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Please tell Google to make search bar in Maps an option

How many people are aware Google has a place where you can submit bugs / feature requests and people can "star" them to help Google rank the issues?
To that end, please go to code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=11176 and press the star in the top left corner to let Google know users should have the ability to turn the search bar in Maps on and off as an option. I refuse to update the app until this feature is added.
Then go to the list and star your other favorite topics. Let Google know what you think!
Thanks!

Dude, press the hardware search button while in maps app
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GlobaL_TroTTer said:
Dude, press the hardware search button while in maps app
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No he means in the recent update there is a search bar that cant be removed at the top, he wants google to make that bar optional so he can get a full map
I second this I wasn't really happy with a huge bar in my maps.

Oh. Just download Brut maps 16
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I've stuck with the previous version of maps because of this issue...I'll never understand why some Google programmer decided it was a good idea to force the search bar...and apparently his fellow programmers agreed with him. Makes you wonder if these guys actually use their software.

Google makes their money by....... search and placing ads withing the results and it´s not like the search bar takes up half the screen.
I prefer this search bar over those in-app-ads that most free programs use.

I agree that I've like the search bar to be removable, but I'm not going to star your bug, because its in the wrong place and thus has minimal chance of being seen by anyone who cares.
Gmail/Maps/Market are closed-source apps and should be commented on in the google mobile forums. The AOSP bug-tracker will only track bugs in code that is part of AOSP, I.E. not Google Maps.

Simple performance gain for Xperia SP

Hi all,
Today I have accidentially discovered something that helped my Xperia a little bit.
I started to look into its lag and performance problems after playing for a while with my wife's Motorola Moto G.
By the way, Moto G is a small miracle I'd say.
So I started to investigate for potential source of problems for Xperia. Then... I disabled the "Google search" app (yes, that one on the top of main screen). And the phone works much, much better now !
This is no problem for me as I never used this search bar. But just to confirm, maybe others could also try out if it helps them, too ? It's easily reversible.

Even i did the same thing and it does really help. My phone is as smooth as it should be. Zero lags. And i love the xperia themes
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emcom said:
Hi all,
Today I have accidentially discovered something that helped my Xperia a little bit.
I started to look into its lag and performance problems after playing for a while with my wife's Motorola Moto G.
By the way, Moto G is a small miracle I'd say.
So I started to investigate for potential source of problems for Xperia. Then... I disabled the "Google search" app (yes, that one on the top of main screen). And the phone works much, much better now !
This is no problem for me as I never used this search bar. But just to confirm, maybe others could also try out if it helps them, too ? It's easily reversible.
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Yeah, I agree, Google search (incl. Google Now) drains a lot of battery even when unused-it runs in the background. Also the Moto G is great, my bro and dad own it, I am thinking of getting it as well. :fingers-crossed:

can you search anything in browser afterwards?

le grande magnetto said:
can you search anything in browser afterwards?
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Of course, since it has nothing to do with this app.
I disabled google search directly after I bought the phone. It runs extremely smooth especially with 4.3.
Google Search app is just for the widget, google now and all of the background stuff it brings - which is definitely a reason for slow devices and battery drain.

Ungewiss said:
Of course, since it has nothing to do with this app.
I disabled google search directly after I bought the phone. It runs extremely smooth especially with 4.3.
Google Search app is just for the widget, google now and all of the background stuff it brings - which is definitely a reason for slow devices and battery drain.
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for me it was not possible.. neither searching from web page nor from address bar. nothing happened.

le grande magnetto said:
for me it was not possible.. neither searching from web page nor from address bar. nothing happened.
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For me the 'Google now' icon when long tap home change to search button (a magnifier instead google logo), and then open browser in google.com.... I was using dolphin browser, maybe try this?
also, I didn't notice any improvement in perfomance disabling google search.... but I have no Google Play services drain or anything....

What Google applications I can uninstall (rooted phone) ?

Drakomord said:
What Google applications I can uninstall (rooted phone) ?
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Google Search, Gmail, Google+, almost every Google app, except if u want to download and install apps from the Play Store, it's a must to have Google Play Store and Google Play Services installed on ur phone

MCM4u said:
Google Search, Gmail, Google+, almost every Google app, except if u want to download and install apps from the Play Store, it's a must to have Google Play Store and Google Play Services installed on ur phone
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Ok thanks !

Asking about Ok Google!! from all Grand Prime Users.

Hello all Grand Prime users out there. I am here to ask a few questions about ok google so lets start.
1. As we know that we cannot start google app by saying ok google from homescreen or lockscreen. (on Stock rom or without any app).
2. I want to know something from you all that how many of u can start google app by saying ok google from any screen. ( I am asking because tommorow when i wrongly said ok google from homescreen a setup came it said add your voice. Now my ok google can only activate if i said ok google not by others.)
3. I want to know if u guys can also do the same like above questions without any app or custom rom then it means now ok google command is available for all of us. If u cannot activate ok google like this then tell me I will help u how to do it.
See the screenshots in attachments.
Give answers soon. Dont forget to mention my name so i will be notified.

First
you can't ask questions in general section
Moving on
Well I can't get Ok Google everywhere. it just work on the Google app but I use assistant enabler xposed module which gives me option to enable ok Google everywhere and it also gets me an option to enable Google assistant
I don't know anything about ok Google, recognizing only one specific person it may be possible that the others person accent is not acceptable for the app or maybe the option really exist
Whatever ,just tell me how do you achieved this
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Hack House said:
First
you can't ask questions in general section
Moving on
Well I can't get Ok Google everywhere. it just work on the Google app but I use assistant enabler xposed module which gives me option to enable ok Google everywhere and it also gets me an option to enable Google assistant
I don't know anything about ok Google, recognizing only one specific person it may be possible that the others person accent is not acceptable for the app or maybe the option really exist
Whatever ,just tell me how do you achieved this
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Smg531f is lollipop and u using assistant enabler? Its for 6.0 and assistant cannot be enable in lollipop.
About how i get this:-
When i reboot my device i immodeatly said ok google and a new option cime to my screen whoch havent worked before but now i can say ok google from any screen. Only my voice is reconized by google.
If u need it i will upload a backup of my apk+data so u can restore it and get ok google app like me.

OWEN i uninstalled my google play service and all Now i wanted to used google service ,game and store for coc plaese helpppppp My phone Is SmG531f ......... pppppp

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?

Playstore Roaming Issue

Hi everyone, just got the moto G5 plus. Everything was great until I realized you cannot download apps from playstore when on roaming. Has anyone found a workaround for this. It is a Android N issue and searched a lot but found no solution.

dharmesh.mewada said:
Hi everyone, just got the moto G5 plus. Everything was great until I realized you cannot download apps from playstore when on roaming. Has anyone found a workaround for this. It is a Android N issue and searched a lot but found no solution.
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Same with me.....they don't download when using data on roaming network from N

It is actually frustrating. I hope someone​ finds a workaround.

I got a solution and it is 100% working...
dharmesh.mewada said:
Hi everyone, just got the moto G5 plus. Everything was great until I realized you cannot download apps from playstore when on roaming. Has anyone found a workaround for this. It is a Android N issue and searched a lot but found no solution.
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I also bought g5 plus yesterday and I was also facing the same problem but I got a solution by my frustrated mind.
1. Update your play store.
If u r not able to update your play store get it from your friend who is using Android Marshmallow by SHAREit.
U r done.
Sorry for bad English.
If it is working for u let me know.