New 2nd update kills search functionality?

[jdeslip]

For those of you who did the update. Is the voice action for say "call bob smith" still working in the search widget if you press on the microphone?

 

[GK3K]

I'll test it .

Edit: Took me a while but moving the search app to the system folder worked but not as expected. It wouldnt overwrite the original file. Had to delete the original google search. Then copy the new file into the system folder. After that I clicked on the file and hit install. It came up with can't install. Rebooted into cwm. Fixed permissions and restarted. Now the search is working even after a reboot.
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I copied the file and overwrote the file, but the phone froze. I had to do a battery pull. After it fired up, I got a got Android is updating notice and Universal Search is working again.

I didn't have to fix permissions via CWM.

Thanks for your help!

 

[GK3K]

Screenshots of before applying the new APK and after.

Note the first one of me typing "Ch" searching for Chuck. No results.

The second screenshot shows my contact and the third screenshot shows the items I've recently searched for.

Back in business!

 

[toddbee]

Gk3k,
What app did you use to copy the old search apk to the system folder. I am unable to get it to work. I am not rooted.
Thanks

 

[GK3K]

Gk3k,
What app did you use to copy the old search apk to the system folder. I am unable to get it to work. I am not rooted.
Thanks

I used File Manager by Rhythm Software: https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...SwyLDEsImNvbS5yaG1zb2Z0LmZtIl0&token=KuRXoHt2.

 

[toddbee]

Thanks. So when you reboot the phone do you need to re install it?

 

[GK3K]

Thanks. So when you reboot the phone do you need to re install it?

I didn't. I replaced the APK on the phone with the one posted here. Installed it from the folder and it worked perfectly.

Rebooted a few times for good measure and it's perfect.

 

[eyecon82]

Thanks. So when you reboot the phone do you need to re install it?

yes you do if you aren't rooted...it doesn't stick after a reboot, so you have to install it again...just save it to your dropbox

if you are rooted you replace it with the one in the system and change permissions, which im still not sure how to do yet

 

[toddbee]

Ok thanks. I will just re install it when I reboot until I figure out how to root
Thanks

 

[kgilbertsen]

edit. I just uploaded the file here. Just install the old .apk once you did your update and it should work

A couple questions: How can I tell which update is trying to be sent OTA? I just got my phone, and it's been trying to update ever since I got it. Also, what exactly must I do with the apk file to install it after the update that kills the Google search functions?
Thanks, Ken

 

[hiero]

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if you are rooted you replace it with the one in the system and change permissions, which im still not sure how to do yet

from the other thread:

Boot into cwm recovery choose advanced menu and choose fix permissions .

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[mak916]

Sprint phones are the only ones that don't have the search function? Why was this taken away from only Sprint phones?

 

[dragon57]

AT&T is removing it as well. Those in the know say all it is a matter of time before the other carriers push an update to remove it as well.

AT&T Galaxy S III getting a minor OTA that removes universal search | Android Central

 

[mak916]

AT&T is removing it as well. Those in the know say all it is a matter of time before the other carriers push an update to remove it as well.

AT&T Galaxy S III getting a minor OTA that removes universal search | Android Central

I read about this in another forum last night. Its nice to know we are not alone. I guess Samsung is just making sure it does not have anymore problems. But I have to wonder, what else will they have remove later in the future.

 

[dames117]

Palm had a universal search function in WebOS. It is incredibly stupid that Samsung would have to remove such a feature due to the threat of a lawsuit.

 

[dfb8085]

i am new to android so I am not sure how to do this download and install. Can I navigate to this thread from my phone and just download it? If so what do I do then

 

[TheDonJ77]

Did the upgrade or downgrade whichever you prefer as well as installed the google search apk and everything is back to normal. F you crapple, this is why I love android, you can knock us down but we will always get back up.....

 

[andromir]

Veveo just released a universal quick search app called vtap QuickSearch that can be downloaded on Android phones from GooglePlay. This app does most of what was removed from the Samsung Nexus and Galaxy S III, due to the Apple injunction. https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...ls?id=net.veveo.ui.SmartSearch&token=9Ym8xMwa

 

[Chriseckeard]

I'm curious if Google's own Gesture search will also maintain it's functionality. For now that hasn't been updated so you could also use that found in the Play Store https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...gle.android.apps.gesturesearch&token=mR9QlwNK