Hint2Search Bluetooth Launch Apk
Latest version 1.11
26 Jan 2023
Apk Infos
| Version | 1.11 |
| Rating | 4.5/5, based on 188 votes |
| Size | 614 KB |
| Requires Android | Android 4.0+ (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Author's Notes | Press the button on BT headset to get to Google Search even with the keyguard on |
About Hint2Search Bluetooth Launch APK
Table Of Contents
Description
Use this app to trigger the full experience Google Now through the headset, not just the voice dialer part of it(similar to Bluetooth Launch, but can unlock your phone and allows multiple searches too)
Problem? Please contact me over issues before leaving a negative comment at dyna.logix.hu@gmail.com (dev's address below) I respond quickly and will surely attempt to fix things asap
Works well? Please share with the rest of us the brand and model of both your phone and headset in a short comment. You are also encouraged to help fellow handset owners in this forum: http://goo.gl/OAJ0Bh
A little history
►Version 1.03 brings improved second button press detection ("Fight for mic") and "Protect in Pocket" mode to prevent unwanted screen touches when phone is woken up in the pocket.
►Keyguard unlocking is reported to be fixed in v1.04 for Lollipopped Nexus users.
►If previous versions couldn't unlock your phone, I'd suggest to try the new 1.05 version
PREPARATIONS
►Unless you own an LG or Samsung, you might need to manually disable carrier/manufacturer preinstalled voice dialing software. Tutorial here: http://www.droid-life.com/2013/02/06/how-to-disable-system-apps-in-android-beginners-guide/
SETUP
►Install Hint2Search → Open it
►[Samsungs/LGs: press "Disable S/Voice/Command" and follow instructions]
Important: Be sure to restart your phone after disabling!
►Select whether keyguard should be bypassed (non-secure "swipe lock" only! → use Lollipop SmartLock to skip security)
►Press the button on the Headset
►Select Hint2Search (NOT GOOGLE SEARCH!) in the "Complete action using..." dialog box
►Choose "Always"!!!
and that is it: you are good to go
SWITCHES
►Unlock keyguard: Enabled by default: button press will wake AND unlock phone to start Google Now (for security locks configure Lollipop SmartLock).
►Fight for mic: Kills Google Now process to gain mic focus. Warning: may mess up Google Experience Launcher (Nexus default).
►Protect in pocket: Engages touch-protection veil, if light sensor indicates phone to be in pocket when phone woken by button.
►Vibrate to prompt: This is an experimental feature: might not work well (useful if your headset cuts out the prompt sound for Google Now)
SECURITY LOCKS
Hint2Search will only unlock the non-secure keyguard (such as the default swipe to unlock). Use the app Dislock, SkipLock or the SmartLock lollipop feature to unlock your phone as long as it's connected to the headset. http://goo.gl/VB7cD3 or http://goo.gl/6mEKAD
Similar to Bluetooth Launcher, but:
►you can issue multiple searches
►it can unlock the keyguard
►optional screen protection will prevent accidental screen touches in pocket
IT'S ORIGINALLY MADE FOR THE HINT, BUT REPORTED TO ALSO WORK WITH:
►Plantronics Voyager
►Jawbone Era
►Blue Ant
►Motorola H500
►Sony Ericsson HBH-DS200
►LG HBS-730
►SMH10R
►Car Bluetooth system with Galaxy Tab 3
►Sykla M1 smartwatch
(Please let us know if you successfully test a headset model not yet on the list. Remember, it's worth a try, refund is automatic within 2 hours, just shoot me an email with your order number if outside)
Join this Google Group for beta versions, Q&A and bug reports: https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!forum/hint2search-beta-testers (Touchless Notification integration is coming soon in the beta!)
Note: With the Play Store auto-refund window extension to 2 hours I don't see the need for a trial version. Please check to see if Hint2Search solves it for you, and be sure even if you go beyond the 2 hours I give unconditional refunds within a week of your purchase.
Latest updates
What's new in version 1.11
1.10►Easy disable Samsung, LG, CM12 (←new!) voice dialers
►More gracious handling if Google Voice Search is not installed → open Play Store
1.06
►Easy disable LG VoiceCommand (thx XDA/workdowg)
►Easy clear defaults to reconfigure headset button
►Vibrate to prompt (beta)
►More user friendly in app usage hints
►Core untouched
1.04
►Nexus Lollipop screen-unlock workaround
►Smarter SVoice disable button
1.03
►Screen protection with pocket detection [→new permission SYSTEM ALERT]
►Fight for mic
How to install Hint2Search Bluetooth Launch APK on Android phone or tablet?
Download Hint2Search Bluetooth Launch APK file from ApkClean, then follow these steps:
Update Phone Settings
- Go to your phone Settings page
- Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
- Check the Unknown Sources box
- Confirm with OK
Go to Downloads
- Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
- Tap the APK file you downloaded (dynalogix.hint2search-v1.11-ApkClean.apk)
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
Older Versions
| 1.11 (23) | 614 KB |
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User's Reivew
5 ★This app does exactly what is says it'll do. Been looking for an app that gives google now via Bluetooth vs stock. Easy to setup on my G3.
5 ★Works perfectly with Note4 using custom ROM (eRobot). Finally found a solution for using voice dial. It would be a plus to launch Google Assistant instead of Google Now.
5 ★Thank you for developing this. Without it the hint would have never worked with my Samsung. Please keep up the great work! A+++++
1 ★Not working on android 6.01 Huawei Honor X5. bluetooth button plays music when open in background or does nothing when all music apps closed
5 ★Works very well with my note 4, lollipop & moto hint. I have one request, please add a bluetooth battery level indicator if possible.
5 ★The only app I've found that lets bluetooth use Google Now voice! Excellent app!
5 ★Loved it .. solved my "Google now via bluetooth-button" problem
1 ★Don't work on Note 3
5 ★Works like a charm! !
5 ★I recently cracked my screen rendering the touch portion useless. With this app I was able to still use my phone with my bluetooth by Google now voice commands! This paired with DYNA Logix Touchless Notification app, I was able to stay connected!!!
5 ★My only issue is the lag. I see that the dev has responded and said the lag is necessary to make this hack work, but is it necessary on ALL devices? Maybe you could give us an option to adjust the delay?
5 ★Does exactly what I need it to do!!! I have a M8 and a Pioneer head unit. My M8 has that crappy Android Voice dialer that does not work. I wanted to use Google Now search functions and this nifty app does it!!!! Awesome and thanks worth every penny!!!
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