"OK Google" command coming back to Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge from any screen
Once again, saying "OK Google" from any screen will activate the Google Search app on the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge. First, you will have to install a software update being sent out by Google. While most thought that the disappearance of the feature was an intentional act by Samsung, it turned out that the problem was actually a turf war between Google Search and Samsung's own voice activated S Voice.
Today, a Community Manager on the Google Support Forum made the announcement that a fix is rolling out to users. However there will be some residual effects. Turning on the "OK Google" feature will limit the ability of S Voice to react to a hot word to activate that service. Of course, if you turn off the "OK Google" feature, you can then go back to using the S Voice hot word.
Google's fix will work for those who have Google Search version 4.5 or higher installed on their handset. Make sure that you are up to date, and when Google's update arrives and is installed, you will then be left with the decision of your life. Which will you choose, Google Search or S Voice? The choice is entirely yours.
source: Google via AndroidAuthority
Today, a Community Manager on the Google Support Forum made the announcement that a fix is rolling out to users. However there will be some residual effects. Turning on the "OK Google" feature will limit the ability of S Voice to react to a hot word to activate that service. Of course, if you turn off the "OK Google" feature, you can then go back to using the S Voice hot word.
Google's fix will work for those who have Google Search version 4.5 or higher installed on their handset. Make sure that you are up to date, and when Google's update arrives and is installed, you will then be left with the decision of your life. Which will you choose, Google Search or S Voice? The choice is entirely yours.
"Now, we are happy to share that the "From any screen" function has been fixed for S6 and S6 Edge devices on the Google Search App (GSA), and the fix is actively rolling out to users. To ensure that this feature becomes available to you soon, please ensure that you are running the most up-to-date version of GSA (4.5+). Please note that “Ok Google” from any screen will be available, however remaining compatibility issues mean that turning on the feature will limit the availability of S-voice hotwording to only when the screen is off. Users who prefer to avoid this can turn off “Ok Google” from any screen."-AJ, Community Manager, Google Support Forum
source: Google via AndroidAuthority
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