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[APP] [2.3.3+] Volume Popup - Minimal Volume Pop-Up w/ Low Overhead

Hey everyone. I'm proud to announce that I am starting to create a set of applications that target focused functionality, and that aim to be free of bloat and unnecessary permissions. The first application in this series is called Volume Popup.
The goal of this application is to allow control of all core Android volumes (Media, Ringer, Notification, Alarm) from one clean interface. It uses a transparent background, so you can see what you were doing before you launched it. It should support any custom launchers and launch methods as well. In addition, it is specifically NOT a widget, so as to minimize resources needed and not require background processes.
Note that it does have 2 separate sliders for ringer/notification, which are locked together on 3.0+ (Honeycomb/ICS/JB), but allow separate adjustment under Gingerbread.
I would love your thoughts and feedback, and if you like the app, please leave a positive review. 5-stars are my favorite.
Link to app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.minimumapps.volumepopup
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Changelog
Changelog (+ is added feature, - is removed bug, * is other change)
1.0
+ Initial release
1.0.1
* Added additional try/catch blocks and error toasts
1.0.2
+ Settings are now persisted to shared preferences, to be able to revert a volume that someone else has set
1.0.3
* Version number now displays correctly
* Now says "tap" instead of "click"
1.0.4
* Refactored some internal class names
- Removed unused menus to further shrink the app
* Updated icon
1.1.0
* Theme now uses Holo look and feel on 3.0+ devices. Welcome to the modern age!

Known Bugs, Upcoming Features, FAQ, Other Thoughts
Known Bugs
None.
Upcoming Features
Several ideas, including a pro version with Tasker integration, allowing each change to trigger a Tasker event, or to allow the program to be launched via a Tasker Intent.
The application can detect volume keys being pressed and pop up at that time. Only downside is that this requires a background service. I'm looking into this now.
FAQ
A question must be asked more than once for it to be "frequent." Since nothing has been asked, this bullet is an existential quandary.
Other Thoughts
Crunchy peanut butter is significantly better than creamy. Discuss.

Thanks, does the app open up when you press volume +/- buttons?

teorouge said:
Thanks, does the app open up when you press volume +/- buttons?
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For now, I had it just on app launch, but I can certainly do that. The only downside is that involves having a background service, which adds overhead to your device. This is something I have planned for very soon though for those who want it.

I think that if there was an option for a JB themed version (below as an example), and it could be controlled by the volume buttons I'd download this.

pk92 said:
I think that if there was an option for a JB themed version (below as an example), and it could be controlled by the volume buttons I'd download this.
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Understood. I'm looking into a version that hooks the volume keys now. Still learning to adapt the themes from one OS version to the next, so it was my intent for this to already have the Holo look, but it started getting messy, so I opted for simplicity in version 1.

nice idea, i like!

Slappy_G said:
Understood. I'm looking into a version that hooks the volume keys now. Still learning to adapt the themes from one OS version to the next, so it was my intent for this to already have the Holo look, but it started getting messy, so I opted for simplicity in version 1.
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So new challenge - from what I have gathered, it's not possible for apps to hook volume keys when they are not active. So, in other words, a background service can't hook in to know you have pressed a volume key. This rather stinks, but I'm trying to see if there are any workarounds. If you're aware of another app that CAN do this, please send a link so I can reach out to the author.

I do agree with you, crunchy is better than smooth. But, there are times when smooth is easier to use. For example, in between crackers or for certain recipes...
Also, great app! Thanks for committing to both minimalism and quality!

I like :thumbup:
Thx
swyped

Slappy_G said:
So new challenge - from what I have gathered, it's not possible for apps to hook volume keys when they are not active. So, in other words, a background service can't hook in to know you have pressed a volume key. This rather stinks, but I'm trying to see if there are any workarounds. If you're aware of another app that CAN do this, please send a link so I can reach out to the author.
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Brightness Rocker Lite
Used to use the app, but it got annoying after awhile. This developer also has other apps that hook the volume rocker (I think)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.superfacts.brightnessrocker.lite
This app responds to volume buttons being pressed @op
#Brightness Rocker Lite

PenguinxEnjoi said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.superfacts.brightnessrocker.lite
This app responds to volume buttons being pressed @op
#Brightness Rocker Lite
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Excellent - thanks. I'll reach out to that developer right away.

How do you compare with the android system volume setting? any more features?

Ask and ye shall receive. A holo theme is now automatically used on devices with Android 3.0+!
pk92 said:
I think that if there was an option for a JB themed version (below as an example), and it could be controlled by the volume buttons I'd download this.
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koppok said:
How do you compare with the android system volume setting? any more features?
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Same settings, but on the same screen with a non-intrusive interface. Also, working to get volume key integration, so it will pop up when you use a volume key anywhere.

Slappy_G said:
Same settings, but on the same screen with a non-intrusive interface. Also, working to get volume key integration, so it will pop up when you use a volume key anywhere.
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Perhaps in the meantime have a persistent notification for easy-access? (preferably an unobtrusive icon too)

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Perhaps in the meantime have a persistent notification for easy-access? (preferably an unobtrusive icon too)
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I can do that, for certain. I'm already engaged with the suggested developer on how to integrate the volume key functionality, so let me get that sorted out first, then I can add more options for things like notifications, etc.
Quick update - still waiting to hear back from the developer with his sample code. Sorry for the delay; I am as frustrated as some of you.

Slappy_G said:
I can do that, for certain. I'm already engaged with the suggested developer on how to integrate the volume key functionality, so let me get that sorted out first, then I can add more options for things like notifications, etc.
Quick update - still waiting to hear back from the developer with his sample code. Sorry for the delay; I am as frustrated as some of you.
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Any progress with this app?

[Under Development] Remap Bixby button even after the Samsung patch.

UPDATE: The Alpha version of the App is now available on this thread - https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/themes/app-bixbye-fast-bixby-button-remapper-t3594343
Hi Everyone! A developer here!
Congratulations on your S8/S8+.
As you might have heard already, Samsung is releasing an update to block existing ways to remap the Bixby button. Sooner or later all device will be patched. I might have a little tricky way to remap the Bixby button irrespective of the Samsung's update. It would be great if anybody has the time to volunteer to help me test this new App. I would like to essentially connect on some IM platform like Skype so that I can send bleeding edge builds to finalize the integration.
Those who are interested please PM me.

jagan2 said:
Hi Everyone! A developer here!
Congratulations on your S8/S8+.
As you might have heard already, Samsung is releasing an update to block existing ways to remap the Bixby button. Sooner or later all device will be patched. I might have a little tricky way to remap the Bixby button irrespective of the Samsung's update. It would be great if anybody has the time to volunteer to help me test this new App. I would like to essentially connect on some IM platform like Skype so that I can send bleeding edge builds to finalize the integration.
Those who are interested please PM me.
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I would be willing to pay up to $5.00 for a Bixby app that while using all instances of Bixby could be disabled. I might just be anal but all these Bixby remap apps when you press the Bixby button, Bixby comes up for a second and that's 1 second too much for me.

ggrant3876 said:
I would be willing to pay up to $5.00 for a Bixby app that while using all instances of Bixby could be disabled. I might just be anal but all these Bixby remap apps when you press the Bixby button, Bixby comes up for a second and that's 1 second too much for me.
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For this you'd need root. Give it time.

apoapostolov said:
For this you'd need root. Give it time.
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Didn't need root on the original hack before the update. Had Bixby disabled and it worked fine.

ggrant3876 said:
Didn't need root on the original hack before the update. Had Bixby disabled and it worked fine.
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Forget the old method. It won't work anymore.
A possible future root method is deleting Bixby apps by editing /system partition (or backing them for quick restore anytime) and placing a dummy app in its place. That dummy app can either do nothing, or be actual remapper. That would achieve the pre-update behavior, and open for even more hacking.

It already has neen done.forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/themes/app-bixbye-fast-bixby-button-remapper-t3594343

rogerandgina said:
It already has neen done.forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/themes/app-bixbye-fast-bixby-button-remapper-t3594343
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Thanks for the tip. This is still the old post-update method, but perfected very well, Bixby shows for fraction of second. My hat off to the developer. Still fraction of a second is a fraction of a second. A root method would not even have that.
Also dev may need to find way to defeat lockscreen since BixBye activating on lockscreen doesn't work well.

I'm posting this to all of the Bixby remappers
These are the packages you can disable and still run this app. At minimum it needs Bixby and Hello Bixby enabled.
com.samsung.android.bixby.agent
com.samsung.android.app.spage
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ggrant3876 said:
I would be willing to pay up to $5.00 for a Bixby app that while using all instances of Bixby could be disabled. I might just be anal but all these Bixby remap apps when you press the Bixby button, Bixby comes up for a second and that's 1 second too much for me.
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apoapostolov said:
Thanks for the tip. This is still the old post-update method, but perfected very well, Bixby shows for fraction of second. My hat off to the developer. Still fraction of a second is a fraction of a second. A root method would not even have that.
Also dev may need to find way to defeat lockscreen since BixBye activating on lockscreen doesn't work well.
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@ggrant3876, You would be glad to know that I just released a major update, BixBye is now the only App to perform actions without launching Bixby itself (invisible to your slow, naked eyes!)
You better be ready to pay up! .... just kidding Enjoy the App!

Hello Jagan,
I hold to my promise. You're getting there!
DISCLAIMER: The behavior below is on S8+ using stock firmware without the April patch that disables the remapping and required the new method.
New 2.0 is way faster but Hello Bixby still shows and stays there most of the times when the action is not Launch App.
But if the action is Launch App - I tried with Camera - the new app launches so fast that Hello Bixby has no chance to pop up. Weird, BixBye to Camera doesn't work. But Launch App > Camera works.
The problem with Hello Bixby remaining is that second press of Bixby button does nothing.
Also BixBye > Recents will auto-open the first app in Recents, not remain on Recents.

Will it work if we have Bixby disabled
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Good morning guys I wanted to know if there are any news on bixbi home does not make me upgrading

djxn40 said:
Will it work if we have Bixby disabled
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You can disable all except Bixby and Hello Bixby.

apoapostolov said:
Forget the old method. It won't work anymore.
A possible future root method is deleting Bixby apps by editing /system partition (or backing them for quick restore anytime) and placing a dummy app in its place. That dummy app can either do nothing, or be actual remapper. That would achieve the pre-update behavior, and open for even more hacking.
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Once I receive my S8 on Wednesday this week, I will be attempting this method. I'll write a quick dummy app to see if I can simulate being the Bixby app, and if so, things will be smooth sailing from there.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jamworks.bxactions
Hello
Here is a remapper that leaves nothing to bixby works on the last rom of s8 + of May 28

[APP] Bixby Remapper - Works even after Samsung's patches + Google Assistant Support!

Bixby Button Remapper is an app with a main focus around simplicity and performance. There are 2 different modes: "More Stable" mode, which is very carefully curated so as to not impede on device performance whatsoever, and "No Delay" mode which works like every other Bixby remapping app these days and uses more CPU power. Luckily, you have 2 options!
Play Store Link
APK

Bravo (sir)!
Thank you! I'm using it to open AutoVoice (maybe other AutoApps tools) which opens up the world to Assistant, Alexa, or Tasker. I'm sticking with double tap power for camera.
I got it through Play store to give you visible credit!
Thankfully the S8 is fast enough that you don't care that Bixby flashes before this kicks in.
Try this app, we need to support our devs!

Kick ass! Works great on my unlocked S8+! Though I haven't yet installed the ota update!

Great work! I'm keeping bixby assigned to the button but glad developers are finding ways to add user choice.
Bravo.

This app is great!
thank you

Works fine for me

Works well! but you have to have Bixby enabled (I disabled it with Package disabler pro) otherwise the button doesn't launch anything at all. Would be great if you was able to make the app function without the need of Bixby being present.

kossiewossie said:
Works well! but you have to have Bixby enabled (I disabled it with Package disabler pro) otherwise the button doesn't launch anything at all. Would be great if you was able to make the app function without the need of Bixby being present.
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I second that, otherwise it's a good app.

???????????

i think this one world even better https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.homebutton
But not on all firmwares. Works with mine though.

After T-Mobile update, this still works a treat! Great job and thank you.

tiho5 said:
i think this one world even better https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.homebutton
But not on all firmwares. Works with mine though.
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The new ota breaks this app.
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Has anyone tweeted the guy from Samsung yet letting him know they got pwned? Lol, maybe we should just keep it to ourselves... Excellent work on this!

Still works on my T-Mobile S8 after OTA update. Now if I could just figure out what I want to pen instead. Have it set to do nothing for now. Bixby was getting on my nerves, but I didn't want to completely disable it. I'll give Bixby another shot once they add the voice functionality, but don't know if I'll use the button for that.

robber said:
The new ota breaks this app.
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Has anyone tweeted the guy from Samsung yet letting him know they got pwned? Lol, maybe we should just keep it to ourselves... Excellent work on this!
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I'm sure they are well aware.

I'm posting this to all of the Bixby remappers
These are the packages you can disable and still run this app. At minimum it needs Bixby and Hello Bixby enabled.
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com.samsung.android.app.spage
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Update 1.03 - Apr 23
* New setting: "Shorter Delay [BETA]"
* New action: "Open Google Assistant [BETA]"
* New action: "Toggle Split Screen [BETA]"
* New action: "Show Quick Settings Panel"

if i disable
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would it help on the bixby screen i see ?
i mapped it to my messages and when i press the button you see it open the bixby screen for a seccond then it openeds messages , i have to option for shorter delay enabled as well, app working great but when i was using bixbye i didn't see bixby screen at all. so just wondering.

i still havent even been prompted for the update at this point. Nor have I even set up Bixy. For this app to work you're saying I need to go through the setup of bixby and basically turn it on?

dansan382 said:
i still havent even been prompted for the update at this point. Nor have I even set up Bixy. For this app to work you're saying I need to go through the setup of bixby and basically turn it on?
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Yeah, unfortunately at this time that's the only way for remapping to work. Sorry about that!

Update 1.04 - Apr 24
* This app now ONLY receives Accessibility Service events from the Bixby app. There should be no device performance decrease whatsoever by using this app.

[App] easyHome - Capacitive homebutton for S7! NEW: Google Assistant on long press!!

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With easyHome you don't have to press your homebutton anymore!
Just touch the homebutton like the capacitive Force Touch homebutton on Galaxy S8 or iPhone 7!
Experience your Galaxy in a completely new way!
No clicking noise, no hard pressing! Easy, intuitive yet awesome!
Extend the homebutton functionality if you like and toggle recent app on your phone with a long touch!
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MAIN FEATURES
Force Touch homebutton like on iPhone 7 to jump home!
Long touch to lock the phone, start camera, toggle last app
Haptic / Taptic feedback on touch
Touch sounds
Capacitive Force Touch homebutton for android!
SUPPORTED SAMSUNG GALAXY PHONES
Note 7
S7 / Edge
S6 / Edge
Note 5
Original XDA thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-easyhome-samsung-to-interact-galaxy-t3230511

Wake up screen home button
What i would like to see is an app that wakes up/ unlocks my Note 5 screen when is turned off. And that doesn't effect the battery that much, like 5-6 percent all day usage. Thnx

Thats not possible anymore unfortunately.

Works great but itd be nice to have a quick toggle to turn this function on or off easily without having to open the app as it interferes with fingerprint verification. I see the blacklist option but I haven't been able to get that option to work, and I tried multiple apps that required verification.

Thanks for pointing that out. Found the bug. will be fixed in next release. Uploading soon.
No blacklist needed for that

I'll definitely keep an eye for the update, I went ahead and got pro cause I really like this app VS other similar ones as there are more options.. And I think having blacklist is better than having to need to toggle on and off

How different is it from the app finger touch

It is way way slower than fingertouch service app.
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I like this a lot more than the other one, no burst of vibration on even half a second touch.
One down side is vibration is not consistant, sometimes I get a single vibration and other times dont get vibration at all, which I much prefer.
Nice work nevertheless.

This works great thanks, can i ask you what icon pack you are using in the above picture, your setup looks great, many thanks

Uploaded easyHome v3.11
- Fixed: Fingerprint authentication in browser or other apps
- Stability improvements
- Fixes & optimizations

vojopd said:
It is way way slower than fingertouch service app.
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Depends, if you use long press actions it surely waits shortly. But if you activate speed mode its instantly.
sl33pyK said:
I'll definitely keep an eye for the update, I went ahead and got pro cause I really like this app VS other similar ones as there are more options.. And I think having blacklist is better than having to need to toggle on and off
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You dont even need to blacklist in new version. You can authenticate in browser or similar and after this easyHome will kick in again automatically.
mkim055 said:
I like this a lot more than the other one, no burst of vibration on even half a second touch.
One down side is vibration is not consistant, sometimes I get a single vibration and other times dont get vibration at all, which I much prefer.
Nice work nevertheless.
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You can disable vibration in the easyHome. I dont get any on my S7 here then.
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This works great thanks, can i ask you what icon pack you are using in the above picture, your setup looks great, many thanks
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Dont have it anymore, was one of the material themes i guess..
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How different is it from the app finger touch
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easyHome was created over 1,5 jears ago. It has gained lots of features and functionality over this time and works pretty flawless currently.
You can use long press actions, haptic feedback, blacklist apps and authenticate in browser or similar without problems.

So far the new update seems to be alot better, I haven't been able to go through all of the verification needed apps to make sure but my most important ones are working.
I personally like this app over fingertouch because of the hold to launch an action, and also having the feedback option to be able to discern when a proper action was attempted or not, is a big plus for me. Maybe not haptic feedback but having sound feedback is nice for doing the long command.
Fingertouch works great too. Having a nougat quick tile is nice for when things aren't working properly. But although any tap on the sensor will go to home, since it uses your setup fingerprint signature for a reference in some way, if the finger your using isn't one setup in your system it will vibrate like a failed fingerprint attempt. I only have (1) thumbprint setup for verification in my phone but I don't always use that setup thumb to tap to go home. So I was constantly getting an error vibration and it threw me off. Also with fingertouch, you have to toggle on and off when needing to use fingerprint verification since it doesn't have a feature that will allow you to do both actions at the same time.

Yes, but i have to buy it... Other app is free and does the same.
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Basic funtions are also free here plus you get a blacklist option.
And 1,49€ for the full version is really not too much i hope.
Fingetouch is a great app too. You luckily have the choice on android

Yes, they are. It is a good app. I don't know why, but today it restarted my s7 edge for 2 times. Never had a restart in a year by phone itself. I uninstalled it and it is ok. :/
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Using easyHome since i created it and never had a reboot so far...

Yeah, dont know what happened. Maybe some conflict in processes. Your app is great. Cheers.
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I've been using this app very heavily the last two days as I'm off of work for a short period. Once I installed the update in the OP , I noticed that the only real issue I've had at all, is sometimes if I enter into either the Google app or Chrome but on e I enter those programs easyhome no longer works, it shows it running in the notifications but untill I turn my screen off and right back on, the easy home function doesn't work.. I don't have that problem at all if I try to enter in samsung Internet beta.. Only really an issue when using GA, otherwise I use samsung net.
I had another little hiccup trying to verify a purchase on Google play but I'd imagine that the nature of the beast when turning the senor into a capacitive button. I went to purchase an app and it immediately prompted me to use my worded password cause fingerprint wasn't available at that time. I closed easyhome and then I was able to use my print.
I recently started using easyhome and a double tap to wake app to save my ADD button presses and i really like both

When I open folder from home screen, start an app within folder, and touch home button, this takes the screen back to the folder, not back to the home screen.
UPDATE
Samething when I repeat the above procedure, from app drawer folder instead.
Just wondering, is this intended?

Question Override hardware keys?

On Galaxy phones, the Bixby button can be overrided completely to allow for a number of customizations using 3rd party apps and ADB.
Is there potential for this to work on GW4 for the Samsung Pay and Bixby shortcuts? I'd love to be able to use Google pay and GA Go instead for the hardware long press shortcuts.
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On Galaxy phones, the Bixby button can override Bixby completely to allow for a number of customizations using 3rd party apps and ADB.
Is there potential for this to work on GW4 for the Samsung Pay and Bixby shortcuts? I'd love to be able to use Google pay and GA Go instead.
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I'm using Google pay... Think it's country dependant..

Google pay.... double tap...
hold two get bixby

I don't use Google Pay, but I mapped Google Go (assistant) to the top button double press. I don't think there is a way to unmap Bixby as top button long-press.

Yes I know that the double press can be remapped. I'm taking about the long press for hardware buttons.

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Yes I know that the double press can be remapped. I'm taking about the long press for hardware buttons.
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I don't think there is a way to unmap Bixby as top button long-press.
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Someone on reddit appears to have managed to replace samsung pay long press with google pay, but when I import his project it says I am missing a plugin.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyWatch/comments/rxblhp

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I don't use Google Pay, but I mapped Google Go (assistant) to the top button double press. I don't think there is a way to unmap Bixby as top button long-press.
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Thanks! I considered using AutoWear to do it since I'm actually an avid Tasker enthusiast with countless hours flushed away in if statements. However, it requires your phone nearby to work. It's a nice workaround just not the one I want. Thank you for the content though! I bet somebody will see it and use it.

edwardob said:
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Ya I'm not wasting the ONLY custom hardware button they give us with Google Pay when Samsung Pay is already encoded lol. I mean if you don't mind more power to ya... I want to replace the Samsung Pay slot.

bingblop said:
Thanks! I considered using AutoWear to do it since I'm actually an avid Tasker enthusiast with countless hours flushed away in if statements. However, it requires your phone nearby to work. It's a nice workaround just not the one I want. Thank you for the content though! I bet somebody will see it and use it.
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Having to have the phone nearby is a major downfall. Not that it is the cleanest solution, but you can also make google assistant open right after Bixby opens using tasker/AutoWear as well.

Only as hint...
Maybe usefull to do some research... is it Kernel related... or Framework or any APK hold Key control...
I can remember other solutions for other devices...
Something with Bixby if I am not wrong...
Google and/or XDA search is your friend...
Best Regards

i found these in logcat entries, this is what happens when the back button is long pressed
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
i don't have samsung pay in my country so long pressing is useless. maybe someone could implement a listener for this AKEY_EVENT_FLAG_LONG_PRESS thing and have it do something else

EthanG_1988 said:
Someone on reddit appears to have managed to replace samsung pay long press with google pay, but when I import his project it says I am missing a plugin.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyWatch/comments/rxblhp
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I just got it to work, you need AutoWear beta installed

K1nsey6 said:
I just got it to work, you need AutoWear beta installed
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Yes, I forgot to edit my post that I too figured out that AutoWear beta is needed. Cheers!

K1nsey6 said:
I just got it to work, you need AutoWear beta installed
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Hello. can you describe in detail how you did it?

I haven't done Android stuff for quite some time so I decided to quickly throw something together.
This doesn't require a connection to the phone.
Seems to work nicely for now (though I haven't tested actually paying with it yet)
Source and instructions are available here:
GitHub - BigBoot/GW4Remap
Contribute to BigBoot/GW4Remap development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com

adfree said:
Only as hint...
Maybe usefull to do some research... is it Kernel related... or Framework or any APK hold Key control...
I can remember other solutions for other devices...
Something with Bixby if I am not wrong...
Google and/or XDA search is your friend...
Best Regards
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Why would you assume that I didn't research the topic first? Do you just go around trolling XDA forums "recommending" or "advising" people to do research on their questions? This thread is producing excellent information and content for possible workarounds by great minds putting their heads together. This is how it works so Please save it next time.

BigBoot93 said:
I haven't done Android stuff for quite some time so I decided to quickly throw something together.
This doesn't require a connection to the phone.
Seems to work nicely for now (though I haven't tested actually paying with it yet)
Source and instructions are available here:
GitHub - BigBoot/GW4Remap
Contribute to BigBoot/GW4Remap development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
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Has anyone tried this yet? Seems so simple compared to the tasker/autowear solution.

Wilazn said:
Has anyone tried this yet? Seems so simple compared to the tasker/autowear solution.
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Oh wow now you got me excited. I'll be trying this first thing when I get home from work. I'll report my findings.

dumbdeniz said:
i found these in logcat entries, this is what happens when the back button is long pressed
View attachment 5501927
i don't have samsung pay in my country so long pressing is useless. maybe someone could implement a listener for this AKEY_EVENT_FLAG_LONG_PRESS thing and have it do something else
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This is excellent information. I will try doing something with this when I get home using AutoWear.