Voice Search Missing From HTC Desire
Voice Search is one of the best features of Google's Android operating systems, yet it seems to be missing from some but not all of the HTC Desire handsets sold in the UK. And the Search By Voice app by Google Inc. is missing from the Android Market when you search for it on the HTC Desire. How odd. Why's is missing?
I've no idea, but here's the app you need to install Voice Search on the HTC Desire.
First, make sure Unknown Sources is ticked in the Applications menu on your Desire. Then, visit this page on the web browser on your phone and click at the bottom. Once it's downloaded, click it from the download list on your phone and you will be prompted to install it.
This will then enable the microphone icon in the Google Search desktop widget, and the Voice Search feature when you hold down the Search key. Other useful features include the Voice Search feature in the Nav Launcher app which launches the newly enabled (in the UK at least) Google Navigation.
Happy searching!
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15 comments so far (post your own)Possibly the most awesome work around ever!!!!! screw google and their 'fingerprint' woo
Posted by Tyron on Friday, 14/05/10 @ 23:05pm | #249
Brilliant, works a treat, thanks. I had to reboot the phone to get the voice search added to Navigation though in case anyone is having trouble with that.
Posted by Jamie on Friday, 21/05/10 @ 10:12am | #266
Works a treat!! Thanks.
Posted by DJ on Friday, 28/05/10 @ 21:00pm | #297
thanks works a treat
Posted by saj on Monday, 31/05/10 @ 10:34am | #302
Perfect, just what I've been looking for, thanks.
Posted by Taffman on Sunday, 6/06/10 @ 16:31pm | #306
thanks for posting this, what a nice and easy work around. After days of trying to find the app on the android market I had almost given up. No clue why HTC would not want us to enjoy this awesome feature on the phone
Posted by okiedog on Thursday, 10/06/10 @ 02:44am | #315
Works great!!!
Does anyone have an idea how to get it enabled for sms on the HTC desire?
Posted by Badre on Monday, 14/06/10 @ 02:06am | #321
Yes, you need to install HTC_IME mod which is a modified version of the HTC keyboard. Google it. If you can't sort it, give me a shout and I'll help you.
Posted by Jack Frost on Monday, 14/06/10 @ 09:04am | #322
Hi , has anyone had this problem with google voice? i have downloaded astro . and put the voice app apk 2.1 also the keyboard with mic ! but when i go into messages and press the mic it goes to touch input settings. any idea what im doing wrong ?. king regards in advance..
PS. im quit knew to android ..
Posted by stuart on Saturday, 3/07/10 @ 18:47pm | #351
Have you turned the pop-up delay value right down? I.e. does it think you're holding the button down to go into the settings? I have mine set quite fast so its quicker to type numbers. (200ms)
Posted by Jack Frost on Saturday, 3/07/10 @ 18:56pm | #352
Works great. Thanks!
Posted by Eirik on Thursday, 22/07/10 @ 15:16pm | #374
Does this works on a dutch version of the Desire?
Thanks for answer.
Posted by Al on Friday, 23/07/10 @ 12:22pm | #381
Could anyone please tell me how to install voice search on sony ericsson xperia x10.software version is 1.6. Please help
Posted by shahas on Tuesday, 27/07/10 @ 17:46pm | #384
Hi Freaks...
I flashed I7500 wit galaxo 1.6.3
Unable to install this voice search apologise.
Pls help me to use this gr8 feature.
Thanks
Posted by Bob on Wednesday, 18/08/10 @ 20:23pm | #434
Didn't work for me.
Posted by widehead on Tuesday, 24/08/10 @ 07:55am | #446