Google Now is not working - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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I am using a GS3 Temasek CM11 and a Nexus 7 2013 Kit Kat 4.4.2. Both devices were working properly (regarding Google Now). Suddenly both of them stopped to work.
I didn't see if the problem started as soon as i updated to Kit Kat.
Is this an account problem? Or did i screw something up in the process?
Regards
Chris
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Do you installed it from Play Store? Or some gapps (0-day, banks, etc)?
Do you see some error, or the app just crash when trying to open it?
You can try cleaning the data for the app, or uninstalling/installing it again. Or flashing gapps again (wipe Dalvik at least).

I have done all of the above(at least for my rooted gs3).
When i try to launch Google now i only get the search bar allowing me to "search or say OK GOOGLE".
If i say "who's the president of USA?" it will answer.
But if i try to set a reminder i get this:
"Turn on Google now to set reminders for dates, times and locations.
Opt in to Google now."
Pressing the "opt in to google now" i again get the google search bar and no google now cards.
Also long pressing an empty space and selecting SETTINGS i dont see the option to enable google now.
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Anyone?
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New Nexus 5 and the problem is still there. Seems to be an account problem.
Hope Google fixes this asap..
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Ive had the same issue.. I have a possible solution:
Settings > Location -- make sure its ON and google location reporting is ON.
for privacy reasons I had this OFF and I got 'unfortunately google search has stopped working'
I don't know if this answers your question but its a problem I had but fixed.

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GooglePlay error 495...

Hi,
Suddenly my Google Play stopped to download any app...
I've already installed again Market and GP 5.3.16 without any result: may I kindly ask Community support?
Thanks on advance,
M.
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Clear cache and data of Google Play app.
m3lab said:
Hi,
Suddenly my Google Play stopped to download any app...
I've already installed again Market and GP 5.3.16 without any result: may I kindly ask Community support?
Thanks on advance,
M.
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You can try by clearing data of Google Service Framework
Cleared as suggested but now I'm receiving "server error ..." when i start it...
Any help?
M.
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I think i had it before, wipe cache and data for both playstore and google service framework also uninstall playstore updates. Do a reboot and it was fine.
Unfortunately error 495 is still here... Any other suggestion?
M.
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I still have 495 error but only when i'm not using wifi...
M.
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I have had this issue for a long time now. I just used to decide that I'll wait till i get home and download over WiFi (which worked).
But that's not a solution!!!
On my JellyBean One X:
1. Go to Settings
2. In Wireless and Networks, tap on More
3. Select Usage
4. Tap on Menu in top-right corner and make sure Restrict background data is not ticked
5. Also, uncheck Limit mobile data usage (a message appears saying that all background data restrictions will be disabled).
It is the background data restriction that causes this issue (atleast for me).
I had done the whole shabang:
Clear google play cache, data, etc. re-login with Google account, reboot, etc.
But none of those worked.
There won't be a limit setting on data usage anymore... but you could set it again and make sure you don't enable data restriction anywhere else.
Hope this helps!

Can't purchase any apps in Google Play

Hey guys,
For about 5 months now, I've been unable to purchase any apps in Google Play. In fact, I can't even see paid apps, only free ones.
I've tried clearing the data and cache for Google Play. I've restored the device to factory settings using the volume down and power button several times. None of that has worked.
I've emailed Google about it, but they have been useless. The only way for me to get paid apps on my tablet is to purchase them on my phone and then download them on my tablet. Which isn't ideal as some apps are incompatible on my phone. And I've noticed there are a lot of apps incompatible with the Transformer Prime.
I live in the UK and the device is set to UK. Please can someone help, it's driving me mad!
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Not a solution but you can also purchase apps on the google play web and push them to your tab.
I can't, when I go through the website, my tablet is greyed out and won't let me purchase apps on to it.
I can't even see paid apps on the website! What the hell is going on??
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Create another google play account to purchase apps for your prime with?!
What about the apps I've purchased with my current Google account, can I still use them?
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Jlcwade said:
What about the apps I've purchased with my current Google account, can I still use them?
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Things currently installed shouldnt stop working I would think.
At any rate, it was really a suggestion to narrow the problem down to the account, not your device. Then take that info to google and tell them to freaking fix it.
I'm sure you want to get your gmail etc... so you would have to switch accounts everytime you bought something. Not practical.
You could though say "Hey google, I made this new account named X, logged in with my prime and was able to add apps.
Ah, yes, that's a good idea. I will try that over the weekend. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Well, I tried making another account but it's still not showing any paid apps. I'll send an email to Google, see if they can come up with a solution.
If anyone can think of anything else, please let me know.
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[Q] Facebook push notification problem

My facebook push notifications stopped working. Using slimbean rom build 2 newest version. The push notifications stopped working when I installed the new rom. When I someone sends me a message via facebook, I'll have to open it to know that there is a message. I couldn't find the option for push notifications on the rom. Pls help!!
I've been having the same problem, and I found a thread about it, not sire if it works yet. Download from the play store the app "Push Notifications Fixer" and it will fix the heartbeat of the phones connection, which may or may not be the issue.
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have you tried this?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ro.weednet.contactssync
i found it perfect for fb notifications on cm10.1 and also for contact sync
plegrand said:
I've been having the same problem, and I found a thread about it, not sire if it works yet. Download from the play store the app "Push Notifications Fixer" and it will fix the heartbeat of the phones connection, which may or may not be the issue.
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Great! This solved it for me! Thanx!

How to stop Google now from installing?

Hi all
I don't have Google now installed. But when I start to use Google search, now keeps trying to install itself. Can I permanently remove now? And just have search?
This is for CM10.1
Thanks
Heeter
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Have you tried starting Google Search, then Settings, then Google Now > Off ?
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Thanks for your response
I have been there, it is already "off".
It is almost like Google Search is advertising Now, but I don't want it ask me to install Now every time, I just want to go straight to search.
Even hitting the microphone opens the Google Now install window, then I must hit the back button to go back to regular search.
This is really annoying for someone who doesn't want google now installed.
Heeter
SAMSUNG-SGH-I747
Wrong forum this is I9300/05

Google sound search not working on my One with the latest CM11 rom

Hi guys!
As the title says, for some reason the Google Sound Search app does not work on my phone with CM11. I have cleared the shops cache and even uninstalled it then reinstalled it, yet I still can't get it to work. When I click on the widget to try and use it, it says "opps, request failed. Retry?"
Any help would be great. Thanks!
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mygti02 said:
Hi guys!
As the title says, for some reason the Google Sound Search app does not work on my phone with CM11. I have cleared the shops cache and even uninstalled it then reinstalled it, yet I still can't get it to work. When I click on the widget to try and use it, it says "opps, request failed. Retry?"
Any help would be great. Thanks!
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I had a similar issue with this with OmniRom. I ended up having to uninstall Google Search (MAKE SURE YOU HAVE AN ALTERNATE LAUNCHER!) with RootAppDelete and then reinstall with with Google Play.
After I did that the voice search complete w/ "OK Google" started working again.
Once again. Change to an alternate launcher before force uninstalling Google Search as it is integrated in with the KitKat launcher.
It's not the voice search that's broken, it's the app that listens to the music then tells me the artist and song name. Google Ears I think it was called.
I tried what you suggested anyways but I still have the issue.
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Sound Search
mygti02 said:
It's not the voice search that's broken, it's the app that listens to the music then tells me the artist and song name. Google Ears I think it was called.
I tried what you suggested anyways but I still have the issue.
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It's still there - just well hidden
If you go to google now or type on the mic in google search and there is some kind of music playin you'll see a blue 'note' on right bottom of your screen. Just tap on it ....

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