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[Q] Remapping hardware buttons

Does anybody know a good app to assign actions to the hardware buttons (Touchbuttons on the bottom)? Of course only for the long press action. Otherwise I think I need the defaults I found out that when you keep the home key pressed, it shows a panel with the last opened apps, and the same with the Search button gives you Google Voice. I also have an App that toggles auto-rotate which runs on the long press of the Search button. However, must apps are not smart enough to distinguish between short and long press: They perform their action anyway, and if I keep the button pressed, I can also turn off auto rotate. But that's kinda annoying. The Homekey doesn't have this problem, so I'd like to move auto-rotate to this key. Is there an app that can do this? Or some other means of configuration?

Found LaunchKey in the meantime, but it only works for the Long-press search button. Would like long press home button... No ideas?! There is Button remapper, but it says it requires root.

Firefall! said:
Found LaunchKey in the meantime, but it only works for the Long-press search button. Would like long press home button... No ideas?! There is Button remapper, but it says it requires root.
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there you go.

greengoldmello said:
there you go.
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So, and if I EVER, for some foolish reason, I decide to actually reboot my phone, you expect me to reconfigure everything?

Or just wait a few weeks for root...

Firefall! said:
So, and if I EVER, for some foolish reason, I decide to actually reboot my phone, you expect me to reconfigure everything?
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it could be hard enough process for everyone like me to re-setup the device after each reset!
im kind of very obssesive about my device stability and such
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Firefall! said:
So, and if I EVER, for some foolish reason, I decide to actually reboot my phone, you expect me to reconfigure everything?
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it could be hard enough process for everyone like me to re-setup the device after each reset!
im kind of very obssesive about my device stability and such
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If your sensation is rooted.. You can try this one dude..
1. Download Xposed installer, install. once installed,
2. Open Xposed installer, Click on Framework
3. Install Updates and reboot your phone
4. Once your phone has booted up.. Open Xposed Installer
5. Click on Download then scrol down and choose Xposed Additions and install
6. Click on Modules, Tick on Xposed Additions and reboot your phone
7. Once the phone has booted up, click on the app Xposed Additions and Re-map Settings
8. Then you'll be able to remap your hardware buttons
hope it helps...
Naipadala sa pamamagitan ng pangungulangot sa ilong

Bixby turning screen on in pocket

Has anybody experienced this even while having the "Keep screen turned off" option toggled on?
The power button does like it should when it's pressed in my pocket (meaning it has a pop-up notification saying the screen will turn off in x seconds) but the Bixby button just turns the screen on and activates like the phone is unlocked.
I've restarted phone and cleared cache (from the hard button press with phone off) and it still persists. I'm hoping there's a toggle somewhere I haven't found to keep the screen locked as I don't really want to download an app to remap or disable the button, but if there's no way around it I suppose I'll just go ahead and do it.
From- A very annoyed customer who texted 5 people and opened the weather app about 30 times today while he was at work

I've had this same issue. I thought it was me. I take my device out of my pocket and Bixby is on. If you find the toggle, please post it.

I had this problem and inadvertent presses just holding the phone then got an update now the button does nothing !!!
Actually that's probably an improvement
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i bought Package Disabler Pro on Playstore and turned off that useless button. Works and no Root needed.

Sindroid said:
i bought Package Disabler Pro on Playstore and turned off that useless button. Works and no Root needed.
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Which app do you disable to turn off the button?

ericdmiller said:
Which app do you disable to turn off the button?
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I did what he did as well just to solve my issue for the time being. The App is called Package Disabler Pro. It's $1.49 on the app store. I installed, scrolled down and selected 'Bixby' (com.samsung.android.bixby.agent) and selected 'disable' at the top.
It keeps the button from working when pressed. I'm still hopeful they find a solution to fix this, because I have absolutely no use for the button thanks to the Edge Panel and Nova Launcher being able to launch everything I want...

ericdmiller said:
Which app do you disable to turn off the button?
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Everything that has the word Bixby..

You can use this app it's working great and can disable brix or remap key to open another app..
It's called bxActions and is free in play store without need of root!
With bxActions you can remap your Bixby button to any action or app you like!
Use the Bixby button launch you camera, open google, toggle recent apps or launch any app you like!
You can even remap the Bixby button to launch google assistant
Theres also an option to disable the Bixby button completely.

I downloaded that app and couldn't find any option to disable the button itself. Disabling Bixby or remapping the button didn't help...it seems to me to be the button, not the Bixby app that is causing the problem.
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Stuarttt said:
I did what he did as well just to solve my issue for the time being. The App is called Package Disabler Pro. It's $1.49 on the app store. I installed, scrolled down and selected 'Bixby' (com.samsung.android.bixby.agent) and selected 'disable' at the top.
It keeps the button from working when pressed. I'm still hopeful they find a solution to fix this, because I have absolutely no use for the button thanks to the Edge Panel and Nova Launcher being able to launch everything I want...
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I used a different app to disable Bixby and although that worked, the button itself still turned the phone on and causes me to text or call people. It even bought something on Google Play one time.
I am going to try Package Disabler Pro on your recommendation and give it a try though.
Samsung better get a handle on this. The Bixby thing might turn out to be a great feature eventually, but they are causing people to hate it in the meantime.

[APP] Button Mapper: Remap Bixby single, double and long press for FREE

NOTE: On a rooted device, this is the fastest, most reliable and problem-free method for remapping Bixby (no limitations, no setup)
Button Mapper allows you to remap any action you want to physical or capacitive hardware buttons. This includes volume buttons, Bixby button, and many buttons on game controllers and other hardware you attach to your phone.
You can map shortcuts, apps or actions to single press, double tap and long press for hardware buttons.
The Bixby button on the Galaxy S9 and S9+ is supported as of version 0.62
Bixby remapping of single, double and long press is completely free. No ads. Pro version not required.
Does not require root. If your device is rooted, you will have many more options (essentially unlimited). Also with root, Bixby remapping does not involve any hacks, it is implemented at the input level (native).
This does require an adb command to remap Bixby on unrooted devices. It's a one-time setup. I do not use the method used by other apps because it leads to a poor user experience (i.e. swiping right causes actions to occur, gets stuck in a loop)
This app is continually updated with new features and improvements.
Download on XDA Labs:
https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/flar2.homebutton
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I'm unable to test because I don't have a computer at the moment for the adb command, so just had a question. Does this allow for one of the remapped options to still be bixby, specifically the screen/feed you get when swiping right on the default launcher? ie remap bixby button single tap to flashlight, remap double tap to bring up bixby feed (or regular bixby)?

Perfect! Thank you. Why won't it work with the screen off though?

Zyphur said:
I'm unable to test because I don't have a computer at the moment for the adb command, so just had a question. Does this allow for one of the remapped options to still be bixby, specifically the screen/feed you get when swiping right on the default launcher? ie remap bixby button single tap to flashlight, remap double tap to bring up bixby feed (or regular bixby)?
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The best way to use the button for both Bixby and something else would be to have single press open Bixby and long press turn on the flashlight.
To do this, leave the bixby button "on" in bixby settings, leave single press default in Button Mapper, and set long press to flashlight.

SalamanderBoy said:
Perfect! Thank you. Why won't it work with the screen off though?
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It used to, I think Samsung must have changed something.
EDIT: actually, I did something. I will re-enable screen off next update.

SalamanderBoy said:
Perfect! Thank you. Why won't it work with the screen off though?
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Version 0.64 restores Bixby while screen is off. Update is rolling out now.

Works! Thank you! Going to donate now .
flar2 said:
Version 0.64 restores Bixby while screen is off. Update is rolling out now.
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Good app, however, it needs a permission to record video!
can you please explain why?

El Maestro said:
Good app, however, it needs a permission to record video!
can you please explain why?
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The screenshot function uses Android's cast API and the flashlight requires the camera permission. The app never records video.
The app will ask for permissions as needed, that way you know which action requires the permission.

flar2 said:
NOTE: On a rooted device, this is the fastest, most reliable and problem-free method for remapping Bixby (no limitations, no setup)
Button Mapper allows you to remap any action you want to physical or capacitive hardware buttons. This includes volume buttons, Bixby button, and many buttons on game controllers and other hardware you attach to your phone.
You can map shortcuts, apps or actions to single press, double tap and long press for hardware buttons.
The Bixby button on the Galaxy S9 and S9+ is supported as of version 0.62
Bixby remapping of single, double and long press is completely free. No ads. Pro version not required.
Does not require root. If your device is rooted, you will have many more options (essentially unlimited). Also with root, Bixby remapping does not involve any hacks, it is implemented at the input level (native).
This does require an adb command to remap Bixby on unrooted devices. It's a one-time setup. I do not use the method used by other apps because it leads to a poor user experience (i.e. swiping right causes actions to occur, gets stuck in a loop)
This app is continually updated with new features and improvements.
Download on XDA Labs:
https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/flar2.homebutton
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Thanks for great work man
Sent from my Samsung SM-G965F using XDA Labs

This app's pretty good. I am unrooted and did the recommended ADB step and it works perfectly. Unlike other remap apps, it doesn't accidentally launch Bixby if you set it up correctly. The extra button is finally useful!

Please see attached image.
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I just got this on my S9+. That's a lot of juice don't you think?

SalamanderBoy said:
Please see attached image.
I just got this on my S9+. That's a lot of juice don't you think?
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Might be a false reading. On GSAM, mine is reading as 0.1% in the last hour of use.
I've never even seen it in the Battery drainer list. It could be any number of things on your device.

SalamanderBoy said:
Please see attached image.
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I just got this on my S9+. That's a lot of juice don't you think?
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It shouldn't use any noticeable amount of battery.

flar2 said:
It shouldn't use any noticeable amount of battery.
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You're correct, it shouldn't.

SalamanderBoy said:
You're correct, it shouldn't.
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And it doesn't. I'm running it on a S9 and and an S8 for several months and battery use is negligible.

flar2 said:
NOTE: On a rooted device, this is the fastest, most reliable and problem-free method for remapping Bixby (no limitations, no setup)
Button Mapper allows you to remap any action you want to physical or capacitive hardware buttons. This includes volume buttons, Bixby button, and many buttons on game controllers and other hardware you attach to your phone.
You can map shortcuts, apps or actions to single press, double tap and long press for hardware buttons.
The Bixby button on the Galaxy S9 and S9+ is supported as of version 0.62
Bixby remapping of single, double and long press is completely free. No ads. Pro version not required.
Does not require root. If your device is rooted, you will have many more options (essentially unlimited). Also with root, Bixby remapping does not involve any hacks, it is implemented at the input level (native).
This does require an adb command to remap Bixby on unrooted devices. It's a one-time setup. I do not use the method used by other apps because it leads to a poor user experience (i.e. swiping right causes actions to occur, gets stuck in a loop)
This app is continually updated with new features and improvements.
Download on XDA Labs:
https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/flar2.homebutton
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On G965F
The AOD breaks after sometime. Reboot fixes it though.
Please fix this issue on your app. I really find your app convenient and smoother than other apps. It works great. So please fix this bug.

ingeniousambivert said:
On G965F
The AOD breaks after sometime. Reboot fixes it though.
Please fix this issue on your app. I really find your app convenient and smoother than other apps. It works great. So please fix this bug.
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Are you using the screenshot action? That's what breaks AOD. It will work if you root.

flar2 said:
Are you using the screenshot action? That's what breaks AOD. It will work if you root.
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Yeah I use that. I ll try disabling it

ingeniousambivert said:
Yeah I use that. I ll try disabling it
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The screenshot is definitely the problem. Unfortunately the bug is for Samsung to fix, as it seems AOD has a problem when using Android's cast API (which I use to take screenshots without root).

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

ADPL said:
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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!!!!!
Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

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.

[APP] Power Button Flashlight (No Root)

Hello, i was recently experimenting with this Project: https://github.com/epeterson320/flashlight
In android studio. Its a flashlight app with no ui you just tap the icon and the flashlight activates, however i added an intent filter to the android manifest allowing the app to be launched with the "Jump to camera" gesture, this allows you to toggle the flashlight on and off with a double tap of the power button even when the screen is locked.
Instructions
Download and install
Lock phone and double tap power button
Enter your PIN or fingerprint
Select flashlight as default app
This will only work on phones that have the "Jump to camera" gesture. For example Nexus and Pixel phones, OnePlus phones and probably more. It will also replace the camera shortcut obviously. Clear defaults to select camera again.
so yeah hope someone finds this useful
Credit to @epeterson320 for creating the original app.
Download below in attached files

Thank you!!! This is amazing.

Christ this is like the one feature that's a deal breaker for me, Xposed torch is great but not seeing Xposed for android 9 yet; and this works well enough. Great thinking and thank you!

Problem
Hello. I have got a problem. Every time the phone is turned off for a longer period, when i double tap a power button camera turns on instead of flashlight. When I turn off the camera and double tam button again, flashlight works. Have anyone got this problem too? (xz1 compact, 47.2.A.8.24)
Edit: I have found out that when i remove password protection everything works

@James_Ward01 would you be willing to share your source code? I want to see if I can get the app to activate without waking the screen.

creeve4 said:
@James_Ward01 would you be willing to share your source code? I want to see if I can get the app to activate without waking the screen.
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Hi, I will look into getting it for you, but the source code for the original app can be found here
https://github.com/epeterson320/flashlight

James_Ward01 said:
Hi, I will look into getting it for you, but the source code for the original app can be found here
https://github.com/epeterson320/flashlight
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Thank you! I don't know how I missed the link in the OP.

creeve4 said:
Thank you! I don't know how I missed the link in the OP.
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No problem

creeve4 said:
@James_Ward01 would you be willing to share your source code? I want to see if I can get the app to activate without waking the screen.
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The app I have on here for download should work with the screen off as I added both android.media.action.STILL_IMAGE_CAMERA_SECURE
And android.media.action.STILL_IMAGE_CAMERA
Intent filters, the _SECURE one meaning it should work with the screen off. At least this was the case on my Nexus 6p at the time.

James_Ward01 said:
The app I have on here for download should work with the screen off as I added both android.media.action.STILL_IMAGE_CAMERA_SECURE
And android.media.action.STILL_IMAGE_CAMERA
Intent filters, the _SECURE one meaning it should work with the screen off. At least this was the case on my Nexus 6p at the time.
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It does work with screen off. What I want to accomplish is to keep the screen off when I launch from the lockscreen. I don't want the screen to turn on when I double-press the power button. Maybe this is impossible?

creeve4 said:
It does work with screen off. What I want to accomplish is to keep the screen off when I launch from the lockscreen. I don't want the screen to turn on when I double-press the power button. Maybe this is impossible?
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Ah, I don't know then, I'm sure it is possible one way or another but I'm afraid getting that to work is beyond me,

Couldn't get it to work with home button on S10 but works perfectly mapped to Bixby button ????

cheffy11 said:
Couldn't get it to work with home button on S10 but works perfectly mapped to Bixby button ????
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Yes Samsung don't allow the power button to be remapped unfortunately. Glad you found a use for it though.

This works great on the pixel 5, thanks!!

Confirmed, I was using it as well on pixel 5 until now, thanks!
However, new problem :s I couldn't resist trying out Android 12 Beta 3.1 and then no power button access to flashlight anymore.

Same deal for me : Pixel 4a, was using this app daily when I was under Android 11, did the update to Android 12, not working anymore... Sad

g0t.milkk said:
Same deal for me : Pixel 4a, was using this app daily when I was under Android 11, did the update to Android 12, not working anymore... Sad
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You could use System Power:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-simple-and-intuitive-user-interface.4248221/
Toggle Flashlight on/off : NO Root is needed

biontx said:
You could use System Power:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-simple-and-intuitive-user-interface.4248221/
Toggle Flashlight on/off : NO Root is needed
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Sorry but I'm not sure to understand how your app may help : We're talking about enabling the flashlight using physical button shortcut.
Maybe I missed something but for me that's not what your app is doing, is it ?

Anyway, I'm using Torchie now and it kinda work : You enable it by pressing Vol+ AND Vol- at the same time, but it ONLY work when you're on the lockscreen and the screen is on.
So : "Power" to wake the screen, "Vol+ and Vol- together" to turn the light on or off
If anybody find something better, let us know. For now, this is a little cumbersome but it's working.

The Tap Tap app on GitHub works for flashlight by double tapping the back of the phone.