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Can I get Google Assistant without root?

I tried out this guide for Marshmallow to get Google Assistant on my phone, but it looks like something's changed signature-wise in Nougat, because I get this error when I try to install the modded APK:
Code:
adb install -r Google/dist/Google.apk
3531 KB/s (48690418 bytes in 13.462s)
Failure [INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_NO_CERTIFICATES: Failed to collect certificates from /data/app/vmdl1063868361.tmp/base.apk: META-INF/CERT.SF indicates /data/app/vmdl1063868361.tmp/base.apk is signed using APK Signature Scheme v2, but no such signature was found. Signature stripped?]
I can't find a way to get around that, and I'm hoping maybe there's another method to get Google Assistant on my phone without root.
I have the H918, so I can root, but I'm going to be busy with school for the next few weeks, so I don't really want to wipe and risk bricking because I have to rush the process.

Zacharee1 said:
I tried out this guide for Marshmallow to get Google Assistant on my phone, but it looks like something's changed signature-wise in Nougat, because I get this error when I try to install the modded APK:
I can't find a way to get around that, and I'm hoping maybe there's another method to get Google Assistant on my phone without root.
I have the H918, so I can root, but I'm going to be busy with school for the next few weeks, so I don't really want to wipe and risk bricking because I have to rush the process.
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Need root. The new assistant is garbage anyway.
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BROKEN1981 said:
Need root. The new assistant is garbage anyway.
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It's better than Siri in everything I've compared, and it's fun to use too. I enjoy it a lot on my Note 4. Is this signature verification a new thing in Nougat, since the steps seem to work fine under Marshmallow?

Zacharee1 said:
It's better than Siri in everything I've compared, and it's fun to use too. I enjoy it a lot on my Note 4. Is this signature verification a new thing in Nougat, since the steps seem to work fine under Marshmallow?
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No it's not new because it used to do that to me on kit Kat and marshmallow if I wasn't rooted
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Subutek said:
No it's not new because it used to do that to me on kit Kat and marshmallow if I wasn't rooted
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I wonder why it works then... (On some devices)

Zacharee1 said:
I wonder why it works then... (On some devices)
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You might be thinking about Google now. The hot word "OK Google".
The new Google Assistant is a Pixel exclusive for now. It's garbage.
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BROKEN1981 said:
You might be thinking about Google now. The hot word "OK Google".
The new Google Assistant is a Pixel exclusive for now. It's garbage.
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No, I installed the Assistant Enabler Xposed module on my Note 4. I know that they're different, and I know what the differences are.
And please stop saying it's garbage. I've used it. It works well. It does what it says it does. It has fun games, and I enjoy using it. You may not think it's worth installing, but that doesn't mean it's low quality.

Zacharee1 said:
No, I installed the Assistant Enabler Xposed module on my Note 4. I know that they're different, and I know what the differences are.
And please stop saying it's garbage. I've used it. It works well. It does what it says it does. It has fun games, and I enjoy using it. You may not think it's worth installing, but that doesn't mean it's low quality.
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Well have fun with a sub par feature. OK Google works better. You can always use allo if you need it that badly. Or root and use the 1 click method.
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BROKEN1981 said:
Well have fun with a sub par feature. OK Google works better. You can always use allo if you need it that badly. Or root and use the 1 click method.
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Why do you hate it so much? Give me some real reasons instead of "it's bad." Allo doesn't include the games or the functionality. I'm pretty sure I mentioned that I'm holding off on rooting for now, so that's not gonna work.

Zacharee1 said:
No, I installed the Assistant Enabler Xposed module on my Note 4. I know that they're different, and I know what the differences are.
And please stop saying it's garbage. I've used it. It works well. It does what it says it does. It has fun games, and I enjoy using it. You may not think it's worth installing, but that doesn't mean it's low quality.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/themes/setup-google-assistant-one-click-root-t3494763
Since you are on Android N, no need for extra steps.
As I've told you, you can't get it with out root......root is your only option.
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BROKEN1981 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/themes/setup-google-assistant-one-click-root-t3494763
Since you are on Android N, no need for extra steps.
As I've told you, you can't get it with out root......root is your only option.
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The thread I was following indicates otherwise. I was looking for some troubleshooting possibilities or an explanation, not a deprecation of what I enjoy using.

Well, let me put it this way.... no.

The only way I know to get it is to edit the build.prop to spoof a Pixel. That, of course, requires root. It'll also break things that are LG dependent.
In the XDA newsfeed, there have been reports that some phones are not behaving well with the mod. Those same feeds report most of what you can achieve with Assistant can be done with Google Now and Allo. I can understand someone's desire to go for those things that can't be done with either Now or Allo.
For me, it doesn't yet pass the cost/benefit test. I'm keeping an eye on things, hoping a dev can incorporate Assistant within the stock ROM without losing the LG stuff. Maybe then I'll step up to the plate.

douger1957 said:
The only way I know to get it is to edit the build.prop to spoof a Pixel. That, of course, requires root. It'll also break things that are LG dependent.
In the XDA newsfeed, there have been reports that some phones are not behaving well with the mod. Those same feeds report most of what you can achieve with Assistant can be done with Google Now and Allo. I can understand someone's desire to go for those things that can't be done with either Now or Allo.
For me, it doesn't yet pass the cost/benefit test. I'm keeping an eye on things, hoping a dev can incorporate Assistant within the stock ROM without losing the LG stuff. Maybe then I'll step up to the plate.
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Well I know it's possible to do. hsbadr made Google Assistant the default on CM14.1 for the Note 4, without build.prop edits. It's also possible with the Xposed module (so once we get Xposed on Nougat, it'll be simple). It's also apparently possible with the guide I've been trying to follow, but it looks like that needs root too on Nougat for some reason.

Zacharee1 said:
Well I know it's possible to do. hsbadr made Google Assistant the default on CM14.1 for the Note 4, without build.prop edits. It's also possible with the Xposed module (so once we get Xposed on Nougat, it'll be simple). It's also apparently possible with the guide I've been trying to follow, but it looks like that needs root too on Nougat for some reason.
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So I"m wondering when you were tinkering did you remember to sign the apk when you finished?

markbencze said:
So I"m wondering when you were tinkering did you remember to sign the apk when you finished?
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Can't do that. The hack says to copy the META-INF folder from the old APK into the new one. Resigning just gives me the different signature error.

Zacharee1 said:
Can't do that. The hack says to copy the META-INF folder from the old APK into the new one. Resigning just gives me the different signature error.
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Hmm I'll have to look at this later on and see. I like assistant also

markbencze said:
Hmm I'll have to look at this later on and see. I like assistant also
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Thanks for taking the time
(I've reached my thanks limit apparently...)

Yes it's possible to add google assistant without root to LG V20.
https://beebom.com/how-enable-google-assistant-any-android-no-root/
or
http://www.xiaomitoday.com/get-google-assistant-on-marshmallow/
By now I read that google assistant is only available in USA and Germany.

Axon 7 Chinese version help (A2017)

So I just yesterday got my Axon 7, which I got shipped from China as it was cheaper. Little did I know that there were different versions of the phone and the one I received was the A2017, which I have been told is the Chinese model.
This is my first actual Android phone so I have fairly limited experience, apart from playing around with my mates Nexus 6P (which I found very easy and intuitive to use), so I have a few questions/issues.
My problem is that the software the Axon came with is fairly different to the "Paired down version of Android Marshmallow ... to be as close as stock android as possible." shown in most review vids, even ones with the 6GB Ram Chinese model - eg. youtube.com/watch?v=xNOql_uuOAM
Here are some screenshots of my phone - imgur.com/a/6pOlh
The main problems I have noticed are:
The lack of app tray.
No google service apps.
A bunch of random, for the most part Chinese (even when system language is English), apps that I can't uninstall or even remove off of the home screen.
Different, non stock android icons for all apps.
I mean it isn't the end of the world, but I would love to get the normal android experience on this phone is basically what I am saying.
Sorry if this is a dumb question/easy fix, as I said this is my first time owning any android phone.
Help would be greatly appreciated.

Use nova launcher. And mi assistant to uninstall/disable apps. You can install Google from zte market and if you want to have ota updates then there are threads which will tell you how
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alom5 said:
Use nova launcher. And mi assistant to uninstall/disable apps. You can install Google from zte market and if you want to have ota updates then there are threads which will tell you how
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Cheers man, that helped. I knew it'd be some easy ****, I'm just too dumb to know what to search.

whats the name of the app on the zte market to install google play services. can you post a screenshot if possible because its all in Chinese and cant distinguish between the app and others..

FuzzyDunlop9 said:
whats the name of the app on the zte market to install google play services. can you post a screenshot if possible because its all in Chinese and cant distinguish between the app and others..
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Just download Google Play Services and Google Play from APKMirror and install them manually, it worked for me.

Thanks for replying. Yeah, that's what I ended up doing eventually. Downloaded some additional apks such as Google framework, account manager and couple others.

maybe you should flash A2017U/A2017G ROM

jiabing520a said:
maybe you should flash A2017U/A2017G ROM
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Want to get official ota updates, if any in this stage of axons lifecycle. Would have flashed LineageOS but sound quality and loudspeaker bug holding me back. Until those get fixed, hopefully, sticking to stock Chinese rom for time being.

Google Assistant

I'm currently enrolled in the Android Beta program and running the most current Android version.
I also have the most recent Play Services version.
I have an unlocked 6P, purchased from the Google store in the US, but am now living overseas in Qatar.
I've read that Google Assistant will be available for my phone, but only to users in the US, UK, and Germany at first. Does anyone know 1.) If that will apply to my phone, and 2.) If so, is there any way to shortcut the geographical issue and receive the update like I was in the US?
Thanks for your help.
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Dugan1017 said:
I'm currently enrolled in the Android Beta program and running the most current Android version.
I also have the most recent Play Services version.
I have an unlocked 6P, purchased from the Google store in the US, but am now living overseas in Qatar.
I've read that Google Assistant will be available for my phone, but only to users in the US, UK, and Germany at first. Does anyone know 1.) If that will apply to my phone, and 2.) If so, is there any way to shortcut the geographical issue and receive the update like I was in the US?
Thanks for your help.
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Hi... Try reading this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/how-to-force-enable-google-assistant-t3567560
There are also plenty of other threads over XDA or internet to force assistant. I think the downside is that you'll have to root your phone (at least temporarily to edit build.prop) to reach your goal.
Someone may correct me if I'm wrong. Good luck.

5.1 said:
Hi... Try reading this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/how-to-force-enable-google-assistant-t3567560
There are also plenty of other threads over XDA or internet to force assistant. I think the downside is that you'll have to root your phone (at least temporarily to edit build.prop) to reach your goal.
Someone may correct me if I'm wrong. Good luck.
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Yeah I was thinking rooting might be the next step....I used to root like crazy back in the Galaxy S2 days, but since Moto X and now 6P, I've been trying to embrace barebones stock Android.
Thanks for the tip.
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Getting rid of Huawei customization

Hi guys,
I got a brand new P10 lite as a replacement for my Nexus 5x which completely broke down. I managed to unlock the bootloader and acquired root already and got the google launcher somewhat working. My biggest issue is the stuff huawei did to the settings. Any chance to get a more google-ish look & feel?
Rei

cb5264 said:
Hi guys,
I got a brand new P10 lite as a replacement for my Nexus 5x which completely broke down. I managed to unlock the bootloader and acquired root already and got the google launcher somewhat working. My biggest issue is the stuff huawei did to the settings. Any chance to get a more google-ish look & feel?
Rei
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You would have to build a rom from source to change that. It is built into the system files.

zelendel said:
You would have to build a rom from source to change that. It is built into the system files.
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It depends on their implementation. I've seen a lot done with 'mods' and other hacks before - especially Xposed magic. That's why I ask.

Android Pie

Hi everyone
I'm a little tired of how Samsung takes ages to give us the newest Android version (in this case it's pie). I mean, next year, wtf! Also, I looked for Android P ROMs, but for the few ones you find, half of the stuff doesn't work yet.
So I wanted to know if there's a possibility to do it myself. What I mean is: could I take a copy of everything that's installed on my phone right now, then customize it that everything stays as is (firmware, Samsung specific things (like gear VR)) keep working but swap the Android itself to Android 9.0 Pie? (Maybe as a bonus get rid of the Samsung apps you don't need, in my case that's everything except gear VR. Second bonus would be to be able to change the bixby button to a Google assistant button)
Hope someone can help me
Thanks in advance

cvandingelen said:
Hi everyone
I'm a little tired of how Samsung takes ages to give us the newest Android version (in this case it's pie). I mean, next year, wtf! Also, I looked for Android P ROMs, but for the few ones you find, half of the stuff doesn't work yet.
So I wanted to know if there's a possibility to do it myself. What I mean is: could I take a copy of everything that's installed on my phone right now, then customize it that everything stays as is (firmware, Samsung specific things (like gear VR)) keep working but swap the Android itself to Android 9.0 Pie? (Maybe as a bonus get rid of the Samsung apps you don't need, in my case that's everything except gear VR. Second bonus would be to be able to change the bixby button to a Google assistant button)
Hope someone can help me
Thanks in advance
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I think its better to edit the build.prop and to change android 8 by android 9...
Less difficult...and you will have android 9
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ikerg said:
I think its better to edit the build.prop and to change android 8 by android 9...
Less difficult...and you will have android 9
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Would it be that easy? What will it do then? Will it download the upgrade or what will it do?

cvandingelen said:
Would it be that easy? What will it do then? Will it download the upgrade or what will it do?
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It's called sarcasm ...

Donald K. said:
It's called sarcasm ...
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Don't find it funny on a serious question

This is a age old discussion And the answer is since we have no sources no..
If you want timely updates by google devices...

Android P Beta for Galaxy S8+
Here is your answer
****************/2018/12/22/how-to-update-samsung-galaxy-s8-plus-to-android-9-pie-one-ui-beta/

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Here is your answer
****************/2018/12/22/how-to-update-samsung-galaxy-s8-plus-to-android-9-pie-one-ui-beta/
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You should clarify this is for snap dragon only for now. And this thread is horrible old not really needed to dig it out