Remap Bixby Button on Samsung Devices with a File Edit
Bixby, Samsung users are well aware. Most Samsung users want to get rid of it. However, it is not as simple as operating a switch or changing a setting. The removal of the artificial intelligence assistant requires root access. By following the simple Bixby hack mentioned below, you can remap the Bixby button of Samsung Galaxy devices simply by editing a file. Keep reading to find out more.
No matter what the Samsung voice assistant can use, it's clear that Bixby is not the one who wins the wizard war. At least as long as Google Assistant is available. Now, that does not mean that this digital assistant is completely incompetent. Bixby's ability to perform several consecutive actions at once is invaluable. For example, send pictures taken today to dad or look for a picture of a cat in the gallery.
Despite all this, Bixby has not been well received by Samsung's customers. All members of the community, from developers to basic users, want to disable it. Disabling Bixby has many benefits, including increased battery life. Enough reason already. The dedicated key is even more the reason why users want to disable it. Accidental presses are more frequent than users would like. Thus, leading to such messages. We have already presented some methods to remap the Bixby button on Samsung devices. Links to these articles below.
Remap Bixby on Google Assistant on Samsung Galaxy Devices
BxActions: remap the Bixby button to any Samsung device
Preconditions
Samsung phone with root access
Root Explorer or any other file explorer that can access the root directory (For this tutorial, I used Solid Explorer)
Text editor
Steps to Remap the Bixby Button on Samsung Devices
To edit a system file, you must have root privilege on your Samsung devices.
Open Solid Explorer (if prompted, grant root access)
Navigate to /root/system/usr/keylayout/Generic.kl
Open the Generic.kl file using any text editor.
Scroll to what you see KEY 703 WINK.<img src = "https://www.droidviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Key-703-WINK-e1563461036690.jpg” alt=”KEY 703 WINK”/>
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That's all! Now, press the Bixby button to test if everything works fine. Lineage OS users should search gpio_keys.kl instead of.
Do not delete WINK in the hope of disabling the Bixby key. The power button and volume rockers will lose their functionality.
You have correctly remapped the Bixby button on your Samsung phone or tablet. If you have questions about this message, leave it in the comments section below. I will be happy to help you.