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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nIf Speech Services by Google gets stuck while downloading the latest language updates, it will display a “Waiting for network connection” error in the notifications drawer. When that happens, there are various fixes you can try out to resolve the issue.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check Your Internet Connection\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It’s best to begin by running through several quick fixes to patch any unexpected issues with your internet. That could resolve the “Waiting for network connection” error from Google’s speech services.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Enable and disable Airplane Mode<\/a>.\n<\/li>
- Release and renew your IP address<\/a>.\n<\/li>
- Restart or reset your wireless router<\/a>.\n<\/li>
- Switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data or vice-versa.\n<\/li>
- Clear your Android’s DNS cache<\/a>.\n<\/li>
- Switch to a different Wi-Fi network.\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If that fails to fix the issue and you’re positive there’s nothing wrong with your internet, move on with the rest of the fixes.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check Digital Assistant App Settings\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Review your Android’s Google Assistant settings and make sure that Speech Service by Google has permission to auto-update languages over Wi-Fi and mobile data.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Open the Settings <\/span>app on your Android device.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Search for the Google assistant<\/span> app<\/span> and tap the matching search result.\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n3. Tap the Settings <\/span>icon next to Voice input<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Tap Auto update languages<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Tap Mobile + WiFi<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n6. Head back to the previous screen and tap the Settings<\/span> icon next to the Default digital assistant app.\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Tap Offline speech recognition<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Switch to the Auto-Update<\/span> tab.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Pick the option labeled Auto-update languages at any time<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nRestart Your Android Phone\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If the issue persists, try restarting your Android phone<\/a>. To do that, hold down the Power <\/span>button (some devices may require you to press the Power <\/span>and Volume Up<\/span>\/Down<\/span> keys simultaneously) to reveal your power options. Then, tap Restart<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nClear the Speech Service By Google Cache\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A corrupt Speech Service by Google cache can be what’s preventing your Android smartphone from downloading updates. Clear it and check if that makes a difference.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Open the Settings <\/span>app.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Tap Apps <\/span>> Speech Services by Google<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n3. Tap Force stop<\/span> to shut down all background processes related to Google’s speech services. Then, tap Storage & cache<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Tap Clear Cache<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n5. Restart your phone.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Update Speech Services by Google\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Make sure you’re running the latest version of Speech Service by Google. To do that, search for Speech Service by Google<\/span> in the Google Play Store and tap the Update <\/span>button <\/span>if you see the option.\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nTo ensure you’re always running the latest version of Speech Services by Google, tap the More <\/span>icon in the top right corner of the screen and check the box next to Enable Auto-Update<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remove and Reinstall Speech Services By Google Updates\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Still no luck? Consider removing and reinstalling all Speech Services by Google updates. Again, search for Speech Service by Google<\/span> on the Play Store. Then, tap the Uninstall<\/span>, then Uninstall<\/span> again to confirm. Next, tap Update<\/span> to re-install all updates.\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nUpdate the Android System Software\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The “Waiting for network connection” Google speech services error might result from an underlying issue with the system software on your Android device. Install the latest Android system updates and check if that fixes the problem.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Open the Settings <\/span>app on your Android. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Scroll down and tap System<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n3. Tap System Update<\/span>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Release and renew your IP address<\/a>.\n<\/li>