![]() ![]() Subscribe to TechRepublic’s How To Make Tech Work on YouTube for all the latest tech advice for business pros from Jack Wallen. This new option won’t be for everyone, but for those that prefer to have more options for opening Google Assistant, this is a great addition. ![]() If you want to restart your phone, open Google Assistant and say “restart.”įigure C The information window will help you understand how to interact with the new feature.Īnd that’s all there is to mapping Google Assistant to the power button on your device. This will also instruct you how to power off your device, which is done by saying “Power off,” once Google Assistant is open. Enter your email address and your activation code to unlock the full version. When you launch the app, click the Activate button. ![]() Download the installer from the developer page. This will bring up a new screen ( Figure C) which will inform you of the change. After confirmation, you will receive an activation code (Aktivierungscode) or registration details. Once you’ve done that, back out of Settings and then long-press the power button. In the resulting window ( Figure B), tap the On/Off slider associated with Hold for Assistant until it’s in the On position.įigure B Enabling the power button to launch Google Assistant in Android 12. In Gestures, locate and tap Press and Hold Power Button ( Figure A).įigure A The Gestures section of the Settings window in Android 12. From within the System menu, tap Gestures. To map the power button to Google Assistant, swipe the Notification Shade down twice and tap the gear icon to open the Settings window. How to map the power button to Google Assistant in Android 12 To find out how to join the Android 12 Beta program, read “ How to get the Android 12 beta.” Since the final version of 12 isn’t out, you can always opt to join the beta program. To make this work, you’ll need a device running Android 12. Let me show you how to enable this feature. Another instance this new method can be of use is when you’re in a noisy environment and Android isn’t responding to voice commands.Įither way, you have options and with Android 12, and one of those options is to map a long-press of the power button to launch Google Assistant. This new option is a great fallback when the voice activation fails you or if (like me) you have several Android devices around and you don’t want to call out “Hey, Google,” only to have every device recognize the hot word and await further input. One new feature makes it even easier to activate Google Assistant. Hiring kit: Android developer (TechRepublic Premium) SEE: Electronic communication policy (TechRepublic Premium) Mobility must-readsīest unified communications platform providers With Material You and a slew of new features and optimizations, the latest iteration has plenty to offer every type of user. Android 12 is almost here and the verdict (at least from yours truly) is overwhelmingly positive. ![]()
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