Finally figured out why saying "OK Google" wasn't launching Google assistant on Note8
This has been extremely frustrating, but I figured it out. On ALL my other phones (N4, N7 S7E, S8+) saying "Ok Google" opened up google assistant as it should. But not on the Note 8. I had it working for a little while yesterday, but did not know HOW I got it working. Today it stopped working again. I have spent a couple hours today fiddling with every setting, disabling/re-enabling Bixby with BK, etc, etc to get "Ok Google" to work. Well, I figured out why it wasn't working. On the Note 8, if you have your phone on any of the battery saver modes (I had my S8+ and my N8 on the "mid" saver mode), OK Google does not work. Turn off battery saver mode and it works.
So for whatever reason, Samsung changed the battery saver mode on the N8 from what the S8+ had. I always had mid mode turned on with my S8+ - it gives you about an hour more battery life. But on the S8+ OK Google voice still opened up the assistant. Not on the Note 8. Just a tip for anyone else who couldn't figure out why they couldn't open up google assistant with voice command.
This is pretty standard, since battery saver restricts most background services. Thanks for the confirmation!
It wasn't standard on the Note 7, S7E or S8+ - I have all of those and mid battery saver does not deactivate the "Ok Google" voice activation. Samsung must have changed that on the N8.
BTW, I am getting a software update downloading from VZ as I speak... maybe they will address this in the new update? I'm always nervous accepting pushed factory updates. It is installing now, so I will know soon!
so n00b q for you then since your well above me (coming from a note 3)...
I didn't enable "OK Google" cuz I thought Bixby was to replace it.. so that isn't the case? so get ok google working again then....
off to google to read up on what Bixby is for then... LOL
TeleFragger said:
so n00b q for you then since your well above me (coming from a note 3)...
I didn't enable "OK Google" cuz I thought Bixby was to replace it.. so that isn't the case? so get ok google working again then....
off to google to read up on what Bixby is for then... LOL
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Yes, the intent of Bixby is to replace the Google Assistant. But, many people (including myself) have found Bixby to be rather lacking in the assistant realm. It may get better with updates over time (depending on how much money Samsung want to throw at it) but for now, I prefer ok google.
TeleFragger said:
so n00b q for you then since your well above me (coming from a note 3)...
I didn't enable "OK Google" cuz I thought Bixby was to replace it.. so that isn't the case? so get ok google working again then....
off to google to read up on what Bixby is for then... LOL
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Samsung wants to force you to use Bixby instead of google assistant. I am not fond of Bixby and much prefer google assistant. Below are the steps to get rid of Bixby and make Google Assistant your default assistant app.
BK disabler app is what you need. DL it from the play store. Once you do that you can disable all bixby functions - just search for Bixby with BK Disabler and disable all of the bixby apps. Doing this will also disable the Bixby button from doing anything. Now you can set your google app to open up when you say "Ok google". Also, you can remap the Bixby button to open up the google assistant with BK disabler's advanced settings menu which is up in the top right corner of the BK disabler app.
TeleFragger said:
so n00b q for you then since your well above me (coming from a note 3)...
I didn't enable "OK Google" cuz I thought Bixby was to replace it.. so that isn't the case? so get ok google working again then....
off to google to read up on what Bixby is for then... LOL
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Samsung wants to force you to use Bixby instead of google assistant. I am not fond of Bixby and much prefer google assistant. Below are the steps to get rid of Bixby and make Google Assistant your default assistant app.
BK disabler app is what you need. DL it from the play store. Once you do that you can disable all bixby functions - just search for Bixby with BK Disabler and disable all of the bixby apps. Doing this will also disable the Bixby button from doing anything. Now you can set your google app to open up when you say "Ok google". Also, you can remap the Bixby button to open up the google assistant with BK disabler's advanced settings menu which is up in the top right corner of the BK disabler app.
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I use both though. I disabled wake up for Bixby voice but google assistant and Bixby work fine side by side. I just feel like from reading your post people might assume google assistant doesn't work like normal with Bixby still running.
Bixby has some neat tricks up its sleeves, but Google is still the king of internet search. Bixby is better at controlling your phone hands free.
RaymondPJR said:
Bixby has some neat tricks up its sleeves, but Google is still the king of internet search. Bixby is better at controlling your phone hands free.
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I dunno. Maybe I need to retrain it because I have to call it three times to get it rolling but while I'm watching tv it sets itself off repeatedly with the sensitivity down.
Also I have to speak slower to get it to recognize what the hell I am saying when I use it to voice text. I turn around and say something in a noisy room to google quickly and it catches every word and adjusts words based on the context of the entire sentence.
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I dunno. Maybe I need to retrain it because I have to call it three times to get it rolling but while I'm watching tv it sets itself off repeatedly with the sensitivity down.
Also I have to speak slower to get it to recognize what the hell I am saying when I use it to voice text. I turn around and say something in a noisy room to google quickly and it catches every word and adjusts words based on the context of the entire sentence.
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If Samsung doesn't improve it like it just left S-Voice as a mess, I won't use it either. It can become something great if Sammy just supports it.
Very pleased to see that OK Google works from lock screen on AND off !!Finally Samsung !!
laureanop said:
Very pleased to see that OK Google works from lock screen on AND off !!Finally Samsung !!
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Can you elaborate on this? I would really like ok Google to work with the screen off, but I don't have that option.
I can do Ok Google when screen is ON. But when off, it will detect my voice but will not respond.
I can see Ok Google Edge light up when being called.
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teegunn said:
Samsung wants to force you to use Bixby instead of google assistant. I am not fond of Bixby and much prefer google assistant. Below are the steps to get rid of Bixby and make Google Assistant your default assistant app.
BK disabler app is what you need. DL it from the play store. Once you do that you can disable all bixby functions - just search for Bixby with BK Disabler and disable all of the bixby apps. Doing this will also disable the Bixby button from doing anything. Now you can set your google app to open up when you say "Ok google". Also, you can remap the Bixby button to open up the google assistant with BK disabler's advanced settings menu which is up in the top right corner of the BK disabler app.
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Hello
I use both - I love that I can give multiple commands in one Quick Command, and Bixby will perform them without a hitch. But I also know that for websearch etc, I use OK Google. I think this is the best of both worlds.
thanks
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I updated Google maps on the s6 edge and Google maps no longer says the street names. It only says "turn right now" rather than turn right on xyz Street.
Second issue, I'm coming from an s4, and before if I pushed the volume down button, it would go to vibrate, and if you pushed it once more, it would mute the phone. This doesn't work on the s6 edge, it stops at vibrate. Was this removed with lollipop?
Hmm, maybe you should check your text-to-speech settings?
And the the second question: Yes, thats lollipop !
Bye, Peter
After doing some research, it appears that the newer versions of Google maps don't use the same text-to-speech option as the settings menu within the phone. They all default to the same female voice which doesn't say street names.
I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling both google maps and google text-to-speech, clearing the cache from both, and ensuring the system language is all set to English (United States).
I have also tried downloading Samsung's high quality text-to-speech voice pack without any success, and installing Innova.
The only solution I can think of is downloading a Google Maps APK prior to 9.2.0, which is when I believe the issue started to arise. The problem I have is that the S6 edge comes with 9.2, and I'm not sure how to downgrade. I can only uninstall the updates from Application manager, but it still leaves 9.2 intact and won't allow me to install a prior version APK.
Is this something that requires root access? I'd rather not have to root my phone in order to get google maps to work!
Thanks for all of your help,
Chris
Anyone else experiencing the volume button issue? On my S6 Edge if I press the volume down it will go to vibrate as well as silent. Kind of wish I had your issue as I inadvetently hit the volume button during the day turning my phone from vibrate to silent.
In case anyone is looking for a solution, this worked for me: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2218525&page=2
Does Google assistant work for anyone on this phone? When I long press the on screen home button nothing happens and OK Google no longer works. The OK Google works partially in the Google app but that is on an old version
Pro4TLZZ said:
Does Google assistant work for anyone on this phone? When I long press the on screen home button nothing happens and OK Google no longer works. The OK Google works partially in the Google app but that is on an old version
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Not sure if this will help, but depending on the ROM you have installed (ie Lineage, I couldn't get google voice to listen and follow instructions from any screen. On Eragon however (which I have on my phone) you have the option to use "OK Google" from any screen (and Voice lock can be used as well) & the Google voice menu is different in Eragon compared to Lineage. In Eragon - its under settings >> Google >> Voice
From what I saw in Lineage its kinda under Settings >> Google >> Search (and I saw a voice menu but it doesn't allow voice commands from anywhere on the phone, just within Google Now from what I worked out).. it was pretty confusing to me, but i guess each ROM has different google gapps etc..
But Eragon (for me anyway) didn't do this by default, what I did was install the Google Now Lanucher and use it maybe once, then Installed my usual launcher Nova Launcher Prime and I can use Ok Google commands anywhere on the phone, even at lockscreen, as long as screen is on , so you can unlock the phone with your voice if that's your thing.
I know the Google assistant is the new kinda Google Voice and I ain't to sure of the changes between them both if I'm honest. From what I have heard you can get a "light taster" of Google assistant in the Google Allo app (although I have not tried this). But I can use Google Voice anywhere on my phone with Eragon using the OK Google command, (infact I use it ALL the time in my car - only time i use it as its handy for making calls / texts especially combined with Drivemode app) (& no pressing of speech button) providing you install Google Now and then use your preferred launcher. Obvioulsy as its always listening I guess it will use more battery, but as I only use in car with charger, its cool for me. Anyway, hope it helps you somewhat
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Not sure if this will help, but depending on the ROM you have installed (ie Lineage, I couldn't get google voice to listen and follow instructions from any screen. On Eragon however (which I have on my phone) you have the option to use "OK Google" from any screen (and Voice lock can be used as well) & the Google voice menu is different in Eragon compared to Lineage. In Eragon - its under settings >> Google >> Voice
From what I saw in Lineage its kinda under Settings >> Google >> Search (and I saw a voice menu but it doesn't allow voice commands from anywhere on the phone, just within Google Now from what I worked out).. it was pretty confusing to me, but i guess each ROM has different google gapps etc..
But Eragon (for me anyway) didn't do this by default, what I did was install the Google Now Lanucher and use it maybe once, then Installed my usual launcher Nova Launcher Prime and I can use Ok Google commands anywhere on the phone, even at lockscreen, as long as screen is on , so you can unlock the phone with your voice if that's your thing.
I know the Google assistant is the new kinda Google Voice and I ain't to sure of the changes between them both if I'm honest. From what I have heard you can get a "light taster" of Google assistant in the Google Allo app (although I have not tried this). But I can use Google Voice anywhere on my phone with Eragon using the OK Google command, (infact I use it ALL the time in my car - only time i use it as its handy for making calls / texts especially combined with Drivemode app) (& no pressing of speech button) providing you install Google Now and then use your preferred launcher. Obvioulsy as its always listening I guess it will use more battery, but as I only use in car with charger, its cool for me. Anyway, hope it helps you somewhat
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Thanks, but im on the stock ROM. I reflashed it yesterday but it still wouldn't work. Seems to be a problem with the Google app I think
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Does Google assistant work for anyone on this phone? When I long press the on screen home button nothing happens and OK Google no longer works. The OK Google works partially in the Google app but that is on an old version
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are you using onscreen buttons (navigation bar)? If you're using the home button google assistant cant be accessed. If you use the onscreen button and press and hold the home button google assistant will open up
haidar123 said:
are you using onscreen buttons (navigation bar)? If you're using the home button google assistant cant be accessed. If you use the onscreen button and press and hold the home button google assistant will open up
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I have used the onscreen buttons. Does it work for you?
I'm on stock room no root in the UK and assistant is working for me. Only with the on screen software home button. I also have a Samsung galaxy tablet which still hasn't received it, figure that one out?
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I also have a Samsung galaxy tablet which still hasn't received it, figure that one out? Sent from my P9000 using Tapatalk
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I know... i find it confusing... mind you doesnt take much to confuse me :silly: lol
I have it now, had to wipe user data and start again
How to get assistant on los? ive even trued modules and they dont seem to be working
Ruben Craveiro said:
How to get assistant on los? ive even trued modules and they dont seem to be working
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I couldn't get google assistant on Lineage at all I'm afraid (see my post above) , under Settings >> Google >> Search >> Voice on Eragon I get full functionality - unfortunately in Lineage it only has minimum Google Voice options (like you cant use voice from anywhere on handset - incl lock-screen)
There maybe a work around, (maybe ask in Lineage thread) but couldn't get it to work, I guess you can try and install Google Now Launcher (then just continue using your usual launcher) and see if it adds any further functionality - not an ideal solution as you have an extra launcher using resources in background, but worth a go
btw, there is another thread on the Elephone Forum which may help others regarding this: http://bbs.elephone.hk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=13230&fromuid=90419#.WMqlQTuLSUk
jotei66 said:
I know... i find it confusing... mind you doesnt take much to confuse me :silly: lol
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Just found this, explains the problem i am having with my tab S tablet
https://9to5google.com/2017/03/16/google-assistant-no-tablets-site-revamp/
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Hi everyone,
As much as I try to love Bixby, she just doesn't do it for me.
She can't navigate, she can't start playing music from Google Play Music and there are a lot of things she struggles with.
What assistant do you guys use and why?
Agreed, bixby is useless garbage. I just use Google assistant, always recognises my Australian accent and completes 99% of verbal tasks.
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Bixby is for internal commands like changing settings, brightness, sending messages and whatnot.
Assistant is more web based like asking for navigation or store in for or weather.
Me: set timer 10 minutes
Google now: setting timer for 10 minutes
Bixby: you already have a timer call 10 showing me that the timer's name is 10minute)
Or something along that line.
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Bixby needs a ton of work; NEVER use it...
I personally use the Google Assistant when I need to get directions, set alarms and stuff like that. Although, I am by no means a heavy user. I used Bixby a couple of times until I realized that it really is just a voice version of the menus that are already on the phone and that it took much longer to do things via Bixby command than it did to just do them directly on the device.
I think that assistants in general have a long way to come still before they are useful to us power users.
You arent a heavy user, but you are a power user... Nice
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So many times tried to feel comfortable with Bixby, but it never happend and feel very upset that cant use google assistant due n9500 is bought in China, so upset with that choice:silly: . ..
I am having a problem with Google assistant. I have it turned off, but I notice that at times when I am scrolling down on my M5 it will pop up with assistant and want me to turn on. It's annoying, as I am not interested in using assistant. So is there a way of stopping this or even better eliminating assistant? By the way I do not have this issue with my phone (Oneplus 5).
I outright deleted Google Assistant. I forget the name and folder of the apk.
If you are not rooted, you might or might not be able to disable or delete the app via adb.
(edit - the apk is Velvet.apk, I think it was in the priv-app folder)
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I am having a problem with Google assistant. I have it turned off, but I notice that at times when I am scrolling down on my M5 it will pop up with assistant and want me to turn on. It's annoying, as I am not interested in using assistant. So is there a way of stopping this or even better eliminating assistant? By the way I do not have this issue with my phone (Oneplus 5).
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Not so much a solution as a suggestion - the normal trigger is the home button on the navigation bar. You could disable the on screen one, and use the fingerprint sensor navigation system? Might cut down the number of times you trigger it?
Thanks for your replies. As my tablet is not rooted, I don't think I can delete assistant (would be great if I could).
As to the home screen will check into that.
Thanks again
I used to be able to swipe up from the bottom-left and bottom-right corners of the screen to launch Assistant, but that no longer works and I cannot find anything in settings to help...
Any ideas?
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I used to be able to swipe up from the bottom-left and bottom-right corners of the screen to launch Assistant, but that no longer works and I cannot find anything in settings to help...
Any ideas?
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Hi, not sure if it helps but it's still working for me. I have the assistant and google app installed with all permissions granted, notifications active and set the default assistant app to google.
orbital247 said:
Hi, not sure if it helps but it's still working for me. I have the assistant and google app installed with all permissions granted, notifications active and set the default assistant app to google.
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How do you set the default Assistant app?
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How do you set the default Assistant app?
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It took me to the setting when i set up the Google Assistant app, i can't find it as a system setting so it must be hidden. Try reinstalling Assistant and going through the setup again perhaps ?
That worked
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It took me to the setting when i set up the Google Assistant app, i can't find it as a system setting so it must be hidden. Try reinstalling Assistant and going through the setup again perhaps ?
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That worked thanks!!!
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That worked
That worked thanks!!!
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I have set the default digital assistant to google in Assistant app but after a while it just default to none. I have given access to Assistant app as well as disable auto-optimize option under battery. Any one have the same issue?
I have the same issue. I added Google Assistant to Home screen & Lock screen->Recent tasks manager->Locked, but that doesn't help....
I have problems with "ok google" it doesn't work. I have also pixel buds but i cannot activate with the voice.
in settings under Google assistant /hey Google & voice match i see this
ok google this feature is currently unavailable on this device
And i change language in phone and inside assistant, also set as default program but nothing.... Any idea? Thanks
I'll buy chocolate for anyone that figures this out. Assistant was working fine although no OK GOOGLE to wake. Now the default assistant app switches to none after a short while. No idea how to fix.
Agreed, used to work the same for me, but recently it keeps resetting to none... maybe the result of an OS update?
I don't think it will work on this phone as it has CN COLOR OS which automatically sets changes back for assistant part.
I've found no way for Ok Google, however I have managed to keep Google Assistant as the default.
Setting the following in the Google battery settings:
Allow Background Activity, Allow auto Launch and Allow this app to lunch other apps or services, in permissions pretty much allow everything and also allow notifications. Then in Google Assistant set it to default - with all the above settings mine has not changed the default in 2 weeks so far.
I also downloaded button mapper and set the Google Assistant to launch when I press the volume button twice which made it easier to launch when I need it - button mapper needs the same settings as above otherwise the phone will kill it.
I'm wondering if there is any app where you can set custom voice commands - as if so you could set 'Ok Google' to launch assistant. Ive not really looked into it as I usually activate my assistant from a hardware button.