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[Android Apps and Games] Tozmo:
Attempting to cheaply Echo my house

I'm experimenting with Utter to try to create a Google-fied Amazon Echo.

I am using a cheap stock android phone. It is always on. In the living room I have speakers connected to the headphone jack of the phone.

In the kitchen, I am using an Anker bluetooth speaker (that has its own mic!).

My goal is to create a voice controlled assistant.

I am using the most up to date Utter from the Play store.

My problems:

I get the chirping in always listening mode.

During music playback, the music pauses every 3 seconds.

I read this thread to see that it is not limited to me, and that the Google-side of the voice commands are the problem.

Would going through AutoVoice and Tasker allow for seamless playback and no chirping, or have there been work-arounds that I am not aware of?

Here are links to my blog where I go through my experiment:

The original, when I used OpenMic without Utter

The update where I talk about Utter
[Android Apps and Games] ftoptas:
Amazing app

Really nice app. Being offline is the best feature for me.
[Android Apps and Games] markworksfx:
Try the utter version from the forum not the playstore and it should work and do you know how to use tasker it will open a whole new world to you
[Android Apps and Games] Tozmo:
Once I "stabilize" Utter to work close to what an Echo can preliminarily do, then Tasker is going to show up and I'm going to go to town with that.

Maybe eventually I can get the Utter and Tasker devs together for a business meeting and we/they can create the Google Now variant of Echo
[Android Apps and Games] Tozmo:
Unfortunately the apk from 7145 still has the always listening problem with frequent interruption of music. I think this is a limitation of all always-listening apps (autovoice and Utter) on Android
[Android Apps and Games] markworksfx:
What phone are you using
[Android Apps and Games] Tozmo:
ZTE Zinger.

I haven't tried on my S4 Mini
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
What android version are you on...cm 11...lollipop?
[Android Apps and Games] Haelos:
Okay, srsly. I've been through like 500 pages on this dang thread...

What's the password to the easter egg?

It was one of the first things I found when using this app, and I've spent every day since trying to get it to reveal its secrets.

I really hope I'm not massively let down when I find out.. This website takes so long to load for me, it'll be another few hours of digging through the posts here before I remotely find a lead (if there even is one). Please, anyone.. Please tell me the password..

I beg of you. It means so much to me.
[Android Apps and Games] tonhuelos:
I have been using Utter for almost 2 years and I can honestly say I have no idea what you are talking about. Easter egg?
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
This is the Easter Egg I found. when you get a chance do your voice command saying search Bing for Easter egg in utter
[Android Apps and Games] Haelos:
There are two ways of finding it. You can either simply say "Easter Egg," or you can set up a custom command with a link to an application shortcut, choose utter!, then select the option (easter.egg) and set up a custom command to reach it.

Attempting to search anything while using the words "easter egg" in your terms on utter will bring up the easter egg page, and it won't search.
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
What is exactly this Easter egg
[Android Apps and Games] Haelos:
That's what we're so eager to find out.

EDIT: Okay, after a lot more digging through this thread, I've found the first two passwords, and I am correct in being severely let down about the trouble it was worth.

The first password is: XDA Developers

the second password is: Ben Randall

I do not yet know the third password, nor if there are any beyond it. These passwords were actually a little bit more difficult than the reward was worth, but it was a fun tidbit nonetheless.

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Re-checked the rules and saw nothing about double posting. Figured I'd make an exception for myself anyway because I have new information to offer that is unrelated to my original posts.

First and foremost, I'm not sure when the last time Ben was around here and making updates. I'm pretty poor at catching dates in posts.

However, I'd like to offer a few things.

First off, I'd like to be able to give utter a name (simple, I know, but it's these small things that count). I'd like this name to be displayed in the permanent notification, and I'd like it to answer to this name as well. At the very least, changing it from saying "utter!" is a preference I have. It'd be cool to change the notification icon as well. (Also, change it to say its name when it says "utter! has become self aware..."

Second, a simple text input would be nice as well. Sometimes I'd rather text than speak my commands, and it's problematic to bring up the app just to be able to type commands. Especially with permanent notification keyboards (like hacker's keyboard) it's just as easy to type as it is to speak, with the benefit of not messing up your speech.

I'm really looking forward to the next possible release. I want to bump that A.I. level up there as high as I can get it.

I really need you to just take all of my money.

Also, is it possible to get the chatbot to work offline? It says stuff about downloading it's pandorabot software, but I'm no programmer, capable of making my own bot, and it's very vague with any other detail. I'd like to talk to my phone (not commands) without needing to rely on data or wifi.

-Actual utter! chatbot conversation

Me: "Hello, how are you?"

utter!: "Partially cloudy with a chance of rain."

Me: "No, I said how are you, not how's the weather."

utter!: "You can't tell me what to do. Rainy."

I want to call my program A.I.D.A.
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Easter egg is funny. Haha. Didn't know about hackers KB being able with voice commands...thanks
[Android Apps and Games] vikraminside:
Utter stopped working error fixed? Waiting more than couple months eagerly.
[Android Apps and Games] Tozmo:
4.4.2 stock for the zte zinger which is the primary device I'm testing on
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
What version of google app? Utter seems to only be responsive to google app 3.6-
[Android Apps and Games] JLPDA:
KLets

For those looking to move on, like I have, KLets works reasonably well. Not alot of bells and whistles, but, recognition is accurate and fast - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lukasoft.android.voicecontrol
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
Hey. So what is the third password?
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
I don't know. I gave up looking.

☺
[Android Apps and Games] Nova Spark:
How can i enable offline

I am using 5.1.1 on vibrant

with latest google app.

i have installed google tts
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
Sorry Nova. Offline is broken for everybody. It's because of a recent Google update component that is incompatible with the utter app. Hopefully, a utter update week come soon that will sort it out.
[Android Apps and Games] Zobat:
the developer has last been spotted in february...
[Android Apps and Games] markworksfx:
It would be great if Ben could get with Joăo Dias on google+ he develops for autovoice on the playstore and he has a fix for every update google comes out with
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
I say we get on Google+ and msg Mr.dias. lol
[Android Apps and Games] Nova Spark:
Thank you for info. I will wait
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Klets stinks too. Offline voice doesn't work neither.
[Android Apps and Games] Freddy1X:
So.. This app is.. Dead?
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Utter works fine with old Google now..aka Google search 3.6- ..works well with online, but doesn't work offline without 3.6-
[Android Apps and Games] themadproducer:
Nope...but support has been unavailable for a long time.

So sad. :crying:
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
I have found that if one flashes a cm 10.1 or so (jb..4.2.2). This works fine with offline voice recognition.. Just flash a gapps pkg with an older Google search. Don't forget to not update the Google search via playstore
[Android Apps and Games] sdfgsteve:
I've downgraded to 3.6, but I'm having trouble downloading the offline files, is there another way to get them?
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Download files via the app
[Android Apps and Games] Nova Spark:
Q1) Which Version google search ???

Q2)Then can we update google search with apk not from playstore.

Q3) From which app?? or can you give link.Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
I flashed an old cm 10.2 ROM with these gapps

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HTC inspire 4g

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After install of ROM and gapps..turn off automatic updates in play store settings. That way Google search won't update. If its accidentally updated,just go to app settings and uninstall updates
[Android Apps and Games] okak24:
This is the best app ever. Please don't dead this app. Please continue develop. Please
[Android Apps and Games] sdfgsteve:
Where exactly? I only see a link to the search app itself
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Try offline speech from inside Google app or in language and input settings in your device
[Android Apps and Games] Critical Detox:
Sooner or later this thread is going to end up locked, we're less then a month away from the last posted update on the play store last year, and [MENTION=984710]brandall[/MENTION] has been nowhere to be seen more so heard from during this time. With no support for the increasing issues that are starting to stack higher and higher people are going to lose interest. It's a shame really. Not sure if Brandall has gotten lazy with the app or is doing something else OTHER than Gluru which was also months ago.
[Android Apps and Games] GodLikeMe:
Good work. I'm using it and haven't found big problems yet.
[Android Apps and Games] tsteward:
I cant seem to get this to work on my LG G2.

It installed ok and says it is self aware.

I have put the custom icon on the launcher.

I can't even run the tutorial.

What am I missing?
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
If u are on lollipop then forget it...unless you flash an old gapps version without Google app 3.6+...

Sent from my ATRIX HD
[Android Apps and Games] tsteward:
Using 4.4.2
[Android Apps and Games] tonhuelos:
Just chiming in here. I am running lollipop with the latest version of the Google app and the update to utter in this thread with no problems.

HTC One M7
[Android Apps and Games] robi665:
looking forward for this app

There are so many useful apps and i found them with new app "wiseapp" really good app.
[Android Apps and Games] BillTheCat:
Came across this app when seeking an alternative to Google Now. Since it seems development and support has stopped, is there another substitute anyone would recommend? How would you compare Dragon Mobile to Utter?
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Which version of utter and what android version ? 5.0 or 5.1?

Sent from my ATRIX HD
[Android Apps and Games] BillTheCat:
I've also been able to run the version available in the Play Store on an HTC M9 LP 5.0.2 and ARHD.
[Android Apps and Games] tonhuelos:
Android 5.0.2 Utter 3.1.2B
[Android Apps and Games] tonhuelos:
Use the version found in this thread. Back in February the developer popped in with a temp update until such a time as he releases a permanent fix. The temp fix can be found here
[Android Apps and Games] BillTheCat:
That's encouraging. I really hope he'll continue development. With all the privacy violations in the news lately, there are those of us who really like to keep a low profile, and using Google Now just isn't the way to remain anonymous.

ETA: Perhaps someone can help me understand more clearly how Utter is working. I know that the developer says that no information is passed to, or stored by, external servers the way that Google Now does. However, if Utter relies on the GN engine, is there really a difference? Just trying to get my head around the potential privacy implications.

Thanks to all in advance!
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
If Privacy is a concern to you, then you should just use the privacy settings in app ops
[Android Apps and Games] BillTheCat:
I'm running Xprivacy, however even that can't stop data from being passed if you decline a restriction.

I guess what I'm asking is if this app works without Google Now being installed, or does it just "bolt on top" and require GN to function?
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
Here's an interesting app I just found. 'haptik personal assistant'

It uses real people in India to solve your requests. Very interesting concept. Maybe humans work better than machines after all :)

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Well, it's impossible to uninstall 'Google Now' since its integrated into the android os , but to answer your question, the app works better for me if I completely disable Google Now.
[Android Apps and Games] BillTheCat:
Based on my experience with offshore IT support, that's an app I can gladly scratch off my 'try it' list.

As to GN being buried into Android, not so if you're running a ROM like ARHD that has it removed by default and gives you the option to not install it.
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
OK all..flash these gapps if u are on kk
[Android Apps and Games] mlips821:
Utter! addict late to join in

Utter! overall has been great for me (only issue I have every now and then is constant beeping). I'm up to AI level 1.073...thats the highest I have ever had it to. what will flashing this Gapps package do. Im running HyperDrive21 on Verizon galaxy s4 NC5 buid.
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
That package insures a correct Google search app. 3.6.16. This search app also has options to download high quality voices. With which the newest on store doesn't have.
[Android Apps and Games] daltonhrrll:
I agree. This app was an amazing idea I used it for everything but the lack of support now is ridiculous. If I could get in contact with him I'd consider taking it over.
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
That would be great, if somebody could take it over. Better, than nothing from [MENTION=984710]brandall[/MENTION]
[Android Apps and Games] daltonhrrll:
I can't just take it over though without permission from him. Don't want him coming back later down the road claiming I stole it.
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
Well, I found the app fun, and I never said it was an IT support app.

2) If you're running a rom like ARHD, then that's all good for you, though the original question never mentioned which rom, therefore stock android can be assumed.

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I get the feeling [MENTION=984710]brandall[/MENTION] has lost interest though, so if you're truly keen, then I'd encourage you to ask his permission and see what he says. You'd be doing a whole lot of people a good service if you brought the app back to life.
[Android Apps and Games] daltonhrrll:
I asked a long time ago and never got a response but I'll try again.
[Android Apps and Games] mlips821:
If you say so

I will take you on your word that this is the better package to have.(i.e.-search). I trust you know more about these issues than I do, so thank you for the heads up. Just so I know can or should I update any of the apps in this package in the future, except for search? obviously I want UTTER! to work at the highest level possible. this is my most favorite app. I have on my s4, and the one I spend the most time daily playing around with. I tried to get some info out of [MENTION=984710]brandall[/MENTION] on his G+ page, but it seems he is more interested in his other venture (gluru) at the moment. There is a lot of items within the app when you select you get a "coming soon" notification, at this rate the world will end before we will hopefully see [MENTION=984710]brandall[/MENTION] at least pop his head in so we know he at least is thinking about it. His work is amazing and I respect everything he has and is doing, I guess it is because i use UTTER! and not (gluru) that I am pissed :) anyway like I said thanks for sterring mr in the right direction, and any other things I should know to make UTTER! the best app it can be at least for know is appreciated. thanks again, going to flash these right now.

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checked out thread for those gapps, says search version is 3.5.14.1234234.arm. still use?

sorry if Im splitting hairs, like I said just want to make sure UTTER! has got the most adaptable learning environment, and I know that you are way more versed in these issues than I am, so this is alright?
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Yes. 3.5 arm. Works well off or online.
[Android Apps and Games] mlips821:
Appreciated

thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Hit that thank button hehe
[Android Apps and Games] tsteward:
Nope can't get his running on lg g2 with android 4.4.2
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Read dude. Flash those gapps I mentioned above
[Android Apps and Games] stivelio:
Do you have the link to download this package?
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
http://highonandroid.com/android-apps/download-android-4-4-4-gapps/

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http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/gapps/PA/4.4.4/pa_gapps-modular-micro-4.4.4-20140629-signed.zip

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After flashing gapps and opening utter, play services will prompt to update...accept and after play services upgrades, reboot your device.
[Android Apps and Games] mlips821:
My Pleasure

Gottcha
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
Hi all!

A couple weeks ago I attempted to reach Ben, but so far no luck. I'm assuming he's at Google I/O but don't know for sure.

Anyways... I'll keep trying folks.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Did it work?
[Android Apps and Games] mlips821:
Trying again

I flashed the ones I downloaded last night and everything started to FC.....so I just downloaded these from the link you posted and Im going to try again. Ill keep you posted

(no pun intended):)
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Yea. Clean flash it all dude..lol. That's your best bet
[Android Apps and Games] webfrogs:
Unknown Error code during application install: "-505"

I've tried a number of times to install this application and one time, it even went through some of the permissions. In the end, I get the message...

Unknown Error code during application install: "-505"

I've just upgraded the phone to Lollipop 5.0. Could that be the issue?

-Jared
[Android Apps and Games] Zobat:
search for tasker in the tread. you have installed it probably.
[Android Apps and Games] BillTheCat:
What does the notification mean that says 'at level 1.018'?
[Android Apps and Games] 1741992clark:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1508195

Hello sir bradall How to useful utter voice command offline?
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
The answer is a few pages back. Actually,there are a number of them in this thread.
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
Anybody tried 'hound beta - voice search' ? It's thet beta of soundhound's new voice recognition app 'hound'? I just read an article about it, and apparently it kicks ass and is way beyond Google Now, and Siri etc. It's looks great, but is unavailable in my country. Can apply for private beta from the sound hound website direct though, so I'll try that.
[Android Apps and Games] App Developer:
Great Job
[Android Apps and Games] BillTheCat:
Have you read their privacy policy? It's clearly not an offline or private system.
[Android Apps and Games] whitedavidp:
Any idea if this has an offline mode? I gotta have that. I didn't see anything one way or the other on the website. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Omg. I have posted ways to fix offline. Look a few posts back
[Android Apps and Games] whitedavidp:
You entirely mis-understand me. I have offline on Utter now. I am asking about Hound which was mentioned by someone (who I quoted).
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
Not sure if it has offline. I'm still waiting for a response from the developer as to whether or not I can get the app in New Zealand. It's not on the Playstore here. Let me know if you download it, and what's it's like :) I'd stay with utter, if only Mr Randall would continue development and support :(
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Sorry

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How'd it go ?
[Android Apps and Games] BillTheCat:
If you read their privacy policy and terms of service, it is abundantly clear that Hound is NOT an offline system. They rely on their servers to analyze your requests and improve recognition... and of course, to profit from your data.
[Android Apps and Games] themadproducer:
Light bulb went ON today...I programmed Tasker to play a sound whenever it detects a notification by Utter named "I'm listening"...and it solves my missing beep issue. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
That's clever :)
[Android Apps and Games] markworksfx:
I use tasker to fill in where utter falls short all the time
[Android Apps and Games] mlips821:
AI Level

Hey Mark, just wondering what is your AI level At with Utter!? Im at 1.078. which is the highest I have ever been. was at 1.073 a week ago and it went up. I am not getting that constant uploading from google servers notification anymore. dont know if that is a good thing or a bad thing??
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Mine is 1.028

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Its a good thing. Utter isn't relying on a server but reading the language pack from your device
[Android Apps and Games] mlips821:
Whats the highest you heard of

As far as the AI level is concerned what is the highest that you have heard of this thing getting up to? or does it keep on going? because now it has learned my speech patterns and I dont even have to phrase questions so specific (like "What is the weather like in Atlantic City?"---now I just say "What is the weather like" and it tells me, I changed nothing as far as command wise. same with basically all my commands, just learned my speech pattern and it shortened the command phrases on its own. kind of cool if you think about it Like "what is my horoscope today" to " whats my horoscope" all on its own:laugh::laugh::good::good:

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or I will just say "whats it like outside" and it tells me the weather. never changed anything in any command phrase. no more Specifics like when I started.

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I said "whats it like outside" Its "whats the weather Like", didnt want to be a liar.:laugh:
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
https://vimeo.com/129846547
[Android Apps and Games] BillTheCat:
Ah. Well, this just answered the question I asked the other day about what 'at level 1.___' meant. At what point does the system become fully independent?

Also, is there a way to turn off the goofy opening statements like 'good morning, sleepyhead'? I'd prefer if it just had a tone, or simply said' listening '.
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
That is a very good question about the independency.. I am also wondering if it was at 0 would it be better?lol
[Android Apps and Games] BillTheCat:
If it's at zero, utter automatically dials 911. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] BillTheCat:
Duh. And here I spent time scouring the user manual thinking the definition would be in there. Thanks, that explains lot.
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Is that sarcasm? Hehe[emoji4]