Google Translate

[AC Question]

Google translate will not recognize any voice input when in airplane mode on my Samsung cell. Get message "No connection for speech input (E2)".

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Translate requires a web connection. You might be able to try offline use by downloading an offline package. Open Translate, tap Menu>Settings>Data Usage> Download Offline Packages.

 

[herb46]

I did download the offline pack for 3 languages.

 

[herb46]

I did download the offline packs for 3 languages.

 

[B. Diddy]

I wonder if you can only input words via typing, instead of voice, when in Airplane Mode.

 

[herb46]

That is exactly what happens. Can type but not speak.

 

[B. Diddy]

In the earlier days of voice commands, you did need to be connected to the web--I recall having to do this on my old Razr Maxx. Not sure now how much it's changed, but voice input for the Translate app might have the same limitation.

 

[herb46]

I read, what appeared to be, authoritative instructions which advised to download the offline pack, switch to airplane mode and proceed to use the program as it is used when online. What I am left with is to find an area where there is no cell phone coverage and see if the speech function will work when I have not technically "shut off" the phone--which is the circumstance I'll be in in Europe with no international calling available.