I haven't had to do this in a long time but how do you change the S voice from over riding the original Google Maps ladies voice?
Thanks
BrianBaker said:
I haven't had to do this in a long time but how do you change the S voice from over riding the original Google Maps ladies voice?
Thanks
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Can I have this moved into questions/troubleshooting?
Also need to know if anyone else is getting a different ladies voice in google maps navigation..Currently sounds like the S Voice lady..Just seeing if a hard reset is needed.Can anyone check their turn by turn real quick?
Yeah, I'm not seeing Google's text to speech as an option, only Samsung's. Does anyone know how to add Google's?
Yuhfhrh said:
Yeah, I'm not seeing Google's text to speech as an option, only Samsung's. Does anyone know how to add Google's?
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What about downloading the Google Keyboard? Does that maybe have the options?
nolimit06 said:
What about downloading the Google Keyboard? Does that maybe have the options?
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I have the Google Keyboard installed from the playstore, but it doesn't add any text to speech options.
Yuhfhrh said:
I have the Google Keyboard installed from the playstore, but it doesn't add any text to speech options.
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Ah, 10-4. That's odd there isn't an option for that. I used Maps today and was like "Who the F--- is this?"
nolimit06 said:
What about downloading the Google Keyboard? Does that maybe have the options?
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This was the 1st thing i did in reaction to hearing a different voice as I remember installing the keyboard would bring the original voice back.But as noted it didn't work.The TTS options in the keyboard only allow samsung..Googles TTS Service is on the phone it just doesn't show up as an option to set it to default
EDIT: Ivona works,just downloaded it..Not as great as stock google but better than the S Voice lady.
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I copied this from the g2 forum, but i looked through the directions and it should work for the note. Credit goes out to the Crashseeker from the lg g2 forum.
"I don't know about the other variants, but on the T-Mobile flavor of the LG G2 the default TTS is LG's. It sounds better than Pico, for sure, but it's still too robotic and mispronounces a few things. I couldn't put up with that. I set off to figure out how to get GoogleTTS back. It took a lot of google-fu, but in the end I had achieved my goal, to have that sweet voice talking to me again.
Before you begin, know that you'll need root access to continue.
Step 1: Download the latest GAPPS for your device (as of writing this, it's gapps-jb-20130812-signed.zip): http://goo.im/gapps
NOTE: gapps-jb-20130813-signed.zip IS FOR ANDROID 4.3! WATCH WHAT YOU DOWNLOAD!
Step 2: Unzip the zip to your computer or your phone's sdcard. Alternatively, if you have an application like Solid Explorer installed on your phone, you can simply browse the zip for the files I mention below without unzipping the whole thing.
Step 3: Mount /system as read/write
Step 4: Copy system/lib/libpatts_engine_jni_api.so and system/lib/libspeexwrapper.so to /system/lib/ and copy system/app/GoogleTTS.apk to /system/app/
Step 5: Fix the permissions of the above files to 644 and change the ownership to root:root
Step 6: Mount /system as read only
Step 7: Reboot
Step 8: Set Google TTS as your new TTS engine (under Language & input -> Text-to-speech output)
Step 9: ???
Step 10: Profit
TL;DR:
Download GAPPS
Unzip GAPPS to /sdcard/gapps/
Run the following commands:
Reboot
Set Google TTS as your TTS engine"
puch0021 said:
I copied this from the g2 forum, but i looked through the directions and it should work for the note. Credit goes out to the Crashseeker from the lg g2 forum.
"I don't know about the other variants, but on the T-Mobile flavor of the LG G2 the default TTS is LG's. It sounds better than Pico, for sure, but it's still too robotic and mispronounces a few things. I couldn't put up with that. I set off to figure out how to get GoogleTTS back. It took a lot of google-fu, but in the end I had achieved my goal, to have that sweet voice talking to me again.
Before you begin, know that you'll need root access to continue.
Step 1: Download the latest GAPPS for your device (as of writing this, it's gapps-jb-20130812-signed.zip): http://goo.im/gapps
NOTE: gapps-jb-20130813-signed.zip IS FOR ANDROID 4.3! WATCH WHAT YOU DOWNLOAD!
Step 2: Unzip the zip to your computer or your phone's sdcard. Alternatively, if you have an application like Solid Explorer installed on your phone, you can simply browse the zip for the files I mention below without unzipping the whole thing.
Step 3: Mount /system as read/write
Step 4: Copy system/lib/libpatts_engine_jni_api.so and system/lib/libspeexwrapper.so to /system/lib/ and copy system/app/GoogleTTS.apk to /system/app/
Step 5: Fix the permissions of the above files to 644 and change the ownership to root:root
Step 6: Mount /system as read only
Step 7: Reboot
Step 8: Set Google TTS as your new TTS engine (under Language & input -> Text-to-speech output)
Step 9: ???
Step 10: Profit
TL;DR:
Download GAPPS
Unzip GAPPS to /sdcard/gapps/
Run the following commands:
Reboot
Set Google TTS as your TTS engine"
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if I root i'll lose the ability to mirror to my Samsung TV with All cast...
Wow, I can't believe the Sprint version has this crap too. Here's hoping for an easy fix in the near future.
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For those with root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46239078
BrianBaker said:
if I root i'll lose the ability to mirror to my Samsung TV with All cast...
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Just did QBKing77 root video and went and tested allshare cast. did not loose mirroring and did not have to use triangle away. trying this voice steps shortly.
abeggs said:
Just did QBKing77 root video and went and tested allshare cast. did not loose mirroring and did not have to use triangle away. trying this voice steps shortly.
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you just made my night..im off to go root now..let me know how navigation goes
Well I'm rooted and did the fix for Google TTS..Screen mirroring still works and I got my Turn by Turn navigation lady back.
- I wonder if putting TWRP on here will cause an issue with screen mirroring.
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Don't know what Samsung is smoking. I thought my OG Google lady went on vacation the first time I use Nav on this phone. Google lady sounded much sexier.
micrapple said:
Don't know what Samsung is smoking. I thought my OG Google lady went on vacation the first time I use Nav on this phone. Google lady sounded much sexier.
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Well follow the instructions above and the original lady will be back..I think loading a custom recovery will nuke screen mirroring though, not making that jump until I need to I guess.
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So I noticed, that Samurai vs Zombies Defence is free today, I tried downloading and it would not let me download saying its incompatible, there are couple other apps which are known to be compatible but the app store wont let you download it, I googled and noticed there is way to change the buid properties, which lets you download any app.
These are changes to build.prop file and they worked for me, I have tested it on my note and I would request someone else willing to take a risk and test this.
Requirements
1.) Phone should be rooted
So first step is to kill the Google Play App and clear data from
Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > All > Google Play Store > Clear Data.
After this open Root Explorer and goto
System> build.prop
Now I'd suggest making a back up and keep it in the sd card, (if your using Root Explorer it will also make a backup)
In case system is not Mounted as R/W do so in root explorer from the top right hand side.
Edit the file and look for
ro.product.model =
and change it to
ro.product.model = SAMSUNG-Galaxy Nexus
In the orginial article this was changed to Nexus S, I tried that, but it dint work for my phone.
Before anyone use it, I'd request a brave soul to try this, I dont think this is big deal but some testing would help.
Thanks!
Credits - Orignial Article
Search it yahoo or Google and dl from a link. That's what I had to do
Biggest big dog there is, NOTE!
Teufel Hunden said:
Search it yahoo or Google and dl from a link. That's what I had to do
Biggest big dog there is, NOTE!
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What would one search for? TIA
Just type in the name of the game and apk after it
Biggest big dog there is, NOTE!
I just downloaded and played normally with any thing wrong. i didn't need to change the build.Prop or anything
I have it too but im not rooted. Works great and very addicting.
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Teufel Hunden said:
Search it yahoo or Google and dl from a link. That's what I had to do
Biggest big dog there is, NOTE!
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But for an update or something the same has to be repeated, and the file has to be hosted other then the play servers.
sweetboy02125 said:
I just downloaded and played normally with any thing wrong. i didn't need to change the build.Prop or anything
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Justinfedor said:
I have it too but im not rooted. Works great and very addicting.
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Thats strange because with the Saurom, it wont let me do it from the website or the phone, the install option was gone.
Mine works!
Biggest big dog there is, NOTE!
Having established that Google has NFI what's compatible with my device, I'm pretty keen to perform this hack (I have a Galaxy Mini; I guess I should call it a Galaxy S or something?)...
Only trouble is, I see Root Explorer is a paid app. Is ES File Explorer (or another free app) able to remount read-only partitions as R/W?
I can't find any documentation to help me understand its interface.
EDIT: never mind, found it in the options : )
Hi, I have a Rooted Bell Samsung Galaxy Note SGH I7i7M and had the same problem when trying to download the sixaxis controller app.
I followed your steps and wanted to let you know it worked fine
Doesn't work on every app, I still have some that say not compatible...
Anybody gotten it to work on google wallet? that would be awesome
gk325 said:
Anybody gotten it to work on google wallet? that would be awesome
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I can download it from the Play Store, but when I open it...it states this app is not blah, blah, blah your country...then closes. I'm using Collective's Unofficial 1.5. It does the same thing when I sideload the apk as well. No search has yielded positive results.
Yeh I did this a while back to get ultimate fx app on my gingerbread...lol....
couellette said:
Hi, I have a Rooted Bell Samsung Galaxy Note SGH I7i7M and had the same problem when trying to download the sixaxis controller app.
I followed your steps and wanted to let you know it worked fine
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Thank you!, good to know it works for others too
guys cannot do it with this app .. which device i need to rename it to ?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ookla.oftaperformancetest&hl=en
GalaxySIIII said:
guys cannot do it with this app .. which device i need to rename it to ?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ookla.oftaperformancetest&hl=en
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Your issue is probably not device name but:
ro.product.locale.region=xx
Change it to the region of that app. Reboot your phone and try again.
I'm on ConROM v4 (Senseless), and I just got Google Now partially working on my Rezound. The search works by typing but trying to use voice keeps crashing.
No guarantees, but here's what I did:
1. Downloaded the apk here
2. Used Titanium Backup to uninstall Google Search.
3. Removed the Search Bar widget from my homescreen.
4. Install the apk. Reboot
5. Add the search widget back.
6. It's ask to Authorize to your account twice. Agree to both.
7. Use the text search widget. Trying the microphone crashes the app.
Curious if the geniuses here can get voice working.
More Information here and here
khart1978 said:
I'm on ConROM v4 (Senseless), and I just got Google Now partially working on my Rezound. The search works by typing but trying to use voice keeps crashing.
No guarantees, but here's what I did:
1. Downloaded the apk here
2. Used Titanium Backup to uninstall Google Search.
3. Removed the Search Bar widget from my homescreen.
4. Install the apk. Reboot
5. Add the search widget back.
6. It's ask to Authorize to your account twice. Agree to both.
7. Use the text search widget. Trying the microphone crashes the app.
Curious if the geniuses here can get voice working.
More Information here and here
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I can confirm that it works on SlimROM 1.6
Be interesting to see if we can get voice working. With dev's dropping left and right, I can only hope.
There's a few threads elsewhere on XDA about it, one way involves doing build.prop edits, voice is still screwed across the board though.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
My guess is the voice component requires the newer API, but it could also just be Sense screwing things up...
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My guess is the voice component requires the newer API, but it could also just be Sense screwing things up...
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That's not the problem. There are build.prop editing threads that change the devices api version, but voice is still shot.
AshtonTS said:
That's not the problem. There are build.prop editing threads that change the devices api version, but voice is still shot.
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That's because you're not really changing the API at all, just what version it reports. Making it show a higher number does not actually mean your device supports the higher API version!
You can change the version string to make Gingerbread report as Android 4.1 - again, this will not actually bring any Android 4.1 features to gingerbread.
I have some of this posted in the Q&A but thought it deserved a thread here as I now have it working with Google Play Music on ICS. I have not been able to get the new YouTube application ported over to ICS yes but I'm still working on it.I could probably get this working on Gingerbread by changing the manifest again but I no longer have a GB device so if someone really wants it let me know.
What you need:
The modified NexusQ.apk file from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28636772&postcount=23
The new 4.3.605 Google Play Music apk which is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19423409&postcount=1
A Nexus Q and WiFi network.
A device running ICS. I used my Bionic running leaked ICS but I did have to root in order to install the new 605 Play Music application.
Instructions:
Install the new (4.3.605) Google Play Music application from Steve0007's posted linked above. If you get an "Existing package with same signature.." error you will need to do the following (this is what worked on my Bionic):
WARNING: ROOTING YOUR DEVICE AND CHANGING THE SYSTEM FILES CAN CAUSE BAD THINGS TO HAPPEN, PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
Root your device (I used this method on my Bionic: http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...gh-releases-ics-leak-root-exploit-bionic.html.) Install Root Explorer from the market and delete the existing com.google.android.play.music.xxx.xx.xxx apk from /system/app. Reboot device. Copy 605 apk to device and install.
END SCARY ROOT WARNING
Install the modified NexusQ.apk, plug in the Q, turn on Bluetooth on your device (it will prompt you to if you don't) and get connected! I had to go through the process several times before it successfully paired up but from what I've read the same is true on JB devices as well. If you need to wipe out the Q you do so by unplugging it, plugging it back in and as soon as the blue ring starts place your palm over the single LED on the top until the ring goes from flashing red to swirling purple. This will factory reset the device. Since getting both my Bionic and Xoom paired it's worked well.
Enjoy until the official ICS and below apps drop from Google.
If anyone is successful at getting the JB YouTube application working on ICS please let me know.
Thanks to everyone that helped me get this working!
Thanks a ton!!! I've added a link to this in my roll-up (here) in the general thread so others will find it. I'm now able to use my Nexus Q, thanks again!
Eventually I'll start learning to do some dev work :/
I followed your directions but I still cannot stream anything, I'm not sure what I am doing wrong. I was able to get the Nexus Q 8 Ball easter Egg to work.
What is your current status? Do you have the 4.3.605 music player installed? If so you should have the little "beam" icon on the top right when playing music and tapping that should make the Q almost instantly start streaming that song.
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bobukcat said:
What is your current status? Do you have the 4.3.605 music player installed? If so you should have the little "beam" icon on the top right when playing music and tapping that should make the Q almost instantly start streaming that song.
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I attempted to install it but it wont let me, keeps saying "Application not installed"
Nvm I Missed a step
djbubis said:
I attempted to install it but it wont let me, keeps saying "Application not installed"
Nvm I Missed a step
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What device and OS are you using? Does your device show an installed Play Music application in the application list?
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bobukcat said:
What device and OS are you using? Does your device show an installed Play Music application in the application list?
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Yes, I tried installing the new JB Google Music but it wont let me. I have a Note running 4.0.4 I just tried removing the file as you suggested in your post but I couldn't locate it.
djbubis said:
Yes, I tried installing the new JB Google Music but it wont let me. I have a Note running 4.0.4 I just tried removing the file as you suggested in your post but I couldn't locate it.
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Can you uninstall the current Play Music app from the app manager in settings?? Are you rooted and if so do you have Root Explorer installed? Do you have the Android SDK / adb installed on your PC if I gave you adb commands to run?
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bobukcat said:
I have some of this posted in the Q&A but thought it deserved a thread here as I now have it working with Google Play Music on ICS. I have not been able to get the new YouTube application ported over to ICS yes but I'm still working on it.I could probably get this working on Gingerbread by changing the manifest again but I no longer have a GB device so if someone really wants it let me know.
What you need:
The modified NexusQ.apk file from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28636772&postcount=23
The new 4.3.605 Google Play Music apk which is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19423409&postcount=1
A Nexus Q and WiFi network.
A device running ICS. I used my Bionic running leaked ICS but I did have to root in order to install the new 605 Play Music application.
Instructions:
Install the new (4.3.605) Google Play Music application from Steve0007's posted linked above. If you get an "Existing package with same signature.." error you will need to do the following (this is what worked on my Bionic):
WARNING: ROOTING YOUR DEVICE AND CHANGING THE SYSTEM FILES CAN CAUSE BAD THINGS TO HAPPEN, PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
Root your device (I used this method on my Bionic: http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...gh-releases-ics-leak-root-exploit-bionic.html.) Install Root Explorer from the market and delete the existing com.google.android.play.music.xxx.xx.xxx apk from /system/app. Reboot device. Copy 605 apk to device and install.
END SCARY ROOT WARNING
Install the modified NexusQ.apk, plug in the Q, turn on Bluetooth on your device (it will prompt you to if you don't) and get connected! I had to go through the process several times before it successfully paired up but from what I've read the same is true on JB devices as well. If you need to wipe out the Q you do so by unplugging it, plugging it back in and as soon as the blue ring starts place your palm over the single LED on the top until the ring goes from flashing red to swirling purple. This will factory reset the device. Since getting both my Bionic and Xoom paired it's worked well.
Enjoy until the official ICS and below apps drop from Google.
If anyone is successful at getting the JB YouTube application working on ICS please let me know.
Thanks to everyone that helped me get this working!
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Sorry it doesn't work. I'm on a Galaxy Nexus on CM9 and the NexusQ.apk installs and says play music needs to be updated but it doesn't update. When I try installing the APK it says application not installed. Nexus Q installs and sets up but still will not work with play movies or youtube. Very disappointed in google
GrandMstrBud said:
Sorry it doesn't work. I'm on a Galaxy Nexus on CM9 and the NexusQ.apk installs and says play music needs to be updated but it doesn't update. When I try installing the APK it says application not installed. Nexus Q installs and sets up but still will not work with play movies or youtube. Very disappointed in google
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Did you read the part about needing to manually remove the old play music application via root explorer (or a simple uninstall if allowed)? Have you tried either?
I wasn't too happy with Google either but the support page for the NQ does say that it is only working on JB until purchased units start shipping. Plus I've learned a lot getting this to work! ;-)
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bobukcat said:
Can you uninstall the current Play Music app from the app manager in settings?? Are you rooted and if so do you have Root Explorer installed? Do you have the Android SDK / adb installed on your PC if I gave you adb commands to run?
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Yes I uninstalled it and rebooted my device still no luck. Im rooted and running unofficial CM9, I'm about to go to bed but ill update you tomorrow with my progress. Thanks again.
bobukcat said:
Did you read the part about needing to manually remove the old play music application via root explorer (or a simple uninstall if allowed)? Have you tried either?
I wasn't too happy with Google either but the support page for the NQ does say that it is only working on JB until purchased units start shipping. Plus I've learned a lot getting this to work! ;-)
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Yes I read that but the old play music was not in the system\apps directory but it was still installed so not sure. I force stopped it and uninstalled it and reinstalled it and still would not let me install the one listed.
Hmmm, I think that's two of you with problems installing on CM9. I don't have anything running that ROM (and you can probably tell I'm already pretty much at the limits of my skills) but perhaps it is installed differently in that ROM. Unfortunately I don't think I can help you with this one.
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bobukcat said:
Hmmm, I think that's two of you with problems installing on CM9. I don't have anything running that ROM (and you can probably tell I'm already pretty much at the limits of my skills) but perhaps it is installed differently in that ROM. Unfortunately I don't think I can help you with this one.
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Just though I should specify what rom I had success with. I copied the app to /system/app folder and changed the permissions. I did NOT have google music previously installed. When I ran the app to install it said install failed. I then installed the NexusQ app directly from my SD card, which installed no problems. I did not try to run the NexusQ app and rebooted the phone. Once rebooted i turned on my WIFI and bluetooth and launched the NexusQ app and rebooted the Nexus Q. The app paired up with the Q no problem. I was then able to run Google Music app and play to the Q with no issues. *NOTE* When i walked out of the house (i did not manually disconnect the wifi or bluetooth, just hit the stop play music button and turned off the TV and receiver) and came back later, turned the TV and receiver back on, the visualizations or music track would not show at all. Just the NexusQ home screen. I rebooted the Q and everything is working fine again.
No, youtube does not work (which I think is posted an original post somewheres). It seems that a ported app will be needed to push youtube videos to the Q. I cannot test Google movies/TV as I dont own any.
I've tried exactly this on my HTC One S running ICS (albeit with HTC Sense) and can't get it to stream to the Q.
Everything installs fine (if I move it to /system/apps and change the permissions as mentioned) but I see no option in the Play Music app to stream to the Q.
Additionally, the new Play Music app looks it has lost quite a bit of functionality to the previous version - perhaps indicating that the installation went badly? For instance, there are much fewer options on the settings page and there's no option to choose or configure my Google account anywhere.
bobukcat - is this the case for you?
bobukcat said:
Did you read the part about needing to manually remove the old play music application via root explorer (or a simple uninstall if allowed)? Have you tried either?
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Yes that worked for me!
It still took a bunch of tries to get it to do anything though.
For a long time, and several reboots, the Q didn't show up in the list of devices in Play Music...
No idea what I did, but all of a sudden it showed up.
Volume control from the phone still doesn't work, and YouTube/Videos don't work either.
At least now I can enjoy it a bit until they release the real apps.
Thanks a ton for all the pointers and packages!
What order did you install the packages? Play Music first and then the Q app? Or the other way around?
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sunilsds said:
What order did you install the packages? Play Music first and then the Q app? Or the other way around?
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The Q app first.
When the Q finally showed up in the new Play Music app, it was after turning wifi off/on a few times ... don't know if that's what finally did it though.
sunilsds said:
I've tried exactly this on my HTC One S running ICS (albeit with HTC Sense) and can't get it to stream to the Q.
Everything installs fine (if I move it to /system/apps and change the permissions as mentioned) but I see no option in the Play Music app to stream to the Q.
Additionally, the new Play Music app looks it has lost quite a bit of functionality to the previous version - perhaps indicating that the installation went badly? For instance, there are much fewer options on the settings page and there's no option to choose or configure my Google account anywhere.
bobukcat - is this the case for you?
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No, my play music application has all the previous functionality and even more options in Settings, including Nexus Q settings. Did you install the Q application first? I don't know why this would matter but that is what I did.
Did you just move the new play music apk to the /system/app location or did you actually install it from application manager in Astro or other file manager? I don't know that just moving the apk to that folder will work (I don't think I even tried that) so you may have to delete the old one, reboot and then install the new one from the apk. Please try that and let us know if it works.
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No, youtube does not work (which I think is posted an original post somewheres). It seems that a ported app will be needed to push youtube videos to the Q. I cannot test Google movies/TV as I dont own any.
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Uxorious said:
Yes that worked for me!
It still took a bunch of tries to get it to do anything though.
For a long time, and several reboots, the Q didn't show up in the list of devices in Play Music...
No idea what I did, but all of a sudden it showed up.
Volume control from the phone still doesn't work, and YouTube/Videos don't work either.
At least now I can enjoy it a bit until they release the real apps.
Thanks a ton for all the pointers and packages!
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Yeah, I've tried to rebuild the YouTube application from JB with a new manifest multiple times but I still can't get it to work right, I did finally get it to install but it just constantly FCs and never really runs. Clearly someone much more skilled than I (which wouldn't take much) at modifying apks would need to look into this or we just wait for the official app from Google to drop.
Strange that the volume control from your phone doesn't work, as long as I'm in the Play Music application it works fine on both my Bionic and Xoom.
As reported in the OP I too had lots of errors and force closes, etc. when trying to get this to run the first time but from what I've read that happens on JB devices too and in fact I had a few on my Xoom running TeamEOS nightlies.
Has anyone been successful in installing the Google Now apk from the Google Now for ICS Project on CM9 or AOKP?
If you have, can you kindly write out any instructions or difficulties you had in installing it.
I ask this because the Google Now for ICS Project thread is in complete shambles. I think it would be more organized if we can keep some instructions for our EVO 3D's localized in this forum.
I've tried the installation method of:
1. Open ES File Explorer File Manager or any other root-enabled file explorer on your Android device.
2. Navigate to /system directory.
3. Once you’ve opened the folder, find build.prop and open it in a text editor. To do this, press build.prop until a prompt appears. Tap the Open in Text Editor button.
4. Locate the line that says ro.build.version.sdk=15and edit it to ro.build.version.sdk=16. Take note, the value 15should be changed to 16. After editing, press the menu button and tap Save and Exit.
5. Go to /system/appand find GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk.Rename it to GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk1and save it. Again, take note of adding the number 1 to APK.
6. Reboot your device.
7. Launch your file manager app again, locate the Google Now APK, and install it on your device.
8. After installing, go back and edit build.prop in the same manner as in steps 3 and 4. This time, it should be ro.build.version.sdk=15.Change the value 16back to 15 again.
9. Reboot your device again to complete the process.
This resulted in errors not being able to connect to the internet.
The other method I tried to some degree of success was using theos0o's apk located here.
Now I say to some degree of success because I don't seem to get anything but the weather card and the "sample card" thing at the top, not matter if I search for things or not.
Is there a way to remove the Tutorial Sample card above the weather?
Yes. See this thread from a few days ago:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1789290
All you have to do is rename the app, copy it to system/app using a root browser, change permissions to rw-r--r-- and reboot. If you want voice capabilities, you have to install a few apps.
Having said that, I put it on my phone and it is nothing special. Maybe because it is not integrated from the beginning, it does nothing for me but chew up battery. My battery today only lasted 4 hours with 2 hours of screen on time. There were 2000 wakelocks trying to get my location, which I think was Google Now.
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Yes. See this thread from a few days ago:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1789290
All you have to do is rename the app, copy it to system/app using a root browser, change permissions to rw-r--r-- and reboot. If you want voice capabilities, you have to install a few apps.
Having said that, I put it on my phone and it is nothing special. Maybe because it is not integrated from the beginning, it does nothing for me but chew up battery. My battery today only lasted 4 hours with 2 hours of screen on time. There were 2000 wakelocks trying to get my location, which I think was Google Now.
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Search Function doesn't seem to do much good on the forum, I searched for Google Now in our forum here and did not see that at all.
Well, I've been on wifi all day, I've got a long trip tomorrow I guess I can see if it actually does anything on the way out to North Carolina. If not guess I will be uninstalling it.
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Search Function doesn't seem to do much good on the forum, I searched for Google Now in our forum here and did not see that at all.
Well, I've been on wifi all day, I've got a long trip tomorrow I guess I can see if it actually does anything on the way out to North Carolina. If not guess I will be uninstalling it.
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If it's better than I thought, let us know .
And I prefer to search the site using Google
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coal686 said:
Yes. See this thread from a few days ago:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1789290
All you have to do is rename the app, copy it to system/app using a root browser, change permissions to rw-r--r-- and reboot. If you want voice capabilities, you have to install a few apps.
Having said that, I put it on my phone and it is nothing special. Maybe because it is not integrated from the beginning, it does nothing for me but chew up battery. My battery today only lasted 4 hours with 2 hours of screen on time. There were 2000 wakelocks trying to get my location, which I think was Google Now.
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ouu, battery killer? I don't like the sound of that
i was thinking about installing it, but i'll wait if it really chews up your battery that much,
Hey guys,
I really wanted the "Ok Google" from home like I have on my Nexus. After doing this, you can press the home button to wake the device up and then simply say "ok google, remind me to talk to my boss when I get to work". It takes specific versions of the apps to make this work and I located a combination that wiill do the job.
You will need:
Google Play Store installed
Google Search installed from Play Store.
A copy of ADB
Installation
Un-tar.gz this file with whatever program you use for file compression, to a folder called "GoogleLauncher"
Navigate to the "GoogleLauncher" folder,
Using your copy of ADB, type "adb remount", then "adb push *.apk /system/app"
Go to Settings>System>Accessibility>Quick Boot and disable Quick Boot
Reboot your watch.
Conclusion
This worked for me. If you're having problems or you'd like this turned into an app you can download and press a button to perform the tasks above, let me know.
AdamOutler said:
Hey guys,
I really wanted the "Ok Google" from home like I have on my Nexus. After doing this, you can press the home button to wake the device up and then simply say "ok google, remind me to talk to my boss when I get to work". It takes specific versions of the apps to make this work and I located a combination that wiill do the job.
You will need:
Google Play Store installed
Google Search installed from Play Store.
A copy of ADB
Installation
Un-tar.gz this file with whatever program you use for file compression, to a folder called "GoogleLauncher"
Navigate to the "GoogleLauncher" folder,
Using your copy of ADB, type "adb remount", then "adb push *.apk /system/app"
Go to Settings>System>Accessibility>Quick Boot and disable Quick Boot
Reboot your watch.
Conclusion
This worked for me. If you're having problems or you'd like this turned into an app you can download and press a button to perform the tasks above, let me know.
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Would this work for the callisto 100? x201?
dragonfly1113 said:
Would this work for the callisto 100? x201?
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Don't quote the OP in its entirety. Its a waste of space. It can also be confusing if the directions change.
It likely would.
AdamOutler said:
Don't quote the OP in its entirety. Its a waste of space. It can also be confusing if the directions change.
It likely would.
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haha ok thanks. been using tasker to imitate the ok google command for now.
AdamOutler said:
I really wanted the "Ok Google" from home like I have on my Nexus. After doing this, you can press the home button to wake the device up and then simply say "ok google, remind me to talk to my boss when I get to work".
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On my S2, Google Now is both part of the Google Launcher and Google Search. For those of us running Loki's EnSec + Operative, does the Google Launcher below replace SmartLauncher as the home action? In other words, are we giving up SmartLauncher / WP8 Launcher / OUI2.0 to get Google Now?
AdamOutler said:
This worked for me. If you're having problems or you'd like this turned into an app you can download and press a button to perform the tasks above, let me know.
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What about making it a flashable zip? Operative includes TWRP, so we should be able to flash system APKs.
Thanks!
--L.
Or just download and install the apk?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...once-you-get-your-kitkat-update-apk-download/
Jaskru, I was wondering the same thing. I did what you suggest above back in February, and the OK Google launcher has been an option ever since. Works better than typing, for most stuff.
I am otherwise on unrooted stock, though I do not suggest others use their TrueSmarts unpatched at all.
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jaskru said:
Or just download and install the apk?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...once-you-get-your-kitkat-update-apk-download/
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This doesnt work with just installing the APK. you get a toast stating that there is a problem.
AdamOutler said:
This doesnt work with just installing the APK. you get a toast stating that there is a problem.
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Probably dependent on also having the google search apk installed first, eh?
jaskru said:
Probably dependent on also having the google search apk installed first, eh?
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that's not it. something is missing from the system apps. I tried just installing them, it didn't work.
AdamOutler said:
that's not it. something is missing from the system apps. I tried just installing them, it didn't work.
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I remember when we were first trying to do it before Loki came out with the patch + operative we had to push services (velvet.apk) as a system app... Now, when you get the device and install Loki's patch (+operative I think) or Dees rom that has that stuff in it too you have the up to date velvet.apk as a system app. And, of course you need the search.apk too.
That's where I was coming from. If someone is going to try and push an apk as a system app, they may as well just run Loki's script instead. Thanks for sharing though.
Hey @AdamOutler, Have you seen any differences with the battery life? Thanks for the Post, I got it setup the first try. I was just curious as to what I should expect?
Update: For a simple launcher, this is pretty nice. The apps and the drawer fit nicer then Apex did, even with a ton of setup. Smart launcher is nicer than apex, but there's a lot of setup as well. I just launched the Now launcher and it just worked. My apps look nice and the drawer is clear and easy to read. Now all i want is for my watch to do the notifications like the android wear demo!
you need a computer to run this correct? for the adb part of it? any change you guys can post a screenshot of your launcher so i could see how it looks prior to installing it later when i get home. been switching between nova and wplauncher8
Thanks,
jaskru said:
I remember when we were first trying to do it before Loki came out with the patch + operative we had to push services (velvet.apk) as a system app... Now, when you get the device and install Loki's patch (+operative I think) or Dees rom that has that stuff in it too you have the up to date velvet.apk as a system app. And, of course you need the search.apk too.
That's where I was coming from. If someone is going to try and push an apk as a system app, they may as well just run Loki's script instead. Thanks for sharing though.
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Stop trolling my thread. You're wrong and now you're looking for loopholes. No, its not in the operative patch. I don't create threads for no reason. Judging by your Post to Thanks ratio, you post unhelpful comments like this one all the time. Just stop it. You're being unhelpful, cluttering the thread, and adding misleading information.
cdrom1028 said:
Hey @AdamOutler, Have you seen any differences with the battery life? Thanks for the Post, I got it setup the first try. I was just curious as to what I should expect?
Update: For a simple launcher, this is pretty nice. The apps and the drawer fit nicer then Apex did, even with a ton of setup. Smart launcher is nicer than apex, but there's a lot of setup as well. I just launched the Now launcher and it just worked. My apps look nice and the drawer is clear and easy to read. Now all i want is for my watch to do the notifications like the android wear demo!
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Yeah, it's battery life appears to be the same or better. I'm getting 70% by the end of the day on wifi with vibration and sound on.
dragonfly1113 said:
you need a computer to run this correct? for the adb part of it? any change you guys can post a screenshot of your launcher so i could see how it looks prior to installing it later when i get home. been switching between nova and wplauncher8
Thanks,
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It just looks like a standard Nexus AOSP launcher with a 4x4 grid. It's small, but usable.
Wasn't trying to troll Adam. Was just participating. Guess it was just magic then for me when I flashed the patch and dl and installed the apk with no issues. Sorry for sharing my experience with you.
Is anyone getting a substantial amount of google search crashes since setting this up?
I have been using Google Now as one of my three alternative launchers for over a month. It has never crashed. I say, "OK Google.....launch Tapatalk" and it does. "OK Google....call susan" and it asks me whether to use Phone or Skype (Skype started working for me on the TS after some recent update), then places the call.
To enable this, I followed the same guide I used to get Google Now onto my Nexus4 before KitKat was released for it. Best I can remember I just side loaded a couple of apk's using a guide on some android web site like Android Police maybe. It just worked, appearing as a launcher option with the other two I already had in place.
All this was on my stock insecure unpatched 1/8/1900 with the shipping 20140120 firmware and Google Play side loaded as usual.
I've got screencaps ! They are on the TS though, and I cannot type on that thing hardly still.
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Lost my notifications launcher
Hi everyone,
One thing I noticed when I switched to this launcher: no notifications bar on the top. Did anyone else get this? Something to think about if you're going to make it your default.