Hello all. I could really use some help organizing my life and Google Now isn't helping like I thought it would.
First of all, I'm running the latest AOKP by Task with the stock CM kernel (latest update). Jellybean is great and all but I always thought Google now would allow me to set appointments and the like with voice, but it's not working. Google Now is completely configured on my phone like it should, I have followed several guides just in case, and none of the cards ever show up. Furthermore, I am unable to set appointments to my google calendar which is synced. It'd be really nice to be able to use Google Now, especially the appointments. Can anybody help me figure out why it won't work? Thanks everyone
xK1LLSW1TCHx127 said:
Hello all. I could really use some help organizing my life and Google Now isn't helping like I thought it would.
First of all, I'm running the latest AOKP by Task with the stock CM kernel (latest update). Jellybean is great and all but I always thought Google now would allow me to set appointments and the like with voice, but it's not working. Google Now is completely configured on my phone like it should, I have followed several guides just in case, and none of the cards ever show up. Furthermore, I am unable to set appointments to my google calendar which is synced. It'd be really nice to be able to use Google Now, especially the appointments. Can anybody help me figure out why it won't work? Thanks everyone
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I think a lot of cards don't work for non us people because murica
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So I finally took the plunge and rooted; I installed CM7, as well as an updated kernel (I think it was from "imoysen", or something like that?), though I'm still kinda shaky on these concepts. So I have a few questions.
First of all, on CM7, it appears that I don't have a voicemail app anymore. Previously, after installing CM7, I was missing the Android Market app (as well as other Google apps), and someone instructed me to flash GAPPS, which got these back for me. Am I going to have to do the same for voicemail?
Secondly, back when I was on stock, I like using Fancy Widgets and/ or Beautiful Widgets to get Sense-lock clocks (but with more themes). I'm noticing now, on CM7, though, that none of them are able to pick up my location for weather. Why is that, and how do I fix it?
Lastly, and this is one that I'm VERY curious about, now that I'm rooted, is there any way to make headphones with controls originally made for iPhones (the ones with volume +/-, and a middle button) work with the Thunderbolt? I know they don't work on stock because it's an Apple proprietary thing, or whatever, but is there a way to get them working on a rooted device?
Thanks much to anyone that can answer any of my questions.
mrw1215 said:
So I finally took the plunge and rooted; I installed CM7, as well as an updated kernel (I think it was from "imoysen", or something like that?), though I'm still kinda shaky on these concepts. So I have a few questions.
First of all, on CM7, it appears that I don't have a voicemail app anymore. Previously, after installing CM7, I was missing the Android Market app (as well as other Google apps), and someone instructed me to flash GAPPS, which got these back for me. Am I going to have to do the same for voicemail?
Secondly, back when I was on stock, I like using Fancy Widgets and/ or Beautiful Widgets to get Sense-lock clocks (but with more themes). I'm noticing now, on CM7, though, that none of them are able to pick up my location for weather. Why is that, and how do I fix it?
Lastly, and this is one that I'm VERY curious about, now that I'm rooted, is there any way to make headphones with controls originally made for iPhones (the ones with volume +/-, and a middle button) work with the Thunderbolt? I know they don't work on stock because it's an Apple proprietary thing, or whatever, but is there a way to get them working on a rooted device?
Thanks much to anyone that can answer any of my questions.
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No idea on Voicemail; I've only used Sense-based ROMs. I would assume that there are multiple voicemail apps available (but you could just use Google Voice, and avoid ever having to listen to voicemails! text message transcriptions of voicemails are much better)
Weather Location: In Settings -> Location, make sure you have location services enabled. Also make sure you have syncing enabled in Accounts&Sync.
As for the headphones, check out https://market.android.com/details?id=com.kober.headsetbutton&hl=en
You'll notice, however, in the description:
Headset Button Controller cannot support the separate volume control buttons on the iPhone headset - this is a limitation of the Android framework.
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So you'll only get 1 button worth of control.
Hm. Well, in CM7, I don't see any kind of setting for "Location", nor is there anything for it in Accounts & Sync. I know when I was first trying to get it to work, I stumbled upon some settings for location, but even when I had everything enabled, it still wasn't picking up my location.
Bummer about the headphones... I have a really nice set that I like a lot, I just wish the three buttons worked with Android.
Flash this in your recovery. This is the latest network location apk. Should fix you location.
http://db.tt/MXVg1GEx
Cool, thanks, that did the trick!
Hello guys
I know Cyanogen had some deal with google whereby he agreed to not supply google apps with his roms.
Are all AOKP teams subject to the same restrictions?
Its very inconvenient and time consuming to fix all the apps which sync with google calendars, contacts, etc... every time there is a small update to a AOKP rom.
Curiously, thanks,
Mark.
fredphoesh said:
Hello guys
I know Cyanogen had some deal with google whereby he agreed to not supply google apps with his roms.
Are all AOKP teams subject to the same restrictions?
Its very inconvenient and time consuming to fix all the apps which sync with google calendars, contacts, etc... every time there is a small update to a AOKP rom.
Curiously, thanks,
Mark.
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I would assume they are all under the same restrictions, but if I remember correctly, the last time I did a clean install of CM9, the android setup gave me the option to select which Gapps I wanted to install. Maybe something new in ICS?
Yes, because AOKP is a seperate developed ROM not by Samsung (unless you want to get sued, best not illegally import things).
You can however try saving things with TB (Titanium Backup) and restore, but understand that since it's a different rom base, there will be apps that can't work on AOKP. You will just have to find something else similar.
Can ask in the appropriate thread what others are using to replace apps you miss.
At first, gapps were the part of AOKP updates. Due to some errors, they have removed it and gave it as an optional thing.
Thanks for the info guys, OK cool...
I reck I'm gonna stick with non AOSP and AOKP as I really miss the fantastic samsung calendar. Nothing like it (other than on iphone eeeuuuwww...)
Cheers,
Mark.
I just got my Galaxy Note 2 replaced under insurance.
I am trying to get functionality back that I had before.
I used to be able to say something like:
"Remind me to call so-and-so tomorrow at 1pm".
And it would work flawlessly and alert me at that time.
Can someone please explain how I get this functionality back.
Does it have something to do with Samsung's calendar app? It works find for alarms, but it also used to utilize the calendar.
It's extremely frustrating because I used it all the time and now it won't work
nevermind... I just had to update Google Search. Works now.
I hope someone can suggest some ideas. I've been trying for months to get the alarm notifications to work on my Verizon S3. I've spent hours and hours for month after month looking at the forums, and have not been able to fix it- I really, really would like to get this to work!
The problem is, I never get alarm reminders for either:
- time to leave/traffic alerts when I have upcoming appointments
- reminders based on location
I've tried everything I know of in the book- I need an expert to please help me get this working!!! Either I'm doing something really stupid and missing something, I have some setting(s) wrong, or Google Now is somehow broken for me. Sorry for the frustration...
I'm running a Verizon S3, with 4.2.1 and recently I rooted the phone (the notifications have not worked since before nor after the rooting- I did it for other reasons).
PLEASE HELP!!!
Please- any suggestions? I'm willing to start at the basics (in case I missed something) all the way to the complex. I really could use some advise on getting the alarms to work on Google Now notifications...
I've had the same thing happening for about 2 months now (from August 2013), and even with factory wipes and firmware flashes it hasn't come back to me. :/ It's worked once or twice but I haven't figured out if I had done anything before hand to get it back. Then afterwards it stopped working again.
Same for me yet. I've hard reset both my S3 and my Nexus 7, and not luck. Rarely do I get any notices, and if I happen to, it's not at the right time. Must be on Google's end on my account or something. Very, very disappointing, with little hope if it's not specific to the device...
Me too! Try this....
dtfamily said:
Same for me yet. I've hard reset both my S3 and my Nexus 7, and not luck. Rarely do I get any notices, and if I happen to, it's not at the right time. Must be on Google's end on my account or something. Very, very disappointing, with little hope if it's not specific to the device...
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Also happening to me on my Note 3 t-mobile. I have flashed many roms. I even reverted back to stock, and did an OTA update to 4.4.2 and so forth.
The only thing that made a difference was if I sign in to Google Now using my backup Google account, then IT WORKS! So I think that Google is having problems on the back end. There is absolutely no difference between my Google accounts. Why would one work and one not work? I've been posting it all over the web and Google tech support. You should too!
Solution Found
I found a solution to the problem. After being a die-hard advocate for Android, I gave up about 6 months ago and bought an iPhone. It works wonderfully, and does everything it's supposed to, when and where it is supposed to. Reception and voice recognition are better than my S3 was too. I've given up a few things (customization, screen size, etc.), but I finally have a phone that just works. I can add apps, delete them, change settings, etc., and things don't get screwed up; and I don't have to hard reset and start over with my phone again. Plus, most of the Google apps are available on the iphone, including Google Now.
I may look at Android again when version 5.0 comes out; but even with that, if it's my account that's messed up, I doubt I will ever get it fixed...
I really liked Android, but I finally got soooo tired of having to spend so much time getting it to work...
Google now reminders not working possible solution
Okay so I purchased a phone LG G Flex unlocked from T-mobile and using on Metro PCS two weeks ago, prior to this phone I had a Note 3 and used Google Now to set remianders with no problems. When I activated my FLEX and started using google now it did not remind me, i could see the reminders on google cards but no notification and or finger with string in the notification bar to actually remind me. I was really bummed and fustrated as I depend on the reminder function alot. Not having any luck getting Google Now remainders to work I started searching for other apps simular to it, just something to remind me. But funny enough all the others application I found on the app store would do the same thing NO reminders, so I started thinking it may not actually be Google Now but something on my phone. I finally found an application called Robin that did work but gave me my reminders about 2 or three mins before or after the set time, nevertheless it was working but early or late notifications still bothered me. So i decided to turn off the automatic time zone/Network provider time and Automatic date and time/Network provided time and that did the trick for me. I started up Google Now and set like a hundred reminders to test it and they all came in on time. I dont know if the phone being unlocked and used on another network made the network time buggy but as long as I keep the automatic date and time off it works well. I dont know if this is the solution for everyone but it was for me. hope this help.
Fantastic and detailed reply- thanks!
I also switched phones, now I'm on a LG G3 (love the phone)! I seem to be getting almost all of my notifications now, but I'll try to pay a little more attention to it, and keep your suggestion in mind if I'm having any troubles. Thanks again for the information!
pgdmed said:
Okay so I purchased a phone LG G Flex unlocked from T-mobile and using on Metro PCS two weeks ago, prior to this phone I had a Note 3 and used Google Now to set remianders with no problems. When I activated my FLEX and started using google now it did not remind me, i could see the reminders on google cards but no notification and or finger with string in the notification bar to actually remind me. I was really bummed and fustrated as I depend on the reminder function alot. Not having any luck getting Google Now remainders to work I started searching for other apps simular to it, just something to remind me. But funny enough all the others application I found on the app store would do the same thing NO reminders, so I started thinking it may not actually be Google Now but something on my phone. I finally found an application called Robin that did work but gave me my reminders about 2 or three mins before or after the set time, nevertheless it was working but early or late notifications still bothered me. So i decided to turn off the automatic time zone/Network provider time and Automatic date and time/Network provided time and that did the trick for me. I started up Google Now and set like a hundred reminders to test it and they all came in on time. I dont know if the phone being unlocked and used on another network made the network time buggy but as long as I keep the automatic date and time off it works well. I dont know if this is the solution for everyone but it was for me. hope this help.
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pgdmed said:
Okay so I purchased a phone LG G Flex unlocked from T-mobile and using on Metro PCS two weeks ago, prior to this phone I had a Note 3 and used Google Now to set remianders with no problems. When I activated my FLEX and started using google now it did not remind me, i could see the reminders on google cards but no notification and or finger with string in the notification bar to actually remind me. I was really bummed and fustrated as I depend on the reminder function alot. Not having any luck getting Google Now remainders to work I started searching for other apps simular to it, just something to remind me. But funny enough all the others application I found on the app store would do the same thing NO reminders, so I started thinking it may not actually be Google Now but something on my phone. I finally found an application called Robin that did work but gave me my reminders about 2 or three mins before or after the set time, nevertheless it was working but early or late notifications still bothered me. So i decided to turn off the automatic time zone/Network provider time and Automatic date and time/Network provided time and that did the trick for me. I started up Google Now and set like a hundred reminders to test it and they all came in on time. I dont know if the phone being unlocked and used on another network made the network time buggy but as long as I keep the automatic date and time off it works well. I dont know if this is the solution for everyone but it was for me. hope this help.
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Can Google now show reminders while offline? I know I cant set or delete a reminder offline. But can it remind for an already set reminder offline?
Hey Guys
I have a Verizon gs4 running Hyperdrive 11 via safestrap on mj7. I love the rom but I am having two annoying problems that may have me looking to flash a different rom.
I have two google accounts attached to my phone randomly once every week or every other week I look at my calendar to find it empty. this is because my phone has no google accounts attached to it. I am able to go back and sign in to both accounts and the phone will remember it again for a while before dropping them
Second problem is I can't use youtube fragments. Im developing an app that uses youtube fragments it works on other devices just not mine. later trying to you the youtube api demo or reddit sync I found that the youtube fragment crashes in a similar fashion.
any ideas of whats going on here?
mintybacon said:
Hey Guys
I have a Verizon gs4 running Hyperdrive 11 via safestrap on mj7. I love the rom but I am having two annoying problems that may have me looking to flash a different rom.
I have two google accounts attached to my phone randomly once every week or every other week I look at my calendar to find it empty. this is because my phone has no google accounts attached to it. I am able to go back and sign in to both accounts and the phone will remember it again for a while before dropping them
Second problem is I can't use youtube fragments. Im developing an app that uses youtube fragments it works on other devices just not mine. later trying to you the youtube api demo or reddit sync I found that the youtube fragment crashes in a similar fashion.
any ideas of whats going on here?
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Upgrade to version 14 it's very stable and has a tonne of new tweaks.:good:
jawiler said:
Upgrade to version 14 it's very stable and has a tonne of new tweaks.:good:
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Thanks it looks good so far!