Is there a way to do so?
Specifically, I mean my last google searches, browser history and market searches.
I just found options to clear existing histories, but no entry to prevent logging new ones.
if you're trying to hide your tracks in specific instances, you could use an incognito window in the browser to search including the android market. Then everything goes away when you close that window. But if you mean always, then I don't know.
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Yeah, I mean the same settings I have in my Notebook's Firefox: Simply don't even start a history. Or when I tap the Google Search window on top of the screen - don't give me my last searches.
Zuzler said:
Yeah, I mean the same settings I have in my Notebook's Firefox: Simply don't even start a history. Or when I tap the Google Search window on top of the screen - don't give me my last searches.
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Try this.... Open Google Search... Menu -> Settings -> Google Search -> Uncheck Use Web Histroy
Yup, tried that already. I'm at the moment not even logged into my gmail account. It still gives me my last searches below the google text field on the home screen.
Just to be clear: I don't mind that "instant search" which autocompletes, but the storage of my last searches bugs me. It's the same in the market.
I wonder if this is related to a recent article ibsae on yahoo news about Google saving your history .
I deleted it all and paused it through Gmail on my desktop. However I believe this is something different but regardless ibwoukd check that yahoo news article. When I have a chance I'll get link for it
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Yup, tried that already. I'm at the moment not even logged into my gmail account. It still gives me my last searches below the google text field on the home screen.
Just to be clear: I don't mind that "instant search" which autocompletes, but the storage of my last searches bugs me. It's the same in the market.
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http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CCoQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Fgoogles-privacy-shift-march-1-everything-know-223202285.html&ei=DB1QT6LxO4OhsgKk7sSzDg&usg=AFQjCNHHBtC542NRYe2-Dac9L2e0JZtQiA&sig2=r2ClJkbzFuXjemN6LhaeIA
Here it is. Although I read a different one. This one says on Android that if you already signed in your outta luck?
I realize you just don't want it popping up but this is why maybe??
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I don't think it should affect the OS itself. Remember, I'm talking about the search bar on the home screen, not the browser.
It is possible to delete the search results one by one by tapping the X on their side, but there is apparently no option to prevent the search bar from creating the entries in the first place.
Zuzler said:
I don't think it should affect the OS itself. Remember, I'm talking about the search bar on the home screen, not the browser.
It is possible to delete the search results one by one by tapping the X on their side, but there is apparently no option to prevent the search bar from creating the entries in the first place.
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I had the same issue so I downloaded 'Beaver' by Crowbar Solutions (free and paid on the Market) which is now my browser and basically saves absolutely no trace of your browsing history. The browser is pretty much the same as the stock browser and I have the paid version of the app so was able to set my own homepage to google, etc.
...and I just realised you were referring to the search bar on the homescreen my confusion sorry. I don't use that search bar so can't offer a solution.
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I've been messing with it but I can't figure out how to add cards to the front page I guess you could call it, like when I first open Google now I want to add sports and such anyone know how? Also has anyone had luck with sports? The option to edit teams is there but its grey and you can't click and open it.
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Do as follows:
Google now
Settings
Google now
Top right toggle off sync
Toggle on sync
It will restart the entire Google now
Enjoy!
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C-4Nati said:
I've been messing with it but I can't figure out how to add cards to the front page I guess you could call it, like when I first open Google now I want to add sports and such anyone know how? Also has anyone had luck with sports? The option to edit teams is there but its grey and you can't click and open it.
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Just do a Google search for your favorite team a couple times. Google Now will learn.
Google Now learns based on where you are, what you do and search. Just use your device and let it go.
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wisefreakz said:
Do as follows:
Google now
Settings
Google now
Top right toggle off sync
Toggle on sync
It will restart the entire Google now
Enjoy!
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These instructions make no sense to me. There is no "Google Now", there is the search bar with the mic on the home screen, that brings up the search box with the "Now Cards". I assume that's what you are talking about?
But in the settings, there is no sub option "Google Now" there either. There are:
* Now Cards
* Voice
* Phone Search
* Privacy and accounts
And there is no sync option in any of them, the top right hand has some dots that popup "Send feedback" and "Help".
In any case I have restarted the entire phone without success.
H3g3m0n said:
These instructions make no sense to me. There is no "Google Now", there is the search bar with the mic on the home screen, that brings up the search box with the "Now Cards". I assume that's what you are talking about?
But in the settings, there is no sub option "Google Now" there either. There are:
* Now Cards
* Voice
* Phone Search
* Privacy and accounts
And there is no sync option in any of them, the top right hand has some dots that popup "Send feedback" and "Help".
In any case I have restarted the entire phone without success.
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Well, you're one step closer than me because I don't have "Now Cards" in my settings. Just Voice, Phone Search, and Privacy and accounts. So, basically, all the help in the phone relating to now cards don't even apply to me. Awesome. Anyone have any idea how to turn on now cards on a phone that apparently doesn't have any?
I want Google now in Italy
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C-4Nati said:
I've been messing with it but I can't figure out how to add cards to the front page I guess you could call it, like when I first open Google now I want to add sports and such anyone know how? Also has anyone had luck with sports? The option to edit teams is there but its grey and you can't click and open it.
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I have the same issue....doesn't seem to be learning, I've searched for one team multiple times over multiple days
theltrj said:
I have the same issue....doesn't seem to be learning, I've searched for one team multiple times over multiple days
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From what we can make out, your searches MUST be for teams both in the US and MUST be currently mid-season. I.e searching for Manchester United will give no results or cards, same as NBA team currently as its off season.
I had this problem because my account was through google apps and the predictive ui needed to be enable for mobile in the apps dashboard. If that is the case for you, try this solution another user found: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1744793&page=2
baldcyclops said:
Well, you're one step closer than me because I don't have "Now Cards" in my settings. Just Voice, Phone Search, and Privacy and accounts. So, basically, all the help in the phone relating to now cards don't even apply to me. Awesome. Anyone have any idea how to turn on now cards on a phone that apparently doesn't have any?
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Fyi you may need to enable web search history in your Google account dashboard to get these teams to popup, that fixed the problem for me
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theltrj said:
Fyi you may need to enable web search history in your Google account dashboard to get these teams to popup, that fixed the problem for me
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where is this option in my google account? I found the dashboard but not this setting.
google.com/dashboard > scroll down to 'Web history'
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I haven't switched to Jelly Bean yet as I prefer the features in AOKP but had a question about Google Now.
Is the 'learning' it does tied to your Google Account or to your device?
i.e. I use my GNexus on the go but sometimes I'm going to be using my Xoom or my Nexus 7 I'm waiting for, will everything it's learned from being used on my GNexus be available on my 2 tabs? Also if the device is ever wiped does it have to relearn everything?
Just wondering. Looks like people love it so far.
Thanks!
Saintfyre said:
I haven't switched to Jelly Bean yet as I prefer the features in AOKP but had a question about Google Now.
Is the 'learning' it does tied to your Google Account or to your device?
i.e. I use my GNexus on the go but sometimes I'm going to be using my Xoom or my Nexus 7 I'm waiting for, will everything it's learned from being used on my GNexus be available on my 2 tabs? Also if the device is ever wiped does it have to relearn everything?
Just wondering. Looks like people love it so far.
Thanks!
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As long as you're signed into Google, it will keep learning about your preferences, doesn't matter whether you're on a phone, tablet, or on the computer.
And no, Google won't forget your preferences even if you format the phone/tablet.
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theltrj said:
Fyi you may need to enable web search history in your Google account dashboard to get these teams to popup, that fixed the problem for me
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Thanks J - mine was paused
happy to help =)
google now cards?
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happy to help =)
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can someone actually show that they have other cards besides the weather card i only have the weather card i tried all these options listed multiple searches and turning on web history and etc and nothing all it does is show the weather and do google searches nothing else
thekidcalledl said:
can someone actually show that they have other cards besides the weather card i only have the weather card i tried all these options listed multiple searches and turning on web history and etc and nothing all it does is show the weather and do google searches nothing else
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sure: <attached>
Slowing down search?
When I have Google Now enabled I find that the time it takes to launch the search app is significantly longer than when Now is disabled from search. Has anyone found a way to speed it up? I use the search bar for everything like opening apps, web searches, etc and need to be able to launch it quickly on the go!! But I do like Google Now so want to continue to use it but not if it's slowing me down, man!
btw, running stock 4.1.1
Thanks for the help guys!
So i go to Google.com on my S3. Start typing my search and the auto fills below start popping up. I click on of them and nothing happens. I have to re-touch into the search bar and start typing all over again. I can however press the arrow which will fill into the search bar then i can continue, but it's really annoying with websites.
Example:
Search Bar: Kota
Fill in option 1: Kotaku.com
Fill in option 2: Kotaku
I'll touch the website and google goes blank. So annoying. Is anyone else experiencing this? Any tips on how to fix this issue?
It does the same thing for me when searching on Google. I would prefer it to be like one the YouTube app, where clicking it auto fills it and allows you to keep writing, while the aarow takes you to it.
Sadly I'm not sure how to change it on Google, because it just seems inconvenient.
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Gregen11 said:
It does the same thing for me when searching on Google. I would prefer it to be like one the YouTube app, where clicking it auto fills it and allows you to keep writing, while the aarow takes you to it.
Sadly I'm not sure how to change it on Google, because it just seems inconvenient.
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Yea. I hope someone here knows. It is really annoying.
So I just want the perfect browser. Here is what I'm looking for. I don't like how browsers I.e.. chrome has some words big some small. Htc one browser does his good. It also does a great job of fitting the words on the screen when you zoom. In fact it would be perfect if it didn't reload web pages and kept The active throughout day. I.e.. on aosp roms I can sign into a web site that actively updates throughout day and it stays alive. I can goto that tab and its still right where i left off. It seems as if the htc one browser constantly reloads tabs as opposed to just keeping them in memory. Is there a fix for this on htc one browser? Or a way to port a browser from aosp Rom or any suggestions that do a good job of this?
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I use Opera browser. It saves tabs and shows them on the next opening of the app,, providing you don't back out of it and just hit the home button to exit.
On a side note has anyone else come from or have a windows phone because compared to IE11 on WP I find that both browsers are really slow.
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I use Opera browser. It saves tabs and shows them on the next opening of the app,, providing you don't back out of it and just hit the home button to exit.
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Thanks. Does it save the "state" of the tab? Or will it reload the page automatically. That is the problem with stock is it automatically reloads the tabs. It doesn't keep the current state in memory
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Does anyone else see Flickr pages open when using the fingerprint unlock function? I literally never use the site outside of this bug. Once in a while on unlock my browser opens and it takes me to different people's Flickr pages. Been noticing this phenomenon since unboxing 2 months ago.
I don't use Flickr but that's pretty strange I'll try and see. So it opens the app or Web page?
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brorex said:
I don't use Flickr but that's pretty strange I'll try and see. So it opens the app or Web page?
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It opens the flickr webpage in the stock browser.
Doing some more research into my problem, I found this thread in Android forums...
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"Well I finally found out why*Flickr*kept opening 90% of the time after I was using thumbscan to unlock my note 4. It seems that in the new lollypop update the option to have a live weather pic on the lock screen has a Flickr link at the bottom. So most of the time I ran my fat thumb over the finger scanner I was also touching that link just above on the screen. So when the phone would unlock a browser window would open to the Flickr page. How diabolical is that, Way to go Flicker!
Needless to say I dumped the weather pic option for a static one from my library on the phone and the problem went away.
It may not have been a link but the whole pic was clickable.
I have the ATT version of the note 4.
Google needs to drop the option to have any pic clickable on the lock screen. I could see a future nefarious goings on with something like that."
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This occurs on the Note 5 as well. It appears this is my answer ??