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18-03-2017 10:11 PM
I cannot find a setting that will let me use OK Google while the screen is locked or off, I am pretty sure I had this before the Nougat update.
It works fine while charging and while the screen is on, I want it so I can use it when the phone is in my pocket.
I know this option is available on other phones.
I've searched for help but nothing I've found online works.
From the Vodafone Samsung H1 onto the Galaxy S now onto the stunning Galaxy S3
Next step will be a 4G Phone and its a Sony Xperia Z3
Back to Samsung with an S7 Edge
18-03-2017 10:23 PM
Hi
I use ok Google and have turned all the settings that are available to On.
From my understanding if the option you ask for was present then this could kill the battery as the phone would be continuously monitoring.
The 'Trusted Voice Option could be a workaround as takes about in this thread. > https://www.google.co.uk/amp/forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s7/661999-ok-google-screen-off...
Current Phone >
Samsung Galaxy s²³ Ultra 512gb Phantom Black.
19-03-2017 12:08 AM
Thanks Lee, I had read that article but I also read that Google are pulling the google now app
I read that svoice might do it but I've stayed away from svoice after all thr trouble it caused on my wifes s6
From the Vodafone Samsung H1 onto the Galaxy S now onto the stunning Galaxy S3
Next step will be a 4G Phone and its a Sony Xperia Z3
Back to Samsung with an S7 Edge
19-03-2017 06:18 AM
You're Welcome:)
I'm waiting for the new Google Assistant which from reading user reviews and blogs will be a better experience.
I also choose not to use s-voice for my own reasons such as battery drain etc.
As i mentioned a feature that's always listening even when the lock screen is engaged / phone sleeping this could be quite a heavy drain on the battery.
My recent thread > Google-Assistant-Anyone-received-this-new-feature-yet ?
Current Phone >
Samsung Galaxy s²³ Ultra 512gb Phantom Black.
19-03-2017 06:50 AM
Just read this thread in another forum so it seems the feature is dependent msybe on what country / Update one is in / on.
Current Phone >
Samsung Galaxy s²³ Ultra 512gb Phantom Black.
20-03-2017 11:41 AM
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