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[Android Apps and Games] Ben Aldhouse:
Blue tooth headset use died after Google update

I have been using Utter! via blue tooth headsets for years. Firstly a Galaxy S3 and now a Oneplus One. I'm pretty much addicted to what I can get my phone to do via Utter and my headset. Great work Ben Randall! Unfortunately, it seems that Google have gnarlsed this up for me somehow with their recent update. I sideloaded the most recent Utter! and rolled back the Google update (as far as I know how) but I can't get blue tooth commands to work any more. If the phone has just been rebooted it might greet me, then do nothing for ages and may be eventually give me a 'Could not connect to network' or 'No voice detected' while it shows the microphone indicating that it is ready to for a voice command. Then it will do nothing at all. Very frustrating. As far as I have tried, Utter! with out the headset works very well but I haven't explored this much.
[Android Apps and Games] funfunfan:
Utter! v.3.1.2B

Hello,

I've managed to find the link, thanks to Mikegrmn.

Couldn't install it from my PC, as it said Failed. Invalid APK file!

Copied it to the phone SD card, and installed it from there. It said "installed successfully" but when I check the version, it says 3.1.1 beta.

What can I do to install the new version?
[Android Apps and Games] Mikegrmn:
I think this is the latest one (I just checked and the Version number on mine is also 3.1.1 beta). I guess the Lollipop fix just doesn't come with the 3.1.2 Name tag.

But compared to the Play store apk, the link to the devs post announcing the update which includes the link installed fine on my Nexus6 and it works great (after I found out that I hadn't installed a text to speech engine).
[Android Apps and Games] funfunfan:
3.1.2B

You mean I have actually managed to install 3.1.2B, but it's just a matter of lacking indication in the About Utter! ?
[Android Apps and Games] Mikegrmn:
That is what I meant. I'm certain I clicked on the download link that states the 3.1.2B apk, and when I check about, it's saying 3.1.1.

But when I have permanent recognition on, it still "dings" about every 1-2 seconds.
[Android Apps and Games] Valiceemo:
How do I change the voice to English??! I somehow managed to change it to English US and cannot change back. English UK is selected in android settings?
[Android Apps and Games] whitedavidp:
How about in Utter Settings -> English Voice Settings -> Eng-Gbr?
[Android Apps and Games] Valiceemo:
Do you know, I tried that a hundred times and KT didn't work. I tried it again to confirm and it worked!

Anyone know how to get utter to play music shuffled through play music app?
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
Is Google Now active? That can hog your Mic, and stop utter hearing you through the Bluetooth Mic. Try killing Google Now, and see if that helps.
[Android Apps and Games] Ben Aldhouse:
Thanks for the reply Philipoflyboy, I don't think the problem is google now. I wondered if rooting my phone might improve the situation any. Unfortunately no :(

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I have just found out - if I turn the BT headset off then make an utter voice command on the phone's microphone then switch the BT headset back on, BT voice commands work again! (I have done this once. I don't know how repeatable this 'fix' is).
[Android Apps and Games] sears-:
Crash on Start (flo)

I'm on a Nexus 7 2013 wifi (flo) running CM11 M12 and ElementalX 2.15.

I've tried both 3.1.1 and 3.1.2. Everytime I try to open the app (or it opens itself) it crashes immediately. I'm running the latest version of Google Now. Any suggestions on how to fix this? Many thanks. This app is going to be very helpful for my car build.

Also, should I not auto-update Google Now and wait until a new utter version is out for future reference?
[Android Apps and Games] vikraminside:
[MENTION=984710]brandall[/MENTION]

Were you able to find out the crash issue? I had shared the report. Please let me know.
[Android Apps and Games] hidara:
Using Utter! with Pioneer Appradio Unchained Car Radio

Hey there,

When using Utter through my car radio I can hear the beep to show that Utter is listening for a command but I cannot hear any voice replies by Utter. This happens when in Appradio mode. If I change over to BT mode I can hear the replies.

Everything else works eg. I can still use voice to send a sms but I have to guess when the app is trying to clarify a persons phone number etc. Tunein Radio and all my other apps still work perfectly

....What I can't figure out is why can I hear the confirmation beep to notify that Utter is listening but I cannot hear the synthesized voice? Does anyone know what I could try to fix this?

I have the paid version of Appradio Unchained and am using the following setup

Pioneer Radio AVH-X8550BT

Oneplus One Phone (Cyanogen Lollipop)

Netgear Push to TV PTV3000

If you are unfamiliar with Appradio:

By using the PTV3000 I can wirelessly mirror my phone screen to the radio and leave the USB port for charging. App Radio Unchained allows me to control my phone using the car radio touch screen. This essentially turns my radio into an android tablet and gives me the use of any android app including Google Maps
[Android Apps and Games] Ben Aldhouse:
This time I remembered to uncheck 'auto update'

OK, I seem to have good Blue tooth headset voice commands on Utter! back by stripping back the Google update (again) and this time remembering to unchech 'auto update' on Google in Google Play.

Using a Oneplus One with stock CM11S and the latest Utter! update sideloaded. (Oneplus One rooted since my first post on this thread).
[Android Apps and Games] Valiceemo:
Is there anyway to pass a spoken phrase to a tasker variable.

For example, "search my music for <artist>"

And then use the resulting <artist> in a tasker task...eg AutoShare action?
[Android Apps and Games] hidara:
I have tried using different voices but am still getting the same issue . One curious thing is that when I press the Utter! button to issue a command but do not say anything, I actually hear a synthesized voice saying that utter did not hear a command!! This is the only time I hear output from Utter.
[Android Apps and Games] tonhuelos:
How about a check box to turn on permanent recognition when connected to bluetooth?
[Android Apps and Games] vtwalk:
Does anyone have any idea when the app will be updated on the Play Store?
[Android Apps and Games] tonhuelos:
No way to know that but for sure we will see another release here before it goes to Play Store. That's just the way Ben does it, releases here to test and see if there are any problems then update Play Store. The version released here about a month ago was just a temp fix and I don't think ever intended to go to G-Play. If you haven't updated to it the temp fix can be found here
[Android Apps and Games] funfunfan:
contacts and failure reply

Hello,

I have two problems/propositions:

1. All my contacts are Cellularvoice.

Utter will only recognize Mobile.

Can't you make it use all forms of phones?

2. Is there a way to replace the useless and wasteful "Sorry I was in a daydream" message or any similar messages, with something efficient, like a specific beep sound to tell you that Utter didn't recognize the command? (In order to be efficient, save time, battery, etc...., I don't think utter is designed to be a social contacts replacement, so it should be focused on efficiency, not on special effects...)
[Android Apps and Games] vtwalk:
Thanks and I loaded it on yesterday. I initially believed it to be a fix to go onto the P-store.
[Android Apps and Games] Mikegrmn:
With 1. I cannot help.

But for 2. I'd say this could be optional. I rather like the conversation style of a personal assistant. Google now gives you exactly what you ask it for. But I really find it totally impersonal. But no offense, just my opinion. I'm not the dev, so I'll take what I get as long as I can also use it fully offline.
[Android Apps and Games] funfunfan:
Yes, and how does your reply answer my question? :)
[Android Apps and Games] Net Boy Steve:
Tasker and Utter can help each other

I absolutely love Utter and find it extremely useful when I shake-to-wake. Phone outta pocket, power button, shake-to-wake, off we go. So convenient. However, using Utter's shake to wake was driving me crazy. Even tho' I had sensitivity set to Very Low, it would constantly go off by itself. Constantly. Just putting the phone down sometimes. Tasker is much better a setting a low sensitivity shake, so I created a Tasker profile and task to run Utter when you Tasker detects a shake. MUCH better. Tasker lets you set length of shake event, that's key. Never get false wakeups now. :) So it's funny how I use Tasker to run Utter which you then use to run Tasker. :)
[Android Apps and Games] spot01:
that is good, I've had some funny looks when using shake-to-wake and carrying my phone in my trouser pocket "Hi sexy what can I do for you" turned a few heads:D
[Android Apps and Games] Robert-Johnson:
I'm on a OnePlus One also. I found that I have to have Settings > Power User > Mute Recognition Beep checked, or Utter will just hang for 45 seconds before failing.
[Android Apps and Games] AgentJz:
Why does it go into fetch mode after a voice text input command and drain my battery to 0?

G3 Verizon stock rom

It works fine but will go into fetch mode after voice input for text.
[Android Apps and Games] tonhuelos:
Are you using the version from Play Store or the temp fix that can be found here? The temp fix should fix that problem.
[Android Apps and Games] zzEvilGeniuszz:
There is a massive amount of information here and it is quite overwhelming. I wish more people would make Utter and Tasker tutorials.

I just started using Utter and I was so impressed that I bought it immediately. I am still new at this app but getting it to integrate with Tasker is not going as well as I planned. I attempted to get Utter launch Tasker Task but I have not successfully done it yet. Can any of you provide me with some information?
[Android Apps and Games] rastus.rob:
Here's one for Tasker.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjV3HijScGMynGvjJrvNNd5Q9pPy255dL
[Android Apps and Games] Reconfigured:
[MENTION=984710]brandall[/MENTION] can you create a widget like Google search bar where we can type command instead of speaking??? :D
[Android Apps and Games] gbossley:
Reconfigured why would he do that - the whole point of Utter! is about voice activation. And apps such as Tasker do such an awesome job of other automation - I don't understand why you would want this?
[Android Apps and Games] Reconfigured:
Coz sometimes utter doesn't recognise. My voice due to noise or while listening to loud music so in that case if a widget would be better to type in command. Also Google now fails to recognise the voice in such noise :p
[Android Apps and Games] AgentJz:
Thanks I'll try it. Appreciate it.
[Android Apps and Games] xdasnapper:
1) launch the Utter! application

2) tap "Customization"

3) tap "Create Commands"

4) select "Run Tasker Task". Wait until the Tasker "Task Selection" window comes up and select your task that you want to run.

5) now just follow the voice prompts from Utter! First, you'll be asked to speak a command that you want to map to the Tasker task you have selected in step 4. You'll then be asked to repeat that command so that Utter! can verify your spoken command. The voice command must be the same, and Utter! must hear it as the same, or you won't get past this step. You'll then be asked what you would like Utter to say when the command is successful. Say "OK" or something. Then you'll be asked what you would like Utter to say when the command is NOT successful. Say "command failed" or something. Don't worry too much about the exact wording of the voice command or the confirmation messages - you can always edit them afterwards by selecting "Edit Commands" (directly below "Create Commands").

6) test it out and have fun.
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
This app is a boss!

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Offline won't work. HTC inspire cm 11. Works on my atrix HD though. Cm 11
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Is there a way for not having a confirmation message?
[Android Apps and Games] T3h:
Can you please add another feature for wake-up like calling a user set name to wake it.

Similar to Jarvis.
[Android Apps and Games] mloc33:
How do I set a"wake up "shortcut on the home screen in utter?

I only found this app today, I don't know how I've never heard of it.
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
Glad you like utter :) To make the 'wake up' shortcut on your home screen is simple. Open the utter app, and scroll down on the main page where you'll find a 'launcher shortcut' button. Tap to create. It will create a button that you can tap to make utter start listening.

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This feature is already available. Just look in settings/advanced/wake up configuration. A tip: three syllable names work best, and make sure that it's a well-known name that Google recognises.
[Android Apps and Games] mloc33:
I`m using Themer as my launcher, I selected that option you mentioned, buy it does`nt appear on the home screen, it probably would work if was another launcher, but Themer can be different to the point it`s difficult.

Edit : Managed to figure it out.
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
How do you use maps with utter?

Sent from my ATRIX HD
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
Just say "navigate to..... "
[Android Apps and Games] mloc33:
I've got one for ya, would it be possible to get to my Facebook /most recent via utter?
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
I got similar error. I fixed by clearing data. Then I rechecked my default language and input to a diff language. (The phone's default) then rebooted

Sent from my ATRIX HD

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The errors you posted are related to the voice engine. Hope this helps

Sent from my ATRIX HD
[Android Apps and Games] kaliakman:
Firstly hats off to developer!!

I love the app however I have a question and I'm sorry if it has been answered before but there is too much content. Is there any way to send sms in a language different than English?? I'm specially interested in sending sms in Greek. Also I have found a bug. Translation won't work in Greek. It just does nothing.
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
To send via a different language via voice command,you must install that language's tts. To send one via the keyboard( or messaging) you must install the language pack for the messaging app itself

Sent from my ATRIX HD
[Android Apps and Games] Lord AJ:
I installed utter on my lollipop 5.1 and its not working. Whenever I try to launch the app, the only thing I see is a message saying utter has stopped working and needs to be force closed. Help please.
[Android Apps and Games] T3h:
Yeah got it but it needs an active fast internet connection, hope you make it offline in near future.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
It doesn't need an internet connection. Install additional voice data on your pico or Google tts(manage offline voice recognition)
[Android Apps and Games] Danygold:
Did all that but still the same error I think we need Ben it's been a long tha he is missing

thanks for the answer
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
:)

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If you're running lollipop, then the Playstore version of utter won't work for you you're . Instead, you need to side-load the updated app from the link that [MENTION=984710]brandall[/MENTION] posted in his recent post. He hasn't put this version on the Playstore yet, because he's still working on it. This is a temporary fix, but it will do the job until Playstore gets the lollipop compatible version.
[Android Apps and Games] gbossley:
Ivona TTS / Translation

I know Ben gave up on Utter! TTS, due to dramas with payment... but I've managed to get an Aussie voice to Utter! regardless thanks to Ivona's 'Nicole'.

Thing is, I think this prevents the translation function from working - any clever ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] Danygold:
tanks

I am running kit kat 4.4.2 and I did the last update to remove the bip and all was ok but a few days after the problem about!!!!!! stopped working!!!!! started and now no matter what version I use same problem occur

I even did a factory wipe to no avail

thanks again for the help
[Android Apps and Games] Danygold:
I had the same problem with french and I solved the problem by doanloding the french version in google voice including the off line version and using ivona engl in utter then the translation worked maybe you should try the same with aussie voice
[Android Apps and Games] mloc33:
Since my last question fell on deaf ears, I'll try this one. Is it possible to open Tune In Radio and open a radio station with just one word, I tried it, but it just goes to the search bar in Tune In Radio...
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
Not deaf ears, just a bit difficult to answer :)

Utter has no 'Facebook news feed' command, which is a shame because I know it's possible (I've also used Eva). Hopefully [MENTION=984710]brandall[/MENTION] can add this to his 'make it so' list. I seriously wish there was a way to bribe him to add features by request :) I'd seriously pay good $$$$ to get a few features that I'm after :)

I'm not sure about tune-in radio. There must be a way if you use tasker, and have a rooted phone...... I've never used that particular app though :)

Here's a kind-of related tip you may like; Download an app called 'newsbeat' and create a custom command 'read the news' to launch it. The latest news is then read aloud to you automatically.
[Android Apps and Games] mloc33:
I'll give it a go, cheers man.

Edit: Tried it, not for me.
[Android Apps and Games] markworksfx:
After the new google update does utter take along time to start listening for commands or is it just me I'm talking about almost 30 seconds
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
Oh dear. Yes, after today's update it seems that everything has broken once more. For me, utter doesn't start listening at all, until I pull down the notification shade. It's the same result whether I wait one second, or a few minutes. The moment I pull down the shade utter starts listening. [MENTION=984710]brandall[/MENTION] please help! This is another serious one.
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
Yea. Taking that Google update messes it all up. Just uninstall those updates, wipe cache and dalvik,then reboot

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Just use this version of Google app.
[Android Apps and Games] vtwalk:
Hey everyone. The Google update gave me fits when I first got it on yesterday along with getting a g-s-6 edge. It would not allow utter! to respond. Two things worked for me, reinstalling 3.1.1 as well as the patch 3.1.2 found in the forum.
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
Nice one. I envy your phone :)
[Android Apps and Games] vtwalk:
Hard to find a screen protector and thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] sdfgsteve:
Is there a way to turn off reading out notifications if utter cannot extract the contents? I only want to hear what it -can- extract.
[Android Apps and Games] rastus.rob:
Go to Settings -> Advanced -> Accessibility -> Exclude Content, then enter "but i'm afraid I couldn't extract the content" in the box.
[Android Apps and Games] acidglow:
A note

Just registered on here to chime in. I've noticed that (at least in my case) utter! will not start listening until I pull down the notification bar. I've also noticed that this happens only if I use utter! with the Nova set as the launcher. Not sure if this is caused by a setting in Nova or not haven't had time to play around yet... Device is Nexus 7 (2013) LTE (DEB) running Chroma ROM (android 5.1).
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
I think since Nova has OK Google as a default conflicts with utter. I have had same probs with utter on nova
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
That's excellent Mark, thanks. You just fixed the bug :) It was as simple as turning off that particular Nova 'Google Now' feature. Now utter is working perfectly for me once more :)
[Android Apps and Games] markworksfx:
I'm using apex launcher what feature are you turning off in nova its just like apex

Never mind i found it utter is working great again woo hoo
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
Has anybody figured out a way to fix the never-ending 'fetching data from Google servers' notification? ???? I'm pretty sure it's killing my battery.
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
The 3.1.2 appended apk. Its in this thread
[Android Apps and Games] philipoflyboy:
Ah yes. Post 7154 (for those newbies reading). Thanks for that. I've now downloaded it, and everything works good now. For some reason I thought that 3.1.2 was just to make utter compatible with lollipop. Since I'm still using kitkat it didn't occur to me to try it out. So thanks again :)
[Android Apps and Games] vikraminside:
Were you able to address this "utter! has stopped working" Report issue?
[Android Apps and Games] Danygold:
Same for me!!!!!! did post part of the report, utter crasch at start!!!!! here on xda post #7305 but no answer and I really like utter but no luke
[Android Apps and Games] spot01:
is there a setting in utter which enables it to auto start when my OnePlus boots up or is it likely to be something in my phone settings doing my head in as wifes OnePlus starts utter at boot but mine doesn't
[Android Apps and Games] gbossley:
Sure is! Go to Settings - Power User - swipe until you get there, tap "Start at Boot" (or "Start Wake-up at Boot" if you want it to listen from bootup).;)
[Android Apps and Games] spot01:
aaarrrggghhh!!!! need my eyes testing many thanks :good:
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=59864062
[Android Apps and Games] whitedavidp:
Utterly Odd!

I have been using Utter for a while now on my Samsung Note I. It is definitely the best in its class and I have tried a ton of these apps. So thanks. I am using 3.1.1 right now. But here is one behavior I find very odd and hope can be remedied:

I say "call Tom Jones". Utter then asks "call Tom Jones at home, at work, at mobile". I say "home" (or any other choice, doesn't matter). Utter then says "Canceled" but does actually do the right thing and dials the phone placing the call. So why does it say "Canceled"? It is confusing and at first I find myself swearing at Utter asking why it should misunderstand "home", "mobile", or "work". I guess it isn't misunderstanding. It just seems to be responding with the wrong phrase.

Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] tonhuelos:
That is interesting, I actually don't have contacts with 3 numbers just 2 and have never experienced that. Does it do that with all contacts, just certain contacts, contacts with more than 2 contact numbers? Utter 3.1.1 is 2 versions older. You could try the latest release that is available in this thread not Play Store and see if that fixes things. You can find it here
[Android Apps and Games] marknoll:
What is SMS body fix?
[Android Apps and Games] JLPDA:
I've been using Utter! for a while now with mixed results. Just started using KLets - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lukasoft.android.voicecontrol and it seems to work pretty well. I don't want to switch, but, need something more reliable.
[Android Apps and Games] epv:
Holy crap this is awesome. I had no idea it existed but everything else I've tried has been an endless nightmare of bluetooth issues and bad command parsing and broken app interactions. I'm using a motorcycle helmet headset so I can't touch the phone in my pocket at all. But now I can do stuff like text that I'm on my way home or bring up GMaps to see traffic. I'd like to get auto-reading of incoming SMS working without using 'driving mode' but I haven't really experimented much yet. Anyway just wanted to say thanks.