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[Android General] geckoas:
Updating to 7.14.16.21.arm on my Galaxy S5 mini still worsened the situation.

Taping the .....staticplugins.opa.hq.opaqhq.activity on Nova launcher or the assistant launcher is no more starting even the "explore" screen. It only causes the screen short flashing white and that's it. No ... Configuring. And no .... Assistant is not available on this device screen.
[Android General] MyDePain:
Yes

Still works for me with the activity launcher/GAL and G-App v7.14.16.21.x86
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
You tried clearing data?
[Android General] geckoas:
Yes I did for Google and Google Services and then restarted the device. The result was as sent in previous post. After a while I deleted German input language from Google keyboard leaving only English US for System and Input language. Then I got the situation as before with explore screen without "my stuff tab" and "Google Assistant is not available on this device" screen after changing accounts on explore screen.

I hope to get a reply from Google soon on my issue https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/67104135 which was sent to the development team.
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
LOL Google Assistant is officially available to those meeting the requirements. You don't meet them, so you won't be helped by them.
[Android General] Joe_6pak:
Tried your method with Nova Launcher and it worked great. I had to revert to Google 7.3, but success nonetheless - THANKS!

Am I correct in assuming that I should NOT let google update the google app? If I resign an APK of 7.8 using ZipSigner and install it will it stop Play from wanting to update? I tried Titanium's Market Detach, but that doesn't hold for long.

Thanks again for your work.
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
That doesn't matter if you update Google App. Make sure you meet the requirements for Google Assistant, or you will have to live with v7.8
[Android General] MyDePain:
I created a (useless) Google Form (I will try to improve it to have more precise answers): https://goo.gl/forms/zgs2C9tmxQ831o5c2
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
LOL Don't call this useless?
[Android General] geckoas:
I think the first (Methode) and last question (Any issues) should allow multiple selection if possible.
[Android General] MyDePain:
I know :)
[Android General] koyo:
For some reason, holding the Home button only gives me the recent apps view. Doesn't even give me Google now on tap. I don't recall my home always being set up like this. Using LineageOS 14.1 if that matters at all.
[Android General] vihanga123:
Thank you, My phone is honor holly which has only 1gb ram, but it worked with nova launcher. I didn't even have to downgrade Google app :):)
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Maybe you can change that behaviour in Settings>Buttons
[Android General] Samy1994:
Via Google 7.3.18.21 i get to the Your Stuff -> Add Reminder screen, and the Assistant opens and works.

But i can't "enable" it. When i open the Assistant settings, the "Device" area is blank and Now still triggers on the Hotword.

Wiped data from Google App and Play Services multiple times.

Any ideas?

(Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, 1GB RAM, 6.0 (Lineage OS 13), English US)
[Android General] koyo:
It's doing it for me too. I'm not sure. We might just be out of luck. So far only 1 guy with a 1gb RAM device was able to get Assistant working.
[Android General] MyDePain:
If you want you can see the results of the Google Form here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1...gnoVB1H4eZslViFrXPUb51Gevlofptw/viewanalytics
[Android General] geckoas:
Please tell your versions of Google App, Google Services, Android. And please share a screenshot of your working Assistant
[Android General] Faizan366:
Thanks! bro its working.

A last question can I upgrade my google after enabling assistant?

Any way I am happy thanks a lot once more:D
[Android General] geckoas:
If your device meets the requirements, than you can update. Otherwise you you have to revert and stay at V. 7.8.

Please report your experience and device details.
[Android General] Faizan366:
I didn't work on V-7.13 but after downgrading to V 7.3 it start working.

Now Its working fine after upgrading to V-7.13 on my stock rom.

I am currently on lollipop 5.1.1. 720 pixel resolution and 3 gb ram.
[Android General] Gaurav k21:
Bro it worked on my Galaxy J2 running 5.1.1 ..

Thank you bro ..??✌
[Android General] vihanga123:
I am not allowed to send links yet,

But I am using Android 7.1.2 custom resurrection remix rom

Google version is 7.14.21
[Android General] Oliver541:
Is the Assistant app available for download here from the open Google SDK of the Assistant?
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
I can't understand much of your post, but it's just a method rather than an app.
[Android General] Oliver541:
Sorry for that, let me rephrase my q. Is the Google assistant APK available for download here, from the SDK that Google released?
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
You mean that one published on Google Play Store? You can download it from there. Nothing to download from here.
[Android General] iDanper:
Can anyone help me to activate Google Assistant on my Galaxy S4 i9505 with Lollipop 5.0.1?

I have Nova Laucher and I tried to create an activity, but the created link doesn't run ;(

P.S. I also have root permisions.
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
If you're rooted, I recommend this one.

Try installing a terminal app and then type the following commands:

su

Give root access.

am start -n "com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox/com.google.android.apps.gsa.staticplugins.opa.OpaActivity"

Also try clearing Google App and Google Play Services data before this if it doesn't work.
[Android General] iDanper:
All ok, it's working with latest Google App version. But if I change language to Italian doesn't work. Why? Google Assistant now supports Italian language
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
IDK. Many people here also reported it not working in other languages. I would just say, ERROR 404 Answer not found.
[Android General] iDanper:
Ok, we await updates :good:
[Android General] iDanper:
It is coming officially for Lollipop in more languages:

https://www.blog.google/products/assistant/google-assistant-coming-to-tablets-and-more-android-phones/

ENJOY :D
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
And it's already mentioned in the OP. You're late:silly:
[Android General] iDanper:
Sorry :p
[Android General] geckoas:
Just updated to GAP 7.11.15 and Assistant is still working in German on my Galaxy S5 mini G800F with MM 6.01

So Google seems to have dropped the memory restriction also.

Edit. 16.12.

False information posted before.

It worked well for some hours after update. But after the night, with phone on, it has stopped working and I get the Google now search again and also the awful "Assistant is not available on this device" screen when switching accounts.

Seems that I have to downgrade GAP again.
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
I still have to run Assistant on a 1GB Lollipop:silly:
[Android General] Nanohazard242:
When you have an Android 7.0 phone with 1 GB of RAM :crying:
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
You still have an option to downgrade Google App and use Assistant;)
[Android General] Renix25:
I Downgraded Google App and have the assistant by going to Your Stuff and adding a reminder, and by switching accounts, but there's another way to activate the assistant?
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
On MM+, you can long-press the home button to access the Assistant.

For LL, you can search for Google Assistant Launcher by Jovic77
[Android General] Renix25:
I'm using th activities on Nova Launcher for using Google Assistant, don't have it natively on my device. When I configured my account in the Google Assistant, I choose "Later" for the "Ok Google" detection/recognition, How can I make that process again?
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Go to Google App>Settings>Google Assistant Settings> Tablet/Phone> Voice Model
[Android General] Renix25:
I don't have the option of Google Assistant Settings in the Google App (I'm using Android 6.0.1, and meet all the requirements, I have a SM-J700M)
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
This is what I mean by Google Assistant Settings. See the attached image.
[Android General] Renix25:
Exactly, I don't have that option
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Then you don't have much to do except for clearing data of Google App & Play Services, and enabling Assistant again.
[Android General] kumara guru:
Thank you

Assistant was enabled using the nova launcher widget

Google app version 7.2 || previously was in 7.1 couldnt enable at first, then became a beta tester upgraded my app to 7.2 now it works in

Lollipop 5.1.1

#for who cant enable G.A try to become a beta tester for google app, you will get an update, install it clear cache for play service and google app and reboot the device. Now try the procedure with nova launcher.
[Android General] Ashishdvn:
Home of Google app or the home screen of phone?
[Android General] iDanper:
I activated GA and works properly in English US only, can it works in Italian language?
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
According to Google, it should work. But it's an unofficial method for enabling Assistant, so it may not work.
[Android General] iDanper:
If I go in GA settings it tells me: "Italian is a language not yet supported by the Google Assistant".

I tried every thing but doesn't work in Italian language :(
[Android General] samtab37:
Hello, i am on a Moto G3 with Marshmallow and have 1 Gb of RAM, i am rooted (with Xposed) I don't find a way to make Google Assistant work, if you have a suggestion. I think that on nougat would be work, but i want to stay on MM for the battery :)

In english, all work (expect that i have no parameter), not in french, and "your stuff" work only on v7.3
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
You can downgrade Google App to version 7.13 and use Google Assistant. You need more than 1.5 GB RAM to use Assistant as of now. Build.prop trick might work, though
[Android General] samtab37:
I have already try to add opa.eligible...true in build.prop, but no change.
[Android General] Sujan319:
New method of activate assistant on any Android phone(including less than 1gb ram)

Hey guys .on my Android lollipop phone(1gb ram) I activant Google assistant .so you wanna try? Follow the method :--first update your Google app to the latest version,then install Google Allo from play store,open it .Allo has ready made assistant with a brilliant UI.tap on it .placed that on home screen by tap on up options.now you do whatever you want to do .try one you will succeed.dont forget to reply me about ur 1st time experience on the assistant .(reply me at sujanmondal319@gmail.com.cheers???

---------- Post added at 09:58 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:53 AM ----------

Hey guys .on my Android lollipop phone(1gb ram) I activant Google assistant .so you wanna try? Follow the method :--first update your Google app to the latest version,then install Google Allo from play store,open it .Allo has ready made google assistant with a brilliant UI.tap on it .placed that on home screen by tap on up options.now you do whatever you want to do .try one you will succeed.dont forget to reply me about ur 1st time experience on the google assistant .(reply me at sujanmondal319@gmail.com.cheers
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
I highly doubt it will enable Google Assistant.
[Android General] SnowFuhrer:
Is there any way to get google assistant on my phone without downgrading google? I have it installed but it closes as soon as I open it. I used to have it with no problem, but that was a few months ago. Phone is running 5.1.1.
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Google now wants you to meet all the requirements for Google Assistant. And there is no alternative method AFAIK.

What problems do you have while downgrading?
[Android General] SnowFuhrer:
I just like to keep apps up to date. But if there is no other way then I will probably downgrade. Do you know the last compatible version of google?
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Maybe the 7.13?
[Android General] SnowFuhrer:
Ok I will try it.
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Ok, so I got Assistant working on my 1 GB RAM, 7.1.2 N device today. Google Assistant's Website still states 1.5 GB RAM as a requirement, so probably it's only me. Or maybe Google just hasn't updated the page yet?

I need testing from ya' guys. Check if Assistant is working with less than 1.5 GB RAM, and state what Android you use. Stay tuned ;)

Update: I had entered "ro.opa.eligible_device=true" in build.prop to get that. It had been entered long time ago, but an update to Google App enabled Assistant. It still doesn't work without build.prop modification, though.
[Android General] SnowFuhrer:
I couldn't get it working on 1 gb of RAM running 5.1.1. But I saw it on my mom's phone which has 2 or 3 gb RAM running 5.0.2. And she doesn't know how to install apps so the google app must have done it.
[Android General] MyDePain:
You need 1.5gb of RAM
[Android General] SnowFuhrer:
Yeah, I found out about that after I tried it. The phone isn't working anymore, but surely someone has figured a workaround.
[Android General] Dumb_kid:
Google assistant doesn't work

I tried the method using nova launcher with exact steps, but the Google assistant icon crashes on pressing the icon, and now my Google app also is not taking voice actions upon saying "OK Google", what should I do?
[Android General] Mohammadrasoulbashiri:
سلام اسپاس از زحمات شما متاسفانه بامحدودیت

باتشکر از تلاش تیم باتجربه شما. اما بخاطر مشکلات زیادی که درتهیه کردن موبایل دارم متاسفانه در دریافت بسیاری از نرم افزار های شما باینترنت در ایران بلمشكلات فراوان درگیرمیباشم..باتشکر اززحمات بی دریغ ومحبت گروه علمی شما. ..محمدرسول بشیری لنگرودی

Mod translation:

Hello, thank you for your efforts, unfortunately limited

Thank you for the efforts of your experienced team. But due to the many problems I have in preparing mobile phones, unfortunately, I am involved in many problems in receiving many of your software on the Internet in Iran. .. Mohammad Rasul Bashiri Langroudi
[Android General] Badger50:
Greetings, and welcome to XDA. As a friendly reminder, we ask all members to please post in English as stipulated by XDA Rule #4:

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Thank you for your cooperation, and have a pleasant day.

-Regards: Badger50
[Android General] zainchuu:
Great :D thanks man, its working now :)
[Android General] pablomentabo:
I can't get it to work on my SHIELD Tablet. The long press on the home key still pulls up Now on Tap. Also there's no setting for Assistant in Google Apps settings
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Describe in detail please

Can you chat with the Assistant?

Did you add a reminder?
[Android General] pandadai00:
This worked man. I'm running MM. However, I'm still trying to figure out how to make the assistant work on pixel launcher. Apparently, it's not working with my device. Weird.
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Hmm...

This method doesn't depend on your Launcher.

Select widgets>Nova Activities>then the activity given at the first post.

This would launch the Assistant Explore screen on any Launcher.

And in the starting you said it worked on MM but in the end you said it's not working on your device:confused:
[Android General] pablomentabo:
The details are what was posted as the original steps in this thread. I also tried wiping data on the google app and redoing the steps as described in the first post but it's not working

Edit:

I can chat with Assistant but it's just the long pressing on the home key that isn't working. Yes I tried setting a reminder and that's the only way the chatting with assistant will open for me right now
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Read the FAQ:good:
[Android General] pablomentabo:
Do you happen to have that link? I went to the first post in this thread and didn't see a FAQ. I also checked the main thread here:

https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-google-assistant-launcher-google-t3614804

but I'm not seeing anything I didn't already try
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
The FAQ is given in the 2nd post of this thread.

If you have access to Assistant then install Google Assistant Launcher and on long-pressing the home button select it as default...
[Android General] pablomentabo:
I have access to Assistant after going thru the set notification option. I do have Google Assistant Launcher installed. Long-pressing the home button on my Nvidia SHIELD Tablet only triggers the older "Google Now on Tap" features
[Android General] @sumit@007:
Already explained read FAQ
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Have you set Google Assistant Launcher as default?
[Android General] pablomentabo:
I have read the FAQ

When I hold the home key it didn't prompt me to set a default. It just went right into Now on Tap. I checked my settings for both the Google app and Google Assistant Launcher and both have no defaults set
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Are you on MM?
[Android General] pablomentabo:
Yep
[Android General] Harshil2121:
Same problem

Yea, I cannot launch GA at long press nor by saying hotword. Tried adding Reminder and clear defaults which wasn't available. I'm on Tab s 10.5 6.0.1
[Android General] techster69:
Thanks, love you guys!!! And I pressed thanks as well. :)
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
On MM you have to go to Settings>Apps>Gear icon on the top right corner>Assist and Voice input>There you have to select Google Assistant instead of Google App.
[Android General] pandadai00:
Sorry for being confusing. I just want to say that this method work. Hehe.
[Android General] pablomentabo:
I found this setting, however the long press action just triggers the old voice search instead of Assistant. I still can only get to Assistant via add reminder.
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Teach the Assistant your voice and make sure if there is a Google Assistant icon at the bottom of the Explore Screen.
[Android General] pablomentabo:
I taught it my voice but there's no Google Assistant icon at the bottom of the Explore screen
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Try adding a shortcut and then enabling it through the OK Google hotword.
[Android General] pablomentabo:
That didn't work. I'm assuming you mean the Activity shortcut that is on the main post. I added it back & tried to trigger via hotword. Nothing happened even though I trained the voice before. I had to set "Assist & voice input" back to Google so the hotword detection wouldn't be greyed out. I went back to the Explore screen, said the hotword, and it brought up the older voice command screen. I even asked it, "What can you do" to see if I get an Assistant response or just the Google Now cards and the cards showed up.
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
I mean that shortcut on the your stuff tab.
[Android General] Sumit mishra:
After changing device language to english us it's working fine.thanks......
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Press that :good: button to say thanks;)
[Android General] pablomentabo:
Oh, gotcha. Nope, tried and instead of the shortcut it did a plain google search for the word I set as the shortcut.
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Try this;)

Go to settings>Language and Input>Voice Input>Set it to Enhanced Google Services.

Then clear data of Google App and Reboot:)

And try adding reminder again...
[Android General] pablomentabo:
It has been taught my voice and there is no Google Assistant icon at the bottom of the Explore Screen
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
See my last post:silly:
[Android General] pablomentabo:
[IMG="Language & Input Settings"]https://goo.gl/photos/GUW162prpN5JnYrZ8[/IMG]

Mine doesn't have that option. Sorry about the confusion. Quoted the wrong one from that last email :eek:

---------- Post added at 12:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:50 PM ----------

Here's the proper image link:

https://goo.gl/photos/ceg8jc6KUQdZf71dA
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Go to settings>Apps>Default apps(Gear icon at the top right corner)>Assist and Voice input and select Google App as default. Open GAL and click on add reminder then long-press home button and see if it's the Assistant.
[Android General] droidity:
Does not work for me. When I launch the activity, it opens and then it closes for a split second. Language is set to English(US). Already tried clearing cache of google app, clearing data of google app, and rebooting device. My device is a Galaxy Grand Prime running stock rom on android 5.1.1. If you lack any details, feel free to ask me :)
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Do this-

Clear data of both Google Play Services and Google App.

Launch the activity.

After it closes, open the Google App, there should be an option of Google Assistant in settings.

If it doesn't work, logs are welcome:fingers-crossed:
[Android General] pablomentabo:
Just tried these steps and it still does only Google Now on Tap instead of Assistant for the long press action on the Home button
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Logs are welcome:cyclops:
[Android General] pablomentabo:
Sure thing. Can you tell me how I can send you them? I haven't needed to send any logs from my Android devices before
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Well, you should Google for that. I only know how to send logs via Android Studio, which is a rather big file for a log.
[Android General] droidity:
Nope. Doesn't work on my Grand Prime but it works on a J7. My google app and play services versions are 7.2.26.21.arm and 11.0.56(238). How do I get the logs though? I can't find a solution on google. Thanks for your reply, I appreciate it :)
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Well, with the increasing number of problems, I think Google may have patched this. Could you try downloading an older version of the Google App (maybe 7.2) and checking this method there?

If it works, then you can try updating your Google App to the latest version and maybe, without any problems.

For some information on logcats, you can visit https://www.xda-developers.com/guide-sending-a-logcat-to-help-debug-your-favorite-app/
[Android General] gbru2505:
Great, thanks. Worked in the UK on stock, un-rooted, locked bootloader, Android 7.1.2 Nexus 5x once I had wiped Google cache and data and added English (US). Marvellous!
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Awesome!
[Android General] JLIspace:
Tested on Oneplus 3 (7.1.1)

Hey,

I tested this method on my OP3. It worked right away after setting the system language to english. Only after switching back to german I needed to turn "Ok Google" back on.

Long-pressing the home button opens up the assistent without any changes required. :)

Thanks for publishing this!

MfG

JLIspace
[Android General] DamienMc:
Almost worked. I am able to use ga from the reminders, but my home button doesn't work with it.

I am able to launch ga from rooted terminal tho

am start -n "com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox/com.google.android.apps.gsa.staticplugins.opa.OpaActivity"
[Android General] droidity:
It works now. Downgraded google app to 7.1.19.21 It now works :) I don't know how to attach pictures here so no screenies.
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
You can launch it with a rooted terminal but this guide is also for non-root users:)

Google Assistant can be enabled via home button if you could check the FAQ.
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Thanks for telling!:victory:

Now update Google App to the latest version and see if it works:laugh:

Again, thanks for telling:highfive:
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
For OP3, you have the official Assistant, and because your language was not English, it didn't work:)

BTW, you can also press the:good: button to say thanks.
[Android General] JLIspace:
Yeah the OP3 should has it. But I can't open the Assistent menu without this method :)
[Android General] Nikhilkumar038:
Strange:confused: