Ok Google error is one of the most commonly encountered issues. There are various reasons why Ok Google may not work on an Android device. Readers can refer to Mytour's compilation of common Ok Google errors below to learn how to fix them.
Before starting, if you're unsure how to use OK Google, readers can also check out the article on using OK Google on Android phones on Mytour.
1. Ok Google not working error
1.1. Solution 1: Set accurate voice commands
1.2. Solution 2: Clear Google app cache
1.3. Solution 3: Reinstall Google app
1.4. Solution 4: Check language settings
1.5. Solution 5: Check microphone on Android phone
1. Ok Google not working error
Below are some methods and solutions to fix Ok Google not working on Android devices:
1.1 Solution 1: Set accurate voice commands
The primary reason behind Ok Google not functioning is users not taking the time to set up accurate voice commands. If you haven't accurately trained Ok Google with voice commands, the Google Assistant virtual assistant may fail to recognize your voice.
To address Ok Google not working, the solution lies in training and setting up accurate voice commands.
To achieve this, firstly open Google Assistant, then tap on the icon located at the top right corner as shown below.
Next, select the menu with three dots, choose Settings. Here in the Assistant tab, scroll down to find menu Assistant devices and select your device.
All you need to do now is select Voice Model=> Retrain voice model and follow the steps to retrain the voice command for Google Assistant.
1.2 Solution 2: Clear Google app cache
If the above method is not available, try clearing the Google app cache to refresh the app and check if Ok Google is working or not. To do this, open the Settings app on your Android device, go to Apps => Google.
Next, select Storage and tap on Clear Cache button to clear the cache.
1.3 Solution 3: Reinstall Google app
If clearing the cache solution doesn't work, the next step you can try is to uninstall the app, then reinstall it.
The process of uninstalling is quite simple, follow the steps below to uninstall the Google app:
First, open the Play Store and search for Google. Select the result from the search list, then tap on the Uninstall button. Next, restart your Android device, then open the Google Play Store again, find the Google app and tap on Install to install the app on your device.
1.4 Solution 4: Check language settings
Sometimes, the reason Ok Google command doesn't work on your Android device might be due to incorrect language settings. To double-check, open the Google app, then tap on More => Settings => Voice => Languages and make sure you have selected the correct language for your country or region.
1.5 Solution 5: Check micro on Android phone
As Ok Google relies on the microphone on your phone, the solution to fix Ok Google not working is to check if the microphone on your Android phone is functioning and not faulty. To check the mic, simply open any recording app on your Android phone and start recording your voice. If there's no sound, it means the mic is faulty. The solution is to take it to reputable phone repair centers for assistance.
So in this article, Mytour has just provided you with some solutions to fix common Ok Google errors. Additionally, if you're experiencing any other Ok Google errors and don't know how to troubleshoot them, readers can share the errors with Mytour in the comments section below the article.
