"Ok Google" detection not working - "Can't use the microphone."


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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Android 7.0

Google App v6.10.37.21

 

Google App > Settings > Voice > '"Ok Google" detection' > 'From any screen'

 

This brings up the "Search by voice from any screen" setup wizard.

 

As soon as I tap "Get started", I see a message stating: "Can't use the microphone. Restart your device."

 

Restarting does not help.

 

This also happened in Android 6.x, before I upgraded to Android 7.0.

 

Any ideas?

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11 minutes ago, xendrome said:

Does a voice recording note app work? Can you record anything with it? Or check permissions with Google Now/Google Service. You might have deny'd it access to the mic.

I can record my voice in Samsung's Voice Memos app without any issues.

 

Google App has all permissions enabled.

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15 hours ago, Circaflex said:

If you have cortana installed, try disabling it or removing it and test. Also, try disabling S Voice. Most likely, your problem is related to having another assistant installed.

I have no other assistant installed. I have disabled S Voice.

 

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7 hours ago, techbeck said:

Tried going in to the app settings and clearing data and cache for the Google App?

Settings > Applications > Google App > Storage > Manage Storage > 'Clear all data'

This worked! (Y)

Many thanks :)

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2 hours ago, Elliot B. said:

 

Settings > Applications > Google App > Storage > Manage Storage > 'Clear all data'

This worked! (Y)

Many thanks :)

Glad it worked.  One of the first things I do if I have any app issues. 

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