yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Sensation] cadarn07:
I got it working. I used the Theos version of the apk. Renamed the original GoogleQuickSearch.apk and copied the Theos apk (I renamed it to Velvet.apk) into System/App and I touched the Search soft button and Google Now launched. Originally I renamed the Theos apk to GoogleQuickSearch.apk but Google Search kept crashing (I renamed the line in build.prop to 16, installed, renamed it back to 15, etc with the proper restarts but kept getting FC on Google Search). Installing it separately as Velvet.apk into System/App lets me run the app fine.

Hope this helps someone.

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In Settings, it won't let me edit the sports teams. When I click Edit Teams, nothing happens. All other settings (except voice settings) seem to work fine.

Anyone else having this issue or get it to work?
[HTC Sensation] zaxondis:
Just search for teams, they'll show up on the card. Edit didn't work for me either.
[HTC Sensation] kevvvvvvv:
It only does a google search :-( can u imagine why?
[HTC Sensation] moxlon69:
I'd probably say no, not on the stock rom. I attempted to install it several times on a rooted stock GTab2 7 and the tablet locks up before the boot animation. It seems that the build.prop mod caused the tablet to lock up on boot, at least on the 7 inch model. I assume the 10 inch model is the same, and it's probably more to do with the rom being touchwiz based. I'm also sure that before too long there will be a workaround for this issue.
[HTC Sensation] TheHighlightGuy:
Must be you, working for everyone else.
[HTC Sensation] incleaf:
it doesn't work on Desire HD....

i use Android 4.0.4 AOKP
[HTC Sensation] cadarn07:
Same for me. It's a little buggy all around but most of the (non-voice) functionality seems to be here. Except notifications. When I open it, there's a card for my next calendar event with travel time and map but no notification at all. I am using the Theos version of the apk and it's error-free but it's supposed to have notifications I thought. I'm running a Nexus S 4G stock rooted.
[HTC Sensation] di14:
on ES file explorer, what should I change the file permissions to? and how come voice search doesn't work? and none of the cards show up
[HTC Sensation] cadarn07:
User should be Read and Write. The other two should be only Read. None of them should be Execute. Permissions should be listed as RW-R--R-- on the Properties Screen.

Voice Search doesn't work because it doesn't work. Probably won't work outside of actual Jelly Bean until somebody smarter than me figures it out.

If the cards don't show up you need to make sure your settings are correct (some of these are only applicable to Jelly Bean I believe but the last setting may be relevant to showing the cards for you): http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1740542

Alternatively, you can try the version of the G Now APK from Theos - search through the thread, it is in here somewhere. This is what I did and everything works fine (minus voice and notifications).
[HTC Sensation] lou0611:
cant locate dots to change to F

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unable to locate the settings to change the weather settings

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voice not supported

read
[HTC Sensation] AKZam:
This really is becoming most humorous... Brings this old chestnut to mind - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
[HTC Sensation] crowboth:
@ Lou0611

You don't see the dots on your weather card like this for example?
[HTC Sensation] kevvvvvvv:
Hey Guys,

the app just performs a regular google search. Do you know what i could have done wrong?

using cm9 on my Galaxy S2!

Thanks a lot
[HTC Sensation] bojanbl:
OP please put into thread title "VOICE SEARCH NOT WORKING" I can't read anymore these questions about voice search function :silly: :eek: :rolleyes:
[HTC Sensation] Jiggs82:
OP is too busy trying to build a JB rom atm, so maybe try pm'ing him would help
[HTC Sensation] Knobibrot:
You have to change the system language to "English (US)". Otherwise Google Now won't use Knowledge Graph and just perform a normal Google search.
[HTC Sensation] febycv:
Updated OP....thanks for your tip....sorry for the trouble......

I was at work & didn't get time to read through the whole thread....
[HTC Sensation] katiepea:
Like a white knight, OP rode in to save the day. Realizing that with great power comes great responsibility, thus with a mere few keystrokes he hoists the bridge above the moat of tolerance leaving little pathway for those of whom find search a useless tool. Tonight we raise our glasses to OP for giving the voiceless reason for cause.
[HTC Sensation] shaggydabbydo:
I'll have some of whatever that poster's on ..... :laugh:
[HTC Sensation] wmoore:
I just installed theoso0o's latest version (from here) and it works well - now with working notifications too! No voice though, before anyone gets excited.
[HTC Sensation] bsoplinger:
What?!? You mean voice search doesn't work?!?:D

However in all seriousness it does get notifications working for me also. Great job, thanks.

Sent from my HTC Evo V 4G (PG86100) using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
[HTC Sensation] cadarn07:
Notifications are not working for me and I've gone through all the G Now settings. Did you have to do anything to get them to work? For the record, I am using Theos' version.

**Edit - I just saw Theos put up a new version of the APK this morning so I will try that to see if notifications will work for me then.
[HTC Sensation] Knobibrot:
Strange thing is: The notification gets set but it doesn't ring! :confused:

And yes, it has a ringtone and it is active.
[HTC Sensation] motopaddy:
white bar home screen

Just a quick question, don't know if anyone found out...

If i set persistent search bar in settings i get the transparent ICS bar and not the white JB one.

Anyone know how to change this?

Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] cadarn07:
No, I didn't even think of that but I also still have the transparent search bar on the home screen. In addition, notifications still don't work for me on the latest apk from Theos from this morning. I've been putting test calendar entries and they show up in the cards when i manually open G Now but no notifications. In addition, the newest apk from Theos seems to be less stable. Clicking to show more cards crashes the app every time and sometimes reboots the phone.
[HTC Sensation] shelukindo:
This works on my galaxy tab 2 10.1 with original software
[HTC Sensation] cadarn07:
Still no notifications for me. My test calendar entries only show up in cards when I open G Now manually but nothing is sent to the notification bar.
[HTC Sensation] motopaddy:
I don't get calendar notifications either. Weather notification does work!
[HTC Sensation] ziggy34:
Are you putting addresses in the location field in your calendar appointments? That was they only way they showed up for me.
[HTC Sensation] cadarn07:
Yes, I did put in addresses. The card in G Now shows a map to the address with an option to use Navigation. I would hope that the auto notification wouldn't require an address, however. I still would want an auto notification for any appointment or calendar entry.
[HTC Sensation] cooldude9119:
I'm running stock ics on Ray, rooted. Well this work on my Rom
[HTC Sensation] ziggy34:
Do you use reminders with your appointments? That's the only other thing I do. An address and set a reminder in calendar.
[HTC Sensation] bassie1995:
Try it.
[HTC Sensation] thebryceee:
Ziggy46 from af?

Sent from my HTC Evo V 4G
[HTC Sensation] ziggy34:
You asking me? If so, no, only have used ziggy34, from an old Hotmail account a long time ago.
[HTC Sensation] thebryceee:
Oh. Different person. He's a dev from another forum.

Sent from my HTC Evo V 4G
[HTC Sensation] cadarn07:
No I don't. Don't appt reminders trigger notifications on Android anyway before G Now? Maybe I don't know what I was expecting but I thought G Now automatically notifies you of things in anticipation of what you might need. But maybe it just knows what cards to display when you manually open G Now. Are your appt notifications different now that you have G Now than they were previously? **Edit - I went to set a reminder on an appt but it's just a set reminder (10 min, 30 min, etc). I thought G Now would remind you of an appt based on how long it would take to get there. So if an appt is 30 min away, it would remind you at least that long ahead of time, if not longer (regardless of the reminder I have set on the calendar). /end edit**

I think I need to go back and watch some videos on G Now in action to know what I should be looking for.

Also, I'm assuming that this port of G Now doesn't read the card info b/c we can't do voice searches, right?
[HTC Sensation] ziggy34:
I've been using Google Now to just play with and not expecting to much. My phone is old and I'm ready to upgrade. I do know my next phone will be a Nexus phone. Trying to hold off until this fall and see if a newer Nexus phone comes out. Then maybe I can get a good deal on an older galaxy nexus
[HTC Sensation] sofakingpimp:
Working for HTC Sensation 4G running ExtremeSensation Power.:D
[HTC Sensation] bigmoew:
Works on sense 4 viper
[HTC Sensation] shorty6049:
hope this hasn't been posted before but how exactly do you view your cards?

On my tablet you tap the google button and it takes you to the screen with a search box, mountains, and then my weather below. On the it just shows the search bar but no weather card below it (or the mountain background)
[HTC Sensation] bassie1995:
Download the Theos version, the one in the OP does this.
[HTC Sensation] shorty6049:
hmm... tried that and it didn't seem to work at all , but thanks anyway
[HTC Sensation] walle4893:
Still waiting for the version that supports voice search xD
[HTC Sensation] dcharleyultra:
Try converting back to the original Google Search, and then start the process anew with the suggested apk.
[HTC Sensation] cadarn07:
Also, when I installed the Theos version, I didn't have to follow the directions from the OP. I just renamed the default GoogleQuickSearch so it wouldn't even register and then copied in the Theos apk and set it's permissions properly and it worked (after a reboot of course).
[HTC Sensation] Mwood4494:
His new version 5 supports notification without build.prop changes as well.....

Sent from my ICS loaded Inspire 4G
[HTC Sensation] shorty6049:
are the permissions located in the buld prop? That may have been where I was getting hung up.
[HTC Sensation] Mwood4494:
No.. On the. Apk file itself

Sent from my ICS loaded Inspire 4G
[HTC Sensation] innuendoz:
?

Anyone else's app just randomly stop working today? Worked fine for days an just about an hour ago all attempts to start the app fail
[HTC Sensation] shorty6049:
thanks for your help. One last question... Does ES file manager have an option to change permissions? (can't find it in there and I can't remember the name of that app you're using)
[HTC Sensation] Mwood4494:
It can.. Need to be rooted and in options there a root check box I think. Long press on file, select properties and permissions can be changed. I use root explorer but it's a paid app and es will work fine. This isn't the right file but shows where in es rights are changed

Sent from my ICS loaded Inspire 4G
[HTC Sensation] shorty6049:
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I may need to go through these instructions again... I might be trying to change permissions on the wrong file or something. All i'm getting for options on the file I'm trying to change them on (the velvet apk file) is a check MD5 button and a cancel button.

Maybe I was supposed to move it into that app folder before trying to modify the permissions? Sorry for being a pain in the ass. I'm trying to multitask here at work with this . I'm sure I'll figure it out later if I go through it all again.
[HTC Sensation] Arsenal23:
I've managed to get this working on viper rom 1.0.1. Well I say working, the app opened and i searched and it returned results so I presume that's 'working'?

Just followed all the instructions in this thread and the thread in the main Android hacking forum
[HTC Sensation] thebryceee:
Do you have an odexed rom

Sent from my HTC Evo V 4G
[HTC Sensation] shorty6049:
honestly I'm not sure... (that's one thing i've never fully understood about ROMs) . It's a (nearly official) CM9 port .

I'm going to run through the instructions again right now and see if I can get this figured out though
[HTC Sensation] thebryceee:
CM roms are deodexed I believe.

Sent from my HTC Evo V 4G
[HTC Sensation] shorty6049:
Uh oh... seems that I posted this in the wrong thread... (no idea what I posted it but I was kind of surprised when I showed up here after your reply and mine wasn't here...)

Anyway, What I TRIED to post here, was that I ended up getting it working. Methods 2 and 3 (theos version) didn't work for me. The first one did once I got it all figured out.
[HTC Sensation] Bennexs:
Hi, i succeded to install google now, but when i ask him a question, my sentence is sended to google, not to google now. For example, i ask him the weather, and the sentence "weather in france" is in google, i havn't the bubble of google now ( sorry for my english i'm french )

Maybe it's because my phone is in french and not in english ? Thanks for your help
[HTC Sensation] snikers18:
I have this same. On 4.0.4

Wysyłane z mojego GT-I9100 za pomocą Tapatalk 2
[HTC Sensation] superamerica:
Thanks a lot. With the new apk it works on my HTC Desire HD. Its great.
[HTC Sensation] TopazUser1:
This is amazing! Thanks feb! I used to follow your work from back in the good ol' mytouch4g days. Great to see you here:good:
[HTC Sensation] hdjx20:
does voice search work yet?
[HTC Sensation] jaraya13:
+1 I was going to ask same thing, it looks like it's working due to latest comments, but can someone confirm? Waiting for voice to work, so I will install. Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] crowboth:
Follow this thread for more updates about whether google now is working with voice. Again at this time there is no working app yet with voice. The best thing you can do is use Swype or Shiftkey to at least have it input what you want.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1747224
[HTC Sensation] ziggy34:
In the Play Store look for an app called "Voice Search for Google Now"

It is just an app that let's you use the normal Google voice to ask your question.
[HTC Sensation] cadarn07:
It's my understanding that your phone has to be set to English for the Google Now cards to work. Try it and see.
[HTC Sensation] ppoolliiss:
It refuses to do anything on my phone. :( It just shows a white screen without any weather or news.
[HTC Sensation] A7madY911:
Installed successfully on AOSPX BR3 (DHD)

It worked once, but now FC when I search manually

Also the Search button opens the old "2.2" Search UI
[HTC Sensation] DieGo316:
No, It's not working yet. Read the first plz.
[HTC Sensation] cadarn07:
The original search app is called GoogleQuickSearch.apk in the System > Apps folder. I renamed this so that it wouldn't load at all (GoogleQuickSearch.apk.bak) and then it automatically used my Velvet.apk when I hit the Search button.

Just don't delete the GoogleQuickSearch.apk as other users have done. It's a pain to find it online to reinstall it.
[HTC Sensation] rddocke:
Installed on new venom rom on sensation (ics 4.0.4 ) app works however youtube FC

Edit: works now big thanks
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
RE:

massive thanks :D
[HTC Sensation] Tone503773:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cz.jhg.googlenowvoicesearch

This app helped with the voice search part of Google Now
[HTC Sensation] D00mSlayer:
Can anyone post the perfect procedure for this to work? (I know voice doesn't work and that you have to install that app from market after installing Google now) help me with the proper procedure.

I tried what's written on OP it doesn't work. No cards, retry,..blah blah blah... I'm on AOKP.
[HTC Sensation] wmoore:
1. Use Root Explorer / ES Explorer to navigate to /system/app

2. Make the file system read / write.

3. Rename GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk to GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk.old (don't delete just rename, just in case)

4. Copy Velvet-theso0o5.apk into /system/app (either using Root Explorer or adb push).

5. Rename this file Velvet.apk (I suspect the capital V is important)

6. Change permissions to rw-r--r--

7. Reboot

That's what worked for me.
[HTC Sensation] crowboth:
With #5 you got it to work by renaming it to Velvet.apk? I had to rename Velvet-thesoOo5.apk to GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk that's why you rename the old one. If you leave it as Velvet the Software won't recognize it as GoogleSearch.

I am running AOKP M6 by the way.
[HTC Sensation] wmoore:
Yup. Worked for me. In /system/app I have Velvet.apk but no GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk (only my renamed .old one).
[HTC Sensation] crowboth:
Are you testing a JB Rom still though? Or are you on ICS? I am running a galaxys AOKP Milestone 6 ICS and I had to change it to GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk

Just curious now about this :)
[HTC Sensation] wmoore:
Still on ICS (AOKP). I loaded up the JB ROM to check it out, then re-flashed my backup :)
[HTC Sensation] crowboth:
Cool, that's good to know. Maybe it doesn't have to be renamed after all. It must recognize what it is no matter what the title of the apk is. I wonder if it would work the same if you rename it to something completely different. In fact I am going to test that theory and report what I find out.

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It doesn't matter what the apk is renamed to. I just tested it by renaming the apk to GoogleNow.apk and it still recognizes it as GoogleSearch. I also checked the app Voice Search for Google Now and it still works.

That's good information to know, maybe that will help some of our developers get closer to figuring this out with all features working.
[HTC Sensation] wmoore:
I just rebooted into recovery, renamed Velvet.apk to Doobeedoo.apk and rebooted - still works!!! :D :D
[HTC Sensation] crowboth:
Nice lol. I just posted this information in the official thread to see if that helps the Developers with figuring this out. Not having to worry about the rename could be valuable information. Nice find!
[HTC Sensation] lilhill:
This may have been asked, but does voice search... I'm just kidding.

Will this work on the rooted ICS leaks for Bionic?
[HTC Sensation] cygnus56:
cards did not work, any solution?
[HTC Sensation] ecogeek:
This worked for me! Now to get quick search working.
[HTC Sensation] vurp0:
Is your phone set to English? Set it to English, then search for "what's the weather like" or "how tall is the Eiffel tower"(for example). If the answer shows on a card, then you just need to wait so Google Now can gather data. It won't work right away, you need to give it a few days/weeks.
[HTC Sensation] buzzboy:
It seems as if we may have a breakthrough announcement in the next few days with voice interactions....(Fingers crossed.)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=28870089

Cheers.
[HTC Sensation] :
..and I've got it on a Desire running Sandvold 0.15.0.1:laugh:
[HTC Sensation] chukis13:
Does the apk in the op work now, or is everyone still using the other link?
[HTC Sensation] ecogeek:
I take it back, it's no longer working. It shows the weather card and that's it. When I touch "show more cards" it force closes.
[HTC Sensation] kevman8396:
Now What

So once we go thru the process of editing the files and rebooting will the widget show up after installing the velvet.apk file? I rebooted but do not see anything that looks like Google Now
[HTC Sensation] kevman8396:
Google Now Cards

Does this process give us access to the Google Now cards which are supposed to show up on our phone throughout the day?
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
Doesn't work on CM9...for me anyway. I have to type to get a search/card up.:(
[HTC Sensation] kevman8396:
Same Here
[HTC Sensation] buzzboy:
Yes, it wasn't the big announcement that most of us had hoped for.

Nevermind, Jellybean is just around the corner.

Cheers.
[HTC Sensation] kevman8396:
Help Please

Voice search works great for me but how do I get the cards to come up? Is there another icon I am supposed to click on or is it just the Google Search app/widget?
[HTC Sensation] jrichardson8414:
Lol you said what I was thinking
[HTC Sensation] Nadirchine:
My phone is rooted , but i can not chose r/w mode ..... What's up ?
[HTC Sensation] SinisterChedda:
Try solid explorer or es file explorer. Solid explorer is off the hook.
[HTC Sensation] guto_xmod:
I encountered this problem in my Galaxy S1.

The possible cause is voice engine used by S-Voice.

I change in this path: Menu > Settings > Language and Input > Speech Recognizer. Change the option "Samsung powered by Vlingo" to "Google". My list have 2 Google options, but worked fine only with first option.

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[HTC Sensation] drmspidi:
I'm trying this one, but I'm not able to find the apk on /system/app

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Como você fez ? A outra explicação está muito vaga.
[HTC Sensation] h20wakebum:
So as no one has said anything am I crazy?

I cannot download the apk from the op's post...

Can someone who HAS please repost?

-RR
[HTC Sensation] honest1212:
Any mirrors?

Trying to download the apk but its giving me errors......
[HTC Sensation] devgio:
It works on paranoidandroid rom? Thanks in advance .
[HTC Sensation] noobuser12:
i'm new to this site, where do i find the ICS AOSP Rom for htc desire hd
[HTC Sensation] guto_xmod:
Yes, here not have the file Velvet in this path. I'm simply change the name of file downloaded to Velvet.apk and put in the folder /system/app.

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Arranhando o inglês aqui =P

Na minha pasta também não tinha o Velvet.apk. Eu peguei o que baixei, mudei o nome para Velvet.apk, coloquei lá e foi de boa!

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[HTC Sensation] Andry16:
work on aokp rom ???
[HTC Sensation] Mohanned85:
I keep getting failed when install
[HTC Sensation] mike.b93:
in google now settings, language gives me a fc.
[HTC Sensation] r0cafella:
Yup, working on the HTC one X port of paranoid android :D

Apart from voice of course.
[HTC Sensation] ratchetnclank:
Here a mirror on my Google Drive: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0ByIcGJ8mz5WHNDctWGQzSGFrN1E

Original download is slowest i've seen :|
[HTC Sensation] Mohanned85:
It keep saying application not installed
[HTC Sensation] Kitch16:
READ THE THREAD! Mirrors have been provided -.-
[HTC Sensation] jdhas:
Seems to be working great on my Droid X with CM9 by x13thangelx, Jonman409, et al. I pushed the apk to system/app rather than installing directly.

This is why I love Android. Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] drmspidi:
I've renamed the other apk to Velvet.apk as you said and put it on /system/app but still not working !
[HTC Sensation] guto_xmod:
After a loooooong time downloading the app, i have this in my dropbox folder. Try it ;)

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/12903444/Velvet.apk

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[HTC Sensation] Salman143:
Cm9 rc1

Will it work on Cm9 RC1, secondly I cannot rename quickgoogle apk file. It doesn't let me do it, and and says file is read only. Help please
[HTC Sensation] guto_xmod:
You restarted your phone?

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[HTC Sensation] mike.b93:
remount /system/ to r/w in root explorer! (top right corner of the app!
[HTC Sensation] B1aze:
Agreed, Solid Explorer is amazingly elegant and powerful.
[HTC Sensation] cadarn07:
I'm on a stock rooted Nexus S 4G and the latest version of the app works great. The previous version (before the voice app was integrated), I would occasionally get some FCs and notifications didn't work. Now, besides the voice app integration, the other parts work for me as well. Thanks for the great work!

One thing I will note, however, is that it does not work if I name the app "GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk". I must name it something different (I used Velvet.apk) for it to work otherwise it just FCs. Not a big deal but if anyone else has this issue, this is what worked for me.

Edit - I'm using the Theos0o version, fyi.