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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] kossiewossie:
Love this app but I noticed it uses fair bit of ram on my phone Screenshot

Tried reinstalling but always uses fair bit of ram 150mb+ but can make the phone little choppy when Scrolling aswell.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Dagger9903:
Using it with Tasker successfully, but a few things to note:

- The splash screen definitely appears. Not sure if that's normal.

- When the phone is on the lock screen, there is definitely a double-press or double-launch occurrence. I use a mute-toggle task in tasker and when the lock screen is on (not the always-on screen, the actual lock screen), it does a double toggle (pretty much eliminating the usefulness of the toggle). Any other time, including when the screen is fully off, there is only one launch event.

1 question, is there anyway BixBye can intrinsically eliminate / kill the splash screen for BixBy when launching a Tasker task? Right now I use a "back" command in tasker so the splash screen goes away, but I think it'd be faster if it were native to BixBye. Basically, BixBye senses the launch of Bixby, closes Bixby, and then tells tasker to do its task.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] apoapostolov:
Hello Dagger9903

Can you try this? Go to Tasker settings and turn off Beginner Mode. Long-press on your Task triggered by BixBye (not the BixBye trigger, but the name of the whole task) and choose the Preferences icon in the header row of context tools. Set Cooldown to few seconds - this will prevent the task triggering again within X seconds. Use 2-5, anything you feel comfortable with. Please report if this works well for you, and what value you found most comfortable.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] thebob6:
How did you get to this screen/menu on the S8?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] kossiewossie:
Gotta go the developer options menu up (tapping "build number" 5 times in "software infomation") and then go to "services running"

Screenshot
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bjc112:
Flashlight is great, screen shot would be amazing!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] thebob6:
Thanks..I am also see 200megs of ram usage...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Stephen:
An option to turn on/off bluetooth would be very useful
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jagan2:
Hi! Thanks for reporting, as I don't have a S8/S8+, I couldn't have found that information. I will be looking into it. I expect BixBye to not cause any lag on scrolling whatsoever. Because it listens and responds to only Bixby, can you confirm if there is really effect on the scrolling with BixBye on? Try turning it off/on multiple times to see difference. Also, note that it might be caused because of multiple Accessibility Services or just one which monitors a lot of things. In any case, I will look into the RAM usage.

Hi! BixBye is still not optimized for the usage when lockscreen is on. Usually for people who use BixBye to launch an App, the button is useful only when device is locked, as no App can be launched/shown on screen while the device is locked. And as you experienced, usually when you use BixBye while device is on, it will work almost too perfect.

And the splash screen (Bixby) is likely to appear only in lockscreen, and all other times it will be almost never be there. BixBye natively closes Bixby when device is unlocked whether you use with Tasker plugin or something else. I will optimize BixBye for lockscreen soon, thanks for your feedback!

Screenshot functionality would be pretty tricky at the moment as clicking Bixby button may change screen orientation from landscape to portrait, even a delayed screenshot may not help much.

Thanks for the suggestion. May add in future. For now, you can use Tasker Plugin to achieve that.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] J-Hop2o6:
Yea it makes finger scrolling stutter. And I don't think have one thing using Accessibility.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] thebob6:
jagan2,

Thanks for your hard work on this. Please let me know if you would like me to do any testing around the ram issue. Happy to assist.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] thedicemaster:
i found out something odd.

normally when bixby is opened bixbye closes it and performs the configured action.

but when bixby is opened through a launcher shortcut(made using an "activities" shortcut) it triggers the configured action without closing bixby.

this way bixby stays usable.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Dagger9903:
Turns out don't need Bixbye for Tasker tasks. I achieved the same functionality by using tasker to monitor what window was upfront, then initiated my task when it was Hello Bixby. Basically just as fast as Bixbye for this purpose.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] BigBen60:
No longer works after disabling every Bixby package (using Package Disabler Pro)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] thebob6:
Yeah you can't do that - there is a post on pg1 or 2 showing which can be disabled.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] BigBen60:
Indeed, I didn't see that ! Thanks ! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] driftnet:
Works well on C Spire S8 before and after the AQD9 update. With the button mapped to do nothing, Bixby appears very briefly (<1s) on first use after a reboot. Subsequent uses don't cause so much as a screen flash. I have *not* gone through Bixby setup on the tested device. Wifey has an identical device and *has* set up Bixby. I'll test and update post with results.

Thanks a ton for this.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] speedtriple675:
Works perfect for my s8. No issues so far. AQD9 update. Never did originally setup Bixby. Also I don't have any consistency issues double tap Bixby button gets me the same action everytime.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] AW76:
Great tool! As already mentioned by someone : toggling immersive mode via Bixby button would be perfect.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Hullie NL:
Thanks ! Great app works wonderfull...now used to open app and it starts without delay

Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G950F met Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Misterx77:
Thanks!! Can you make a option screen shot ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] spinkick:
Does this app still rely on bixby running?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] MrPhilo:
After I disabled all Bixby function and reenabled them the bixby hardware button doesn't work, doesn't open it when I click it so the app doesn't work, anyone know how to fix this? I am using renovate rom
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] ksmullins88:
Works well for me. First day using the phone fully. I'm impressed.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] zaibjan:
Confirm working on s6edge nougat s8 custom Rom nemesis
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] MrPhilo:
I tried doing this but my bixby doesn't work when I click the hardware button, would you have any idea how to fix it? I've reenabled all bixby function and restarted and it still didn't load bixby.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jagan2:
You're welcome! You can PM me your Skype ID, so that I can send your fresh .apks and gather feedback faster.

Toggling immersive mode may not be possible without root. :(

You're welcome! So, how did it go on your Wifey's phone? :)

Great to hear that! :)

You're welcome!

I might have mentioned earlier, currently Bixby does flash for a split second randomly, taking screenshot at that very moment may ruin the purpose. May be with a delay of half a second I can add that option. Currently due to lack of a physical S8/S8+ phone with me, finding it hard to quickly check things. But you can expect updates soon.

Yes.

Awesome! :)

S6 Edge?! How do you use BixBye on that?

So as you realized already, BixBye can work only when Bixby is up. I see that you're not able to get Bixby working even after re-enabling the packages. Did you try rebooting your device after re-enabling the packages? Also, try to launch Bixby manually (may be swipe extreme left on homescreen?)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jagan2:
Hey Guys! I noticed that a lot of users are actively using the App on a day-to-day basis but very few have reviewed/rated the App on Google Play Store.

I request you all to leave a review/rating on Google Play Store, it would not only encourage me, but help every other S8/S8+ user to discover the App. Your time is much appreciated! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Tatsch:
Sorry, but this isn't right.

There are apps, which can write all the commands like

global policy_control immersive.full=*

or others. Without root of course. I'm using it daily.

BTW: The very similar app bxActions has this feature already implemented. So it should be possible for BixBye, too ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jagan2:
[MENTION=1763764]Tatsch[/MENTION], that's why I said, may not be possible. ;)

I have never had the need to work with immersive mode, the last time I heard about it, the method involved using adb tools and developer mode. If the latest method indeed doesn't require any of those extra setup/tools, you may expect it be added in some future version.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] zaibjan:
Here u go

Just wipe all Bixby apps cache and data One by one and that's all your Bixby running now with button

How to wipe go to applications in setting then system apps here all 4 Bixby related apps wipe cache and data then restart Bixby by swiping and for first time then complete your setup then u can use it with button too will it helped
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] vanemburghj:
Sweet, thank you for this, no more bixby, I use Jeannie from Pannous and her voice recognition works!! Mapped Bixbye to my flashlight one click on, one click off.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mattskiiau:
Still has scroll stutters Unfortunately
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] zdeev:
Anyone got bixby to stop responding on lock screen? Once I lock my phone and press the hardware button bixby still pops up over the lock screen itself :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] PieceofSlice:
Tried it out, and I think like others have said, the new action works but Bixby will still be activated. For example, applying flashlight, torch will turn on but you'll be brought to Bixby page. Seems promising though!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] chavist:
Has anyone been able to get this to work with tasker; I'm trying to use the Bixbye button to create a blank text message like on blackberry
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] paatha13:
If you can add screenshots would be appropriate.

Until then I'm using Button Mapper:Remap your keys that offer that option.

I've disable day one Samsung software update with BK Package disabler so Button Mapper it's working flawlessly.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jagan2:
Update time!

What's new Alpha_4.1:

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.

Removed 'Notification Drawer' option, as it doesn't play well with BixBye - can't 'toggle' Notification Drawer with the button.

You can now BixBye to 'Back', 'Phone Dialer'.

The update is live on Play Store, download now!

Also, if anyone can make a short video review/tutorial with inclusion of 'Tasker' plugin please let me know, I will feature it on Google Play Store. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] saxena1:
Please add option to lock screen in new update :D
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Deathman666:
Please add play/pause..thanx
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Chronzy:
Works well so far thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jorlin:
Is there a way to toggle vibrate/ringtone?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Teloah:
Great app, thanks for this.

Is it possible to add silent mode toggle?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jorlin:
I support this message :)

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How do I use the tasker plugin?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Prozart:
Awesome app, thanks! Just got my phone today and I thought after the update there was no way to change the Bixby mapping, so I was very excited to see this.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Charmed :):
The app works great! Thanx! :D

Is it possible to make it work on lock screen or alway on dislpay?

And is it possible to remap the bixby button inside camera app to work as a shoot/snap a photo button without root?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] nzuniga:
Has anyone noticed the "Back" option not working? When I use it, nothing happens.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] MCPRO:
Running batstock Rom and kernel on my s8, installed Bixby before setting up Bixby and it works great! No flash of Bixby at all, completely gone. Using Google assistant instead 10/10 thanks OP
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] death365:
this app is great ... thanks for developing it ...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jagan2:
Interesting suggestion! However, since the power button already locks the screen, might be redundant to add to BixBye.

Thank you everybody ^. Will consider your suggestions/requests. :)

Hi! Tasker plugin is supposed to be used with some of the popular automation Apps, like 'Tasker'. Here is a tutorial on how you can go about using it.

You're welcome! :)

Great to hear that! It does work on lockscreen/always on display but limited of course - like you can't launch an App while your phone is locked, is there a specific use case for you?

Camera shutter, may be/may be not, will look into it.

Does it never work or in some particular screen/app?

You're welcome! :)

Great to hear, you're welcome! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Silenus21:
Question.

If I disable bixby with package disabler, can I still use this app?

Or this relies on the other service being active for it to work?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Charmed :):
Maybe it doesn't work because I did'nt use bixby (haven't set it up) - on key press on lock screen or AOD I got the message:

"Hello Bixby not yet set up. To use Hello Bixby, unlock phone, then press Bixby key again to start setup."

Otherwise app works great! Hoping to hear about camera shutter :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jagan2:
Hi! There is a note about it in some post earlier in this thread as well as on the Google Play Store:

That would be absolutely the reason, you do need to set-up Bixby for BixBye to work.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] BadRabbit:
Great

I Downloaded it now and Works Great
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] BillBunyip:
Works great, flashlight much better than bixby.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] DuctTapeBandit:
Just downloaded the app, and watched the video above. It works as advertised. I have the app turning on my flashlight. Thank you so much for this! I can't stand Bixby.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] vinnyjr:
Anyway to get bixbye to do a screen capture? That would be sweet!

Thank You, Vinny
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jagan2:
Great to hear it guys! :)

May be in future.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jagan2:
Hey Everyone! We just crossed 10k+ downloads on Google Play Store. Thank you all!

I would really appreciate if you're an active user of the App, please leave a rating/review on Play Store! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] B. J.:
Thanks so much! This is working really well for me!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] B. J.:
Hi, I installed BixBye last night this morning my Google Assistant isn't working. Idk if there's a connection, but it's the only thing I've done differently. Had this happened with any one else?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mrtarrouk:
Working perfect, thank you!

Update: After one day of working, it srarted to open the Weather app, I tried to switch it off then on, I also tried to change the action, but the issue still there, anyone faced something like this?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Petoj87:
Is there any way you could change the app so that it dosen't block pin on boot?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] keem85:
Tasker

Hi.

Sorry about my review. I genuinely thought it was a scam. Edited the review accordingly.. Are there other people having problem with the tasker settings? It is not reacting at all when I click the Bixby button.

Kim
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] kossiewossie:
Once you have setup the accessibility service for this app, go back to secure pin on boot up and re-enable it and it should work, it's just initially it disables it when enabling the service but once enabled again it sticks ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] alesandro:
Ok .. call me and idiot but when i selected Assistant it prompted an action of "Default app" between Google and Bixby .. i pressed Bixby by mistake and I can't seem to be able to change it back!

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For me it was stuck on "Can't reach Google" or something like that but it worked itself out.. just close & open
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Gam3r 4 Life:
Hello. I will be getting the T-Mobile S8 and have a question. I want to remap the Bixby button to the flashlight. Will it work if the screen is off? For example if my phone is face down with the screen off can I just tap the Bixby button to toggle the flashlight on and off? Or does the screen have to already on? Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jagan2:
Hey Guys! A minor maintenance update for the latest update issued by Samsung, Alpha_4.2 is up on Play Store.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] MattZTexasu:
I received a t-mobile OTA update this weekend and now bixbye doesn't work. I think they broke it on purpose.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jagan2:
Hi! Calling out all users on the latest T-Mobile (or another affected) update, please PM me your Skype ID and availability (with timezone.) To try out new workarounds for this update. Sooner or later similar updates will be rolled out to all S8, S8+ users. Any help would be much appreciated! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] alanrxs:
Yeah this is ridiculous. I really don't understand how Samsung thinks it's okay to shove a feature down our throats when we've gone out of our way to show them we don't want it. They've built bloatware into an actual physical button. I've already hit this retarded button by accident numerous times since the software update. HALP.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] anjini:
I am on NRD90M.G950USQU1AQEF and have no issue with the app so far. Continue to play arround with it.

Cheers

BTW, Thanks for the great effort...:good:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Gam3r 4 Life:
Working again on lockscreen and normal on my T-Mobile S8+. The first update only fixed it while screen was on, now it works with screen off as well. Although it does flash Bixby real quick at lockscreen when before the T-Mobile update it didnt. But at least it works now. Ive been using it for the flashlight, and hope it stays this way. Is there a way to not install an OTA? Or will it keep nagging you?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] eranyanay:
With latest batman rom 1.1.1 this is not working for me at all.

What am I missing?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] tissot:
Hi..

Latest rom AQG5 broke the functionality for me.

Now bixby is brute forcing its existance in to my world..

Are you on to some new work around?

Im glad to test for you..

Regards

Jonas
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jagan2:
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.

Thanks [MENTION=7990968]1812luca[/MENTION], for testing non-stop several builds for this new workaround.

Download from Google Play Store!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] 78apb:
Great app, thanks!

Please, return the "Back" button option - cant find one in my S8+ with Alpha_5, and please, add the "Screenshot" option.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] IMMORTALKING69:
I'm on unlocked s8+ on vzw. Baseband qg2 latest update. This app is not working. Please lmk if it's something I need to do or needs to be corrected in the app. I've done exactly as video describes. Thanks. Want my damn flashlight button back!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] BadRabbit:
On my S8 it's running fine without issues
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jagan2:
Hi! The 'Back' button seemed a little buggy and I had inconsistent feedback regarding its working from previous versions, and so, it has been removed.

Screenshot option is on the to-do list! :)

Hi! Have you setup the Bixby itself first? This is a common issue. Please make sure that your Bixby is configured and responds to the Bixby button normally before activating BixBye. Let me know how it goes.

Glad to know that! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Xperi.a:
I just tried it and it worked awesome! Do you plan to add option for screenshot? Also Do you plan to add options like

- Double Click

- Long Press

So far your app worked AWESOME!!

Would be even more awesome if you could add above mentioned things
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] drparvez:
Hi

I want to know is there any way to use Bixby button after uninstalling all Bixby apps from system.

I use Renovate ice Rom and in aroma installer i choose bixby app remove. After that i don't find any app which able to remap bixby button.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] IMMORTALKING69:
Working but buggy. Does not work from lock screen. Glitches it and said flashlight on but doesn't turn on. Works while screen is on. Probably going back to bx actions. Most of the time I call for my flashlight when phone is off.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] tytydraco:
Works beautifully! A suggestion would be a material layout and icon.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] alex393:
Me too material design its better :fingers-crossed:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jagan2:
Indeed that would be great, but I was wondering what can be made 'material' in the App currently. The App has a single purpose, a single button on the screen to configure things, a single time configuration.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Infernoken:
Hi, just installed an tried...

Some feedback:

Positive:

- Once launched, it works very quickly. First time you still see Bixby launching, further tries you even don't see Bixby anymore.

Negatives/Remarks:

- Does not work from the lockscreen.

- When notifications are pulled down, Bixby still launches in the background.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jagan2:
Hi! Appreciate your feedback! :)

On Lockscreen, do note that, if you have configured BixBye to launch an App, it can't. As BixBye can't bypass your lockscreen (it must not) to show the launched App. If you unlock your phone manually, you should be seeing your App launched in background.

If you see some other behavior, please elaborate.

Notification, do you mean clicking the Bixby button when notification bar is pulled down?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Akram.:
Hi, Is there a way to map the bixby button just to assign "Select" or "tap" function? It should act instead of "tap on screen".

Because i am using a VR headset and i cannot start anything without tapping on screen, so if the bixby button can map to "Tap on screen", that'd be great
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jagan2:
Hi! Can you elaborate more on the usage of this tap? At what point of time do you require to touch the screen while using a VR headset, please give me an example use case.

If it's a super specific use case request, I am afraid I would have to ask you to use the Tasker Plugin.