Today's technology is getting closer and closer to true artificial intelligence, the one we dreamed of a couple of years ago. Voice assistants on our smartphones are a great example of how useful this technology can be.. One of the leading companies in this business is Google, with the Google Assistant app. It is an excellent example of a smart assistant that gives you personalized information based on your interests.. It can show you the weather forecast for your city, traffic information based on your location, the results of your favorite team and much more.
However, Google Now cards are not available in all countries of the world. Although I don't know the reason why this happens, I know it is very annoying to have an Android device and not have the opportunity to use Google Now Cards.
After doing some research, I found a way to quickly activate Google Now cards in my country, it's even in the “blacklist” de Google. I know many of you would be interested to know how I did it, so here in this article I will show you how to activate Google Now Cards in any country. Let us begin.
Requirements
First, I must tell you that this procedure does not work on all Android devices. Then, these are the requirements:
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Rooting device
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Android version 6.0.1 previous one
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Third-party app installation enabled (unknown sources)
Install the Google app
Most Android devices have the Google app pre-installed, so you probably already have it on your phone. However, if for some reason you don't have the Google application on your Android, you must go to Google Play Store and search for it or simply click on the following Google link.
After downloading Google, you can open the app and test if your country is blacklisted. If Google Now cards are not available in your country, you will see a blank screen with a Google search bar at the top, as in my case. Then, if your google app looks like mine, you are definitely ready to take the next step.
Instalar Google Now Enabler
Google Now Enabler is a simple application built with a purpose, habilitar Google Now Cards. Here is the link where you can find all versions of the Google Now Enabler application. I suggest downloading the latest version for best results. Once the download is complete, open the apk file and click install. When you open the app for the first time, will require root access. Allow the request and then you can click the only button. Now, wait a couple of seconds, while the app does the magic. You have just activated your Google Now cards.
Start using Google now
After successfully using the cool Google Now Enabler app, you can open google now and check if the trick worked. In my case, the letters are ready with all the information that may interest me. If you want to know more about the information of a particular card, just click on the card and you will see the details.
Google Now cards are a great Android feature and should be available on all Android devices., In all countries. I hope Google will make this feature available to all Android users in the future.. If you want to add something, feel free to share your opinion with us.
Alternative method without application / rootless
This method does not require any third party app or rooted phone, but if required a factory reset. Also requires a WiFi connection for initial setup. However, many users have confirmed that this method works.
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First sign out of all Google accounts and clear the cache and data of Google applications on your device. This can be done through Settings> Applications> tapping on different google apps (Google, Gmail, Play Store, etc.)> Storage> Clear cache.
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You must now remove your (s) card (s) SIM and perform a full factory reset on your device. The best way would be through recovery mode.
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When you turn on the phone jump All the steps. No configure WiFi, email, hour / date, nothing at all. Jump everything .
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Go to Settings> Location> Delete.
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Now go to Settings> WiFi> VPN configuration. Press the More icon to create a new VPN. Google an EE VPN service. UU. And the VPN settings you need to put on your device.
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Make sure the VPN is on and turn on the WiFi. Connect to your WiFi network on your Android device and tap on the Google app.
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Sign in with your Google account and you should see a window presenting Google Now, so click “Yes”.
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Now go to Settings> Google> Search and Now> Now Cards> Now on Tap y actívelo si desea Now on Tap Cards.
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Now reinsert your SIM card and remove the VPN. You should now be able to enjoy Google Now permanently.
