yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] mlips821:
Thanks... I will watch my back. Might have to change profile now. But my point is you don't ignore the ones who like you the most. Ever see a once popular celebrity? Not a pretty picture? Look at Kramer from Seinfeld, no love for him any more.
[Android Apps and Games] z32300zxtt:
This is even later, and IT WORKS OFFLINE! :D

google-app-4-3-10-88581490-arm
[Android Apps and Games] vikraminside:
I feel appreciation and bug reports should be equally viewed. Ben is superhuman no doubt cause he created AI. :)

We are willing to translate and stuff. We do like him but what is the point of BETA and XDA thread if it is not fully utilized?
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
If 25 utter users pledged to pay me $100 USD, then I'd commit to flying to England and tracking down master Ben :) But hey, I live in New Zealand! There must be SOMEBODY who lives in England already that could help us! Come on :) Who's in for some James Bond action? I challenge you!
[Android Apps and Games] hannibalmoot:
I'm in Canada. It's only a short drive to England from here. ;)

Sent by old fashioned snail mail so comment may no longer be applicable.
[Android Apps and Games] mlips821:
I agree with you regarding the usefulness of this thread, but in regards to where you stated that " Ben CREATED A.I. " well,

he did not create A.I., UTTER! is not artificial intelligence or even close to it! A.I. BY DEFINITION IS " The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks THAT NORMALLY REQUIRE HUMAN INTELLIGENCE, such as VISUAL PERCEPTION, SPEECH RECOGNITION, DECISION-MAKING, and TRANSLATION BETWEEN LANGUAGES"

UTTER! does NONE OF THIS!.....it USES OTHER APPLICATIONS, mainly created by GOOGLE, to do everything listed above!

UTTER! is NOT AN EVER EVOLVING CONSCIOUSNESS! Google Now does everything UTTER! can do, with the exception of THE USER CREATING CUSTOM PHRASES and SAVING THEM TO UTTERS! DATA! there are developers that continuously put out applications and are constantly updating and improving them, but everyone is acting like [MENTION=984710]brandall[/MENTION] is the Mesiah,

because he created an app. 3 years ago and thats it. DO you all praise the developers of all the other applications you use on a daily basis, the ones that stand behind their work and make it better on a continuous basis? UTTER! DOES NOT HAVE INTELLIGENCE!! If you, the user have to program it, IT IS NOT A.I. !! STOP acting like Ben created the cure for Cancer, he developed an app., 3 years or so ago, and has done nothing since! Don't even try to argue this, cause I am right, and don't throw in " well what about Memotion and Gluru ", again REMEMBER THIS " AN APP IS ONLY AS GOOD AS ITS PURPOSE!"

And with NO UPDATES utter! is and has LOST ITS PURPOSE!

p.s.--this was not directed at you, It was just your post that I quoted.
[Android Apps and Games] BillTheCat:
[MENTION=6393555]mlips821[/MENTION] I'm sure we'd all appreciate it if you laid off the caps lock for a while. In fact, it would also be great if you could make your posts less about your personal opinion, that would help, too.
[Android Apps and Games] AgentJz:
Amen
[Android Apps and Games] hellfish:
Does any know of apps that would prevent utter from launching, say like an antivirus apps? I'm dumb founded as to why it crashes.
[Android Apps and Games] mlips821:
If you think what I wrote is Personal opinion, and not blunt Fact, then you give me to much credit by not seeing what I posted last was definitions and reality, NOT opinion. Don't get upset with me because I am the only person here who actually states the obvious, and I know YOU know everything I stated was absolutely true. If you want to hate me for writing it, if that makes you feel better, then hate me for being honest! I can live with that.
[Android Apps and Games] BillTheCat:
You certainly do have a very high opinion of yourself, don't you? Especially the part where you called the developer a DBAG, that was particularly impressive. I can't wait to see what you do next.
[Android Apps and Games] mlips821:
now I know you really must have nothing better to do. Do you feel better when you try to argue with everything I post?

Again, where you get I have a high opinion of myself is beyond me, not once did I make a reference about myself anywhere. but if you did read what I posted, I continuously stated that Ben is an amazing designer, my calling him a D-bag, was in reference to his complete outright ignoring of every text, post, and email addressed to him, in a Thread that he created. Nothing about his ability as a developer, but his blatant disregard to respond to over a years worth of people taking their time to contact him ( sinking in yet? ). So if you want to think someone has a high opinion of themselves, why don't you get a clue and realize that person is the one who wrote off every person who tried to contact him, after praising his work day in and day out. Be mad at the person who can't take 2 minutes out of there extremely busy schedule of creating free apps, to write 1 simple reply. really, are you that thick headed, you can't see that? but, whatever, defend him some more.!..... and I state for the record "I think any person who can develop and build an app, or rom or theme etc.... has an amazing talent and I wish I could do a fraction of what any one of them do." But as a person, when you ignore thousands of people time and time again then ABSOLUTELY I will tell you what I think of you. Bill-how many times has he ignored you, but I guess you like being ignored cause you are defending his character, why I have not a clue.
[Android Apps and Games] gbossley:
Get a grip people. Lots of us are disappointed that this fantastic app is seemingly stalled. No need to turn this thread into a slanging match - you're wasting people's time.
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
Most of you long timers know me. It's unusual for Ben not to speak with me since we were together from almost day one on this app.

I fear there may be something amiss since both myself and another member can't reach him.

At any rate....mlips...I say that again.... Mlips...I don't think we're being ignored and an apology would be sufficient. I understand your frustration.

I only hope that he will return to this project... and just so you know I haven't heard from him on his other projects either.

I would prefer that everyone say a small prayer and hope that we hear from him soon.

Thanks,

Gary Davis
[Android Apps and Games] BillTheCat:
I'm sure we all hope Ben is well, and in good spirits. If not, it would explain a great many things, and remind some of us to not jump to conclusions or engage in ad-hominem attacks. Should you reach him, please let him know we anxiously await his return and many of us would enthusiastically support the project if it is to have a future.
[Android Apps and Games] vikraminside:
Yes agreed. Google dependency could have been reduced.

My friend is working on adreno hardware to program robotics. If utter source code is published as source it would be helpful.

If any one can share links it will be great.

People like you add value to developers by pointing out bugs. Here in XDA we get the best friendly testers.
[Android Apps and Games] mlips821:
I by NO means wished or wish any ill will on Ben, Never for one moment think that I wanted something bad to happen to him and I hope you know that. I never said anything of the sort. My only grievance with Ben is that the same people who placed him on a pedestal and commended him on his awesome work, are the SAME people he has ignored for months. Even a Soldier in war can spare time to write a letter. everybody who posts things on XDA forums have responsibilities, but be it an hour, a day, a week, everyone gets back to one another. I mean if you haven't heard from him since his last posts in this thread which was about February, then I'm sorry he can't be that close of an acquaintance. Would you still be friends with someone who never returned a call or text in over 4 months? come on. Listen, i call it like I see it, if you guys didn't like the wording I used, well next time I will use a thesaurus. I won't sugarcoat anything because someone's feelings might get hurt. honestly, if anyone ignored you time and time again, you wouldnt talk to them anymore, I just said it a little meaner.
[Android Apps and Games] vtwalk:
My hope is that everything is ok as well. I emailed him and did not get a response and that had not been the case in the past. Thanks for letting us know about the other things.
[Android Apps and Games] BillTheCat:
I truly hope for your sake that you don't have a public or client-facing role in whatever it is that you do for a living.
[Android Apps and Games] mlips821:
Bill, drop it already. My God bro, your taking this stuff way to seriously. Go do something else and drop it already. You just don't stop. You see I live in reality, and in grown up land, I would rather tell it like it is then treat people like 2 year Olds. Get over it Bill, I don't like what a lot of people do and say, but I don't harp on it day in and day out. Grow up. Trust me I will live just fine if you don't like what I say. Boo frigging hoo. Maybe try and put me in XDA jail, otherwise drop it and move on.
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
Ok, listen up everybody. I think it's time we geeks use our skills to track him down.

So far, we know his name, and that he lives in Birmingham. He's on Google plus, and LinkedIn also. Need to find a way to contact him, or even a family member of his.

Don't want to invade his privacy, but would really just like to know he's alive.

Anybody up for the challenge?
[Android Apps and Games] BillTheCat:
I would acquaint you with a term in the psychologist's parlance: 'Projection'.

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Based on an earlier post, it's entirely possible that Ben is not well, and a contact from one of us whom he does not know may be most unwelcome.

I think we just quietly wait it out, or move on and find another solution. Unfortunate, but those seem to be the two options we each have in front of us.
[Android Apps and Games] mlips821:
You can be happy now, you have last word. OK. Congrats. You are just the symbol of what we all hope to be. I was unable to bring you to the dark side. Must try to pollute another with my evil ways. I'm sorry, Bill, you are right I am wrong. We should never say what we are really thinking, I will never do such a horrible thing again. Living in a country based on freedom of speech and expression, I will only think and say what other people tell me is okay to say and think. Again, I am so sorry. my God, how did my parents raise such a monster. I'm going to flog myself and repent my atrocities to the human race. Never will such evil be unleashed. Only words of love and joy shall pass through my lips from now on. Thank you for showing me the light. I shall be a sheep and follow.
[Android Apps and Games] R-berry:
Seriously can't you both swear at each other a little and move on like anybody else would do instead of replying each other in essays?

You're blocking usable space here. -_-'

Sorry Mlips, not taking sides or anything but that's specially true for you.
[Android Apps and Games] hannibalmoot:
I was just about to write something similar...Please show some respect for those of us who have subscribed to this thread and expect to find useful info about the app when they receive a notification. If you wanna have a discussion, go chat somewhere please, otherwise use the thread for actual news and info on the app.

I apologize to those who had to come read my post because of a notification but I'm sure there are others like myself who want to stay updated so they don't unsubscribe, but are still having to come here several times per day to end up seeing non-app related nonsense.

There is NO need for anyone to respond to my post. Just talk about the app please so the subscribers aren't wasting their time. Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] mlips821:
Your absolutely right. I even said drop it already. Can you imagine how he would act if he actually knew him personally? But apologies to you, I fell into his childish game and I let him get to me. Sorry buddy. I'm bigger than that. And apologies to rest of thread for posting back and forth instead of PM'ing. Our replies to each other.
[Android Apps and Games] Bushy808:
Using Sounds on Wake Up

On the wake-up feature...how can I set it to a sound effect instead of a phrase? Is it even allowable? instead of mentioning that it wants to say a sound effect it just reads out the command "se~giggle" as a phrase. The end result is to use a computer sounding beep instead of a phrase.
[Android Apps and Games] gbossley:
OK, I joined UK Archives and searched Ben and Benjamin Randall - to be blunt, looking for the possible worst case - no related deaths since 2005 in their records.

Searched Facebook for and picked one Ben Randall and found a Friend whose surname was Randall - sent a PM - no answer.
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
You're a legend !
[Android Apps and Games] R-berry:
Hey everyone! This gon' b long

Dunno if this's already been done, I knw t's on Ben's to-do list but here's a

Multiple-command Tasker

profile

I need help with:

I intend to use it with 'yes/no' profile mentioned in post #6689 btw.

1.Tasker recognises utter's notification ( Computing... )

[Profile>event>UI>notification title

app: utter! Title: Computing...] and name the new task.

*you'll need to add a [not task running] condition to prevent loop

**you'll probably need a clone profile

[notification title

app: utter! Title: fetching...] Linking to the same task.

2.Tasker executes the task:

a) should wait until your first command is executed

[Wait 9 seconds? Wait until %Ntitle changes? HELP!!]

b)should ask (using utter plugin) "anything else?" And start listening

[works perfectly]

c) Waits for a yes or no answer.

*that's where post#6689 takes over

[eazzy peazzy: use 'wait until' 7-9 secs]

d) [ if ] answer is yes: [ utter! plugin says "what is it?" and start listening ]

[Else if] answer is no: [ utter! plugin says "fine!" No listening here]

*don't forget "end if"s and reinitialisation of yes/no variable value

e) end that task

USEFUL TOOLS ARE:

task>+>alert>Flash text: %Ntitle

task>+>alert>beep
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
This belongs in tasker thread
[Android Apps and Games] R-berry:
Cool! I'll look for it. (^_^")>
[Android Apps and Games] mlips821:
The reason it is reading ~giggle as a phrase is because your sound effects don't exist. For some reason my SE folder in UTTER would always randomly delete. Verify you actually have the sound effects in the UTTER folder with a file Explorer, if you don't I will send to you. But if "SE" is spoken and Not heard, then file is missing.
[Android Apps and Games] Dtrieb:
I was befriended with him on Facebook but he isn't there any more.

But I try my best to contact him ...

I am from Germany!
[Android Apps and Games] vikraminside:
After seeing all the post I pray to god for Ben's good health and long life.

Fingers crossed till he responds.

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Leave it friend. Let's get hooked on to something productive. These loose talks will take away our precious time. We all are here for a single common goal I believe.
[Android Apps and Games] fallen00sniper:
I'm sure he is fine, just busy on another project
[Android Apps and Games] aamer513:
How to use it offline
[Android Apps and Games] eckocompile:
Yay! Thanks for this app :)
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
You can't anymore. Offline no longer works, after a recent Google update. No longer compatible.
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Unless ppl read the fixes. It works with Google app 4.5 and below!!
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
Respectfully, not all of us want to downgrade the Google app, and therefore don't suggest it to others.
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Really dude? It doesn't hurt using an old version of Google app...THERES NO DIFFERENCE!! All versions respectfully use the same damn search engine

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And don't tell me what to do
[Android Apps and Games] pidjones:
If he wants it to work offline, he has to downgrade Google Search. You can do as you wish and not have it work offline. I guess I'm "lucky" to have an old OS (4.1.2) and old versions that work.
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
U don't have to "downgrade" perse...just install gapps with an old Google search 4.5 or older...or one without a Google search and just install the apk version 4.5 or less. 4.5 works on kk and lp
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
Sorry Mark. It was a typo. Supposed to say "therefore I don't suggest it to others".

Yeah, and admittedly I should have mentioned it as another option.

Now beer........
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
Those of us looking for Ben......

I have heard from Ben this morning!

He has been away and hopes to return soon.

Just wanted you all to know.

So hopefully soon we'll be able to see some needed improvements.

Thanks,

Gary
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Must've been in the Bahamas. Lol
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Without gapps, I have successfully installed utter with Google app 4.2.. Running lp 5.1.1. Offline works..doesn't work huh?lol
[Android Apps and Games] Dtrieb:
That's right! I also heard from him.

He will back soon!
[Android Apps and Games] pidjones:
Glad to hear he is Ok. Ben's extended absence was concerning.
[Android Apps and Games] BillTheCat:
Looking forward to having him back. In the meantime, does anybody know anything about this?

http://commandr.rsenapps.com/
[Android Apps and Games] tonhuelos:
I tried it, it gives you Google Now over bluetooth instead of Google voice dialer. Not a fan of Google Now so I deleted it.
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Commandr sux
[Android Apps and Games] vikraminside:
[MENTION=5861426]marknoll[/MENTION] should gapps be an option for stock users? To me, it messed up & rendered phone unusable. None of the downgrades worked.

What could be the work around? (If any)

I feel stock users don't need gapps flash as google framework is already present and downgrade of just google search app would be fine (not for me though). Do you agree?

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Sounds great!
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Hopefully with your stock gapps, you have an old Google search 4.2 or older..if not, try uninstalling updates to the Google app..let me know what version it "downgrades" to.
[Android Apps and Games] hellfish:
Does it matter what version of android you're running? I have Google search 4.3 installed but utter won't run.
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Yes. What android version are you using?
[Android Apps and Games] Greenmonkeys:
Looks interesting

...subscribed!
[Android Apps and Games] gbossley:
Mystery Solved?

I think I know what Ben's been up to...

https://www.linkedin.com/company/gluru

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d4de96e6-a54d-11e4-bf11-00144feab7de.html#axzz3e52YadjR

With a raising of 1.5m sterling - I'd think he'd be somewhat pre-occupied.:)

Good on him, I just hope he continues to progress Utter! and soon!
[Android Apps and Games] ChadF2748:
Great app.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Thwip:
brandall "sighting": https://plus.google.com/u/0/109516284901860301690/posts/g3tbfzTofCd?cfem=1
[Android Apps and Games] gbossley:
Gotta love the language..."Small update on Ben Randall who made a major contribution in the early days of development (awesome Ben!)..."

Umm, he wrote it. Maybe you should try some good old clean honesty, and say "wrote the prototype". Unless of course it is I who is mistaken and mislead. The way of the world.
[Android Apps and Games] vikraminside:
This thread should be renamed "Ben search thread"

:):D:p:banghead:
[Android Apps and Games] haranobuhardo:
Hello guys , im using miui 6 right now

I just installed utter! And it was great, but when i turn off my data connection and wifi,

Utter wont recognize any wore that i told to her, it always said "there was an ambient error bla bla"

Ive tried everything like reinstall google app (which includes google voice search)

But the result is still null, still stuck on "there was an ambient error"

Pls help me , i want to use this app without internet connwction...

Hope someone can give me the answer asap , thx
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
There are plenty of posts in here regarding the issue that you are talking about..

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This app was originally made for jelly bean devices. You do the math
[Android Apps and Games] haranobuhardo:
Lol, yeah i know it was made for jb4.2, but i thought it will still work perfectly for 4.4 or above

Thanks for your answer, maybe ill just wait the developer to come back...

Seriously this app have a really good potential
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
It does work for kk and cm 12. U just have to have a Google search app from version 3.4 to 4.5. That's all

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Version 3.4 to 4.5 is compatible

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I'm running 4.4.4 kitkat and am using these. They work well together.

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What I meant by it made for jb was that u need a Google search app that is compatible with jb.
[Android Apps and Games] haranobuhardo:
[MENTION=5861426]marknoll[/MENTION] thanks mate , it works !

Does the developer really stopped this project ? Im very sad to hear that , i can see how this app will be if theres a programmer want to develop this app
[Android Apps and Games] santabanta114:
I have installed Google search 4.5 on kit kat 4.4.2 but utter still doesn't work for me.. It does speak to me but doesn't respond to my queries ,replies.,etc..

Tried running the tutorial but doesn't work anymore.

It had worked the 1st time but I removed the app for some reason and now it doesn't.

Can someone help?
[Android Apps and Games] wsmather:
Sound Effects No Longer Working

I have searched the boards carefully, and can find no solution to this problem. The sound effects are wave files and located in the proper folder. I use the proper syntax, eg: se~giggle The outcome is always that the text is read out instead of the sound effect being played. I have tried clearing cache, forcing stop, uninstalling, rebooting, reinstalling, to no avail.

Has anyone else encountered this problem, and if so do you have a solution?

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
OK. Uninstall Google apps update and see what version it is. Go from there. [emoji26]
[Android Apps and Games] BillTheCat:
Gary, any feedback from Ben on updating the app, or perhaps turning it over to the community for further development?
[Android Apps and Games] santabanta114:
[MENTION=5861426]marknoll[/MENTION] and anyone helping

There is no 'uninstall update' option. It completely removes the app i.e. Unistall and it's 4.5.12.19 arm.
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
He had mentioned possibly to open source the app. That is not a confirmation though... Only a thought in our latest conversation.
[Android Apps and Games] BillTheCat:
Perhaps it's not too soon to contact him again and inquire of his intentions? I know a great many other users here are anxious for an update, myself included. Heck, he could even make it a commercial product - I'm sure it would give the other 'solutions' out there some competition, especially with the privacy issues abounding.
[Android Apps and Games] santabanta114:
Can someone please help?

Is this a known issue?

I have tried Google 4.2 but same results. :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] daltonhrrll:
I would more than happily take over development. I've asked him about a year ago if I could but I never received a reply.