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[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
Where is Ben?

He has not!!! Working on features and as he stated a few days back he's working also on some other projects that maybe some of us will have an opportunity to test. :fingers-crossed:

Utter! has been seen as others have stated on a Smart Watch, demoed on YouTube in conjunction with Google Now and on top of all that many companies that we all know are all beginning to venture into the "voice assisted" era. :D

The developer has his hands full.

I ask that all of you be patient as we're probably going to be involved in some neat advancements in the near future.;)

Thank you as always,

Gary (GLDavis)
[Android Apps and Games] faku1810:
I don't really get the point of all you people wanting to use permanent recognition while music is playing.. i would imagine utter wouldn't be able to pick up the "wake up" command over the music anyways. Also, it would pause music whenever it had to hear a command, which Personally would be a bother. I'd prefer it was like S-Voice commands for music player, which work without a previous wake up (though is a battery killer as well) but then again, i can picture people having to raise their voice over the music several times before it picks up the command. That's why I just use the headset button to trigger utter listening

Quite the contrary. Ben is really busy working on this and that's why he doesn't participate often in the forum. however gldavis keeps him informed of bugs and errors mentioned here, and i think ben mentioned that even if he doesn't post, he tries to read the thread whenever he can

Enviado desde mi I9300
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
Thank you Faku. I just posted above you giving a little bit of an outline and as much as I would like to say more, nothing is set in stone and therefore it will be Ben to tell everyone.

I can say that he has been become quite well known because of his work. Now that's to give credit to everyone on this thread that has posted and will post so thanks to everyone.

Make it a great day!.
[Android Apps and Games] Tahahm:
Actually , It does pick up voice commands very well even when the phone is playing music through my car speakers. And no , it does not pause the music to listen to your commands..the music dims down in the background and comes back right up as soon as utter stops speaking. That beats having to push a button before you can speak to it. To double that , I have the moto x and I can bring up google now any time while playing music just by saying the command phrase , music pauses and fires right back up as soon as google now is done. I can confirm I never have to yell or raise my voice over music to get the phone to listen to me.
[Android Apps and Games] Lokifish Marz:
brandall , I pointed Omate and Omate backers your way. Hopefully this will work out in you favor. I know I dropped Dragon after about 10min of using utter!
[Android Apps and Games] mahootzki:
Yep, that's the one. But with the alterROM

Sent from.... Who cares, it's here now!!
[Android Apps and Games] mistermentality:
They also look like that on my phone, I thought that was what they were meant to be like until checking this thread.

I've included a screenshot above to show what I mean but tapatalk app isn't letting me add it unless using their hosting so hopefully it will show in this post.

I'm not using a non stock rom nor any density mods that would change it though.

Dave
[Android Apps and Games] old_dude:
Logo

New logo. Get it? lol!
[Android Apps and Games] mahootzki:
Now THAT is funny!!

Sent from.... Who cares, it's here now!!
[Android Apps and Games] vcallas:
Looks good now Brandall. Glad I could do a little bit to help. Also just thought I would let you know that my tabs are displaying correctly.

AOKP b31
[Android Apps and Games] Drifternz:
All good here. Can turn of and on blue-tooth and wireless good and it recognizes the thanks at the end.

My screen also looks like mahootzki's screen shot.

I am using a standard Samsung S2 on gingerbread rom 2.3.4. (ICS update not available over here yet). Not rooted and original screen resolution.
[Android Apps and Games] ttamirt:
mine's fine

I am running (n)utter on CM9 beta on Desire Z (T-Mobile G2) and everything is working fine. Even the tabs are normal.

Also I'm using Ivona - Kendra voice.

'Thanks' is working way better than the ZIP.

Before installing latest one, I have tried ZIP so many times, a lot of tries later I was able to say it right :)

Also, when I asked her to turn off the Bluetooth (n)utter said that 'she recognized both 'on' and 'off' and since Bluetooth was on 'she' switched it off'. - coz of my accents i guess.
[Android Apps and Games] mistermentality:
With the new version I'm still finding as others have that when asking nutter to switch bluetooth on it keeps saying it found on and off in the command though it still works.

Unfortunately google voice is still not liking my english accent (even though it is a very clear one) and often displays odd things like "android sisters blue two horn".

Would it be possible in a later version to have a user defined dictionary of words to replace?

For instance if google often thinks I'm saying cistern when I'm really saying system could I get utter to swap cistern for system before it acts on what I said, and so hopefully compensate for googles issues with my accent?

Dave
[Android Apps and Games] tomgillotti:
Brandall,

I'll be happy to do that for you. Will need instructions though.
[Android Apps and Games] brandall:
Scrolling Tabs

Hi folks, thanks for your screen shots, I had no idea it was happening. Will distribute my daily 8 thanks meter between you.

As I can't replicate (as usual!), I think the best option is to post a few different apk versions with the layout parameters slightly changed in each - Hopefully one will solve the problem and hopefully that one will work on everyone's device!

Going to post them around this page shorty. Before you install, if you could just make a note of which apk you are testing please!

Your other comments are building up! I will be back to answer them all soon!

Thanks in advance.
[Android Apps and Games] ironlood:
I was thinking about a few things last night and I had this great thought (atleast in my mind cause it was late and I'm easily impressed late) what about making Utter tap into the android systems accessibility functionality like sound back or kick back

Or having Utter be granted device administration rights

I believe if those can be done it will open up a lot of access

Pow, right in the childhood
[Android Apps and Games] brandall:
Tab Layout Test

Will attach all of the layout variations into this post. If you could see if any of them make your tabs well spaced and scrollable please!

Thanks in advance

EDIT

layout_1 - Didn't solve +2

layout_2 - Didn't solve +1

layout_3 - Didn't solve +1

layout_4 - Didn't solve +1
[Android Apps and Games] mahootzki:
Worse.

Sent from.... Who cares, it's here now!!
[Android Apps and Games] brandall:
Thanks - Your image buttons and normal buttons shouldn't have a white background either! Supposed to be transparent...

On to the next one...
[Android Apps and Games] Drifternz:
Sorry to say..none are successful.

Can't attach pictures to show you yet as only new member, but layout 1 looks like mahootzki's while the rest look the same as the original v.1.5a.apk
[Android Apps and Games] brandall:
Thanks for letting me know.

There's a few more permutations I can try, only wish I could replicate on my devices or the emulator so this wasn't such a laborious process! This is how is looks for me btw
[Android Apps and Games] rygo:
Just a thought maybe with the images being a .PNG.9 they may need to be stretched

a bit differently to look right on some phones or stretched on both sides I am not even

sure if they are to the 9s but I would assume so if images are to be rotated.

then again I may not know what I am saying,just a thought.
[Android Apps and Games] Misterjokerboy:
Just to let you know brandall, I installed this earlier this morning and my tabs look the same as in your screenshot. Running AOSP ICS rom, 240 DPI.

Haven't tested the app yet, but thought you might appreciate the feedback.
[Android Apps and Games] RoboJoe:
How are you making the tabs? Also, what are you trying to resize? The text?

Sorry, I have been pretty busy lately (We're having a girl!!) So I'm a little behind.
[Android Apps and Games] brandall:
Congratulations!! (in advance?) :)

The xml sample is very simple:

<HorizontalScrollView
android:layout_width="fill_parent"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:fillViewport="true"
android:scrollbars="none" >

<TabWidget
android:id="@android:id/tabs"
android:layout_width="wrap_content"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:layout_weight="0"
android:orientation="horizontal" />
</HorizontalScrollView>

It works fine on my three devices and on the emulator... But clearly something is a miss.. :mad: The tabs should space themselves out depending on the length of the title text and be scrollable so not to try and fit into the display width...

EDIT: I've posted in a Google Group with the issue, so I'm going to leave it for now as it's already been too many hours down the toilet... Just hope I'll get a reply that will resolve the issue for me...
[Android Apps and Games] brandall:
Private beta

Hey folks, hope you are all doing well

For those that missed my last post, I’m still alive and still developing and great things are happening in the background, which I hope to share with you all very soon. In the meantime, my work load is crazy, so I’m locking myself away from the world to try and keep up with it all.

On that subject, I’m ready to run a small private beta test of my new application and I’m looking for some volunteers! Initially I only need about 10 of you who are interested in getting involved in the framework test and enjoy giving feedback. Initially, the openings will be to those that have a history of contributing to the thread. I must keep this on the down-low for now and therefore it’s only open to users that I’m familiar with.

If you really want to be involved in the new application testing, but don’t fit this criteria, don't worry as there will be an extended private beta open to all interested in a couple of weeks from now – I thank you in advance for wanting to be involved.

Using the new private beta features of the Play Store requires a Google Plus Group for its members, so if you've not stepped into the world of G+, then it’s time!

For the initial test, please post a new reply with the title PRIVATE BETA and ‘I'm in!’ will be sufficient for myself and [MENTION=4865507]GLDavis[/MENTION] to spot your interest. You’ll get a private message requesting your Gmail address and real name if you make the cut!

NOTE: The extended private beta invite will be posted a few weeks from now, so there’s no need to post your interest just yet, and rest assured you won’t be missed when the time comes!

Thank you all once again for your continued support, it’s greatly appreciated.

Ben
[Android Apps and Games] LegendsCrazy:
I'm in!!! :good:
[Android Apps and Games] shawn13165:
private beta

I'm in
[Android Apps and Games] iantresman:
Camera, video, sound recordings?

This looks exciting. Can I create a phrase that:

Takes a photo (even if the camera is not selected)

Start a video recording (and stop on request)

Start sounds recording (and stop on request)

Select various camera options?
[Android Apps and Games] regor99:
Private beta

‘I'm in!’
[Android Apps and Games] faku1810:
Private Beta

I'm in!

Though i don't really know what kind of project it is, and i don't really fit in the criteria mentioned, i'd be glad to be of help. Be it now or after a few weeks, lol.
[Android Apps and Games] sevenup30:
Private beta

I'm in!

i'd love to help you with utter, i'm from france but using utter. I can also help for translation if needed somedays.
[Android Apps and Games] vingar:
Why Autovoice plug-in for tasker works very well with Italian language,Utter have problems!

Inviato dal mio GT-N7100 con Tapatalk 4
[Android Apps and Games] sevenup30:
utter dont have problems, it just dont have translation.
[Android Apps and Games] iHeymanth:
great app....love it

possible to use JARVIS voice ?? (u know its Iron Man jarvis) :D
[Android Apps and Games] faku1810:
As was posted above, this is not a problem but just a lack of translations. If you create a custom shortcut for utter u can select Italian as the recognition language.

However this won't be useful unless you go to customization in utter and use Replace Words to add Italian aliases for the commands you want to use (from those in the Command List); and also, if you select an Italian TTS Engine, then you'd mostly hear utter speak English with an Italian voice.

All this will be solved when the translation project starts, meanwhile, you can follow these steps to get your Italian commands working easily.

1. In utter, go to customization and create a backup for your commands (you should create at least one custom command and test if it works before doing this)

2. connect your phone to the computer through usb (or use ES explorer and its LAN over Wi-Fi) and transfer the backup.xml located in the folder Utter/User_Commands.

3. using notepad++ or any other editor of your choice, modify the file to add as many commands (from the command list) as you see fit. Just follow the pattern of the command you had created previously.

4. When you're done, transfer the file again and use restore backup in utter customization; now u should be able to use utter in Italian without any problem.

Enviado desde mi I9300
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
Private Beta (reposted)

Just reposting on Ben's behalf as we're still looking for a few more to participate in the Beta Testing-

Hey folks, hope you are all doing well

For those that missed my last post, I’m still alive and still developing and great things are happening in the background, which I hope to share with you all very soon. In the meantime, my work load is crazy, so I’m locking myself away from the world to try and keep up with it all.

On that subject, I’m ready to run a small private beta test of my new application and I’m looking for some volunteers! Initially I only need about 10 of you who are interested in getting involved in the framework test and enjoy giving feedback. Initially, the openings will be to those that have a history of contributing to the thread. I must keep this on the down-low for now and therefore it’s only open to users that I’m familiar with.

If you really want to be involved in the new application testing, but don’t fit this criteria, don't worry as there will be an extended private beta open to all interested in a couple of weeks from now – I thank you in advance for wanting to be involved.

Using the new private beta features of the Play Store requires a Google Plus Group for its members, so if you've not stepped into the world of G+, then it’s time!

For the initial test, please post a new reply with the title PRIVATE BETA and ‘I'm in!’ will be sufficient for myself and [MENTION=4865507]GLDavis[/MENTION] to spot your interest. You’ll get a private message requesting your Gmail address and real name if you make the cut!

NOTE: The extended private beta invite will be posted a few weeks from now, so there’s no need to post your interest just yet, and rest assured you won’t be missed when the time comes!

Thank you all once again for your continued support, it’s greatly appreciated.

Ben
[Android Apps and Games] Gallardo994:
I'm in!
[Android Apps and Games] Rochey13:
I've been following this project for the last couple of months and absolutely love Utter.

I know I don't make the initial criteria but I'd love to help on the beta where I can.

I'm in!
[Android Apps and Games] Plays2:
I'm in!
[Android Apps and Games] ReTro FuZe:
Private beta

I'm in!
[Android Apps and Games] armyofpunk:
I'm in
[Android Apps and Games] gbossley:
Default Private beta

I'm in!
[Android Apps and Games] meminiau:
I'm in!
[Android Apps and Games] TylerDurben:
I'm in!
[Android Apps and Games] remidesroques:
I'm in!
[Android Apps and Games] Amdathlonuk:
Private Beta

I'm in
[Android Apps and Games] Kallen:
New install

First of all, WOW. This app looks amazing.

Sadly, I must have done something wrong.

When I open Utter, it pops up a message:

I've scanned through the user manual, including Troubleshooting, and did searches but did not find anything about this.

I also changed the language settings to English UK in the phone settings. What have I missed?

I get the same error in Utter settings | English Voice Engine (tap to select).

Any suggestions?

(and my apologies, in advance, if I've overlooked something obvious. I DID try to do my homework before posting.)
[Android Apps and Games] iHeymanth:
can someone tell the live wallpaper used in the tutorial video of utter ??
[Android Apps and Games] WhiteiceDMSTech:
Private beta

"I'm in!"
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
If you view all the 230 comments Ben tells you...but anyway...The wallpaper is Galaxy Pack﻿
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
Do you have the latest Google Search and Google Voice Search installed? It sounds as though you don't, as you would at least have the Google Text to speech engine.

Go to the Settings on YOUR phone and select "language and Input"...

1. Check and see that you have Google Voice Typing and that it is checked.

2. Tap on Text-to-Speech output and you should have something similar to my screenshot.

If you don't see those, then update as above, reboot and check again.

Also, what version of Android please?
[Android Apps and Games] cableghost:
Selective Bluetooth enable Tasker integration

At present, Utter will use Bluetooth to communicate through when BT turned on. I would like an option to have Utter disable Bluetooth, preferably via Tasker integration, so this could be made on the fly.

Why? When at home, my phone is connected to my computer via BT, but not using a BT headset, and would like to use Utter via device microphone, not BT. However, when away from phone, and with BT on, use Utter via BT.
[Android Apps and Games] Kallen:
I just updated Google Search to be certain. Google Play says Google Voice Search is INSTALLED. I think it would say UPDATE, if an update was available, yes?

Google Voice Typing is checked

I went to Text-to-Speech Output | Preferred TTS engine and it's EMPTY. No listings, there. <-- This is the likely culprit. What could have caused that?

I'm on a custom ROM: Jedi Mind Tricks, with Tiberius custom kernel, all based on JB 4.1.2.

BTW, I have Dragon Assistant and SpeakToIt installed. I previously had Sherpa installed, but uninstalled it. Any chance one of these caused my problems?
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
I have found that custom ROM's can be finicky like this. Do you have a working Google Now? I would think not, at least with no voice interaction. It might be best to download a voice system like SVOX...Victoria is a good one by the way, and they have a trial too so you can at least use a voice to get Utter! working.
[Android Apps and Games] Kallen:
I just rebooted to see if that would help.

I am able to use Google Now with voice. That is, I can dictate instructions. Is Google Now supposed to talk back?

I'll check out SVOX, but I'm concerned I've done something wrong to my phone. It seems I should have a T2S system, right?

EDIT: OK, you were right about the ROM. The dev stripped out TTS due to some kind of bug with Samsung. I've just flashed a modified TTS and now have Google TTS Engine. And, now I don't get that error.

Thanks so much for your help. I'll continue though the user guide and come back with any further questions. :)
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
If Google Now is working and yes it is supposed to talk, then you should be able to use the Google synthesized voice with Utter!.

See if you now have Google in the Text to speech section AND tap on Voice Search, then tap on Offline Speech recognition and see if you can or have a download option for those files.
[Android Apps and Games] Kallen:
Install latest version

In Utter | Settings | Recognition & Voices...

Both Google Voice Search and Google Search have this under the captions:

"Install latest version"

But, when I tap on either, it takes me to Play where they both show as Installed.

Does this indicate a problem?
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
No. Did you check under your phone setttings after the reboot and do you have any voice files now?

Also, did you check per my previous for the downloadable off-line files as well?
[Android Apps and Games] Kallen:
Yes. Sorry, I posted the follow up as an EDIT to the original question rather than a new post. Here's what I wrote:
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
Great. :D
[Android Apps and Games] Kallen:
FEEDBACK - Settings

I've just gone into Settings and noticed the green checkmarks and red x's. The intuitive interpretation is that the green check means the option has been set and the red x means no selection has been made yet.

But, I've gone into several of the options and made selection and the red x still shows.
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
The menu is kinda buggy yet. After you make your selections, if you back out of Utter!, then when you go back in they should now be checks or whatever option you chose.
[Android Apps and Games] Kallen:
Confirmed. Thanks!

---------- Post added at 02:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:00 PM ----------

I'm trying to play with Custom Phrases (and Utter responses). I typed

"Who's your daddy" (also tried with a question mark)

But it says, "The format of your custom phrase is incorrect."

Is there a place I can read up on proper structure?
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
It should work...don't use quotations when you enter your phrase. Also, pressing the little blue "i" button on the bottom right will give you a description of the function.
[Android Apps and Games] Kallen:
I did not use quotes and the i button didn't give any clues as to what was wrong with my structure.

---------- Post added at 03:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:09 PM ----------

What happens if you put

Who's your daddy

in as a custom phrase in your setup?
[Android Apps and Games] Kallen:
Is Utter! developed by the guy as Tasker?

Either way, I just also picked up Tasker. Is one tool better than the other to start learning first? Or, either way?

---------- Post added at 04:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:31 PM ----------

Is it possible to activate Utter from one of the built-in command buttons at the bottom of the phone? Like maybe a long press of the Search button? (Currently, that brings up Samsung Voice.)
[Android Apps and Games] shawn13165:
No, Tasker and Utter! are developed by 2 different people.
[Android Apps and Games] Kallen:
OK, so the problem was my misunderstanding of how Utter prompts for data. The textboxes (phrase and response) each had sample text in them, with gray colored text. I assumed these were the defaults. So, I changed the phrase but left the response alone.

Turns out it's not a default. It's a sample. And, since I didn't type a response, Utter couldn't save the custom phrase.

SUGGESTION: Maybe give a better error when there's missing data? Instead of "Invalid structure", you could say, "You need to enter a response."
[Android Apps and Games] sixgunmojo:
Don't know about your phone setup, but with a galaxy s3 running CM 10.2 nightly I have it setup to listen with a double tap of the home button.

Settings > buttons > check allow custom buttons > home button double tap action > select search assistant > choose utter always

the options also exist that i could do it with a long press of either the home or menu button. Hope this helps.
[Android Apps and Games] GLDavis:
Tasker has a pretty steep learning curve my friend. There are wiki's for examples that you can tailor for yourself though. It's very powerful but again you have to work at it. Research, research!
[Android Apps and Games] cableghost:
I re-programmed the Google Now swipe up to activate Utter!. For my phone Droid RAZR M), I had to actually disable the built-in Voice Commands, then the opportunity to select Utter! came up.