Invoking Assistant

stuarta99

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So since the update this week, what's the main methods for invoking Assistant now that you can't use the search button on the home screen.

I'm assuming either via the lock screen, tap the back or swipe in gesture mode?
 
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I have it set up so a long press of the power button evokes Assistant. I also have swipe from the corners on too but always forget about that one LOL.
 

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The microphone in the search bar still brings up Assistant on my 8 pro. But I mostly use the long press of the power button.
 

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The microphone in the search bar still brings up Assistant on my 8 pro. But I mostly use the long press of the power button.
Guessing maybe you've not had the update. Frustrating as I don't care about having it to search.

I've set it to the double tap on the back but think I might go to the power button. Pretty sure one of my earlier Pixel's was the power button.

Might use voice as well but I'm not sure how it would work with my Android Auto
 

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I think that only works with gestures doesn't it and not the 3 buttons?
Not sure. You may be right. Although I did find this.
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So since the update this week, what's the main methods for invoking Assistant now that you can't use the search button on the home screen.

I'm assuming either via the lock screen, tap the back or swipe in gesture mode?
I have the double tap the back of the phone to activate assistant. It kind of reminds me of the old squeeze feature.
 

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