So far we have established one thing.. Bixby is not ready for the prime time.
However, I have completely different but relevant issue with it.
Trying to launch Bixby with the dedicated hardware button doesn't work at times. It's hit or miss.. Sometimes it works.. Sometimes it doesn't!
Anyone has this problem??
PS: I tried the earlier remap workaround and facing this ever since.
Same here. Did you do the update. After I did the update for verizon it seemed to start doing it.
I think it was after the update.. Not sure what causes this but it is annoying for sure..
Take it as a gods sign.. Bixby not working even if you want it to. Lol
Mine was not working at all, then it worked occasionally and now it's working 100%. It seems you just have to warm it up a little
UK version here and I hate the flippin Bixby but the button works every time i accidentally press it lol
rohit.sadhwani said:
So far we have established one thing.. Bixby is not ready for the prime time.
However, I have completely different but relevant issue with it.
Trying to launch Bixby with the dedicated hardware button doesn't work at times. It's hit or miss.. Sometimes it works.. Sometimes it doesn't!
Anyone has this problem??
PS: I tried the earlier remap workaround and facing this ever since.
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I have another thread going on this, but a lot of us are facing the same issue after the update. I've reset my phone entirely and set it up with a clean install, but it still happens. Samsungs fix for stopping the remap is probably the cause of this issue.
just updated mine on sprint and now I have to double press the button for it to work.. single press or long press doesn't work but everytime a quick double press works.
Oawi said:
just updated mine on sprint and now I have to double press the button for it to work.. single press or long press doesn't work but everytime a quick double press works.
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Exact same issue I have after Verizon ota
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I have noticed that it always works if i press it really really quick. If i leave the button pressed for half a second it wont work. Either click it really fast or just double click.
Same issue here after the update
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Don't know whose all aware of out but bxactions is back up and running with an updated version for the update. It only lets you remap it to one thing instead of 3 now, but still better than Bixby
bagged00 said:
Don't know whose all aware of out but bxactions is back up and running with an updated version for the update. It only lets you remap it to one thing instead of 3 now, but still better than Bixby
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Does it open Bixby then launch the app you choose? Nope it does not but the like a 5 sec delay for me to Launch google now
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Does it open Bixby then launch the app you choose? Nope it does not but the like a 5 sec delay for me to Launch google now
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I got mine set to messages cause I dont use any assistants. I have to double tap and it opens my messages right up
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Don't know whose all aware of out but bxactions is back up and running with an updated version for the update. It only lets you remap it to one thing instead of 3 now, but still better than Bixby
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But it is still a double tap after the update ugh this is weird
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I'm wondering if the update did this on purpose to keep people from accidently hitting the Bixby buttin in stead of volume button and then would pull up Bixby when all you wanted to do was mess with the volume. I know I've done that a few times.
Try too double press the button...
Same here, what a joke.
I had to double tap all the time to get it out. I like it that way as it stops accidental presses for me lol
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It's just that the button time is like 0.00005 of a sec before it thinks it's a long press and does nothing.
Fix is just a very quick tap of the button makes it function every time ... All the time ?
The new T-Mobile fixed the tapping for me.
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Recently my power button has gone haywire when i press it, it registers as a long press and brings up the power menu. my screen will cut off and come up randomly sometimes it brings up the power menu. im currently running the latest version of MOAR but couldn't find anything to remap/disable the hardware keys. Does anyone know of an rom that will let me remap/disable the hardware keys or an app that would let me do the same. any help is appreciated thanks in advance.
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Recently my power button has gone haywire when i press it, it registers as a long press and brings up the power menu. my screen will cut off and come up randomly sometimes it brings up the power menu. im currently running the latest version of MOAR but couldn't find anything to remap/disable the hardware keys. Does anyone know of an rom that will let me remap/disable the hardware keys or an app that would let me do the same. any help is appreciated thanks in advance.
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You can always try "button savior" from google play but if you want a rom that has navigation keys then there are tons such as illusions rom and most of those other 4.2.2 roms
Solved my problem partially with button savior but don't is there a way to disable the hardware key?
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The power button failure is a known issue with the S3. They usually replace the phone. FYI. It's commonly known as 'sudden death syndrome'
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I looked up the SDS and some aspects of this lead me to believe this isint my issue what I'm having my power button ( I'm guessing due to using over time ) has become sensitive is the best way to put it the slightest touch will bring up as I did a long press to bring up the power menu so having it in my pocket will randomly bring it on and bring the power menu up. I'm still trying to figure out how to disable the key its self. If anyone had any input on how to disable it that would be a good temp fix till I can get an replacement
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Well I disabled mine, just pulled the damn thing off and made a shortcut to shut the screen off....works for now until I get it replaced.
To follow up on this, a month and a half later I put my button back in. Guess what, works perfectly.
.....and time to sell lmao
The new m8 just got root, and I'd like to see if anyone could fix the issue i have with the hardware key placement. Specifically, the position of the power button annoys me quite a bit. On the old One it was at least accessible through your index finger, but the m8 must have been designed by lefties!
I'm looking for a module that would swap the function of the power key with the vol+ key to see if that will fix my little hangup with this phone. No pun intended.
Thanks!
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The new m8 just got root, and I'd like to see if anyone could fix the issue i have with the hardware key placement. Specifically, the position of the power button annoys me quite a bit. On the old One it was at least accessible through your index finger, but the m8 must have been designed by lefties!
I'm looking for a module that would swap the function of the power key with the vol+ key to see if that will fix my little hangup with this phone. No pun intended.
Thanks!
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I'm surprised this isn't a bigger complaint amongst m8 users. Well, if anyone finds anything, please let me know! Thanks!
fronc said:
I'm surprised this isn't a bigger complaint amongst m8 users. Well, if anyone finds anything, please let me know! Thanks!
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I'm also not a fan of the power button being switched. At least we can double tap the screen to unlock. Cuts down the usage a bit.
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I'm also not a fan of the power button being switched. At least we can double tap the screen to unlock. Cuts down the usage a bit.
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Agreed, but it doesn't help when wanting to lock it quickly with one hand after the phone has already been unlocked. I'm more interested in that function than waking it. But glad to see I'm not alone in this.
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Agreed, but it doesn't help when wanting to lock it quickly with one hand after the phone has already been unlocked. I'm more interested in that function than waking it. But glad to see I'm not alone in this.
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I use this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katecca.screenofflock in tandem with Nova Launcher and just assign a gesture to it which in turn will turn the screen off and lock. Works great.
I just use gmd gesture control to do a three finger downward swipe to shut the device off.
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I just use gmd gesture control to do a three finger downward swipe to shut the device off.
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For my purposes, I'm trying to find a one-handed solution. So 3 fingers is no help when the phone is in-hand. But thanks for sharing your idea!
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What I did was use gravitybox > navigation key actions and then set back key long press to go to sleep. Works perfect but I am left handed so you might want a different key.
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What I did was use gravitybox > navigation key actions and then set back key long press to go to sleep. Works perfect but I am left handed so you might want a different key.
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I think you're on to something.... I'm going to experiment with this. Thanks!
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I use this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katecca.screenofflock in tandem with Nova Launcher and just assign a gesture to it which in turn will turn the screen off and lock. Works great.
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This is how I do it. Just a single finger swipe upwards shuts my screen off, then a double tap turns it back on. Works great for me!
Now if only someone could figure out how to get double tap (to wake) working in landscape mode.
Hey guys -- I just posted a fresh thread for this, but since I assume you all have weaksauce+xposed working...
After my soft-reboot to install xposed, wifi would not turn on. Did anyone else have anything similar happen?
I did weaksauce, phone off/on, install xposed, full reboot (accidentally), enable xposed, soft reboot, then no wifi when the phone came back up.
Any ideas?
There seems to be bug in note5 software and I've reported it to Samsung. Here are steps to reproduce :
1. Open Google play store
2. Press and hold back button for a few seconds
3. Now the back button will not work in the app so you can not exit unless you force quit it with the task manager!
Please let us know if you have the same issue.
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There seems to be bug in note5 software and I've reported it to Samsung. Here are steps to reproduce :
1. Open Google play store
2. Press and hold back button for a few seconds
3. Now the back button will not work in the app so you can not exit unless you force quit it with the task manager!
Please let us know if you have the same issue.
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Just tried it and I am able to exit the app. I held it down for 5 secs, 10 secs and 15 secs, and each time I was able to exit the Playstore App. I am on Playstore App 5.10.29.
Thanks for the reply. I installed the latest version of play store and the issue is resolved
Just tried and the bug is there. Not really a big deal as you can just press the home button or recent apps button to get out.
Not sure if people realize this but long press of the back button brings up app menus. It's as if you pressed the menu button.
So to confirm, you are talking about the button on the bottom right side of the phone? With the arrow on it?
I got excited when I saw your comment and tried it as I need menu button in an old app. Well all I got when holding it was the same as pushing the button twice.
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Just tried and the bug is there. Not really a big deal as you can just press the home button or recent apps button to get out.
Not sure if people realize this but long press of the back button brings up app menus. It's as if you pressed the menu button.
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Just tried it, I have the same issue.
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So to confirm, you are talking about the button on the bottom right side of the phone? With the arrow on it?
I got excited when I saw your comment and tried it as I need menu button in an old app. Well all I got when holding it was the same as pushing the button twice.
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It might only work in some apps. It doesnt work for me on tapatalk or Gmail but it works on chrome and nova launcher.
Sure enough, it works for me in chrome. I couldn't replicate in Nova but I just tried from the settings menu. I do sure wish it worked for CraigsNotifica though. It is not being developed anymore as I understand it. I can still use it but the menu button would be a lot better. Well either way thanks for the reply.
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Hi,
Prior to updating to the newer firmware, my Bixby button would work all the time (I remapped it using BxActions). After the update, I've found that it works only intermittently. I've removed BxActions and have done a factory reset, but the Bixby button does not function all the time.
Wondering if this is due to the update or a hardware issue that I have?
I press it and nothing happens at all. Does this app need to be setup first?
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I also have this problem with the new update,but if you push quickly 2 times on the bixby button it will pop up.
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Same on my S8+. I need to press the button twice in quick succession for it to work.
It appears in their rush to disable the ability to re-map the Bixby button they somehow created an issue where Bixby does not always respond. I was beginning to think my button was malfunctioning, so I'm glad to see that it's just a software issue. However, this is not a great start for Bixby.
Same issue here on my S8+. You are not alone.
Good to see it's not a hardware issue. Yes, this looks worse for Bixby as they've gone from having Bixby as a choice (allowing remap) to it being not usable at all.
I too have this problem. In my case, even two quick presses in succession fails more often than it succeeds.
I have the problem too, combined with Bixby popping out of nowhere when unlocking my screen at times. Not a good start
They are saying it was done because a hand full or people fusses about hitting the button when they didnt want to.
The remapping was disable because samsung feels its there baby and they didnt want anyone change it lol.
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They are saying it was done because a hand full or people fusses about hitting the button when they didnt want to.
The remapping was disable because samsung feels its there baby and they didnt want anyone change it lol.
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If Samsung is pushing Bixby as one of the key features of the S8, I would understand why they would disable the remapping. But I'm not sure why they would make it more difficult to access by making the button press more finicky!
So thats the reason, same here on my S8
I picked up my Verizon variant of the S8+ on launch day. I immediately noticed that the Bixby button was quirky. I thought at first it was a hardware issue and I would have to exchange my phone. After 2 days of playing with it I realized it was more of a software issue and then I came across this thread which confirmed my suspicion. I have also noticed that 2 quick button presses launches it no problem, but what makes think there is an actual software issue is because it ALSO sometimes randomly launches with a single press like it was supposed to. I have noticed that the single press (when it works) is significantly more laggy to launch then the double press which seems instantaneous. I have contacted Samsung support VIA Twitter to see if they have an explanation. I will post any updates. Please do the same if you find any more info.
This bixby thing is so annoying. How can I shut it off?
BTW I love this phone but hate Bixby.
I'm thinking sledgehammer. Try installing Truecaller, I'm using it and not seeing Bixby during calls.
pego99 said:
This bixby thing is so annoying. How can I shut it off?
BTW I love this phone but hate Bixby.
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Use Package Disabler Pro to disable all 5 instance of Bixby. I've had mine disabled since day one.
They are not in this order but here what you need to disable.
Can you reassign the button to something else once Bixby is disabled?
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Can you reassign the button to something else once Bixby is disabled?
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If you use one of the by bixby apps in the Play Store, I know with a T-Mobile you can even after the last update. Here's one that's on XDA.
Turn off voice wake-up in Bixby settings.
Then, you'll only be able to active Bixby when you press the button
Edit: completely misunderstood your question, I thought "Bixby B" was a restaurant or something and every time you called it, Bixby on the phone thought you were summoning it?