[PX5] Is there a way to install Google Assistant?

[alukarulz]

Is there a way to install google assistant and use it instead of google now.

I hate how google now works. Anything you say it just searches it. And for navigation/calls it takes like 5 secs to initiate the command.

I tried updating to the latest Google Play services, Google using APKMirror. I also tried installing Google Assistant Enabler from xposed. But when I say (Ok, Google) it opens Google Now and not Google Assistant.

Thanks.

Using a Dasita HA PX5 unit.

 

[phazei]

I'm also interested in this. I'm on Nougat, but when I try to run Google Assistant, it say it doesn't meet the requirements. I have the latest version of the Google App and Google Play Services, but I think the issue is the resolution. It has a min requirement of 720p, and the device is 1024x768. Does anyone know if changing the DPI setting will get around that? Or if there's any other way to make it think it meets that requirement?

Were you able to have it work when you ran it manually? Did you have to use the Xposed module to get it to work?

I attempted to uninstall the Google App via uninstall in TitaniumBackup with the hopes to install the APK from the app store since some forums I found they said reinstalling it after removing it got it working (I was thinking that before I realized the resolution wasn't high enough), but apparently that caused a boot loop. Now every time it boots up, it says updating apps, and takes ages to go 1-54 some apps, then it reboots again and starts over. So I guess I'll have to flash it again

 

[phazei]

So I figured it out. If you have the latest Google App, then you have Assistant installed. The Assistant app in the store is just a shortcut to pull up the assistant via a icon, it also tells you if your device can support it if not. If you say "ok google" and the Assistant doesn't load, it's because Assistant doesn't meet the requirements.
I installed Easy DPI Changer and set the resolution to 1280x720. Then I had to reboot, not for the resolution to take affect, that happens just fine right away, but Google App isn't aware of the change till you reboot. After reboot I said "ok google" and up popped the assistant instead!

Everything on the screen got a tiny bit smaller with the resolution change, but only issue now is the status bar icons and height are too small. This makes it difficult to tap the back button (no other hw button for that) and hard to swipe down for the menu properly. I tried playing with the DPI settings. I was able to find a DPI setting that made everything else the same size it was before the resolution change, but it seems that the status bar isn't effected by the DPI change at all. So it doesn't matter how big I make everything, I still have a tiny status bar. I'm running the Malaysk rom.

I looked all over the app store, can't find anything that will increase the status bar height. I think there's a way that involves decompiling the SystmUI.apk, but an app that would do that would allow changing of the resolution and/or DPI on the fly much more easily.

 

[ZeligPC]

I've tried to change screen resolution to 1280x720 too and reboot, but I'm still getting Google Now and not Assistant (Assistant was released a week ago here in Italy, and is working fine on my smartphone).

 

[phazei]

I've tried to change screen resolution to 1280x720 too and reboot, but I'm still getting Google Now and not Assistant (Assistant was released a week ago here in Italy, and is working fine on my smartphone).

Once I changed the resolution the ''Google Assistant" app stopped saying it wasn't compatible and just said I had to update google to the latest version and linked me to the app store.

I'm currently running Malaysk rom, I don't think that should make a difference. Get the Google Assistant app and see what error it gives you. All it basically does is let you know if it's supported, or launches assistant if it's already installed and supported. Beyond that I don't know what to suggest, it was a clean install of Malaysk followed by Easy DPI Changer, reboot, update of google. Then it just worked.

 

[ZeligPC]

Once I changed the resolution the ''Google Assistant" app stopped saying it wasn't compatible and just said I had to update google to the latest version and linked me to the app store.

Thanks. I can'y find any "Google Assistant" app on Google Play, anyway I have the latest Google app installed...

 

[apollo1976]

I've been able to use Google Assistant in this way:

1) I changed the resolution using the "Resolution Changer Pro" app (https://apkpure.com/resolution-changer-pro/com.nexter.miniscaler). I set the 1280x800 resolution, with DPI 280.

3) I restarted the system

2) I installed the Google Assistant apk (https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...assistant-0-1-174051423-android-apk-download/)

Once you have done these simple steps you will have the Assistant icon. With this icon you can start Google Assistant.

Once you have set the voice command, you will be able to call Google Assistant saying "Ok Google".

I hope I was helpful.

Bye !!

 

[Ze Big Duck]

Thank you apollo1976, it works !

But, is there parameters that we could set to preserve aspect ratio of the MTCD ? I tried 1280 * 750 but google assistant is replaced by google now.
Does it require a 1280/800 ratio ?

Thank you anyway for your solution !

 

[apollo1976]

Thank you apollo1976, it works !

But, is there parameters that we could set to preserve aspect ratio of the MTCD ? I tried 1280 * 750 but google assistant is replaced by google now.
Does it require a 1280/800 ratio ?

Thank you anyway for your solution !

Hello,

I'm glad to know that Google Assistant also works for you.
Sincerely, I only tried the 1280 x 800 resolution, but theoretically the Google Assistant should work with every resolution above 1280 x 720.

The strange thing is that the only way to recall Google Assistant is through the Assistant icon or using the voice with OK Google.

If you try to click on the microphone in Google's main app, Google Now is launched and not Google Assistant.

However, the difference between 1280 x 800 and 1280 x 750 is really minimal and is not visible on the screen.

 

[Ze Big Duck]

Okay I got google assistant working with 1365x800 resolution, which is fullscreen (no black margins). Interface is a smaller than 1024x600 but still completely useable.

 

[apollo1976]

Okay I got google assistant working with 1365x800 resolution, which is fullscreen (no black margins). Interface is a smaller than 1024x600 but still completely useable.

Perfect, other useful information for anyone who wants to use Google Assistant

 

[ZeligPC]

Ok, so installing Google Assistant apk and changing screen resolution, it's working.

I'm using 1228x720 resolution. It's working, same aspect ratio than default and not too small.
I've also set screen dpi to 260, icons size a little bigger than default (my launcher let me change that) and also system font size bigger (110/120%) using a specific app. I'm quite happy with the result!

The only problem, as already reported, is that the only way to recall G Assistant is through the Assistant icon or using the voice with OK Google. If I press the steering wheel button associated to the "mic" function, it still starts the old Google Now. Haven't find a workaround for that...

 

[vassandrei]

Ok, so installing Google Assistant apk and changing screen resolution, it's working.

I'm using 1228x720 resolution. It's working, same aspect ratio than default and not too small.
I've also set screen dpi to 260, icons size a little bigger than default (my launcher let me change that) and also system font size bigger (110/120%) using a specific app. I'm quite happy with the result!

The only problem, as already reported, is that the only way to recall G Assistant is through the Assistant icon or using the voice with OK Google. If I press the steering wheel button associated to the "mic" function, it still starts the old Google Now. Haven't find a workaround for that...

I got it to work by using mtcdtools : first i set my voice control button to something that doesnt launch voice control (like, set it to be AMS or something like that) and then use MTCDtools to bind that to launch the assistant app.

 

[ZeligPC]

I got it to work by using mtcdtools : first i set my voice control button to something that doesnt launch voice control (like, set it to be AMS or something like that) and then use MTCDtools to bind that to launch the assistant app.

Thank you! I never used that app (never needed), but it works. :good:
Not perfectly ( if the assistant screen is already opened and I press the button, it closes and then it opens again empty, when it should remain opened and just wait for another command), but better than nothing...

 

[vassandrei]

I think maybe instead of launching the app we need to bind a specific intent to it. That way we can continue conversations

 

[ZeligPC]

I thought that too, I'll do some testing when I'll have time...

 

[ZeligPC]

I think maybe instead of launching the app we need to bind a specific intent to it. That way we can continue conversations

I've tried something, but with no luck.
Maybe because I don't understand well how to set up intents in MTCDtools...
Any news from you?

 

[aarick]

Think this is now enabled with google allowing it for tablets..got the notification today. But my build.prop is set to phone.

 

[dj.shauny.g]

I cant instalk easy dpi changer because i am not rooted.

Is there a fix for the non rooted to get this feature?

 

[McMethylated]

Update 2018!! ROOT NEEDED

Hi everyone!,

I'm new to XDA but I'm really tech minded and always willing to learn. I found the perfect setup for people who wants google assitant with original resolution and dpi and with the modified SOFIA-SERVER.apk I've made, you'll be able to open google assistant straight from your steering wheel button ready to talk! It'll replace the src function and get google assistant working instead.

1) So first you will need to install my modified SOFIA-SERVER.apk https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ySGT5_QkA_usu7Rsxl7BZKLxGnckiipn

2) Install a file manager with root access ( es file explorer, root browser etc...)

3) Open the downloaded file manager, copy the modified apk, go to root>system>app>Sofia-1-C9-Server-V1.0 folder and paste it (overwrite or rename the old one if you want it back to default)

4) Restart head unit

5) Install Google assistant from here (DON'T OPEN AFTER INSTALL) (https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...-apk-download/)

6) Change the resolution using the "Resolution Changer Pro" app (https://apkpure.com/resolution-chang...ter.miniscaler). Set resolution to 1280x800 and change DPI to 280 then click enable.

7) Reboot

8) Open google assistant and it should be working (via the app not the steering wheel button !)

9) Once confirmed it's working, open Resolution changer pro and on the top right corner click on the 3 dots and click reset.

10) The DPI should still look weird as but personally, to put it back to normal I used joying extra tools.apk to reset dpi to 160 but you can try changing it in resolution changer pro as well.

11) Reboot and.... Done! You should now have Google assistant working with normal resolution and dpi but also be able to use your steering wheel button to open it.

ENJOY!

Proof:
https://plus.google.com/photos/phot...62/6617299207183745826?authkey=CJjzk8yZvtnGHQ