[Q] Touchless Control - launch phrase sound missing in 4.2.2 - Moto X Q&A

I recently downgraded to 4.2.2 on my Moto X. I've noticed the notification sound (officially called Launch phrase sound) after Touchless control gets triggered is missing. I remember when I was on Kitkat, I was able to turn this on under Settings-> Touchless Control. It's also documented at motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/94881/p/30,6720,8696/action/auth
Appearly no one has complained about this in the forum. no one noticed that? Or I'm the only one having this issue?

Doesn't exist for 4.2.2.
I think Motorola expects most people to be on 4.4 so I doubt they are worrying about it.

Thanks. Thought I was the only one.

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[Q] Touchless Control Uses

I've been thinking about giving a Moto X a try recently and I had a few questions for those of you who own one.
Other than while driving, what are some of the unexpected uses you have found for touchless control? In theory it sounds great, but a couple of the things I can think which would be really handy (throwing it into cupholder in car and turning on bluetooth with voice, pausing Netflix stream that is beng chromecasted) can't be done because of limitations of Google Now/Search, rather than Touchless Control itself.
Also, most people seem to love active notifications. However, if the clock flashes every so often without notifications, it seems like one would occasionally not notice a real notification unless you actually glance at it, rather than something you see out of the corner of your eye and know you need to check on. Also can they be prioritized? Like the messaging icon will appear rather than gmail if you have both, because it is higher priority?
Thanks for any information.
evolvd said:
I've been thinking about giving a Moto X a try recently and I had a few questions for those of you who own one.
Other than while driving, what are some of the unexpected uses you have found for touchless control? In theory it sounds great, but a couple of the things I can think which would be really handy (throwing it into cupholder in car and turning on bluetooth with voice, pausing Netflix stream that is beng chromecasted) can't be done because of limitations of Google Now/Search, rather than Touchless Control itself.
Also, most people seem to love active notifications. However, if the clock flashes every so often without notifications, it seems like one would occasionally not notice a real notification unless you actually glance at it, rather than something you see out of the corner of your eye and know you need to check on. Also can they be prioritized? Like the messaging icon will appear rather than gmail if you have both, because it is higher priority?
Thanks for any information.
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The clock flashing threw me off when I first got it yesterday afternoon - I didn't know why it was flashing, and was afraid something was messed up. After a few moments though it does slow down/stop...or at least on mine it did.
And notifications (when you have multiple) I believe are set in order of receiving them. For instance, my G+ photo upload was ready for backup, and I got a Hangout SMS. The SMS took priority, while the G+ photo upload was smaller at the bottom. So I don't think it's based on "priority" but rather "which one is more recent".
Hope that helps.

Bluetooth profile flashing question for XT1060

I was wondering if there was any way to add MAP to the bluetooth profiles to add messaging support for receiving texts in the car. I see that Moto left out this profile for some reason and I kind of miss that feature. I wasn't sure if there was a way to add this and reflash the radio drivers to the phone.
My phone is an unlocked Dev Edition XT1060 on 4.4.
htmwrx said:
I was wondering if there was any way to add MAP to the bluetooth profiles to add messaging support for receiving texts in the car. I see that Moto left out this profile for some reason and I kind of miss that feature. I wasn't sure if there was a way to add this and reflash the radio drivers to the phone.
My phone is an unlocked Dev Edition XT1060 on 4.4.
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I am not quite sure what you are asking. Do you want to have messages from other programs read out from Moto Assist?
Or do you want to have your texts read out over a different BT profile?
It might not be quite what you are looking for but this app (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2123493) was mentioned in this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2599230) regarding bluetooth operation in Kitkat.
mechanical tool said:
I am not quite sure what you are asking. Do you want to have messages from other programs read out from Moto Assist?
Or do you want to have your texts read out over a different BT profile?
It might not be quite what you are looking for but this app (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2123493) was mentioned in this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2599230) regarding bluetooth operation in Kitkat.
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Not exactly. On my previous phone, when I received a text message, the message would be sent to the car via bluetooth and read aloud. The Bluetooth profile used is called MAP, or Message Access Profile. Motorola did not include this profile in their drivers, presumably to encourage users to use the moto assist feature . I was wondering if it was possible to add this profile and reflash the updated radio drivers. But this may also include adding lines of code to the rom itself. I was unsure if this was even probable to do.

CM11 & acDisplay / Dynamic Notifications Apps

Hey everyone,
I unlocked my boot loader, rooted, and flashed CM11 on my Moto X a couple days ago. I am only missing the Active Display feature from stock and wanted to replace it with something from the play store. I am running into a problem with both acDisplay and Dynamic Notifications apps. They both work when I get notifications, however do not work at all when set to "active mode". They should be using proximity and motion sensors to imitate how the Moto X normally operates. Does anyone know a way to get them to work similar to how they are "advertised" to work?
I'm sorry, I don't know the answer to your issue..
But I wanted to say, any app that mimics Active Display will take a great toll on your battery life. Active display is designed to use an extremely small amount of battery on the Moto X.... Any other app will not be so battery friendly.
This is why the majority of users stick to stock, with Xposed and Gravity Box for customization.... Or use stock based roms, that have the unique moto features in them.
i.Design said:
Hey everyone,
I unlocked my boot loader, rooted, and flashed CM11 on my Moto X a couple days ago. I am only missing the Active Display feature from stock and wanted to replace it with something from the play store. I am running into a problem with both acDisplay and Dynamic Notifications apps. They both work when I get notifications, however do not work at all when set to "active mode". They should be using proximity and motion sensors to imitate how the Moto X normally operates. Does anyone know a way to get them to work similar to how they are "advertised" to work?
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In not seeing where either of those apps claim to use the sensors in a similar way as stock active display. Where do you see that they are advertised to do so?
Edit: scratch that. I do see that acdisplay claims to use the sensors.... Not sure why it isn't working for you.
@KJ is correct that they will use much more battery than stock AD, which takes advantage of the low voltage components of the X.

Moto Voice Response/Usefullness

I am close to pulling the trigger on the MotoX2. However, I have one lingering issue that I need help with. Because of a disability, Always On Voice Input (OK Google) is very important to me. However, I am concerned with reviewers who have characterized Moto Voice as a "hack" (sometimes unresponsive, inaccurate, and a delay when needing a "handoff" to Google Voice). One reviewer who tested OK Google with the MotoX2 and N6 described the MotoX2 as being 1.5 times slower than the "pure" Google Voice implementation on the N6.
Having now verified that disabling Moto Voice on the MotoX2 causes instant on (from screen off) to no longer function (even under Lollipop) has left me with a dilemma.
I NEED Always On OK Google, but really don't want the size of the N6. So, I'm looking for input from MotoX2 users who regularly use Always On OK Google.
In general, I want to know, have the reviewers exaggerated the problems with Moto Voice? In day to day use, is Moto Voice accurate/responsive/quick "enough" when "handoff is needed? In addition, do users feel that the other features provided (specifically by Moto Voice; not the other Moto added features) is a fair tradeoff for the inherent delay when Google Voice is needed (i.e. would you trade them for the "pure"/faster Google Voice?
Any and all inputs/impressions are greatly appreciated!
Sounds like what you've read and researched is fairly accurate. Moto Voice responds well when you're clear and direct. Don't mumble and you won't have a problem. The delay is due to the handoff to Google Search. However, you can use either Moto Voice or Google Now. Both work well. The Moto X is a fantastic device. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
As far as I know the delay comes from the hack that Moto had to implement to overcome the android limitations in the area of "always listen". Im not sure about it but my assumption is with lollipop it should be faster due to the fact that it's already built in into OS
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I use Moto voice on daily basis. My day starts with "how's the weather today"
It is about 80% accurate, with my Indian accent. Considering that you have a better accent than i do you will be just fine.
That being said, you need to be in a fairly silent environment.
Does the delay bother me? Yes. Will it stop me from using moto voice? Heck no!
I integrated moto voice with commandr and tasker ad use about 20 tasks on regular basis so i am kind of addicted to moto voice. Apart from that i use moto voice for placing a call and texting, as a matter of fact it recognizes my friends' names(also indian) really well.
I would recommend you to go ahead and buy IF you believe you can use it a FAIRLY QUITE environment.
Thanks all for your inputs so far! Any further impressions will also be helpful!
@roaringcrown, I will be using it mostly from screen off, so I am tied to Moto Voice, as there is no support (even in Lollipop) for Always On with stock Google Voice.
@blinkin, it's my understanding that Moro Voice will still be required with Lollipop (for Always On), and hence, still the delay
@Prash8429, glad to hear it has decent accuracy even with your accent!
Thanks again to all. Looking forward to other impressions!
Moto X Voice Commands and Gesture on 3rd Party Home Launchers?
I have a quick question for user here on XDA. Can someone tell me if the 2014 Moto X Voice and Gesture command will continue to work from sleep/idle mode if I install a 3rd party home launcher? Or is this function specific to the stock launcher provided by Motorola on this phone? Thanks
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I have a quick question for user here on XDA. Can someone tell me if the 2014 Moto X Voice and Gesture command will continue to work from sleep/idle mode if I install a 3rd party home launcher? Or is this function specific to the stock launcher provided by Motorola on this phone? Thanks
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I have had no issues with other launchers whatsoever.
Thanks for the update. I like the launcher I am using now and didnt want to have to stick with stock launcher just to use all the moto features...
imaginaryenemy said:
I have had no issues with other launchers whatsoever.
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Using Nova Launcher Prime with no issues....

Custom Rom with "always listening" voice activation?

Hi!
I've extensively googled, reddited and searched on XDA, but haven't found an answer.
Are there ROMs supporting the "voice anywhere"-feature (the sound processor of the Moto X) to be activated even with an activated lockscreen/handsfree?
I've setup my room with Philips Hue Lights and various interactions with other devices via tasker and all is controlled via the "Moto Voice/Auto Voice" feature.
I'm unrooted yet but would like to switch to a custom rom now, but haven't found anything conclusive whether the devs were able to implement the always-listening function.
Alas I think I can say for sure it doesn't exist ..there's one for the 1st gen so maybe there is hope
The ones for 2013 are only modified stock not aosp. Far as I know the moto specific features like touch less controls and active display or whatever they call them now are not open source this you will not find them on anything but stock
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