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Idk if you guys are coming from a note 4 or just a general non s6 or s6 edge... but I didn't know they got rid of the long press menu... i just found out that if you long press the back button, it sort of acts as an in App Menu button. Just sharing a tip for those who may not know.

ahq1216 said:
Idk if you guys are coming from a note 4 or just a general non s6 or s6 edge... but I didn't know they got rid of the long press menu... i just found out that if you long press the back button, it sort of acts as an in App Menu button. Just sharing a tip for those who may not know.
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I have an app (maybe multiple) that does not have an in app menu button built in and therefore requires a menu function from the OS. I used to long press the back key in my LG G4 to get into the menu, but can't figuring out how to do it in my video surveillance app on my S7 Edge. If I short press the bottom left (two squares button), the open apps come up. If I long press the bottom left, it tries to take me into split screen mode (which this app doesn't support). If I press the bottom right key, the phone goes back to the desktop. Same results yield in long pressing the bottom right button. Does anyone know how to get into in app menus that do not have a menu button? My Uniden Guardian app requires this menu to exit out of the application or it will show in the notification area in standby mode. The only other way I can exit the app is doing a force close.
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I have an app (maybe multiple) that does not have an in app menu button built in and therefore requires a menu function from the OS. I used to long press the back key in my LG G4 to get into the menu, but can't figuring out how to do it in my video surveillance app on my S7 Edge. If I short press the bottom left (two squares button), the open apps come up. If I long press the bottom left, it tries to take me into split screen mode (which this app doesn't support). If I press the bottom right key, the phone goes back to the desktop. Same results yield in long pressing the bottom right button. Does anyone know how to get into in app menus that do not have a menu button? My Uniden Guardian app requires this menu to exit out of the application or it will show in the notification area in standby mode. The only other way I can exit the app is doing a force close.
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NM, it must be specific to my Uniden Guardian app... The long press back key works in other apps.

Any answer yet?
If I long press the back button in any app, I am immediately taken back to the home screen and once in the home screen, the home screen drop down items pop up. Any solutions for this?

Maybe it's carrier specific? The long-press back button brings up the in-app menu in virtually all of my apps.

On my Sprint GS7E, longpressing the Back button brings up the in-app Menu function.
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I have found a few apps that close when long pressing the back, and some that show the menu properly. I had to find another super simple (no permissions required) grocery list app since Simple Grocery List was one that would close.

Here is the fix I figured out that works in this situation and it would be good to pass this on or write up a document.
Go to phone settings => Accessibility => Dexterity and interaction => Assistant Menu.
Got this from galaxy s6 edge forum have an app with need of menu button and it now work with this work around hope this helps for now my phone is not rooted.

daveid said:
I have found a few apps that close when long pressing the back, and some that show the menu properly. I had to find another super simple (no permissions required) grocery list app since Simple Grocery List was one that would close.
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I'm seeing this too in some apps. Including XDA Premium (Tapatalk). Holding back for the menu seems to think I'm tapping the back button. The app goes back through the previous pages, then quits.
harii_8 said:
Here is the fix I figured out that works in this situation and it would be good to pass this on or write up a document.
Go to phone settings => Accessibility => Dexterity and interaction => Assistant Menu.
Got this from galaxy s6 edge forum have an app with need of menu button and it now work with this work around hope this helps for now my phone is not rooted.
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Not sure how this will help?

the_scotsman said:
I'm seeing this too in some apps. Including XDA Premium (Tapatalk). Holding back for the menu seems to think I'm tapping the back button. The app goes back through the previous pages, then quits.
Not sure how this will help?
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Assistant Menu gives you a few options like home button back button and also a menu button that you can use whilst in any app to open the menu as the long press back button doesn't work on some apps it's just a work around that does work

I don't get the menu button in the assistant menu?

Zamboney said:
I don't get the menu button in the assistant menu?
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The assist menu button is for apps that require a physical menu button to access the menu on any apps. It is used for apps that don't have the 3dot menu option it's just a work around for apps that don't have that option or that not have been updated for marshmallow

Unfortunately doesn't work on apps made with pre Android v4.0 SDK I use an SMS parsing app for bank notifications/login codes and it hasn't been updated since 2 years but works perfectly, just the settings are missing.

Assistant Menu button
Zamboney said:
I don't get the menu button in the assistant menu?
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I found this discussion was very helpful, but it took me some time to work it out.
When the Assistant menu button is switched on (Settings - Accessibility - Dexterity and interaction), a blue symbol with four white squares appears. If this symbol is pressed, a menu pops up with a selection of available tasks. This includes (on page 2/4) a button called "More options". This is the extra Menu button that should be accessible from a long press of the Back button, but is not available in some apps.

Zamboney said:
I don't get the menu button in the assistant menu?
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use this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phoenixstudios.aiogestures
you can assign actions to every key
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Not happy with this at all. Whats wrong with the developers? Why take functionality away? Should be adding more! Why change things for the hell of it? Appart from just being plain annoying, buying the latest S7 edge phone out, and looking forward to trying ps1 emulation out, and cant use ePSXe save function now, or any app menu...

Hello All,
I found a fix. settings==>system==>Buttons==>Home Button. Change the action to open/close menu. or any of the buttons you see there. This works like a charm and if it's a button you dont normally use then even better cause you wont forget which one you chose.
Grilo.
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Hello All,
I found a fix for this. settings==>system==>buttons==>Home button. I chose to change the double tap to open/close menu. You can choose any button on this page and then access the menu.
Hope this helps
Grilo

the_scotsman said:
I'm seeing this too in some apps. Including XDA Premium (Tapatalk). Holding back for the menu seems to think I'm tapping the back button. The app goes back through the previous pages, then quits.
Not sure how this will help?
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This worked for me. It floats a circular object and you tap this and it gives you some quick one touch functions, one of those is the 3 dots in a vertical line, you tap that and your app will then behave as if you'd tapped a physical MENU button.
Thanks for the tip.

Best solution to use Bixby button to close all recently used apps

Hello All, I am using BK Disabler to kill the useless Bixby app all together, therefore killing the hard buttons use as well (press it and nothing happens, which is great!)
I am currently looking for a solution to use the now useless (and disabled) bixby button, to kill all of my open apps, with one (hard) button push... instead of two on screen button pushes...
The on screen keystrokes I normally use are:
press > recents button
press > close all
Anybody out there using BK disabler (or PD PRO) to kill the bixby app from launching, yet at the same time using an app killer APK like "Advanced Task Killer" from Rechild?
Thanks is advance for any pointers or successful "single bixby button" solutions, to killing all open apps at once.

anyone have any advice on this???
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vpad10_hacker said:
Hello All, I am using BK Disabler to kill the useless Bixby app all together, therefore killing the hard buttons use as well (press it and nothing happens, which is great!)
I am currently looking for a solution to use the now useless (and disabled) bixby button, to kill all of my open apps, with one (hard) button push... instead of two on screen button pushes...
The on screen keystrokes I normally use are:
press > recents button
press > close all
Anybody out there using BK disabler (or PD PRO) to kill the bixby app from launching, yet at the same time using an app killer APK like "Advanced Task Killer" from Rechild?
Thanks is advance for any pointers or successful "single bixby button" solutions, to killing all open apps at once.
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There are several apps in the play store that let you use the button for different functions.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jamworks.bxactions&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=you.in.spark.bixbye&hl=en
I've used both in the past but not recently, as in my opinion they make the OS lag. They may provide the function you want, I use Package Disabler Pro to disable the Bixby button..

thanks
ggrant3876 said:
There are several apps in the play store that let you use the button for different functions.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jamworks.bxactions&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=you.in.spark.bixbye&hl=en
I've used both in the past but not recently, as in my opinion they make the OS lag. They may provide the function you want, I use Package Disabler Pro to disable the Bixby button..
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I was hoping to find a single app solution, rather than one app to remap button, to a second app to close all open apps.
Sort of like using the "direct access" function in the s8/s8+... but to execute a "close all apps" command

vpad10_hacker said:
I was hoping to find a single app solution, rather than one app to remap button, to a second app to close all open apps.
Sort of like using the "direct access" function in the s8/s8+... but to execute a "close all apps" command
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I don't see any point in excessively closing your recently used apps, why would you want to have apps reload content every time you open them again, instead of the content being there right away? Closing apps from RAM repeatedly is not the way the phone is made to be used either, RAM management exists for a reason, and a LOT of people have worked for a LONG time to make the phone provide the best experience for an user who never even reboots their phone

How to Remap The Galaxy S9/ S9 Plus Bixby Button

Quick video guide showing how to remap the Bixby button on the Galaxy S9 phones. The app requires some permissions then allows you to change the button to anything. It can open any app, Camera, use it as a power button, power menu, etc.
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BX Remapped on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jamworks.bxactions&hl=en
How to video:

This app caused AOD to stop working for me. Anyone else see this issue?

vintagerock said:
This app caused AOD to stop working for me. Anyone else see this issue?
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I don't use always on display but I tried it and no I'm having no issues.

Removed. Wrong Post.

No matter what I try bxactions tells me I still need to disable the Bixby button but it is disabled.
Ok, after joining your beta program I've now gotten it to tell me the Bixby button is disabled. But then I go to enable remapping the button but it won't stick. I exit out of the buttons menu and then go back and remapping is again disabled. Hmmmmmm

vintagerock said:
This app caused AOD to stop working for me. Anyone else see this issue?
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I can confirm this to be true. A reset makes AOD work again. It works again for a while but then stops again after a while.

Everyone new to BxActions should get the Pro version. The speed it provides, not to mention the extra remap options, are more than worth it.

Tacoo said:
Everyone new to BxActions should get the Pro version. The speed it provides, not to mention the extra remap options, are more than worth it.
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Would you happen to be the developer? The pro version or connecting it to a pc also lets you use a double and triple press action with the app.

blackout720 said:
Would you happen to be the developer?
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Nope.

New update:
• Always on display bug fixed on Oreo!
• Fullscreen for current app fixed
• Optimized button recognition when screen off
• Long press volume rises faster
• Translations updated
• Stability improvements
• Fixes and optimizations

stevedensmore said:
I can confirm this to be true. A reset makes AOD work again. It works again for a while but then stops again after a while.
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New update went out to fix this. have you had the problem since?

blackout720 said:
New update went out to fix this. have you had the problem since?
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The update fixed that issue for me.
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blackout720 said:
Would you happen to be the developer? The pro version or connecting it to a pc also lets you use a double and triple press action with the app.
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I haven't noticed an option for triple presses.

Holy permissions.

Up to now I was using bxActions to remap the bixby button (single press).
I just upgraded to Pie and now the single press remap does not seem to work.
Bixby single press always shows the message 'Hold the bixbutton to start bixby.'
A remap on the long press still works and launches the requested application.
Is there a way to remap the single press on bixby in Android Pie?

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Up to now I was using bxActions to remap the bixby button (single press).
I just upgraded to Pie and now the single press remap does not seem to work.
Bixby single press always shows the message 'Hold the bixbutton to start bixby.'
A remap on the long press still works and launches the requested application.
Is there a way to remap the single press on bixby in Android Pie?
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I think you must disable bixby home or bixby sthg. using ADB method and then restart app or reboot.

Tried this on an S9+ with Lineage OS and there's no permssions available for the bixby button when the app asks for it, only the volume buttons....
What's the problem?

The Bixby Button - Should it stay, or die?

Hi everyone,
Really interested in people's thoughts on the Bixby Button.
Initially I hated it, but after a) accidentally pressing it less since thanks to muscle memory, and more importantly b) the ability to make it do anything other than launch Bixby (such as double press for Google Assistant, long press for flashlight) I have found myself appreciating the existence of this extra button. So much so in fact, that speculation it could be removed in the Galaxy S10 have kind of dissapointed me.
So what do you think? Should the Bixby button stay, or should it be removed? Vote in the poll and share your thoughts in the comments!

It needs to go. Just go away.
If you could natively remap the button to whatever you choose, that would be great, but in the stock incarnation its terrible. Just horrible.

I disabled all of packages related to Bixby. In turn, it disabled the button.
The only thing it ever did for me was get accidentally hit and bumped.

die and move the volume buttons lower, until then I'm using bixby remapper as a screenshot, play/pause, skip and previous tracks shortcuts

KryptonKal-El said:
die and move the volume buttons lower, until then I'm using bixby remapper as a screenshot, play/pause, skip and previous tracks shortcuts
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Which remapper are you using?

I'm using ButtonMapper by flar2.
Single tap: nothing
Double tap: Google Assistant
Long Press: Flashlight
I'm finding that it adds value to me (only in the scenario remapping tools exist) and id rather see it kept around.

Bixby
The Bixby button is nothing more than a bloody nuisance.
I accidently activated it so many times that I turned Bixby feature off. I hope Samsung are reading this.
Cheers
Aussie

I remap it using bxactions.
Single: Google Now
Double: Samsung Pay
Hold: Google Assistant

Samsung just needs to admit that Bixby is a failure. It was a cool concept with the S8, but they took WAY too long to fully release it, and when they did, it was pretty terrible. Hell, I'd rather use Cortana than Bixby, and that's saying something...

Neither, I'd just like them to offer us the option to switch it to Google Assistant

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Which remapper are you using?
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bxactions from Jawomo, I paid for the pro version.

Bixby is good for in Phone stuff. But they should give us the option to remap it.

Those who say it should go away: If it was a Google Assistant button, would you feel the same way? It looks like the LG 7 will have a dedicated assistant button, and the Pixel XL2 has a dedicated "squeeze" action for Assistant, and no one complains about that.
I don't use Bixby, but by using a 3rd party app to use the Bixby button for other things I believe it's fairly useful.

Bixby Button Remapper works great. Just press it and Google Now opens up. It is fine for me.

meyerweb said:
Those who say it should go away: If it was a Google Assistant button, would you feel the same way? It looks like the LG 7 will have a dedicated assistant button, and the Pixel XL2 has a dedicated "squeeze" action for Assistant, and no one complains about that.
I don't use Bixby, but by using a 3rd party app to use the Bixby button for other things I believe it's fairly useful.
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Correct, if it were Google Assistant than I would love it. But its not... Its Samsungs home brew assistant crap.

Scott said:
Correct, if it were Google Assistant than I would love it. But its not... Its Samsungs home brew assistant crap.
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But it's easy to make it open Google Assistant, you know.

DIE!!!!!
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Maybe someone can help me here.
I have a problem when I disable the Bixby button and press again comes the message from Samsung Reminder.
I really do not know how to turn it off and hope someone here can help me.

Senaxo said:
Maybe someone can help me here.
I have a problem when I disable the Bixby button and press again comes the message from Samsung Reminder.
I really do not know how to turn it off and hope someone here can help me.
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Haven't heard of this one, on the bright side, it's still more useful than Bixby
You could try Button Mapper (made by @flar2) to see if it could help you set single press = nothing.

Uncustomisable Bixby button is the worst thing a smartphone can have and it's death is a must, and it should not be even remembered as a nightmare post its demise. Only if Samsung gives "full freedom" to customize, it should be considered.

Google assistant with gestures

Hi , did anyone figure out how to get google assistant with gestures or with another shortcut?

Have not figured it out either. Had to switch to navigation buttons, setup google-assistant and go back to gestures. That way i can still trigger it by voice.

a long press on the fingerprint scanner would be an obvious choice for invokining a Google assistant, Is that something can be added with a 3rd party app.?

xsherlock said:
a long press on the fingerprint scanner would be an obvious choice for invokining a Google assistant, Is that something can be added with a 3rd party app.?
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I haven't received the Phone yet but i can recommend Button Mapper for you to try.
let us know if you try that please =)

I'm using Nova and mapped swipe up with assistant. works great

Button Mapper does not register back fingerprint reader touch as an event it can act on.
Restorted to swipe up with Nova.. I just need to rewire my brain to use it instead of long press. I wish Nova allowed a long press on the docker app shelf icon could be assigned as the gesture. It would be a bit better.

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I'm using Nova and mapped swipe up with assistant. works great
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^This!

On Nova I made the Home button when on the home page action Google Assistant

Easy & Safe Method
joosef93 said:
Hi , did anyone figure out how to get google assistant with gestures or with another shortcut?
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Steps :
1. Download Google Assistant from Play store
2. Update your One plus Launcher
3. Open Shelf
4. Toolbox
5. Add new tool.
6. Click on Assistant
7. Select Application [Shortcuts not required]
8. Save
You will see a assistant button in shelf, just click assistant will be open.

Hi guys, I used Button Mapper to map a double tap of the down volume button to Google Assistant and a double tap of the up volume button to invoke split screen, works great without interfering with the normal use of the volume buttons. Only thing I've noticed is I'm not seeing the "What's on my screen?" button but that must be something to do with Assistant...
Edit: Turned the nav bar on to check, when I open assistant with a long press of home I get the what's on my screen option, but not when I open it with the double tap from volume button, bizarre!

Ok google it's out of the question?

Hitman478™ said:
Ok google it's out of the question?
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Not sure what you mean but OK Google (even while Screen is off) works perfectly fine on OP6

Pat123 said:
Not sure what you mean but OK Google (even while Screen is off) works perfectly fine on OP6
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That was exactly what i was mean... The op wants to know if there's another way to activate voice assistant with gestures... What i want to say is that "Ok google" is working perfectly so there's no need to shortcut or other things.. :good:

I really don't know how but I have opened Google Assistant a few times now with gestures activated. I really want to know how. Does anyone have any idea how?

I just say "hey google...set my alarm etc"
Works fine, i think maybe people forget they can trigger it with their voice - im really enjoying gestures and dont think i could go back, enjoying more screen real estate too.

Using voice does not allow for accessing the "whats on my screen" button

After removing Google app from system, I lost the access to hotword activation. Assistant won't come up even after all settings I did. Finally ended up with Nova Launcher gestures. Two finger swipe down for assistant (installed assistant app separately for it)

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Not sure what you mean but OK Google (even while Screen is off) works perfectly fine on OP6
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Not for me for some reason. Keeps saying it doesn't recognize my voice when music is playing. Normally, Google stops music to take over the microphone and do that familiar beep, but Spotify just keeps playing and no beep comes. Don't know why.

Hey everyone, so if you have root, you can use gravitybox to map the assistant app to the fingerprint scanner. I've got mine set up this way and it's been working well.

If you use Button Mapper, instead of choosing Assistant there's an option for Now on Tap. This gives the 'what's on my screen' option when Assistant pops up