Database Users

HD Voice feature is here!

Since the first day of owning my Droid Turbo I've been waiting for the HD Voice feature. I had it on my LG G2 and loved being able to talk and use internet at the same time.
It looks like Santa Claus stopped at Verizon and we got our gift, HD Voice is here as of last night.
I have been checking my features often and last night I couldn't believe my eyes, HD Voice was available. So hurry up and activate. For those who doesn't know how is very simple and most important it's free. Go to My Verizon app- change features- Advanced Calling- HD Voice- activate- confirm- restart. Enjoy. Merry Christmas everyone!

---------- Post added at 06:04 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:03 AM ----------
[/COLOR]
kaspe67 said:
Since the first day of owning my Droid Turbo I've been waiting for the HD Voice feature. I had it on my LG G2 and loved being able to talk and use internet at the same time.
It looks like Santa Claus stopped at Verizon and we got our gift, HD Voice is here as of last night.
I have been checking my features often and last night I couldn't believe my eyes, HD Voice was available. So hurry up and activate. For those who doesn't know how is very simple and most important it's free. Go to My Verizon app- change features- Advanced Calling- HD Voice- activate- confirm- restart. Enjoy. Merry Christmas everyone!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What area are you in? Curious to see if this is on everywhere or if it will be rolled out regionally.

I'm in the Philadelphia, PA area and it was there for me this morning too, just checked.

I'm not seeing this option on my Verizon mobile; were you actually talking about the web based app?

rpitera said:
I'm not seeing this option on my Verizon mobile; were you actually talking about the web based app?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did it on line, not on my phone, but after looking again on my phone I don't see where to turn it on there. Guess this just means we are getting closer.

I live in philadelphia, pa and i did it through the app. I turned it on and i still cant use data during a call.

Robca79 said:
I live in philadelphia, pa and i did it through the app. I turned it on and i still cant use data during a call.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hd voice is not the same with Volte

danger2u said:
Hd voice is not the same with Volte
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's advanced calling 1.0... When I read about it on the verizon website it says its voice over LTE. What am I missing?

Robca79 said:
I live in philadelphia, pa and i did it through the app. I turned it on and i still cant use data during a call.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same for me. It probably takes a while for the change to go through on Verizon's system but it looks like advanced calling is only HD voice/video calling. There is no mention of VoLTE in the app or VZW website

rpitera said:
---------- Post added at 06:04 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:03 AM ----------
[/COLOR]
What area are you in? Curious to see if this is on everywhere or if it will be rolled out regionally.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I live in Chicago but I was traveling to Iowa when found is active on my phone.

lafont28 said:
Same for me. It probably takes a while for the change to go through on Verizon's system but it looks like advanced calling is only HD voice/video calling. There is no mention of VoLTE in the app or VZW website
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is from Verizon Q&A: What is Advanced Calling?
Advanced Calling 1.0 is our first generation of services enabled by VoLTE (Voice over LTE) technology. VoLTE is a new technology platform that delivers voice calls over our 4G LTE network instead of the traditional voice network.
The benefits of Advanced Calling 1.0 include:
HD Voice
1-way or 2-way video calls* (including support for video calls over Wi-Fi)
Simultaneous voice and 4G LTE data
6-way conference calls
*Video Calling requires a Video-Calling-enabled phone.

well i guess if i am in Italy and using Droid with another operator ,it won t activare VOLTE ,right??

cant figure out where to find this option on a business plan ? anyone have a idea ? Its not listed as a option under my Verizon app or under options in my online business

mike_augie said:
cant figure out where to find this option on a business plan ? anyone have a idea ? Its not listed as a option under my Verizon app or under options in my online business
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Check under add features online.

OK folks here's the info you can go ahead and do what you're doing or call and have it enabled but we're still waiting on a update to make it all work.

So this is only useful for other people that have this activated on Verizon am I correct?

I can also confirm that as of this morning, I was able to enable HD Voice / VoLTE from my Verizon business account page online.
It said I needed to wait until I get an email confirmation that the feature was added, which I havent recieved yet. But at least the option to add the feature is there now, it previously was not.
edit- Confirmation email just recieved. Going to reboot phone and see if this works

I too, was able to enable it on both my lines, which was previously not an option yet am unsure how to see it actually function..

I went online and clicked the HD Voice option. A pop up window came up telling me what I should do on my phone, but my blocker sent it away and I can't retrieve it. Anyone know what setting I am suppose to adjust on the phone?

rajuabju said:
I can also confirm that as of this morning, I was able to enable HD Voice / VoLTE from my Verizon business account page online.
It said I needed to wait until I get an email confirmation that the feature was added, which I havent recieved yet. But at least the option to add the feature is there now, it previously was not.
edit- Confirmation email just recieved. Going to reboot phone and see if this works
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I added the feature to my Turbo today as well. We shall see what happens next.

Remove the bleepin Google Assistant from the 6P

It was with great horror that I discovered that Google is now forcing the effin' Google Assistant down our throats. Home long press now launches this abomination of an app. Quickly figured out how to disable the crapware, but nowong press of home does nothing. So Google, of you are reading this....
I DON'T WANT TO BE TALKING TO MY PHONE ALL THE TIME, I HAVE A LIFE AND PEOPLE TO TALK TO.
Is there a way to recover the old functionality? I want long press to launch the old style Google app. If no, what is the version of the last update that does not include this POS software? I had not updated for a while and now this...
Apologies for fuming, it is just so freaking invasive on Google's part to ot even ask if I want to opt in.
PS setting ro.opa.eligible_device=false does NOT do the trick. Grrrr, this is getting more annoying by the minute

Someone on Reddit says you can change your language to US Virgin Islands to get the old now on tap back if that's what you're wanting. I haven't tried this myself though.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus6P/comments/5y578g/psa_if_you_found_old_now_on_tap_more_helpful_than/
Sent from my Nexus 6P using XDA Labs

swallowingled said:
Someone on Reddit says you can change your language to US Virgin Islands to get the old now on tap back if that's what you're wanting. I haven't tried this myself though.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus6P/comments/5y578g/psa_if_you_found_old_now_on_tap_more_helpful_than/
Sent from my Nexus 6P using XDA Labs
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, this works, the original source may be here
https://android.gadgethacks.com/how...ndroid-device-switch-back-google-now-0174676/
Unfortunately editing the build.prop does not seem to do the trick for me. I have to wonder how long before Google screws up that workaround.
I am curious, is there ANYONE out there who wants to ALWAYS talk to their phone and have the phone talk to them. Say you are in the middle of a meeting and want to quickly check on something. What is Google thinking? Or am I missing something?

GroovyGeek said:
Yes, this works, the original source may be here
https://android.gadgethacks.com/how...ndroid-device-switch-back-google-now-0174676/
Unfortunately editing the build.prop does not seem to do the trick for me. I have to wonder how long before Google screws up that workaround.
I am curious, is there ANYONE out there who wants to ALWAYS talk to their phone and have the phone talk to them. Say you are in the middle of a meeting and want to quickly check on something. What is Google thinking? Or am I missing something?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can still type in searches using the Google search bar without talking. I prefer Google Assistant to the old functionality but I guess everyone uses their phone differently. Most people likely consider GA an enhancement rather than an intrusion like you do. Many people were unhappy that it was only offered officially on the Pixel but you can't please everybody.

All you have to do is turn GA off within settings.

boxcar8028 said:
All you have to do is turn GA off within settings.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sadly this is not true. When you disable it in settings and long press home it pops up and says, Google Assistant is currently disabled, would you like to enable it? Options for yes or no. Yes pops up with assistant and no just disabled the window with no further actions. It doesn't revert to the old now on tap functionality.

i want to delete Google Assistant permanently, any clue ?

I'm surprised this thread doesn't have more attention. Before I had assistant I was trying to get it early on my device but now I am trying to go back to now on tap just because of the ease of use and time it takes to get to google.
The best workaround I found was this SwipeUp utility app. You can press and hold either your home button or fingerprint scanner to open straight to the Google app instead of the popup assistant (which is basically a blank screen until you say something or press on the keyboard symbol to type a search) it works really well.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.AdrianCampos.swipeuputility

No solution's to this yet? This is absurd.

@tolol @applePhx in this thread someone recommends deleting the Google Home App folder from /system using twrp to get completely rid of Google Assistant. Haven't tested it though

Bixby Voice

I got my S8 today and everything seems to be working fine. Issue is however Bixby voice isn't working. I can swipe right to see the Bixby cards and also Bixby vision seems to be working(In camera app) but thats about it. No voice. Can anyone please confirm if they are having issues?
My device is from Claro Americas (http://www.claro.com.br/) and I got the unlocked code from them and using on Warid Telcom now.
ANy help would be greatly appreciated.

Bixby sends command to Samsung servers to process. Maybe the servers arent completely up and running until the S8 goes on general sale. I would do a packet sniff on the network traffic from and to your S8 and see what the server responses are

richhaynes said:
Bixby sends command to Samsung servers to process. Maybe the servers arent completely up and running until the S8 goes on general sale. I would do a packet sniff on the network traffic from and to your S8 and see what the server responses are
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks. The Samsung servers are running as I'm logged into my Samsung account and can see the apps etc. (unless you're talking about something else)

There will be hundreds or thousands of servers managing different products so the one u log in to for your account will be different than the ones used to process the bixby queries. Those ones might still be offline. My reasoning for this is that the S8 system dump had bixby which people installed on S7 and they have same issue. They reported the servers are not responding so they might have them powered down until full S8 release. Running servers costs money after all.

What language is your device set to? I think Bixby (voice) only works for US-English and Korean.

KWoods41 said:
What language is your device set to? I think Bixby (voice) only works for US-English and Korean.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Its set to US english.

richhaynes said:
There will be hundreds or thousands of servers managing different products so the one u log in to for your account will be different than the ones used to process the bixby queries. Those ones might still be offline. My reasoning for this is that the S8 system dump had bixby which people installed on S7 and they have same issue. They reported the servers are not responding so they might have them powered down until full S8 release. Running servers costs money after all.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Seems logical.

From my experience with Samsung in the past they do not open servers for certain thing until the devices are fully functional and shipped to users. Wait for around 7-10 days and it should activate. If not call their support. DO NOT call support now.

I think it's time that these two threads meet. ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/bixby-english-delayed-t3588155
Edit: mweinbach, I see this was actually posted by you. Thanks!

elevation_2 said:
Seems logical.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Bixby will only support Korean voices at launch and it says US English supported by end of spring. Not sure what it means for us UK English who invented the bloody language!
Samsung Galaxy S8's Bixby voice assistant delayed - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39575432

richhaynes said:
Bixby will only support Korean voices at launch and it says US English supported by end of spring. Not sure what it means for us UK English who invented the bloody language!
Samsung Galaxy S8's Bixby voice assistant delayed - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39575432
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep. May sometime

How to avoid OTA update so Bixby Button could be remapped?

How can I avoid this OTA update that kills the Bixby button remapping? Is there a way to freeze them with Package Disabler Pro?
Thanks for any thoughts!

EZ Disabler works I believe for nougat. Or, for the time being just don't take any update until an issue has been resolved.

So there is no way. They changed the way the Bixby button is run through the system. The only way to get rid of it is root. You could always not update but that would mean missing important updates. You could always just use Bixby and enjoy using it. I bought the phone because of Bixby and Viv.

mweinbach said:
You could always not update but that would mean missing important updates.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
^^^^^
This.
With a new SoC and the rush to get the S8 out I'm betting on a slew of updates; especially the first few months. It's one of the reasons I went with an international vs. carrier phone this year. Speaking of carriers, if you're in the U.S. you won't have to worry about updates. There won't be any.

mweinbach said:
So there is no way. They changed the way the Bixby button is run through the system. The only way to get rid of it is root. You could always not update but that would mean missing important updates. You could always just use Bixby and enjoy using it. I bought the phone because of Bixby and Viv.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
bixby is the new improved feed from samsung.......like s7 Briefing
yes maybe you cannot remap the button but you can disable bixby intergate with apps and update the feed in the backgorund
I think that samsung will put this option in the settings to remap the button because of customer complaints the future will tell us.....
i don't want bixby they should let us choose this option........
hope that will be ok

Keep the original odin file.

Some people don't realize that the remapped button won't work with the screen off, so its only a shortcut button when the screen is on, not that great imo.

We pay 900 for a phone and samsung says it interferes with system function so not allowed. We should be able to sign an electronic disclaimer that we accept resp. If something breaks or whatever and have access to remap keys and unlocked bootloader(even it it makes device a hackers wet dream lol) if we pay for it we should have full control and do what we want. We may as well buy an Apple no nevermind, I wouldnt wipe my ass with an iphone!

You could, you know, tell Samsung to basically go screw themselves and not buy the damned phones, of course.

I thought it would be as easy as opening package disabler pro and freezing the updates. Is that available with EZ package disabler?

stu5797 said:
I thought it would be as easy as opening package disabler pro and freezing the updates. Is that available with EZ package disabler?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Should be, I think package Disabler stopped working with the nougat release but I may be wrong. If you have the pro version I would say give that a shot on a system app you know won't mess up your phone and see if it works. If it doesn't try EZ and hopefully you'll be good to go.

Outbreak... Thank you. I appreciate you staying on topic and helping. I own both those pro apps so I'll just have to try EZ when the new phone actually comes.

Bixby Voice Beta

Has anyone signed up and received an invite for the voice beta?

I signed up as soon as the link was up but no email yet.

Nothing yet.

I didn't receive an email but when I went to Galaxy Apps today there are about 15 updates all associated with Bixby Voice

I signed up days ago and today I checked my apps in the galaxy store and saw these updates. I'm confused no voice yet

Where did you all get the invitation, in Samsung App or by email?

sushant_1727 said:
Where did you all get the invitation, in Samsung App or by email?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
https://sso-us.samsung.com/sso/profile/bixbyepa
Looks like it's closed now

Installed these today from the Galaxy store can't figure out how to use Bixby voice?

I'm thinking that maybe it's a combination of the software and something in your Samsung account and the latter hasn't been turned on yet.
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

Only 10k users in the beta. http://imgur.com/a/r03QT

http://imgur.com/a/PyWTk

unfortunately for samsung ... no matter how "awesome" bixby voice will be, they bitter taste of failure to launch on time will cause many persons to be disgruntled.

death365 said:
unfortunately for samsung ... no matter how "awesome" bixby voice will be, they bitter taste of failure to launch on time will cause many persons to be disgruntled.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
but from everything i have seen people will hate just because it didnt come out earlier. And some will because its bixby. Bixby will be good, give it time.

I haven't received an email, but Bixby just updated and it included Voice, which is working. Just went through the setup and intro screens.

pbaird said:
I haven't received an email, but Bixby just updated and it included Voice, which is working. Just went through the setup and intro screens.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same. Seems to work pretty well, based on my limited usage (admittedly in a relatively quiet office, which surely helps). Not sure I'll get much usage out of it in the long run, but it's fun to play around with.

Can somebody post the updated apks?

soundstorm27 said:
Can somebody post the updated apks?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
its not apks. Its server side. Sorry.

Just noticed a new Bixby icon on the top of the Bixby screen and pressed it and it took to the voice setup too so looks like it has been enabled. No email here still either.

I got the bixby update, Its server-sided

Still nothing for me.:crying: