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[Q] Can't get Google Search via voice to work in 4.4.2

After flasing to 4.4.2 (vzw LG G2) I cannot for the life of me get Google Search to work ('ok google') on my home screen. If I press the Google search widget, it opens up the Google Now search widget and then I have no problems with the 'ok google' feature.
Anyone know how to make that work on the home screen? Using Nova Launcher if that makes any difference.
Thanks,
Jeff

Found the answer via Nova's developer (the answer is no unfortunately):
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Google Now integration, in the exact same way that Google does so, is not possible. This includes the swipe to the left for Google Now and the "Ok, Google" hotword. The Google Experience Launcher (GEL) is not a stand alone component, but actually a bundle of Google Search, Google Now, and GEL. With current APIs, it's not possible for Nova to access Google Now in the exact same way that the GEL does. However I am looking into ways to achieve similar functionality. Quick access to Google Now is already possible by swiping up from the home button (on devices with navigation bars), or by assigning a Nova Gesture to launch Google Now. Some users have suggested placing a full screen Google Now widget on the left most page. I'll be investigating further enhancements in this area, but it's important to note that the exact Google experience is not possible for non-Google apps.
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Hope this might help someone else.
Thx.

Change voice assistant from LG to Google Now

If you have a Bluetooth headset, and you try to use to with LG's HORRIBLE voice assistant, it recognizes your commands about 1% of the time; totally not acceptable.
On other phones, Google Now comes up when you activate voice command; on this phone, I have tried EVERYTHING, but I can't get the LG voice command to not be the default action when I activate a voice command.
Has any one found a way to change this, either with other software, or by making some system changes?
On kitkat, on T Mobile, using a Plantronics Voyage Edge
Thanks!

I simply swipe up from the bottom and use Google Now. You probably can't change LG's voice assistant to use Google Now's speech engine.

Visa Declined said:
I simply swipe up from the bottom and use Google Now. You probably can't change LG's voice assistant to use Google Now's speech engine.
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There MAY be a way to do it kind of like how you can change the voice of Google Nav from the standard one to like Darth Vader and whatnot. Idk if anyone has attempted this BUT it might be worth a shot. maybe the actual application can be modified to reroute to Google Now instead of the base LG application. i might poke around to see what i can find

thanks; there are a couple of apps in the play store that used to do this for me with my HTC One Maxx, but they dont do anything for this phone; there are about 5 or 6 files that are related to LG's horrible "voice mate" app, but, with no way to restore my 4.4 rom if deleting any important files screws things up, I am hesitant to start deleting system files.

Chrome as Default Browser on Kindle Fire 7 (2015)

Is there a way to set Chrome as the default browser, without removing Silk?
I don't want to remove Silk if by chance any of the Amazon framework service rely on it for dependencies.
My Fire is rooted, with Google Play & Chrome already installed.

ArmandSalmon said:
Is there a way to set Chrome as the default browser, without removing Silk?
I don't want to remove Silk if by chance any of the Amazon framework service rely on it for dependencies.
My Fire is rooted, with Google Play & Chrome already installed.
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If you're talking about the default for the persistent search bar on your custom launcher, you don't need to remove anything, just disable unifiedSearch:
Code:
adb shell "su -c 'pm disable com.amazon.kindle.unifiedSearch'"
If you're concerned about disabling things, IMHO the best way is with gatesjunior's Debloater tool, here on XDA. It lets you see every system app you've "turned off" and easily re-enable them. Give it a try!

Thanks DoLooper, Debloater worked out another issue I was running to.

DoLooper said:
If you're talking about the default for the persistent search bar on your custom launcher, you don't need to remove anything, just disable unifiedSearch:
Code:
adb shell "su -c 'pm disable com.amazon.kindle.unifiedSearch'"
If you're concerned about disabling things, IMHO the best way is with gatesjunior's Debloater tool, here on XDA. It lets you see every system app you've "turned off" and easily re-enable them. Give it a try!
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Hi all.
I'd like to replace Silk with Firefox when using the persistent search bar.
How do you enter the code?
Thank you!

Quiyaro said:
Hi all.
I'd like to replace Silk with Firefox when using the persistent search bar.
How do you enter the code?
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Type it (or paste) into a terminal/command window on PC--same way you entered commands when you rooted. Reboot after.

Thank you DoLooper!

Question Fully disable assistant?

I just got my Pixel 5a yesterday and immediately am annoyed by the Google stuff. I installed the Nova launcher but still get thrown back to the Pixel launcher or tossed into various assistant screens all over the place. Is there any way to truly turn this stuff off via normal settings? I don't really want to root or get custom firmware, but I despise these forced integrations between everything.
I don't want anything launching of its own volition or because I accidentally touch or look at the phone. I just want the apps to launch when I click them, the 3-button navigation to let me switch between tasks, and a simple homescreen to hold widgets and shortcuts I choose. The first reason I don't want the Pixel launcher is because it doesn't' let me remove the stupid search bar, but I also don't want any of the other hidden and implicit triggers that tie into the assistant.
I also find it annoying that the home button opens some search if I touch it while already on the home screen. Is this coming from the assistant too? I didn't yet find any settings in Nova to adjust the buttons.

I'm with you here. Installed Nova for the exact same reason as you. I do this next thing on all my Android phones: GO to settings > Apps & notifications > see all apps > Google = DISABLE... o some phones it can be uninstalled!
Personally I also disable "Google Play Services for AR" but that is personal choice. I also disable a number of other apps that I know I do not want/use.
I suppose I could use ADB to try and uninstall them, but once they're disabled that is usually good enough. The first one though, Google being disabled, "should" remedy all your issues. I too use the three button navigation and hate ALL assistants!

There's a program on here called 'adpappcontrol' that's great for removing anything you want via ADB.
It's basically just a gui for the command line program. It's worked great for me on at least three phones.
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jaseman said:
I'm with you here. Installed Nova for the exact same reason as you. I do this next thing on all my Android phones: GO to settings > Apps & notifications > see all apps > Google = DISABLE... o some phones it can be uninstalled!
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I could have sworn I already did that, but just checked and it is enabled. Has yours stayed off? Would the automatic Google Play app updates cause this to be reenabled?

I also now found the Nova setting Gestures -> Home Button that was causing this other search to appear if I press the home button when already on the home screen. Setting it to None with the checkbox still set for Only on main home page seems to give me what I want there...

lightuser said:
I could have sworn I already did that, but just checked and it is enabled. Has yours stayed off? Would the automatic Google Play app updates cause this to be reenabled?
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Mine has stayed disabled. I can't speak to whether auto updates may have reenabled it. I always turn auto updates off. I like to see what is being updated on my phone.

jaseman said:
Mine has stayed disabled. I can't speak to whether auto updates may have reenabled it. I always turn auto updates off. I like to see what is being updated on my phone.
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they wont turn it back on but i have found in the past that sometimes with a os update they will re-enable.

Question Google Play services notification every few seconds!

Hi guys, I followed the guide to install Google play. Not sure if this is normal but I am getting a "Google Play services requires an action - Please complete action required by Google Play Services" notification every few seconds so I need to keep the phone on silent or else it will keep pinging a notification noise every few seconds. Any ideas what I can do to remove it? Do i need to reset the phone to factory settings and reinstall the Google Play? Also, i tried using Google Maps but as soon as I open the app, it crashes within 3 seconds - I tried using Petal Maps but it is so confusing.
Also, is there an option for me to install a full english OS on it ? I have a P20 pro UK version and it seems quite different to the OS I have on my Mate X (China version)
Finally, any ideas if I can change the keyboard layout? Having moved from a Samsung Galaxy Fold, I find myself pressing the "full stop" on the Mate X's keyboard a lot! Wouldn't mind changing the layout back to Samsung/ something similar

You knew it was Gookill when you installed it
Try clearing Google play Services data.
Clear system cache.
Pray to the pagan google gods, maybe a sacrifice or two.
Try updating it... more sacrifices.
Resist the urge to reset as the issue is likely to reoccur, find the root cause... more sacrifices.
The Samsung keyboard is one of the best. Been using basically the same one for 7 years. One of the reasons I run Sammy's.

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