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Geocaching with Gear S3

Hey,
is any developer out there who's making a geocaching companion App for Gear S3?
There is an App for Android Wear (c:geo wear) but nothing for Gear S3.
I just found an old version for Samsung Gear on GitHub, but it's developer doesn't work on it anymore.
github.com/ ehcloninger/cgeo-gear
I just got the following information from it's former developer:
I started on a project for the Gear S in early 2015. It was a prototype app to test the APIs. I was contracting to Samsung at the time. The code is all in open source on GitHub. I would say the project was 75% complete, with a very big "however".
github.com/ ehcloninger/cgeo-gear
The project had 2 parts. On the Android side, there was a plugin for c:geo that listened for messages sent from c:geo, packaged the data to send to the Samsung Sync API. I had to build my own version of c:geo to generate the message. If you don't have the plugin for Android Wear, you could change the Intent to accept the same message as Android Wear. The c:geo team were not willing to add another menu item for Samsung watches.
On the Tizen side, the Javascript code accepts the Sync API call and gets the GC data on the watch. It displays the information according to the design guide of 2014/2015 for the square watch. The design style was changing with the round watch and I didn't update it to match. I was about to put the parts together to allow the wearer to navigate with the watch, but I was told in a meeting the next watch wasn't going to allow Location APIs for all developers, so I stopped working on the project.
If you are a developer, I would love someone to finish the project. Feel free to fork my repo and make it your own.
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But unfortunately I'm not a developer just hoping to find some interested people...
Kind regards
Christian

I would also love to see this happen. I'm not a developer either, though.

Nobody out there?

Hopefully...

Maybe 'Quick GPS Position Pro' is something for you...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/themes/available-gps-utm-mgrs-degrees-decimal-t3544109

Dumdidum said:
Maybe 'Quick GPS Position Pro' is something for you...
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I'm sorry, but no, that's not very helpful for geocaching...

So what do you need?
I downloaded this source which seems readable, but I am new to geocaching...
So I might help
But: remember, we do*NOT have a compass on our Gear S3. So...*no possibility to show a direction

Dumdidum said:
So what do you need?
I downloaded this source which seems readable, but I am new to geocaching...
So I might help
But: remember, we do*NOT have a compass on our Gear S3. So...*no possibility to show a direction
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Hey there,
I know about the lack of compass.. But wouldn't it be possible to use the GPS for showing the direction? Like standing on position A and showing just where to go to reach Position B?
When this isn't possible it could be helpful to send an actual Cache to S3 and Show it on a map and your actual position aswell.
Perhaps you have a look on c:geo Android App, gathering ideas!
Thanks for your interest!
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Hey, are there some News? Dumdidum?

Nothing?

I'm not a developer either, bit an company app for c:geo would be great!

This thread has more than 2.000 views, but no one will develop an App?
Or tried someone already and it isn't possible?

Of course it's possible.
I just recently got a S3. I'll take a look at it. I already have the c:geo Gear app running.
I see if I can get it to work completly an then develop it further. I just have to get familiar with the Tizen development tools and APIs.

Hey SgtSeppel! That's sounds great! Hope you Could Do it! Hope to get updated here

SgtSeppel, great news!

sgtseppel said:
of course it's possible.
I just recently got a s3. I'll take a look at it. I already have the c:geo gear app running.
I see if i can get it to work completly an then develop it further. I just have to get familiar with the tizen development tools and apis.
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thank you thank you thank you!!!!

Is there any updates on the development of this app? I would love to have it!!! Even pay for it if need be

Missing compass workaround...
Dumdidum said:
So what do you need?
I downloaded this source which seems readable, but I am new to geocaching...
So I might help
But: remember, we do*NOT have a compass on our Gear S3. So...*no possibility to show a direction
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Solution would be to plot your vector and project your direction - that is how it used to work on the early GPSs (I still have a Garmin geko 201 without compass and it works out your direction by sampling and vectoring between the last two points to give you a heading - of course if you walk backwards or hold the GPS upside-down that confuses things when looking at the screen!)

I've used Here Wego to navigate next to cache. Works well from C:Geo just choose navigate to and select Here Wego from phone and it starts Here Wego navigation also in the watch.

J.Hook said:
I've used Here Wego to navigate next to cache. Works well from C:Geo just choose navigate to and select Here Wego from phone and it starts Here Wego navigation also in the watch.
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Isn't Here WeGo a street/road navigator?
For geocaching (and other navigate activities) I need to enter a position (poi or even a route) and like my watch to show in what direction the next poi is.
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Dumdidum said:
So what do you need?
I downloaded this source which seems readable, but I am new to geocaching...
So I might help
But: remember, we do*NOT have a compass on our Gear S3. So...*no possibility to show a direction
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The app Quick GPS position pro, do already have implemented bearing, it shows the direction you are moving to. Ofcourse it is not usefull when you don't move. Just walk three meters and it is accurate again.

[APP][4.2+] Speedr v1.0 - Does speeding in your car really save time?

Hey everybody. I just published my first Android app in the Play Store (first time posting code to xda too). It's called Speedr, it calculates how much time, or how little time, you save by speeding in your car. Check out the app+GitHub and leave me some feedback for v2.0!
Play Store / GitHub / APK: https://jakehilborn.github.io/speedr/
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Killer App!
This app is pretty sweet. I will certainly be checking it out overtime I try a new way to and from work to see if I actually was able to save time via speeding down back roads! Nice work .

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Cool original idea!!!
definitely have to check this out, Looks solid

savvymatthew said:
Cool original idea!!!
definitely have to check this out, Looks solid
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Thanks man. Let me know if you have any feedback or suggestions for the next version.

Neat idea.
Questions: Does it do any kind of logging? If so can that be disabled?
I ask because I know if I were to get pulled over I wouldn't want the cops to have any extra evidence against me.

wizardknight said:
Neat idea.
Questions: Does it do any kind of logging? If so can that be disabled?
I ask because I know if I were to get pulled over I wouldn't want the cops to have any extra evidence against me.
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Only app crash reports, device info, and anonymous usage statistics are sent to me for the purpose of making the app better. Personal info, speed data, speed limit data, and time saved data is not sent to me. Privacy policy is located here. Right now there is not an opt out feature. I do plan on adding an opt-out toggle in a future release once I get some more free time to develop.

ok this sounds funny and fun i will try it out.

I will definitely be downloading this.
Ever thought to add an estimate of how much more gas you're burning by speeding?

a.hendrix.9 said:
I will definitely be downloading this.
Ever thought to add an estimate of how much more gas you're burning by speeding?
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Yes! That would be a great feature. Maybe I could find stats on car models' gas consumption rates. Then have the user enter their car model so I can calculate the extra money that speeding costs. Even if speeding does save you time it may not be worth it due to the extra gas costs.

weehooherod2 said:
Yes! That would be a great feature. Maybe I could find stats on car models' gas consumption rates. Then have the user enter their car model so I can calculate the extra money that speeding costs. Even if speeding does save you time it may not be worth it due to the extra gas costs.
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Yes, my thoughts exactly!!
Possibly the user could even create vehicle profiles so they don't have to re-enter every time! (thinking of those lucky enough to own multiple vehicles here)

a.hendrix.9 said:
Yes, my thoughts exactly!!
Possibly the user could even create vehicle profiles so they don't have to re-enter every time! (thinking of those lucky enough to own multiple vehicles here)
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Haha being a single car owner myself I would not have thought about that. I'll put "multiple car profiles" on the to-do list as well.

weehooherod2 said:
Haha being a single car owner myself I would not have thought about that. I'll put "multiple car profiles" on the to-do list as well.
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Just an idea -- if you can poll the list of bluetooth pairings (including active one(s)), you could then tell the cars apart by their BT mac.

That's a brilliant idea. UI is neat, minimalist. I like it. I can suggest adding backup option for history, sync with Google Drive, etc.
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Very Cool, I like the ideas already coming in!
If your app takes off, google should buy it and integrate it into navigation or google now!
I can see the google assistant saying "speeding will save you X amount of time, but you will spend X$ more than usual on your commute" haha!

I've got a problem I don't know how to solve. I created HERE Maps dev account to get more acurate speed limits but I don't know how to eneter app id and so on. I typed it in but it has not been saved, there is no login button whatsoever. How do I do that? (Great idea for the app by the way)

khanjui said:
That's a brilliant idea. UI is neat, minimalist. I like it. I can suggest adding backup option for history, sync with Google Drive, etc.
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If you're on Android 6.0+ the data is auto encrypted and backed up to your Google Drive account.

stangri said:
Just an idea -- if you can poll the list of bluetooth pairings (including active one(s)), you could then tell the cars apart by their BT mac.
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Fantastic idea. Anything automatic is better.
Blodhrgam said:
I've got a problem I don't know how to solve. I created HERE Maps dev account to get more acurate speed limits but I don't know how to eneter app id and so on. I typed it in but it has not been saved, there is no login button whatsoever. How do I do that? (Great idea for the app by the way)
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Open the settings of the app. Put the appid and apptoken in there. Then, to make sure your account is activated click the "HERE MAPS" button at the top of the screen so switch from OpenStreetMap to HERE. Now on the main screen you should see the HERE logo like in this screenshot.

weehooherod2 said:
Fantastic idea. Anything automatic is better.
Open the settings of the app. Put the appid and apptoken in there. Then, to make sure your account is activated click the "HERE MAPS" button at the top of the screen so switch from OpenStreetMap to HERE. Now on the main screen you should see the HERE logo like in this screenshot.
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I came up with that myself to be honest but when I go to the settings page again the App ID is not showing, so I assumed it's not working. So, if the HERE symbol is on the front page, then everything is set up correctly?

Integrate with Driving Mode?
This is a cool idea! Will be trying it out this weekend for sure.
I was just wondering if it was possible to auto recognise when driving mode is enabled/disable and therefore start and stop recording?

[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] BixBye - New and fast Bixby button remapper!

Latest Update: Here we go! The Alpha_5.0 version of the App now supports the latest Samsung update. For those who haven't got the Samsung update yet, you will be pleased to know that BixBye will continue to work.
Latest Update: Tasker Plugin is now added - you can now BixBye to any complicated task.
Major Update: BixBye is now the only App to perform actions without launching Bixby itself (invisible to your slow, naked eyes!)
Hi everyone! After some private testing with some kind XDA members, introducing BixBye.
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BixBye, lets you remap the Bixby button even after the Samsung patch, I have noticed more such Apps popping up. However, I have got some feedback that this one is a bit snappy. Let me know how is your experience.
As it goes without saying, the App is highly experimental and is in Alpha Stage, things may not work as you expect to. However, your feedback will definitely help me improve the App.
For this initial release there is some limited amount of options available, more will be added if the App works well for you guys.
Download from Google Play Store. (Please don't forget to leave a review at Google Play Store!)
BixBye in action:
UPDATE/NOTE: From the reports I have received so far, what I understand is that, Bixby itself is a bit inconsistent in its behaviour when the physical Bixby button is pressed. Sometimes it takes a single press to launch and at other times a double press or long press.
BixBye relies on Bixby to function. Once Bixby is in memory, you will notice that BixBye functions quite fast.
It's very likely that Samsung will issue more updates to improve the snappiness of Bixby itself, as a side effect BixBye will become even more snappy. So, updates from here on will be win-win for us.
Thank you @bstapley, @yaddam205 and @xPr0metheus for helping me test the App.
Thank you @theherkman, @xPr0metheus and @apoapostolov who have especially helped me do countless tests to optimize BixBye for Lockscreen! A lot of patience and time, much appreciated!
If anyone is interested in helping me test bleeding edge builds/experiments/improvements please PM me your Skype ID, timezone, free time availability.
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What's new?
Version Alpha_4.1+:
#1 BixBye is now optimized for use on Lockscreen - however do note that you will see a flash of Bixby. Otherwise, when device is unlocked it would be as fast as you would expect.
#2 Removed 'Notification Drawer' option, as it doesn't play well with BixBye - can't 'toggle' Notification Drawer with the button.
#3 You can now BixBye to 'Back', 'Phone Dialer'.
Thanks for all the support, keep sharing the App.
Version Alpha_3.1:
Removed option to opt-in for Hola Network's resource sharing.
If you find the App useful for your device and would like to receive more development, please consider donating. Also, it will remove Ads.
Version Alpha_3.0:
#1 You can now BixBye to "Toggle Flashlight" and "Nothing".
#2 Ads can now be removed for free.
#3 Added donate link, forum link and other miscellaneous ones.
What's next? A free Tasker plugin will be available in next update.
Thank you all for the support.

Please upload another link. The link is broken.

Just gave it a try and it works great.

If you can't download it from your phone, it works downloading it from a PC

Sweet can't wait to get my S8 and try this

Works for me on a exynos S8 up to date.
It would be even better if we could enable some options with the button, like immersive mode
Thanks for your job !

Working fine here on a VZW S8+ w/ the latest update. Great job!

On T-Mobile and it does not work. If you turn it on, button does nothing. Turn it off and Bixby works. Installed from play store.
Edit: It does work with double press. Side note, if you uninstall it with it turned on it seems to disable the button.

Seems to be working fine for me. Now just need double tap and hold. (AT&T)

It works half. I use it for going back to home. It opens Bixby in a flash and then goes home. So it opens the app

rogerandgina said:
Please upload another link. The link is broken.
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You can download directly from Google Play Store, if you have trouble accessing the attachment.
jwbrkr said:
Just gave it a try and it works great.
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Sounds good!
jscarano said:
Sweet can't wait to get my S8 and try this
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Sure, let me know how it goes.
BigBen60 said:
Works for me on a exynos S8 up to date.
It would be even better if we could enable some options with the button, like immersive mode
Thanks for your job !
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You're welcome!
I will add more options, but right now trying to make it reliable.
NinjaGrinch said:
Working fine here on a VZW S8+ w/ the latest update. Great job!
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Thanks!
Killastyle said:
It works half. I use it for going back to home. It opens Bixby in a flash and then goes home. So it opens the app
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The App relies on Bixby itself to work, so you may often see Bixby peeping in every now and then.
azsgolf said:
On T-Mobile and it does not work. If you turn it on, button does nothing. Turn it off and Bixby works. Installed from play store.
Edit: It does work with double press. Side note, if you uninstall it with it turned on it seems to disable the button.
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Xelias said:
Seems to be working fine for me. Now just need double tap and hold. (AT&T)
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Interesting notes. So from what I understand so far, Bixby itself sometimes takes time to load up, and sometimes doesn't even respond to the button properly. I have got reports that, once Bixby itself is loaded properly and stays in memory, BixBye works very fast.
I will add a note to the first post about the same for new users who may be confused.
The good thing is, when Samsung improves Bixby with future updates, especially regarding its responsiveness, as a byproduct BixBye will also improve without any code changes from my side.
If anyone is interested in helping me test bleeding edge builds/experiments/improvements please PM me your Skype ID, timezone, free time availability.

Killastyle said:
It works half. I use it for going back to home. It opens Bixby in a flash and then goes home. So it opens the app
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Same for me.
Can you make a "do nothing" option?

Package disabler, select all the Bixby files. No root or reboot.

jfm91 said:
Same for me.
Can you make a "do nothing" option?
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A "do nothing" option is possible but it would still bring up Bixby for a split second.
jeux_1 said:
Package disabler, select all the Bixby files. No root or reboot.
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Disabling Bixby would automatically disable BixBye as well.

BigBen60 said:
Works for me on a exynos S8 up to date.
It would be even better if we could enable some options with the button, like immersive mode
Thanks for your job !
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Plus 1000

I'd like:
Single press = Back
Long press = Recent Apps
Thanks for making this!

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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After testing all of the current ones, this one is definitely the fastest. Obviously you still see Bixby for a split second but it's the quickest to get out of it. Sometimes you don't even see Bixby at all.

Major Update: BixBye is now the only App to perform actions without launching Bixby itself (invisible to your slow, naked eyes!)
You can download it from Google Play Store or from the attachments.

Wow excellent work on this, doesn't even bring up Bixby for a second. Great work dev.
Just need a donate option to remove ads

Question 3 finger swipe for screenshot

Hey all, first time pixel owner here (p7p). Previous phones were one plus devices. I love the option of a 3 finger swipe down for screenshot. Anyone know of a no-root solution to this? Like an app? I really hate using buttons, status bar shortcuts, and app switch to get a screen shot on this device. Thanks in advance!

I came from an OP9P and the best option that I found on my new pixel is the double tap at the back of the phone, the things that I miss are the biometrical authentication to access to any app you want and the hiding apps

Raezor92 said:
I came from an OP9P and the best option that I found on my new pixel is the double tap at the back of the phone, the things that I miss are the biometrical authentication to access to any app you want and the hiding apps
thanks for the reply. I saw that and it won't work for me. I usually am not physically holding my phone when I need a screenshot.
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i know it's not as simple as 3-finger swipe for a screenshot, but as a workaround until you find a acceptable solution, if it's an issue of taking a screenshot but not being able to physically hold your phone, you could always ask Google Assistant to take the screenshot for you....
*Although, I don't know how you could do a 3-finger swipe without being able to physically hold your phone either.... (I guess you need to take a screenshot while the phone is laying flat face-up[?])

@thejase question, how are not able to hold your device when taking a screenshot? Even with the 3 finger swipe, you are asking, do you still have to hold your device?
I mean I use one hand to hold the device, and the other hand to tap the back for the screenshot. Works great, although sometimes I have to give a good tap, due to my case on the device.

Clark Joseph Kent said:
@thejase question, how are not able to hold your device when taking a screenshot? Even with the 3 finger swipe, you are asking, do you still have to hold your device?
I mean I use one hand to hold the device, and the other hand to tap the back for the screenshot. Works great, although sometimes I have to give a good tap, due to my case on the device.
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First time Pixel owner...
That's my guess anyway, lol

Clark Joseph Kent said:
@thejase question, how are not able to hold your device when taking a screenshot? Even with the 3 finger swipe, you are asking, do you still have to hold your device?
I mean I use one hand to hold the device, and the other hand to tap the back for the screenshot. Works great, although sometimes I have to give a good tap, due to my case on the device.
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The device is sitting upright in the top lid of a toolbox. So USB port facing floor. I'd rather not use Google assistant to take a ss. Three finger swipe is really the best implementation for me.

I feel ya. I just hate that it's this hard to get something that does something so simple.

Unfortunately without root, it's not possible.
I will say that with root and AOSP Mods, I was able to add a two finger swipe up from the nav bar to take a screenshot and as an added bonus, it's an insecure screenshot, so I can use it in apps that don't allow taking screenshots (like Xfinity for some stupid reason - why they block screenshots on the data usage screen is beyond me).

Hey all. Just an FYI. I was able to do something similar with a swipe down along the top left edge of the screen using macrodroid. If you've never used it, I highly recommend it. I never pay for apps and it's worth the money! Forgot I had it from long ago. Can automate many many things.

Just hit the recent apps button and then tap screenshot.

GoBears said:
Just hit the recent apps button and then tap screenshot.
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Doesn't work if you want ss of home screen or app drawer (which I often do). Thank you for your reply!

thejase said:
Doesn't work if you want ss of home screen or app drawer (which I often do). Thank you for your reply!
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Ah damn never thought of those scenarios lol. Guess power and vol down it is for you!

GoBears said:
Ah damn never thought of those scenarios lol. Guess power and vol down it is for you!
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Nope. I figured out a temporary solution for now. It's listed on my quote from earlier below...
thejase said:
Hey all. Just an FYI. I was able to do something similar with a swipe down along the top left edge of the screen using macrodroid. If you've never used it, I highly recommend it. I never pay for apps and it's worth the money! Forgot I had it from long ago. Can automate many many things.
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I appreciate all the replies, everyone!

thejase said:
Nope. I figured out a temporary solution for now. It's listed on my quote from earlier below...
I appreciate all the replies, everyone
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thejase said:
Nope. I figured out a temporary solution for now. It's listed on my quote from earlier below...
I appreciate all the replies, everyone!
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Very cool. I use macrodroid daily. It's a fantastic app and worth every penny.

The best way to do screenshot, setting->system->gestures->Quick tap to start actions, choose take screenshot (suggest to check "require stronger taps")

envying said:
The best way to do screenshot, setting->system->gestures->Quick tap to start actions, choose take screenshot (suggest to check "require stronger taps")
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Disagree. Only works if phone is picked up in hand. I use it supported vertically in my toolbox lid @ work (think: pixel stand position).

EtherealRemnant said:
Unfortunately without root, it's not possible.
I will say that with root and AOSP Mods, I was able to add a two finger swipe up from the nav bar to take a screenshot and as an added bonus, it's an insecure screenshot, so I can use it in apps that don't allow taking screenshots (like Xfinity for some stupid reason - why they block screenshots on the data usage screen is beyond me).
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I have set up 2 finger swipe in aospmods as well as allow unrestricted screenshot but when swiping in bank app for example screenshot is black. Only using voldown and power button takes it ok

You could also use an app like LMT and have a screenshot as a shortcut.
Works in your hand & on the table.
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(Sorry for the large attachment. Not sure how to attach a smaller image)
The Triangle takes a screenshot

djcsurf said:
I have set up 2 finger swipe in aospmods as well as allow unrestricted screenshot but when swiping in bank app for example screenshot is black. Only using voldown and power button takes it ok
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Strange. Works fine for me. You can see here I did a two finger swipe and then I took a regular screenshot while the app was still up and that one was black as expected.