Has anybody tried remapping their Bixby button since Samsung announced they were going to disable the ability to do this?
I tried the remapping the bixby button on a demo unit last week and it worked awesome. I used BXactions:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jamworks.bxactions
If it's working for you on a model you bought (not a store demo) what's your carrier?
I got an OTA update right after the first setup, now I cannot remap it. I bought it from 1&1 which is a German provider.
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After the update I couldn't. I just disabled bixby. I don't use any virtual assistants anyways. Now if I accidentally click the button it doesn't do anything
ronii_lyn said:
After the update I couldn't. I just disabled bixby. I don't use any virtual assistants anyways. Now if I accidentally click the button it doesn't do anything
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What's the best way to disable it?
acheney1990 said:
What's the best way to disable it?
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Package Disabler Pro. They'll probably want to ban this app now.
I remapped mine, no update on TMobile yet so it's still working.
I'm using the All in one Gestrures method
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-...-the-galaxy-s8-s8-to-launch-google-assistant/
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Package Disabler Pro. They'll probably want to ban this app now.
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Yeap that's what I used, and I hope that doesn't happen lol
Mine is still possible to remap, Belgian model
Can it be remapped as a flashlight button?
IR Blaster for my Nikon D3300 DSLR would have been perfect!!
Of course Samsung knows whats best for us. Just notice the thing still has IR "transmitter" for proximity sensor
Used Bixbyremap from the store still working on T-Mobile s8+
Remapped mine on T-Mobile too. Used Package Disabler Pro to disable Bixby and most of the T-Mobile apps.
Actually new update was pushed to me couple hours ago and that disable the remapping on T-Mobile
acheney1990 said:
What's the best way to disable it?
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MrWicked1 said:
Actually new update was pushed to me couple hours ago and that disable the remapping on T-Mobile
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Why did you accept the update?
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Why did you accept the update?
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To be the Ginny pig for u guys lol
Working on VZW S8.
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Hey guys, as you might know, the "OK Google" hotword detection is not able to be used when the screen is off. I thought this was odd given the sheer amount of sensors packed in the Mate 9, so I wanted to see if I could find a workaround. And find a workaround I did! Best of all, it does not require root and does not drain any extra battery as it takes advantage of one of Huawei's native EMUI features
I'll post a tutorial on the XDA Portal so keep a look out for it!
edit: tutorial is live! https://www.xda-developers.com/enab...ord-detection-on-huawei-honor-phones-no-root/
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Hey guys, as you might know, the "OK Google" hotword detection is not able to be used when the screen is off. I thought this was odd given the sheer amount of sensors packed in the Mate 9, so I wanted to see if I could find a workaround. And find a workaround I did! Best of all, it does not require root and does not drain any extra battery as it takes advantage of one of Huawei's native EMUI features
I'll post a tutorial on the XDA Portal so keep a look out for it!
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This is awesome news! Will you also link us here too? It'll be easier for me personally to follow since I'll now have this in my "participated" list.
jonathan3579 said:
This is awesome news! Will you also link us here too? It'll be easier for me personally to follow since I'll now have this in my "participated" list.
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I'll try to remember to do that. The tutorial is written, I just need to decide when is the best time to publish it!
No rush lol
It's like you are writing a script for a movie, coming soon
Now is as good a time as any. It's sunday evening in Europe and late morning in the US. So you will get many readers. You will loose Asia however.
I have been using OK EMY -> OK GOOGLE.
Hope there's a better way.
Nikorasu said:
I have been using OK EMY -> OK GOOGLE.
Hope there's a better way.
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Can you describe how you're doing it? I want to see if what I'm doing is different
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MishaalRahman said:
Can you describe how you're doing it? I want to see if what I'm doing is different
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Sure, I hope you have a better method.
Settings-> Smart Assistance -> Voice control-> Voice Wakup
Enable it and train your voice.
Google Search-> Settings-> Voice-> OK google detection-> Enable From any screen
Train Voice model.
The method doesn't work when phone is locked but I have it Smart unlocked with my Fitbit.
Nikorasu said:
Sure, I hope you have a better method.
Settings-> Smart Assistance -> Voice control-> Voice Wakup
Enable it and train your voice.
Google Search-> Settings-> Voice-> OK google detection-> Enable From any screen
Train Voice model.
The method doesn't work when phone is locked but I have it Smart unlocked with my Fitbit.
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So you're saying you speak twice? First to wake the phone with "OK emy" and then when it wakes you say "OK Google"?
MishaalRahman said:
So you're saying you speak twice? First to wake the phone with "OK emy" and then when it wakes you say "OK Google"?
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Yes, that's right.
Nikorasu said:
Yes, that's right.
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Ah, okay. My method only requires you to speak once.
MishaalRahman said:
Ah, okay. My method only requires you to speak once.
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:good:
@MishaalRahman Does your method involve using OpenMic+ for Google Now?
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MaTiCeK- said:
@MishaalRahman Does your method involve using OpenMic+ for Google Now?
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No. OpenMic+ stopped working awhile back because Google told them to stop. Plus using OpenMic+ leads to excessive battery drain.
Great, now you really got me interested! When are you planning to post it?
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MaTiCeK- said:
Great, now you really got me interested! When are you planning to post it?
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Sometime this week, depending on when news is slow. Probably won't be tomorrow, though.
Ahh... Anyway I can persuade you to explain it to me via personal message? ?
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Can you please post it now. I don't really get the point of waiting. News around here is very slow already as it is
MishaalRahman said:
Hey guys, as you might know, the "OK Google" hotword detection is not able to be used when the screen is off. I thought this was odd given the sheer amount of sensors packed in the Mate 9, so I wanted to see if I could find a workaround. And find a workaround I did! Best of all, it does not require root and does not drain any extra battery as it takes advantage of one of Huawei's native EMUI features
I'll post a tutorial on the XDA Portal so keep a look out for it!
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Is there any way u can come up with a work around for GV on this phone while using the stock dialer and the GV app? I'd be a god of u could. Great work tho okay Google detection is so sweet!!
Just received my S8 today! Super stoked. Also, before I completely set up the phone, I didn't add any google accounts. I immediately went to disable all the bloatware and preinstalled apps I don't use. Not sure what Verizon did, but I was able to delete most of the bloatware that came on the device! The disable feature wasn't blocked out. Guess Verizon is finally giving the customers what they wanted. Was able to delete the following:
Verizon : Navigator, Caller ID, Cloud, Message+, NFL mobile, Slacker Radio & games
Google: Google Play/TV, Music, Hangouts ( I don't use any of these apps)
can you post a screenshot of what the settings menu looks like? i heard the verizon one looks different than the other carrier ones
Settings screenshots attached
Does the firmware still say it's a U model?
I got my S8 too, I love it beyond my expectations
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cadcamaro said:
Does the firmware still say it's a U model?
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Yes, G950U
The model for the US versions are all the same except for Carrier specific S/W and bloat. Not much bloatware on VZW except noted in OP and a couple of games which I think are Samsung. There are a couple of Amazon apps which I use but otherwise its fairly clean.
Now to disable Bixby and remap the Bixby key.
Phone feels too narrow even to my smallish hands but very comfortable. No problems navigating so far.
my 2 cents
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The model for the US versions are all the same except for Carrier specific S/W and bloat. Not much bloatware on VZW except noted in OP and a couple of games which I think are Samsung. There are a couple of Amazon apps which I use but otherwise its fairly clean.
Now to disable Bixby and remap the Bixby key.
Phone feels too narrow even to my smallish hands but very comfortable. No problems navigating so far.
my 2 cents
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SO better to leave phone on verizon FW even tho using it with tmobile sim ?
Can you check if SamsungCloud is available for backup and restore?
I really need that. Thank you!
T33H00 said:
Can you check if SamsungCloud is available for backup and restore?
I really need that. Thank you!
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Only Verizon cloud is accessible. I tried using Samsung Cloud via nova shortcuts, but I can't get the backup button to work properly.
FYI, I had uninstalled all of the Verizon bloat I was allowed to right when I got the phone(12pm cst). Just a few minutes ago after opening voicemail (it downloaded visual) I noticed all of the bloat was back and couldn't be uninstalled...
I went ahead and did a factor reset which let me remove it again. I have now disabled DT Ignite which I assume is being used to push the bloat again.
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FYI, I had uninstalled all of the Verizon bloat I was allowed to right when I got the phone(12pm cst). Just a few minutes ago after opening voicemail (it downloaded visual) I noticed all of the bloat was back and couldn't be uninstalled...
I went ahead and did a factor reset which let me remove it again. I have now disabled DT Ignite which I assume is being used to push the bloat again.
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Did the bloat install again?
Eddie Hicks said:
Did the bloat install again?
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Nope sure hasn't. Also note, I have not taken the Verizon OTA yet.
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sage3 said:
Nope sure hasn't. Also note, I have not taken the Verizon OTA yet.
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Thanks, I'm using Package Disabler Pro, but it's better to uninstall app to save space.
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Thanks, I'm using Package Disabler Pro, but it's better to uninstall app to save space.
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I just wish they would allow us to uninstall all of their crap. I still have Message+, Caller Name ID, VZ protect, and Cloud all of which I don't use. Also have voicemail and my Verizon which I use. So what.. really only got to uninstall a couple better than none I guess. Probably wasn't worth my time.
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Took the most recent update. AQD9. None of the bloat came back.
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sage3 said:
FYI, I had uninstalled all of the Verizon bloat I was allowed to right when I got the phone(12pm cst). Just a few minutes ago after opening voicemail (it downloaded visual) I noticed all of the bloat was back and couldn't be uninstalled...
I went ahead and did a factor reset which let me remove it again. I have now disabled DT Ignite which I assume is being used to push the bloat again.
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Be sure you disable "DT Ignite". That is the app that install all the bloat.
Bixby button remapping not blocked (Yet) on Tmobile S8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQcdhr3pvAU
Repost from S8+. Maybe we can merge the two subs? The phones seem pretty similar.
YellowGTO said:
Bixby button remapping not blocked (Yet) on Tmobile S8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQcdhr3pvAU
Repost from S8+. Maybe we can merge the two subs? The phones seem pretty similar.
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Has your phone gotten an update? Others have which killed it. Im wondering if you if remap it BEFORE the update if it'll stick afterwards?
blackangst said:
Has your phone gotten an update? Others have which killed it. Im wondering if you if remap it BEFORE the update if it'll stick afterwards?
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I checked for an update
http://i.imgur.com/Vr485Un.gifv
I have the BX app installed but how do i map the button to GA?
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So are you going to leave your phones un-updated forever to re-use the Bixby button for something else? Kind of like Sophie's Choice.
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So are you going to leave your phones un-updated forever to re-use the Bixby button for something else? Kind of like Sophie's Choice.
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No I set it back immediately after running the test. I don't mind giving Bixby a run
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So are you going to leave your phones un-updated forever to re-use the Bixby button for something else? Kind of like Sophie's Choice.
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That's a bit shallow considering what site we are on here. No proposed allusion towards possible Rooting of said device? Isn't that the route many of us are hoping to achieve? Then we can totally eliminate Bixby all together.
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No proposed allusion towards possible Rooting of said device?
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You think I have any control over that? And people that don't want to root and blow out all the apps (EG: mobile payments) that don't work on rooted phones are still stuck answering the question I originally asked.
lordandroid said:
I have the BX app installed but how do i map the button to GA?
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I used this method
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-...-the-galaxy-s8-s8-to-launch-google-assistant/
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That's a bit shallow considering what site we are on here. No proposed allusion towards possible Rooting of said device? Isn't that the route many of us are hoping to achieve? Then we can totally eliminate Bixby all together.
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You can disable Bixby now with Package Disabler Pro and any other bloat you don't want.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro&hl=en
Hi friends, I see everyone says they got updates but they can't use voice still. So here we go, Go in settings and change TIME only time not date and set it 23:48 PM.
Then press Bixby key a few times and it will activate.
Works
Wow, I thought let me just try it out, what's the worse that can happen. It actually works lol!
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Wow, I thought let me just try it out, what's the worse that can happen. It actually works lol!
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I would never post if it wouldn't work. I found this method of activating bixby myself.
Looks like its got potential but the fact its only working on US English makes it terrible, It really cant understand a word im saying with london accent
anyone got spotify working on it yet
For all my Indian friends !!
Bixby is on hold for India !! we won't get it at the moment.
I got it activated just by changing system language to English US
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I got it activated just by changing system language to English US
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Which CSC do you use?
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It is already active in Germany. Just open Bixby and the setup dialogue will appear
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It's active in the UK now. Just opened it and just like v1rtu4l, I had the setup dialogue.
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Which CSC do you use?
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BTU united kingdom unbranded.
I can't get the UK Language though so it's useless because it can't understand my accent haha
s3xxt0y said:
BTU united kingdom unbranded.
I can't get the UK Language though so it's useless because it can't understand my accent haha
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At least you feel useless after trying it. But here in India there is no sign of bixby. I doubt whether Samsung India is aware of bixby voice assistant.
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Hi people just thought i would see how you are getting on with Bixby voice.
I'm liking it so far but there are a few hick ups like when i say call mum it spells it as mom no matter how many times i try and say it so it can't find the contact.
It's terrible for me on my 8+ no mater what I do to try and get it to wake up using "Hi Bixby" it doesn't, it doesn't even hear me now when I try to rerecord my voice [emoji19] and I can't get it to wake up from locked using bixby without pressing the bixby button so at the moment for me it's useless [emoji19]
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Yeah i have that trouble as well takes me 3 or 4 tries to get Bixby up i think when it UK English comes it be better
Change mum to mom in your contacts
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surfer1000 said:
Change mum to mom in your contacts
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Yeah I changed it to mother works better than saying mom.
mimo2008 said:
Yeah I changed it to mother works better than saying mom.
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Use the teach me and change the word mom to mum
Bixby voice is the single most terrible voice control app I've ever had the misfortune to use. You would think it would equal google voice at least. But no, it's utter ****e.
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Bixby voice is the single most terrible voice control app I've ever had the misfortune to use. You would think it would equal google voice at least. But no, it's utter ****e.
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Gotta give it time Google been out far longer i think in time Bixby will come good.
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Gotta give it time Google been out far longer i think in time Bixby will come good.
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I think it's good now and will only get better :good: