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[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
2.2:

- Due to a huge number of suggested commands, users can now add commands directly and moderation will happen retroactively. If you have submitted a command suggestion, but have not received a response, please add it again in-app.

- Listen to Google Play Playlist Command. Still working on making this actually play the music, but for now it will open the playlist. (This was the most voted command!)

- Multiple bug and crash fixes

- Added multiple translations (see the description)
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
Yep :) Thanks for helping to translate, I am amazed by how quickly they are being completed!
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
These both should be fixed in 2.2. Let me know if they aren't...
[Android Apps and Games] Battlesoft:
And is it correct that these "_phrases" should be given in all lower case? Or should it be the correct capitalization depending on the language? At least my apps that use speech recognition receive their recognized data in lowercase.
[Android Apps and Games] fastsly:
Hi,

I am having a strange issue when i try to use any of the commands related to music. Google Now gets stuck, it says "This action is not supported", and no longer accepts voice input until i hit back at which point the command gets executed correctly (next song, resume whatever), but this still means that i can't use these commands.

I have a Htc One M8 stock, locked. I'm thinking it may have something to do with htc's music app not being compatible with google now, i have google play installed of course. Can anyone give me some advice? I would really appreciate it since it would be awesome to control the music app handsfree. Thx
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
It shouldn't matter as I check the text not the case.
[Android Apps and Games] funboi:
looks good!:good:
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
2.3:

- Commandr is now open source! https://github.com/RSenApps/Commandr-Android

- Fix issue where Google Now would still execute a command executed by Commandr

- When accessibility service is enabled, automatically disable note command as Google's implementation works better

- Fix issues with flashlight command and google play music playlist command

- Multiple bug fixes

- Updated and add multiple translations
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
2.4:

- New Command: Chatbot - Makes Google Now one step closer to Siri by allowing users to ask it anything and it will respond using PandoraBots

- New Command: Toggle Cellular Data

- Tasker Commands can now have comma-separated phrases

- Issues with Tasker Commands which launch an activity are now resolved

- Misc. Bug Fixes

Keep voting for and suggesting commands in-app!
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
Off topic, but if anybody happens to have a OnePlus One invite, I would love you forever if you PM'd me :D
[Android Apps and Games] ktetreault14:
Going to test out chatbot now
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
Does this always happen or only sometimes? What device are you using?
[Android Apps and Games] ktetreault14:
Im using Note 3 with TouchWiz based MIUI rom. Im using the latest of your app and the latest of Google Search. Accessibility keeps auto turning itself off so i have to say Note to self everytime. And yes, that happens every time.
[Android Apps and Games] John_wba:
Same for me, chat bot not working :(
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
This is quite strange... Does it say "Fetching response..." first or does it jump straight to this message? I'll do some testing on Touchwiz devices today to see if I can replicate this.
[Android Apps and Games] John_wba:
I'm on slimkat with is aosp based mate, and I only get the same message as the guy posted in his pic
[Android Apps and Games] lion7718:
I had the same problem yesterday on my N4, but I figured it was cause the server was overworked...it is working today.
[Android Apps and Games] ktetreault14:
Going to be trying again on TW 4.4.2
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
Yes this seems like this may have been the issue as I finished testing on a variety of phones (Galaxy Nexus, Note 2, Nexus 5, Moto G, Xoom Tablet) and they all worked fine. The other thing is that there may be a timeout exception involved so if you are still having an issue, please make sure your internet connection is strong.
[Android Apps and Games] ktetreault14:
Everything works beautifully on my note
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
2.5:

- New Command: Read Unread Gmail - will read snippets from all unread gmail messages (utilizes new Gmail Api announced at Google IO 2014)

- New Command: Raise/Lower Volume

- Tasker Event plugin accessible through Tasker>New Profile>Events>Plugin>Commandr

- Return to last app after recognizing a command (optional) (accessibility service only)

- Bug fixes

- Updated Translations

Off to see colleges so updates will be slowed down :)

Donate button on website www.RSenApps.com ;)
[Android Apps and Games] nakysk:
Crashing on i9300 CM11

Hi,

when I using any build in command "Google now" is crashing and Commandr too I'm using CM11M8 on SGS3 (i9300). If you need more info send me pm, I love app idea and I would really like help to fix that.
[Android Apps and Games] damastax68:
The troll is real. This is the most useless "feature" siri has. If you're asking your phone to do something it should do it. It doesn't need a sarcastic attitude.

People are social. Talk to people.
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
I'm not seeing a crash log reported... When it crashes can you click Report so I can get a log?

Personally, I agree with you, but as it was the most voted feature, I thought I might as well go ahead with it :) At least with this implementation you only get the responses if you say "chat" before...
[Android Apps and Games] John_wba:
I think the best feature this mod offers but unfortunately it never works for me, I always get the same error that it can't interface with chatbot....
[Android Apps and Games] nakysk:
Not exactly casue it's chain crash, Google now is crashing and I need to run again Google now and Commandr to works again. I have no idea this might happend.
[Android Apps and Games] occtec:
[MENTION=4673030]RSenG2x[/MENTION] Anyway of enabling location services on/off?? Thanks for the awesome app, really enjoying it otherwise. GPS would be my only request on the nexus 5. Cheers
[Android Apps and Games] TopTomy:
Thanks!

In my device, I have to say "note to self" every time before the command.

how its being determined if my device requires the "note to self"? can I change something to use it without the "note to self" before?

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
Just try to uncheck the "note to self" and it will bring you to the setup wizard where you can enable the accessibility service.

Unfortunately this is no longer possible with later versions of Android as they protect this setting from third-party apps. The only way to do this is using root solutions like the Secure Settings Plugin. I might eventually add the solution, but I would rather leave it to specialized plugins like this until I get some more features out...

Can you try turning off "return to previous app". If this still doesn't work can you try using an older version of Commandr like 2.2.

Working on this... I'll post a test apk here when I get back from my trip.

https://github.com/RSenApps/Commandr-Android/issues/15
[Android Apps and Games] nds850:
Everything is working fine for me except Tasker. I have activated the tasks in Commandr but nothing happens when I say the words?
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
Can you send me a screenshot of your Tasker configuration page and you entering the command into Google Now? It will allow me to validate that you are entering the command correctly. You can also try disabling and reenabling the accessibility service in the mean time.
[Android Apps and Games] txx3:
i get a lot of FC
[Android Apps and Games] nds850:
I turned the accessibility off for Tasker and then on again and now it's working! Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] jfriend33:
Question. When I try the next song command while listening to pandora, it's not skipping the track.

I take it the music commands are only for Google music?

How can I request this feature to work with other music players and services? It would be awesome for when I'm showering! Lol

EDIT :

by installing Tasker I was able to specify pandora. It works!

The only thing I'm noticing is with any Tasker commands it doesn't return to the previous app. It will actually show search results for "skip track".

Sent from my unlocked consumer edition Motorola Droid Maxx xt1080m.
[Android Apps and Games] sdandy:
This app is great, I used to use Utter but I think this app has great possibilities.

I just have a few questions:

1. Does offline only work when it is typed? is the voice recognition not done locally in google now. Utter does the voice recognition offline.

2. I have set up whatsapp tasks in tasker to work with Utter so that if I am in the car and I receive a WhatsApp message it will ask me if I want it read out and if I say yes then it will and I can also reply. How would I do this with commandr, can I send intents?

I wish I knew how to code so I could help on this app because this app can be limitless.
[Android Apps and Games] manos78:
Hi,

One bug in the setup wizard: If you use another languaje different from English, you can't continue. I test it with Spanish, and I write "Añadir nota pausar música" but never goes to green, always in red! I try to change system language to English, and then it works! (then I return to Spanish).

Also more bugs related to Spanish's translation:

* Command "Wifi off": current words "Wifi apagado", correct words: "Apagar Wifi, Wifi apagado".

* Command "Pause music": current words "Música pausada", correct words: "Pausar música".

* Command "Continue music": current words "continuando música", correct words: "Continuar música, seguir música"

* Command "Previous track": current words "cancion anterior", correct words: "Canción anterior"

* Command "Cellular data on": current words "turn on data", correct words: "Encender conexión de datos"

* Command "Cellular data off": current words "turn off data", correct words: "Apagar conexión de datos"

* Command "Read Unread Gmail": current words "read unread gmail, unread gmail", correct words: "Leer mensajes de Gmail"

* Command "Raise Volume": current words "raise volume", correct words: "Subir volumen"

* Command "Lower Volume": current words "lower volume", correct words: "Bajar volumen"

Finally I suggest a new command: "Call to..." After Google has introduced Google Now I can't just make "voice dialing" !!! I really need to access to my phonebook using voice commands.

Regards!
[Android Apps and Games] JadeMonkee:
Great app, thanks.

However, as jfriend33 mentioned, when executing a Tasker task, it doesn't go back to the previous screen - it stays on the search results screen.

Worse though, unless I hit the back button from these search results, all further Tasker commands stop working.

For example:

I run a command to play a random song on my hifi ("Ok Google: sing me a song"), and if the songs sucks, I would immediately say "Ok Google: sing me a song" to change to another song, but all it does is search again for 'sing me a song'.

If I were to hit back (out of the search results) and try it again, it works. Also, until I hit the back button all further Tasker commands stop working until I have gone back to Google Now and pressed back or swiped it from my recent task list.

I tried inserting into Tasker a command to go home after executing an "Ok Google" command, but unfortunately, it didn't work - the back button needs to be pressed, not home.

I have tried disabling the "Return to Previous App" option, but it didn't help, either.

On another note, I wanted "sing me a song" to work, but it would open Play Music (as well as launch the Tasker task), so I had to disable Play Music on my phone to prevent this. While I don't use Play Music (so it's no loss having it disabled on my phone), it's a shame that the two commands interfere with each other. Is there a way around this? Or are we at the mercy of Google here?

Many thanks - keep up the good work.

PS, I'm currently writing a feature for TechLife magazine (in Australia) on "supercharging Android voice commands" which is based around your app. Congrats: you're in print!

EDIT: One more thing I forgot to add:

Whenever the app calls a Tasker task, Tasker adds the following to its log:

warning: queryPluginsWithCode: class: com.RSen.Commandr.tasker.EditActivity: unknown class

Any idea what this means, if it's related, and if you can fix it?
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
If you clicked Report when the app crashed, this should be fixed in the next release...

Awesome! Yeah I'm still trying to figure out why this is sometimes necessary... Did you notice a time when it stopped working? Possibly after an update?

If you suggest the command in the voting screen, I'll add it when I can... As for it not returning to the previous app, I am working on this... https://github.com/RSenApps/Commandr-Android/issues/22

1. Currently yes. You can also use the voice recognition button on the keyboard... Eventually I'll listen for the "can't reach google" message and open up an offline voice input session. https://github.com/RSenApps/Commandr-Android/issues/23

2. As this sounds more complicated, I recommend using the event plugin. Check out the 2nd post...

Could you do me a huge favor and go to www.getlocalization.com/commandr and edit these translations? I'll add them in the next update...

Thanks for the detailed feedback. But the same response as above applies to this. I know how to fix it, I just need some time to update the UI and stuff... Follow the github repo to watch the progress...

As for the article, wow thanks! Is there a link or any identifying information that I can put in a college app?
[Android Apps and Games] JadeMonkee:
It's print only, but I'll see if I can get a PDF to send you after it's released in November.
[Android Apps and Games] Phrodini:
Great app, thank you
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
Flashlight Test

As I have been unable to reproduce the flashlight bug where it will turn on and then back off instantly, could somebody who has experienced this problem test out this apk? Please let me know how the behavior changes from previous versions as well as your device model and if you would be willing to obtain a logcat.
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
2.6:

- New Command: Set Volume to Percentage Command (thanks to open-source contributor firesoul453)

- New Command: Unlock/Lock Phone (turned off by default)

- Bug fixes for flashlight command (if you are still having issues please let me know)

- Return to Previous App now works with users using Google Experience Launcher

- Stop Commandr from speaking by tapping a button in the notification bar (for users with too many messages)

- Updated Translations - getlocalization.com/commandr
[Android Apps and Games] fireishott:
Okay so I have this bug on my stock not rooted t mobile S5. my light will blink and I will have a notification in the status bar that say flashlight off and the only way to get it to go away is run the flashlight off command. The first time I tried it I got a force close but that is the only time...I will grab a log cat... or attempt to can't get another force close
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
Can you try the 2.6 release linked in the OP instead of the flashlight test? I made some changes after that test version..
[Android Apps and Games] fireishott:
Tried new version. Still no dice. . Light will come on for a matter of 2 seconds then turn off and go to Google now home screen. And I got another FC on the first launch but could not duplicate it again

Here is log

http://goo.gl/XcfSoj
[Android Apps and Games] zuckerj:
Just curious, is launch Waze for navigation still on the list for upcoming commands?

If so, well this be on the same lines of launching Google Now for navigation by saying, "Navigate to Staples Center"?

Thanks for the great app.
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
When you try other flashlight apps, do they stay on after you close the app or do they only work when you are inside the app?

Yep! Right now it is #17 in the list, but I'll hopefully get to it eventually :)
[Android Apps and Games] zuckerj:
Is this something that can be accomplished via Tasker without root?

Not sure how I can accomplish passing a destination from Google Now. Just tried launching Waze via Tasker and that was an issue as well. Anyone know why that would be an issue?
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/tasker/5nY-9A7OK6U
[Android Apps and Games] fireishott:
Okay so using a flashlight app the light does go off when closing the app...but when using my stock Samsung flashlight widget I can lock the phone and the light will stay on
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
Yeah that makes sense, just not possible for third-party apps on those phones. I'll update the app to include a UI showing the flashlight is on and closing that ui will turn off the flashlight. Thanks for your help!
[Android Apps and Games] zuckerj:
This was a great link! Thank you.

I have Google Now launching Waze, and have even set up navigate commands for home and work.

Yep additional questions.

1) Is there a way to capture what is spoken after the command to pass it along to Waze? Like "navigate to 111 main street"?

2) Is there a way to stop Google Now from ring to process command that commandr intercepts? Currently if I issue a navigate to home command, after I quit Waze, Google Now initiates a Navigate to home via Google Maps.

Thanks again!
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
Working on both of those things, just finding it really hard to find time in-between college applications and studying for the ACT :( Hopefully will get to it soon...

https://github.com/RSenApps/Commandr-Android/issues/2

https://github.com/RSenApps/Commandr-Android/issues/22
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
Thoughts on Monetization

As Commandr nears 200,000 downloads and the hours of time spent on developing it increases as well, I have been thinking about the possibility of monetizing Commandr. Now before everybody gets scared, Commandr is open source so I will not limit any features or build a pro version. Commandr will continue to be free, but I am wondering the best way to earn some money to help pay for college without being too obtrusive... Let me know your guys thoughts, the prime purpose of Commandr will remain to build an awesome app that people will use so the last thing I want to do is make people uninstall it...

Options:

1. Small banner ad on the bottom of the app. No ads while actually using Commandr and only in the configuration screen.

2. Same as above, but have an option to turn it off

3. Allow for donations via an in-app purchase with no incentive

4. Allow for donations where users that donate get more "voting power" (ie when they vote for a new command, they get 1000 * ($s donated) votes

5. Have a combination of the above

Right now I'm thinking of starting with 4 and then adding 2 if nobody donates, what do you guys think of this?
[Android Apps and Games] kenjesse:
I'm still learning the app and seriously on the"tasker" learning curve but see no problem with a free/pro approach and will be one of 1st to purchase. Have done so with many of the apps I use such as greenify, TiBu and others.
[Android Apps and Games] zuckerj:
#2 for sure.

#4 definitely sounds interesting, but you may alienate some that love Commandr but don't have the funds to rate an opinion on new commands.
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
Thanks for the input, but it is probably not the best idea to have a pro version as all the code is open sourced...

Interesting so do people not hate ads as much as I thought they did? I suppose if there is an option then it would be fine... As for #4, doesn't it make some sense that people who are willing to pay for the product deserve more say on its future? I don't know, still trying to figure this one out, but now that the vote amounts are up to like 17,000, what happens if one person really wants a certain command created? Shouldn't this person be able to pay more to have more influence? I definitely agree that it would be bad if only people with money influenced what commands are created, but shouldn't they have more say? Wow that's a lot of questions, sorry just thinking out loud, anybody please chime in if you have an opinion... :P
[Android Apps and Games] sdandy:
1, 3 and 4 will be fine for me. You have put in time so nobody can hold it against you to monetise.
[Android Apps and Games] zuckerj:
As I said, #2 for sure as advertising only in the config interface seems a small price to pay for it great product. Especially with the option to remove.

With regard to #4, I just think overtime it will limit itself as to a way for you to raise Ebenezer for your efforts.

Perhaps a flat rate that allows you to suggest commands. If you just use the free version don't suggest.

Seems like that is more long term.

But definitely go with whatever resonates with you. You definitely deserve compensation for your efforts.
[Android Apps and Games] JadeMonkee:
I like #4, but perhaps with a multiplier less than 1000? Maybe 100?

I'm happy to donate: you've created a great product.
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
Ok so after some more thinking. This is what I've decided...

The donation options may work, but at least based on my experience with Open Mic+, people will not donate unless they get something in return. Sure there will be a few good souls, but back when Open Mic+ was fully donation-supported I only got like $5 for a month. I also question if people would really be willing to donate to increase their voting power... Of course it is possible, but I also like the idea of only allowing users that donate to add suggested commands...

I will probably end up implementing this later, especially considering the amount of spam on that voting list. But for now I am tempted to try out ads... Ads are much easier to implement and if they end up offering good returns then I won't have to do anymore work on monetization. Likely the returns will be poor and I'll have to experiment with donations, but I would like to give them a try and take it from there... Just to be clear when I say ads, I mean ads with the option to turn them off...
[Android Apps and Games] JadeMonkee:
Would you consider a $x option to turn the ads off? I always like this option.
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
Going to make it where you don't have to pay anything to turn off the ads... don't want to deter users...

But I also made the ads look pretty nice! It blends in with the actionbar (if it is a text-based ad) so hopefully not too many people feel the need to remove it. xD
[Android Apps and Games] zuckerj:
Personally, I have never had a problem with having to pay to remove ads when the ads don't interfere with the experience, such as the configuration menus. Just my opinion, but others might feel differently.

Another question.

Is it possible to access KitKat profiles via Tasker without root? I imagine not as the profiles set things like GPS on and off. Just curious if you have toyed with this. Would love to be able to just have Commandr reference a Kit Kat profile where everything is set from volumes to app groups, to wifi, Bluetooth and GPS. Doing the same thing completely in Tasker is a much more arduous task with many things requiring root.

Jz.
[Android Apps and Games] RSenG2x:
I'll start it out like this and ease users into it...

Not sure what a KitKat profile is? Likely this is a ROM feature, but I don't see it anywhere on my phone... I remember I had a ROM awhile back which had different profiles (CM maybe?)
[Android Apps and Games] zuckerj:
Ah. Wasn't sure if this was a Kit Kat feature or CM.