates" away from Google search.
So if anyone wants hotword to work on your X don't update to 4.4.3 and keep Google Search on version 3.2. That is until an update to search might fix the issue?

Did anyone get Google assistant?

I mean without any mods or custom rom. Google recently announced to launch Google assistant on eligible devices with marshmallow and up. I'm on 6.14 version of Google App and 10.5.37 version play services . But still Google assistant is not working.
Update: Good news everyone it is working on moto e3 power just popped out on the phone by long pressing the home button . And I'm in India!

Aman301582 said:
I mean without any mods or custom rom. Google recently announced to launch Google assistant on eligible devices with marshmallow and up. I'm on 6.14 version of Google App and 10.5.37 version play services . But still Google assistant is not working.
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They have launched it but in Google Allo messaging app. It is built in the app but you don't get a voice talkback

DumbKid23 said:
They have launched it but in Google Allo messaging app. It is built in the app but you don't get a voice talkback
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I'm talking about full system level assistant. It is not available in my country, but in other countries where it is available, I want to know if it is working on moto e3 power or not.

I've got it this morning on my Panasonic Eluga tapp.I think it is a server side switch from Google.

Adrenoaak322 said:
I've got it this morning on my Panasonic Eluga tapp.I think it is a server side switch from Google.
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It came out of nowhere today on my e3 power.

Are you having any bug or glitches in it.I Mine is having a lot of bug.

Adrenoaak322 said:
Are you having any bug or glitches in it.I Mine is having a lot of bug.
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Bug for example?

Updated version of Google Allo?

I have what I believe is the most current version of the Allo app [7.0.023_RC09] (yes, I am one of the three people using it) and I saw a few articles a few days back where they added a Google Assistant button and tweaked some other settings, but I am not seeing these new features in my Allo. Anyone know if this is a server side switch maybe or is there a different version I need?
A.

The button is there for me for google assistant

Just so there is no confusion...I did finally get Assistant to replace Google Now for the home button, but I still do not see the Assistant button in Allo even after a few updates...

So for anyone that was curious, it does look like a server side switch. Here is a post from someone at Google.
Chris, Community Manager @ Google Google Employee
As an update, just heard that this particular feature (dedicated Assistant button) is on a different roll-out schedule than the rest of 7.0 features. So if you haven't seen it come up yet, sit tight! Thanks for your patience

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
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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.
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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!!!

Google Assistant?

Has anyone managed to get Assistant to work? I'm in the UK. I read on one of the OnePlus community forums that you need to change device language to English (USA), which I've done. Still no Assisstant. Anyone managed to get it to work/have any ideas?

It is only google now, not google assistant

I needed to clear all data after changing language to English (USA). But I've got it working now.

Here's YouTube video showing steps to setup Google Assistant on OP5. https://youtu.be/-bE8ORPID3U
Sent from my Pixel XL using XDA-Developers Legacy app

Ok Google
saccentekennedy said:
I needed to clear all data after changing language to English (USA). But I've got it working now.
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After you got it working, did you have any issues in retraining your voice. I have a problem where it appears to be listening for me to say Ok Google 3 times but never recognises anything.?

dudiemaroodi said:
After you got it working, did you have any issues in retraining your voice. I have a problem where it appears to be listening for me to say Ok Google 3 times but never recognises anything.?
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No... Haven't had a problem if I'm honest

saccentekennedy said:
No... Haven't had a problem if I'm honest
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Thanks for replying. Must be in if the unlucky ones. :laugh:

i changed to English US, got google assistant started up, then changed the language back to English UK.
google does have issues properly understanding you with the wrong accent from my experience.

I am pretty sure I have google assistant

saccentekennedy said:
Has anyone managed to get Assistant to work? I'm in the UK. I read on one of the OnePlus community forums that you need to change device language to English (USA), which I've done. Still no Assisstant. Anyone managed to get it to work/have any ideas?
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Doesn't work for me either. I have set the language to English USA. Tried to clear Google app cache and data to no avail.

swami.2580 said:
Doesn't work for me either. I have set the language to English USA. Tried to clear Google app cache and data to no avail.
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I got Google Assistant working by following the instructions from the YouTube video in this thread's post #4. All was fine for a while and then GA no longer worked sometime after I applied one of the OTA's. I can't say that was the cause but the timing was coincidental. GA seemed to react but not fully engage. I tried a lot of things including re-training the "OK Google" but nothing worked.
Finally I followed the part of post #4's cache clearing of Google and Google services apps cache (remember there is more than one cache) and then went through the Google Assistant set up as if it had never been working. That fixed my issues and has been working ever since. I'll see if the same problems arise after the next OTA. So I'd trying clearing the cache of those two apps EXACTLY as shown in the video.
Edit: I've applied OTA for v4.5.5 and have not had any Google Assistant issue

swami.2580 said:
Doesn't work for me either. I have set the language to English USA. Tried to clear Google app cache and data to no avail.
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You have to clear the data cache for play services as well.

For those that got Google Assistant working are you having any issues such as those described below?
Trusted voice which enables Google Assistant from the lock screen does not work despite the proper settings in place
Creating a Google Assistant shortcut not works
IFTTT doesn't seem to work as advertised (I'm still working on this one)
I've had no end of small issues trying to customize Google Assistant but the main built in functions (e.g. weather, search, Spotify commands, open app) work perfectly.
Just curious about other people's experience. It leaves me feeling Google Assistant is just a beta program/work-in-progress on a phone or a tease to get you to buy a Google Home despite always having a much more capable device in the palm of your hand (your phone). I don't want an ugly Google Home "air freshener" when I already have an Android SD835/8GB phone.

When you say Google Assistant... Do you mean ok Google from screen off?

loudog3114 said:
When you say Google Assistant... Do you mean ok Google from screen off?
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Google Assistant works with the screen off as long as the OP5 is NOT locked. Working while locked is supposed to work only when Trusted Voice is turned on. Unfortunately I have turned on trusted voice but Google Assistant will not initiate (work) when the OP5 is locked.
OK Google has a different interactive screen than Google Assistant. The OP5 OOS comes with OK Google but you need to manually activate Google Assistant before experiencing its advanced AI features. You would also see new Google Assistant specific settings at the top of the Google app->Settings->Google Assistant->(Settings, What can you do?).
One of the early posts in this thread has the link to manually activate Google Assistant.

Yeah, I have Google Assistant but I am pretty let down by the fact it doesn't work with the screen off and locked. I have heard it's a license that has to be paid to googs

Mine worked with no fuss. What doesn't work is the trusted voice and waking the phone up when the screen is off. That one I can't figure out

loudog3114 said:
Yeah, I have Google Assistant but I am pretty let down by the fact it doesn't work with the screen off and locked. I have heard it's a license that has to be paid to googs
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Mine worked with no fuss. What doesn't work is the trusted voice and waking the phone up when the screen is off. That one I can't figure out
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I've found a hacky workaround for this issue by using a combination of apps. First off I only use this method when I'm connected to the charger which is no different than the Trusted Voice limitations. Second my lock screen is only enabled when I'm not on a charger.
Use the Caffeine app to block the automatic lock screen. Check settings "Autoactive on USB", "Autoactive on USB type/AC charger", "Enable caffeine at boot".
Buy and install the app Screen Off (No Lock). I couldn't find a free app that turned off the screen but did not also lock it.
Then use the Google Assistant command "OK Google open screen off" to invoke turning the screen off but still having Google Assistant listening for my next command. I also use Tasker and it's Voice Assist plugin connection to Google Assistant so added the "start Screen off" as the last task in my Voice Assist profiles.
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Mine worked with no fuss. What doesn't work is the trusted voice and waking the phone up when the screen is off. That one I can't figure out
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For the most part Google Assistant works for me but important features either lack reliability or don't work at all.
Google Assistant macros don't work at all despite built in GA commands working (e.g. play on Spotify)
I can't seem to make a IFTTT connection work
The connection between GA and Tasker's VoiceAssist is unreliable. Too often GA intercepts a regular Tasker Event phrase and displays a google search screen but the Tasker event for the phrase does not trigger. This despite the Tasker VoiceAssist toast displaying the correct event phrase. I'll try it a second time and this time it'll work despite GA recognizing the exact same phrase (not a variation).
I've been able to create some cool home theater (Harmony Hub) automation profiles but the unreliability has me wondering if I'm wasting my time. I really like the whole Google Assistant and the Tasker extension but am not prepared to continue developing things unless I can increase the overall stability.
It may just be my OP5 which is running OOS 4.5.5, rooted with SuperSU with Viper4Android installed. Other than that I've not altered the stock OOS experience. I've not even removed any bloat ware.
Does anyone have the Google Assistant macros and/or IFTTT working on their OnePlus 5?

I've previously posted that Google Assistant's macros didn't work for me but I received an update to the Google app v7.7.14.21.arm64 (Beta) and Google Assistant's macros are suddenly working. Even macros I'd previous entered but had never worked. I also added new ones and they also worked.
What stopped working was Tasker receiving the OK Google spoken commands, (no VoiceAssist toasts). I need to explore further as the newly functioning macros may be a far better way to integrate with Tasker. I'll likely retry the recommended Google Assistant/IFTTT/Tasker integration which also didn't work prior to this latest update.

It's working perfectly
Just did as it was said on the video. Everything works perfectly, including the "OK Google" detection while the screen is off. No problems whatsoever.
To Note: Even i changed the language back to English(UK) after all was setup, and works like a charm. :good: