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Can't stand that annoying Voice Command app that pops up whenever you accidently double-tap the home button? Well, apparently it can be removed if you have ICS, though not the typical way.
Thanks goes out to Marrr over at AF for pointing this out.
Step 1: Install Go Launcher
Step 2: Long-press voice command in the app drawer, and when the red "x" comes up, hit it. Follow the prompt and the app will be completely uninstalled.
Step 3: Uninstall Go Launcher if you want (and delete the Go Launcher/Store folders it created in your USB storage).
It really is THAT simple!
Or just don't double tap the Home button
In a year of owning a Galaxy SII I can't say I've every double tapped the Home button by mistake
PFC Hudson said:
Or just don't double tap the Home button
In a year of owning a Galaxy SII I can't say I've every double tapped the Home button by mistake
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It's weird, but lately, occasionally when I hit the home button the app would just launch. It's like the device was registering a double-tap. Not sure if it was me, or a hardware issue. Either way, it was annoying and I've seen a few others complain about the same issue.
If you're not affected, then you're set. But if you are, this seems to work wonders.
PFC Hudson said:
Or just don't double tap the Home button
In a year of owning a Galaxy SII I can't say I've every double tapped the Home button by mistake
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I agree, I never experienced the issue and laugh when I see people complain.
I know multiple people with the S2 and none of them experience.
I admit, maybe it may be hardware; but I would think if it was hardware it would be on a larger scale. I personally think people don't realise they double tapped it.
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laugh when I see people complain.
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And I laugh when I see someone who assumes that because their phone works perfectly, everyone else must have a perfect phone too.
Does this remove the double tap delay though? Always drove me mad about gs2, and I've always got rid of it as soon as I can
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jaykresge said:
Can't stand that annoying Voice Command app that pops up whenever you accidently double-tap the home button? Well, apparently it can be removed if you have ICS, though not the typical way.
Thanks goes out to Marrr over at AF for pointing this out.
Step 1: Install Go Launcher
Step 2: Long-press voice command in the app drawer, and when the red "x" comes up, hit it. Follow the prompt and the app will be completely uninstalled.
Step 3: Uninstall Go Launcher if you want (and delete the Go Launcher/Store folders it created in your USB storage).
It really is THAT simple!
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I agree....it is annoying. It comes up all the time when I don't want to. Anyone know the name that is appears in Titanium Backup so I can remove it?
Voice command. Just filter for "vlingo"
i have a hardware problem, when i press home button, like 30% of time the voice command will appear, but i dont want to uninstall the app, there is any other way for disabling it?
jaykresge said:
Can't stand that annoying Voice Command app that pops up whenever you accidently double-tap the home button? Well, apparently it can be removed if you have ICS, though not the typical way.
Thanks goes out to Marrr over at AF for pointing this out.
Step 1: Install Go Launcher
Step 2: Long-press voice command in the app drawer, and when the red "x" comes up, hit it. Follow the prompt and the app will be completely uninstalled.
Step 3: Uninstall Go Launcher if you want (and delete the Go Launcher/Store folders it created in your USB storage).
It really is THAT simple!
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Boys install system app remover, no need for root, and uninst apps u don't need. Quicker, safer, legal ,
i had the same issue (about 30% of erroneous voice command starts). i had frozen
the app with Titanium Backup and since then had about 30% of keypress failures.
Is there a program that shows if there was a keypress or not?
Thanks for a nice tip, that voice is useless in Russia anyway.
BTW, I also can unistall readers hub in that way, why it allows me to unistall it, but I cant unistall music hub, they're seems to be both system apps.
ES File Explorer can also uninstall it.
Select the App Manager then long press on the app you want to remove, eg Voice Commamd, choose uninstall, and its gone.
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I've tried go launcher and it doesnt have a red x by it when i press and hold.... i tried apex launcher and the same thing. Anyone else have this problem.... please help. i'm using the SGH-i777 with stock ICS
is this the solution
utahst8 said:
I've tried go launcher and it doesnt have a red x by it when i press and hold.... i tried apex launcher and the same thing. Anyone else have this problem.... please help. i'm using the SGH-i777 with stock ICS
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I don't have the problem because I fixed it.
Search for root app uninstaller, install it, and find voice talk, or viingo as it is called, and uninstall the app, so uninstall root app installer so you can't launch it by a mistake and double tap and see what's happening, now nothing happens when I double tap home button, so it's fixed.
I hope I can help other people.
Its the most frustrating app ever even more frustrating than Touchwiz. Its like whenever I press the home button around 80% of chances are that it would pop up with that annoying voice,"What would you like to do ?"
And I'm like GTFO off my device. Finally removed it using Root Explorer forever after...
Sent From My Pencil
Finally, after 2 years ...
jaykresge said:
Can't stand that annoying Voice Command app that pops up whenever you accidently double-tap the home button? Well, apparently it can be removed if you have ICS, though not the typical way.
Thanks goes out to Marrr over at AF for pointing this out.
Step 1: Install Go Launcher
Step 2: Long-press voice command in the app drawer, and when the red "x" comes up, hit it. Follow the prompt and the app will be completely uninstalled.
Step 3: Uninstall Go Launcher if you want (and delete the Go Launcher/Store folders it created in your USB storage).
It really is THAT simple!
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Thank you very much. Just to say so I went through that buttcracking process of making like my millionth forum account, but that one was worth it. Thx a bunch, I really have a device where pressing home leads you to the voice crap in 99,456%. Now its finally fallen off board. Thx again.
removing voice command easier
you don't have to change a theme or anything like that. you should download "Smart App Protector Free" and and in the apps section inside the app scroll down until you get to "voice command". click on it and choose uninstall. that easy
You can also use system app uninstaller from the market, just go into regular apps and remove voice command.
tiggerlator said:
You can also use system app uninstaller from the market, just go into regular apps and remove voice command.
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This is an outdated thread. You can now disable the app.
Whats's the ADB to enable long press to kill apps. its not in the settings on S7 Edge
I have the same problem on standard s7! Long press doesnt work on apps to delete them. It just opens the app when i eventually let go.
Melske said:
I have the same problem on standard s7! Long press doesnt work on apps to delete them. It just opens the app when i eventually let go.
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Its a MOD!
Either your Developer of the Custom ROM will add it for you (Most times located under developer settings)
The other way is by using Xposed (gravity or Xtouch)
Its also possible via tasker
https://plus.google.com/+JoãoDias/posts/SmkfnwexbV6
Quick how to for any other S7 Active owners who like me were disappointed that the Active Key could not be used as a dedicated flashlight button.
I used the Tasker app with the free App Factory plugin to create an app that toggles the flashlight state.
1. Open Tasker and create a new task (I called mine Flashlight Toggle)
2. Click the Add action button (the + at the bottom) and the Select Action Category window will pop up
3. Type Torch into the filter at the bottom of the Select Action Category window
4. In the Action Edit screen select Toggle from the dropdown in Set
5. Press back to return to the Task Edit screen
6. In the lower right press and hold the icon button and assign the task an icon
7. Press back to return to main Tasker screen - press and hold on the Flashlight Toggle task (or whatever you called it) task to highlight it
8. Select Export from the menu button in the upper right and export as an app.
8a. You may need to install the apk you just created manually depending on permssion settings with tasker (thanks for heads up 78c10)
9. Now open Settings and Navigate to the Active Key settings
10. You should have an app named Flashlight Toggle that you can now assign to the Active Key
Congratulations, you now have a dedicated flashlight button on your S7 Active.
I don't mean to sound critical, so please forgive me, but wouldn't it have been easier to download a flashlight app, and set it to the button?
I personally can't believe you didn't get more feedback on this. What a beautiful, elegant solution.
I was shocked to find that there was no option available to bind a long press of the action key to flashlight, how stupid. You fixed it, and you fixed it in a beautiful way! Thanks.
@Chr0nos77 I had done this previously, but was plagued with either apps that would then open and not turn off the torch by holding it, or having ads emblazoned across my device.
Smooth solution. The only thing that differed from the instructions is that after I exported the app, I had to install it before I could use it. So, I guess don't miss out on that step.
For some reason, I had to factory reset my phone to get the app factory to install. Oh well.
Only problem I'm having with this is that even though I have the app in my whitelist, if the phone is in deep doze the button does not reliably launch the flashlight. Have to press unlock button first then the active key. Still good but would be good if I could somehow force it to work with aggressive doze.
Is there a way to set the flashlight to full brightness? When you turn on the flashlight in the notification panel, it's only set to 30% of it's brightness, but when you open the Activity Zone, you can turn it all the way up to 100%, is there some way to make the 100% setting standard?
Hello. Tasker cannot support Torch in Android 5.0.1. Is there some other way to do it?
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Hello. Tasker cannot support Torch in Android 5.0.1. Is there some other way to do it?
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I'm not sure in 5.0.1 - I used this with my S7A which was Android 6 out of the box.
gotta say.. works VERY well
Thank you for this, I've been looking for a way to be able to skip tracks with the active key and found a way to do it using the same logic you described here (made an app for next track and on for previous). If anyone is interested let me know and I'll put instructions for how I did it.
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gotta say.. works VERY well
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kuaka said:
Quick how to for any other S7 Active owners who like me were disappointed that the Active Key could not be used as a dedicated flashlight button.
I used the Tasker app with the free App Factory plugin to create an app that toggles the flashlight state.
1. Open Tasker and create a new task (I called mine Flashlight Toggle)
2. Click the Add action button (the + at the bottom) and the Select Action Category window will pop up
3. Type Torch into the filter at the bottom of the Select Action Category window
4. In the Action Edit screen select Toggle from the dropdown in Set
5. Press back to return to the Task Edit screen
6. In the lower right press and hold the icon button and assign the task an icon
7. Press back to return to main Tasker screen - press and hold on the Flashlight Toggle task (or whatever you called it) task to highlight it
8. Select Export from the menu button in the upper right and export as an app.
8a. You may need to install the apk you just created manually depending on permssion settings with tasker (thanks for heads up 78c10)
9. Now open Settings and Navigate to the Active Key settings
10. You should have an app named Flashlight Toggle that you can now assign to the Active Key
Congratulations, you now have a dedicated flashlight button on your S7 Active.
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bandario said:
I personally can't believe you didn't get more feedback on this. What a beautiful, elegant solution.
I was shocked to find that there was no option available to bind a long press of the action key to flashlight, how stupid. You fixed it, and you fixed it in a beautiful way! Thanks.
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78c10 said:
@Chr0nos77 I had done this previously, but was plagued with either apps that would then open and not turn off the torch by holding it, or having ads emblazoned across my device.
Smooth solution. The only thing that differed from the instructions is that after I exported the app, I had to install it before I could use it. So, I guess don't miss out on that step.
For some reason, I had to factory reset my phone to get the app factory to install. Oh well.
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can anyone give me the apk that the app creator made?
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can anyone give me the apk that the app creator made?
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Yes!
Here is a link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bw15QUNVlpHoMjdqdWVJbXh2YjA
All credits to Kuaka! Thanks for this nice tweak!
Arteush said:
Yes!
Here is a link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bw15QUNVlpHoMjdqdWVJbXh2YjA
All credits to Kuaka! Thanks for this nice tweak!
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thank you so much
i made a bixbybutton app using this method,
to enable our activity button, to be a bixby button
(i included it into the Ufrim modder
Is it possible to use this Tasker and create mobile data button/apk to toggle on/off data for Oreo?
dedicha said:
Is it possible to use this Tasker and create mobile data button/apk to toggle on/off data for Oreo?
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https://www.xda-developers.com/how-...ttings-tile-toggle-on-samsung-galaxy-devices/
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https://www.xda-developers.com/how-...ttings-tile-toggle-on-samsung-galaxy-devices/
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Unfortunately, not working on my phone, maybe because of oreo update.
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Unfortunately, not working on my phone, maybe because of oreo update.
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It does work on Oreo and not only for me, other users report it as well.
patzyalex said:
It does work on Oreo and not only for me, other users report it as well.
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I have tried it, it just reordered the position of the icons, no mobile data toggle
Finally, success!
I read another command in the posts, that did the job!
Just put that command in the adb shell:
settings put secure sysui_qs_tiles "$(settings get secure sysui_qs_tiles),MobileData,Hotspot"
I have no idea why the first one did not do it and what exactly is the difference, but this command did it !
I DLed this
https://apkpure.com/flashlight-toggle-simple-and-minimalist/com.nomadicratio.flashlighttoggle
its quick... a bit of a screen white for a split second but then it turns on and off just fine
If the Bixby button is bothering you, I present an alternative method for remapping it to whatever you want using Button Mapper. On the Note 9 specifically, there are some differences in the way Button Mapper works compared to other Bixby remappers. I am the developer of this app and intentionally made it work differently so you have a choice. Button Mapper version 0.75 or later is required for the Note 9, check links at bottom of post.
Please note that if you have rooted your Note 9, Button Mapper allows single, double and long press native Bixby remapping that works perfectly with no limitations whatsoever.
Advantages:
-Bixby never appears, it can be completely disabled and remapping still works
-Single press and long press actions available
-native remapping, meaning it's faster. No polling involved, it reacts to the button press input event
-far more actions and features available than other remapping apps
Disadvantage:
-must run adb shell command after every boot
The disadvantage is not that bad, because you don't need to restart your device very often. I often let my phones run for weeks without reboot.
Please don't complain about having to do the adb command after every boot. I'm simply presenting this as an alternative method for interested users who would like to put in a little extra effort to get a better experience. If this is not for you, just move on and use something else.
Button Mapper is free on Google Play or XDA Labs (version 0.75 or later is required for Note 9 support)
XDA Labs (latest version always available)
https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/flar2.homebutton
Google Play (version with Note 9 support may not be available yet)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.homebutton
I almost never reboot my device unless I have something to flash. I am very familiar with debloating my devices via ADB. I will give it a try. Thank you for offering a way for non-root users to remap the Bixby button.
This is the best app for remapping the Bixby button to something useful. Works perfectly on my Note 9 even with Bixby 2.0. People shouldn't even bother with any other app.
It takes a 30-second ADB session and you're all set. No lag, no Bixby popups. The only niggle is it needs to be restarted every reboot but that's not a big deal.
I've used BXActions but I prefer this a whole lot more. Just a cleaner experience.
Whoa.. thanks man.
This is just like I remapped the button on my rooted S8. Cant wait to try it.
I have a question though. Is it possible to run the adb from within the phone itself? I know theres a terminal app, but I believe it needs root? I can't remember.
Thanks.
Not sure what I did wrong. I was able to remap both the single press and long press, but it does the customized action as well as launch Bixby voice at the same time.
I'm happy with just disabling Bixby voice really. My device is not rooted.
Edit: Just figured out what I missed. I forgot to add "-d" to the adb command to disable Bixby assistant. Now it works perfectly. Sorry for being a dumbass. lol
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Whoa.. thanks man.
This is just like I remapped the button on my rooted S8. Cant wait to try it.
I have a question though. Is it possible to run the adb from within the phone itself? I know theres a terminal app, but I believe it needs root? I can't remember.
Thanks.
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It's impossible to run the command from the phone, unfortunately.
Thanks flar2!! I really appreciate all of the work that you do. This is my 3rd app that I've purchased from you, and it won't be the last! I was using bxActions, but that app pales in comparison to this button mapper. I'm just glad I stumbled across this thread. Button Mapper Pro has made my Note 9 complete, thanks again for everything you do. I look forward to what ever is next.
Hi @flar2,
In note 9, there's a system default option to control media volume using the vol buttons. See attached pic.
But when I enable vol buttons on the mapper, it results to controlling the ringtone. And even if the toggle is on for the media control, the app still overrides the action.
I see there's a pro setting to gain back the media volume.
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Hi @flar2,
In note 9, there's a system default option to control media volume using the vol buttons. See attached pic.
But when I enable vol buttons on the mapper, it results to controlling the ringtone. And even if the toggle is on for the media control, the app still overrides the action.
I see there's a pro setting to gain back the media volume.
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The app has no way of knowing about that setting, so it is ignored. You can use the default to media option in Button Mapper
Any way to get it working by pressing whilst screen is off?
poczynek said:
Any way to get it working by pressing whilst screen is off?
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Bixby works with the screen off by default
After using bxactions for a few days, I decided to try this app instead, and it works ALOT better! Thank you OP.
I almost never reboot my phones, so the adb thing is no big deal for me.
As much as I like bxActions, I even ended up buying the pro version, I can't help but say this just works better. I made the adb command into a batch file that I can just double click so that's not much of an issue, but I do have a couple questions/requests:
Is it normal for double tap to be greyed out? Can you add an immersive toggle to the list of available commands?
One thing I liked about bxActions is the ability to change what the button does while locked/lockscreen vs unlocked, is it possible to implement that here too?
Thanks!
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As much as I like bxActions, I even ended up buying the pro version, I can't help but say this just works better. I made the adb command into a batch file that I can just double click so that's not much of an issue, but I do have a couple questions/requests:
Is it normal for double tap to be greyed out? Can you add an immersive toggle to the list of available commands?
One thing I liked about bxActions is the ability to change what the button does while locked/lockscreen vs unlocked, is it possible to implement that here too?
Thanks!
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I'm looking into double tap. Currently it's not available for Bixby on the N9.
Note 9 lock and home
Note nine lock and home
Hey there, using this app on my Note 9 instead of bxActions. I can say its working much better but Im missing a few features. Is it possible to have a Sound/Vibrate Toggle like bxActions without going though DND mode, like on IOS? A fullscreen mode toggle action would also be really useful.
Also having different actions for buttonpresses while locked vs. unlocked would be great. Thank you!
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Note nine lock and home
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cool, but how does this relate to the button mapper in any way?
@flar2:
Whenever I use USB tethering, button mapper stops working until I run the adb command again, do you know what causes this? So apparently its not only a phone reboot that deletes the adb settings but also usb tethering
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@flar2:
Whenever I use USB tethering, button mapper stops working until I run the adb command again, do you know what causes this? So apparently its not only a phone reboot that deletes the adb settings but also usb tethering
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I have no idea about this
Note 9. Same to me. Phone reboot deletes the adb settings. And if i use toggle flashlight then bixby startscreen goes ON
Call me a bit old fashioned, but I have a specific set of "keybinds" that I always work to achieve one way or another on my android devices.
The "Menu" button of old is more important to me than a "Recents" button - really just hoping to achieve inverted behavior of the square button: short press for menu, long press for recents.
Long pressing the "Back" button should kill the foreground app.
Any other bind to quickly toggle the torch light.
Using the menus in OxygenOS, I can't seem to achieve this. Any suggestions or secrets I've yet to find out about?
In Oxygen os you can set LONG PRESS RECENT BUTTON to perform MENU Action. I use it all the time.
About long press back button to kill app, I think this feature was removed in PIE.
Me too was looking for it but didn't find a solution.
Anyway I quickly realized that I don't need it. Op6t can keep a lot of app in memory so there's no need to kill.
When i want to kill one or all i use Recents.
Not a big deal for me.
Yep that's how I'm using everything now. It gets the job done, though I find myself reverting to old habits absent-mindedly. I'm sure I'll be perfectly adapted in a matter of days.
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Call me a bit old fashioned, but I have a specific set of "keybinds" that I always work to achieve one way or another on my android devices.
The "Menu" button of old is more important to me than a "Recents" button - really just hoping to achieve inverted behavior of the square button: short press for menu, long press for recents.
Long pressing the "Back" button should kill the foreground app.
Any other bind to quickly toggle the torch light.
Using the menus in OxygenOS, I can't seem to achieve this. Any suggestions or secrets I've yet to find out about?
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Try this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.paphonb.systemuituner
dannejanne said:
Try this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.paphonb.systemuituner
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Permissions granted using root. It won't get past the compatibility check (The screen says "If you don't see anything your device is incompatible," and I certainly dont see anything). Thanks for the suggestion, though.
bigcc32 said:
Permissions granted using root. It won't get past the compatibility check (The screen says "If you don't see anything your device is incompatible," and I certainly dont see anything). Thanks for the suggestion, though.
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It can be granted access with ADB (PC). It should work I've had it work even on LG phones and such.
dannejanne said:
It can be granted access with ADB (PC). It should work I've had it work even on LG phones and such.
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I don't think the permissions are the problem. The app doesn't complain about that, it just doesn't do anything to the nav bar during setup, and according to the app that's indicative of incompatibility.