I saw that there were updates to Bixby on the S8 to disable Bixby. Did we get one too?
I tried to use Bixby, but I gave up. And now the button is just stupid to be there, activating when I accidentally pushed it thinking it's the volume down button during a call.
Never mind... after I typed this thread, I got an update. The button is now disabled.
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Button now takes me to Google Assistant :good: Thanks man!
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You can now activate the Fullscreen mode for the current app by pressing Bixby button!
New actions:
- Show current app in fullscreen mode
- Fullscreen mode on / off
After I disabled all Bixby function and reenabled them the bixby hardware button doesn't work, doesn't open it when I click it so the app doesn't work, anyone know how to fix this?
Jawomo said:
<< This is the original Bixby button remapper >>
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Is there a root method you could implement to make it so the remap doesn't make the scrolling stutter?
For remapping you can just select one item at the same time. Why do you use checkboxes instead of radio buttons?
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- Wake device with Bixby button when phone is locked, press Bixby again for action
Tatsch said:
For remapping you can just select one item at the same time. Why do you use checkboxes instead of radio buttons?
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Just was an easier implementation.. users wont use selection too ofthen anyways.
mattskiiau said:
Is there a root method you could implement to make it so the remap doesn't make the scrolling stutter?
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If theres a way i will sureley implement it. Till now this is the only solution.
MrPhilo said:
After I disabled all Bixby function and reenabled them the bixby hardware button doesn't work, doesn't open it when I click it so the app doesn't work, anyone know how to fix this?
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You can try to uninstall the app restart the phone and reinstall. Sometimes android keeps services even if app is disabled. Also make sure to disable all other Bixby apps in accessibility.
when i hit the bixby button for a split second the Hello Bixby screen appears. I have not set it up yet, is this something i need to do to avoid seeing that screen for that fraction of a second?
dansan382 said:
when i hit the bixby button for a split second the Hello Bixby screen appears. I have not set it up yet, is this something i need to do to avoid seeing that screen for that fraction of a second?
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You could also try the alternative blocking method.
Not working on my lockscreen, keeps asking to setup bixby, do i need to set it up, really dont want bixby to work at all
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You could also try the alternative blocking method.
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i have no issues but what i was asking, is because i never actually set up bixby is that the reason i am getting that screen? if setting up bixby removes that screen i'll do it.
This working after the update?
Why does it take me having to double press the Bixby button to get it to respond (was the same prior to BXActions install too)
Side note, works in assigning it to Google Assistant
EVOme said:
This working after the update?
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Yes, working fine so far
ElBeaner said:
Why does it take me having to double press the Bixby button to get it to respond (was the same prior to BXActions install too)
Side note, works in assigning it to Google Assistant
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Normally only single press is needed.
Did you try to restart your phone already?
Did you install latest updates of bixby and S8 firmware?
Jawomo said:
Did you install latest updates of bixby and S8 firmware?
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Where are these updates?
Do I have to set up bixby for this to work?
Jawomo said:
Yes, working fine so far
Normally only single press is needed.
Did you try to restart your phone already?
Did you install latest updates of bixby and S8 firmware?
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Everything is up to date
Remapping or deactivate bixby button when phone is locked doesnt work for me. Bixby comes, although it is deactivated when phone locked.
and if I say same action when phone locked or unlocked bixby is started too, although i have remapped to google assistant.
Is there a solution?
Suggestion: orientation lock/unlock.
You get the option at the top to turn off the Bixby key, seemingly only the first time you open Bixby after updating
I turned it off and it still comes on by pressing the key so...
Bixby update is available in Galaxy App store
I got the update as well i do like the fact you can turn off the Bixby button because sometimes press it by mistake.
joe3681 said:
I turned it off and it still comes on by pressing the key so...
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Thanks for the heads up! I disabled it, restarted and the bixby button doesn't do anything now! Perfect!
Package disable all bixby stuff. Disabling the button will continue having bixpy running in the background and using ram
Hope the developers of bxactions etc get the button remap to work with bixby button work boxy off, still like to have access to my camera through the button.
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I've completely disabled bixby (single press & long press). The only way I can remind myself of this horrendous voice assistant is by resetting my default home launcher (it is Nova atm) and getting to bixby through the TouchWiz launcher.
Seems most people can only disable single press. What you have to do is go into bixby, hit settings, and disable bixby voice first. THEN disable bixby home launcher. Voila, your bixby button does nothing at all now.
Hope someone finds a way to make use of this button that is literally doing nothing now.
EDIT: ENABLE FLAWLESS GOOGLE ASSISTANT
After disabling bixby voice and bixby home, download bxactions and follow the steps in-app to enable "Control Mode". You'll need a PC to run a command, but the steps are super easy. Google assistant is flawless when pressing bixby button now. Couldn't be happier.
How are you guys turning off Bixby?? Is it done inside the app or grin settings?? I got it updated
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How are you guys turning off Bixby?? Is it done inside the app or grin settings?? I got it updated
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In the main Bixby settings. I don't have the option even on the update but a buddy of mine does so idk...
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In the main Bixby settings. I don't have the option even on the update but a buddy of mine does so idk...
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Thanks I got it figured out. You've got to go thru the Bixby setup and it'll be up at the top. I've since got bx actions going in control mode and have that button mapped for Google assistant
Spike96 said:
I've completely disabled bixby (single press & long press). The only way I can remind myself of this horrendous voice assistant is by resetting my default home launcher (it is Nova atm) and getting to bixby through the TouchWiz launcher.
Seems most people can only disable single press. What you have to do is go into bixby, hit settings, and disable bixby voice first. THEN disable bixby home launcher. Voila, your bixby button does nothing at all now.
Hope someone finds a way to make use of this button that is literally doing nothing now.
EDIT: ENABLE FLAWLESS GOOGLE ASSISTANT
After disabling bixby voice and bixby home, download bxactions and follow the steps in-app to enable "Control Mode". You'll need a PC to run a command, but the steps are super easy. Google assistant is flawless when pressing bixby button now. Couldn't be happier.
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I think it only works for Google assistant if I disable bixby voice (control mode) and try use bixby button for Camera I get a pop up saying I need to enable Bixby voice... hope developers can tweak things so all bixby functions can be disabled but the button can still be used for a range of actions (like camera).
Guess I need control mode... Because after disabling the button, nothing works
Cool, now i can turn this bixby thing off. Its annoying when accidentally pressed
Hello!
Recently, I was able to disable the Bixby button simply by clicking on the Bixby button, going to settings, and selecting the disable button option. That option appears to have vanished and I don't know how else to disable it now.
If anyone has seen this issue please let me know!
I can't help you with your problem but I use the Bixby remapper app and i changed it to open Google assistant. Pretty simple.
Watched the same thing today, searched tho whole internet but nobody seems to have the same problem?
I use BK Disabler. Try it, works really well!
I use bxActions from the Play store. Works great, even on the new Oreo builds.
You could just open the phone, cut the ribbon to that button....:cyclops:
Long press on any open home screen. Swipe right until getting you to Bixby home. Then turn off. You can also turn off her voice in settings on that page. And pressing button does nothing
Also there is apps in the play store to remap the button (no root) to do something else. Now my button for Bixby takes a SS.
Do it in the Bixby app. I disabled my button today in Bixby settings
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Bixby isnt being recognized by bixby home anymore. Short and long presses dont work anymore. And i cant remap using BxActions. Tried resetting all bixby apps and the button still doesnt work. Generic.kl file is normal. With WINK as the bisby function. ( While setting up bixby it recognized the long press only but after completing the setup it doesn't anymore.
Hello!
I am in Russia and my girlfriend have an S8+. Triying to remap her Bixby button to my sorprise i realized Bixby voice is not installed or avaible in here. So there were no options to remap Bixby button naturaly nor something related in advance features. I was pretty upset.
The fix i found is to go to apkmirror, donwload the latest apk for bixby voice and install it manually. Bixby voice was not working anyway but to my surprise in settings, advance options, now the bixby key remap was there and i was able to remap the key to the gcam .apk.