yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] player911:
I think there is an ACTUAL shortcut mapper that works similarly to Novas Activity selection in the Google Play store. Basically the same thing minus the launcher.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] TT_Vert:
Yep researched and saw that/tried. I just don't have that particular google voice option he has (.VoiceSearchActivity).

Dave
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] :
Are you just using the stock launcher then? I highly recommend Nova if you're willing to give a third party launcher a try. It's really amazing.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] TT_Vert:
Yes stock. I paid for nova prime years ago so I have it. What makes it so much better? I don't use gestures or anything.

Dave
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] ssamboy:
Hi All - Can someone point me to the best source of instructions for setting this up from start to finish? I've read the entire thread start to finish. After reading, I purchased bxActions from the Play store. I then contributed in the app to upgrade to Pro, and I also purchased BK Disabler and installed the BK Plugin 2. I am just a little lost at this point as to what I should do first to start remapping. I downloaded the samsung usb drivers although my computer recognizes my phone just fine. I've used ADB/ADK before but it's been a while. I must say the first few pages of this thread seem choppy as there is a lot of back and forth about .exe files which I know absolutely nothing about. Please help
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Xpid3r:
1 Turn usb debugging on

2 Connect phone to p.c

3 Launch adb

4 type the command which is in App and run it

5 disable Bixby home

6 remap keys

7 enjoy
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] :
Besides gestures, I just love the level of customization I have with it versus using stock launcher.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jawomo:
On windows:

1 Turn usb debugging on

2 Connect phone to p.c

3 run control mode.exe in bxActions folder from pc

4 disable Bixby home

5 remap keys

6 enjoy
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] cak666:
Anyone else find the volume buttons randomly don't work without restarting the phone but the bixby button always work?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jawomo:
No problems here yet.

Please try latest update. It has some fixes included
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] drdizon:
Have anyone of you tried to remap the Volume long press to Poweramp skip to next album?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jawomo:
Uploaded bxAxtions v4.30 beta #1

Added new button combo :) double press and hold!

• Added double press and hold

• Fixed crash on chinese models

• Stability improvements

• Fixes and optimizations
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] EthanG_1988:
I don't currently see a beta access button in the play store, but hopefully it will show up soon!

Thanks for your work!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jerrycycle:
Just happen to me but a toggle of the volume button in the app restarted my assigned actions.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Dankees:
Has anyone been able to get their battery stats to open with the touch of the Bixby button?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] klonpa:
I'm having some trouble disabling Bixby Home on my S8 after I've run activate control mode.exe. I've also tried manually entering the commands with adb but with no result. The disable button in settings is still "greyed out". I'm allowed to force stop it but that's pretty much it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jawomo:
Did you click on the instructions in bxActions.

Normally an instruction popup opens then.

If you are rooted you will be guided to app settings page.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] :
Updated personal setup.

Longpress Volume Up: Skip Track

Longpress Volume Down: Skip to Previous Track

Bixby Single Press: Google Voice Search (mapped via Nova activities)

Bixby Long Press: Flashlight

Bixby Double Press: Pause/Play Media

That's it for now. Simple setup for just the essentials for my personal daily usage. I may go back and add more options as I need but for now everything is working as it should. Very happy with this app. Keep up the great work, [MENTION=5759008]Jawomo[/MENTION]!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] gambit3rd:
Hi there,

I followed the instruction set and everything is working fine but Bixby Long Press. I mean: whenever i use the long press it does the action I set and it opens Bixby Voice too. Any hint?

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jawomo:
please try to enable bixby home, disable bixby voice in settings and then disable bixby home again. Does it help?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] juliospinoza:
Hi [MENTION=5759008]Jawomo[/MENTION], i have the Pro version of your app. last week used to work like charm, but I bought the samsung cover clear view and the Bixby action is nor working anymore, any suggestion?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] raphael.atienza:
Works well even with the updated double press (Short then Long Press) option. It sometimes stops when I turn on Medium power saving mode... Sometimes it doesn't stop. I just stop the app then start it again.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jawomo:
Uploaded bxActions v4.40 beta #1

For extra control you don't have to disable the Bixby Home app anymore! Just disable the Bixby Button in Bixby settings.

This way you can also access Bixby Home with a right swipe on homescreen.

• Oreo compatibility: For extra control please activate Bixby Home if disabled and disable Bixby button.

• Stability improvements

• Fixes and optimizations

Please test if all is working fine on Oreo.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] iliakastrioti:
https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/root-remap-bixby-button-o-app-t3601061

Hey community. I just figured out how to remap the Bixby button. I'm running a pre-rooted custom rom with deactivated Bixby and don't know if this is working with running Bixby. But I think it should so let's get started:

- Make a backup of your files -

Quote:

Keycode for Bixby button is 703

1. Go with any root Explorer (I'm using Solid Explorer) to

/system/usr/keylayout

2. Rename the Generic.kl to Generic.txt

3. Open this file with an text editor

4. Search for 703 to get following entry:

# input_fw Intelligent Key for Dream key 703 WAKE

5. Change it to whatever you want. I simply tried following:

# input_fw Intelligent Key for Dream key 703 VOLUME_DOWN

!! 6. Rename it back to Generic.kl (otherwise you won't be able to press any hardware button after reboot; as me lol)

7. Check permissions

8. Restart your device

It works for me. My Bixby button is regulating the volume down

To 4. The entry could also be like following (after an update for Bixby Vision from 07.05.17):

# input_fw Intelligent Key for Dream key 703 WINK

---------------------

Some possible assignments so far:

Quote:

VOLUME_DOWN - sets volume down

VOLUME_UP - sets volume up

HOME - Homebutton

POWER - Powermenu

MUSIC - starts your favorite music player

CAMERA - starts camera app

APP_SWITCH - Recent apps button

VOICE_ASSIST - Google Assistent

SYSRQ - Screenshot

Have fun playing around and please report back if it's working with just a rooted stock Rom and share your assignments with us

---------------------

BTW: Thanks to RuggedHunter for sharing the script geteventsendevent.sh by GermainZ to get the Bixby key code
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jawomo:
You can do much more with bxActions and even without root, but nice find.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] rhadoo_ds:
After bixby update

After last Bixby update, each action that involves long press (Long press, or short and long press) brings up a pop up that says "Cannot use Bixby voice without Bixby home".

Is there any way to get rid of that?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jawomo:
Uploaded bxActions 4.40

If you get a "Can't use Bixby Voice without Bixby Home" warning, please enable Bixby Home and disable the Bixby button in Bixby settings.

• Fixes for latest Bixby release

• Translations updated

• Stability improvements

• Fixes and optimizations

Enjoy!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] opasha:
So lose the functionality of the Bixby button remapping? I'd rather just avoid long pressing.

Would someone mind uploading a previous version of Bixby Home and Bixby Voice? This is the simple fix for us rooted users. Thanks. :highfive:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] rhadoo_ds:
Actually that worked.

The only downsize is that you need to have Bixby Home active as well, but now all is back.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jawomo:
You will not loose anything, just give it a try
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] opasha:
No, I tried that. Having Bixby Home activated opens up Bixby while fighting with torch and the other functions set (double press = screenshot and long press = toggle rotation). Do I need to setup Bixby Home? I had it frozen with titanium backup before and never used it. Having it disabled and frozen makes single press and double press work without issue, but "Can't use Bixby Voice without Bixby Home" message pops up for long press and double press and hold.

Edit: Nevermind, still doesn't work. They fight for priority and Bixby Home activates and force closes. The only way it works properly is to freeze or disable Bixby Home. The popup is very annoying. Please do fix this or upload the apk for the previous Bixby Voice and Home. And before anyone starts flaming, I did pay for your app. Thanks brother :highfive:.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] pcriz:
My bixby home isn't disabled. Ops directions work fine for me for the double press and hold. You have to enable bixby, then open it up and disable bixby voice up in settings and disable the button. Then the app should work fine
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] opasha:
Thanks for the directions! This worked! :highfive:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] :
As when I first came across this wonderful app, the last thing I'd ever ask is for these capabilities to work with AOD off. Sometimes when I have my phone in my pocket I'd like to be able to skip tracks without removing it from my pocket.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Zyker019:
So I re enabled the Bixby button since that annoying message kept popping up. I've never used Bixby, ever. It's asking me to update it. Do I accept it? I can't seem to find the disable for Bixby in the system settings so I'm guessing you guys are referring to the settings within actual Bixby. I just don't want to accept this update if it patches Bxactions
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] opasha:
Accept it. His app is for this latest update. The settings are directly within Bixby Home.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bbsofficial:
always pops up the bixby screen and then makes the action. Can work bixby separately when I pull right the screen and not to come up when I use the button?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] pcriz:
Have you opened bixby and disabled the button and voice in settings?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] devpod:
When you say "button", do you mean Disable the Bixby Key?

Doing so makes the app not work at all..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] pcriz:
Are you asking if you can make bixby not momentarily pop up? And just swipe bixby in from the side? Because that's how your original post is worded.

Disabling the key/button and the voice option still allows you to swipe the bixby screen in because bixby itself isn't disabled.

Or leave the button enabled and it will bring up the bixby screen on one press. If you want voice I don't know that to tell you because leaving voice enbled in bixby settings will bring up that momentary bixby screen before doing a custom action.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] devpod:
Sorry, I'm not OP, I'm piggy backing on his post.

1) I don't use Touchwiz launcher so Bixby doesn't come by swiping left (and I dont want it to either)

2) I don't need any voice features either, and I've turned off Bixby Voice in Bixby settings

3) I just want to not have Bixby Hme momentarily popup and be killed when I press the button to have - say, a flashlight action.

I thought disabling the Bixby Key in Bixy Home settings would solve this, but doing so makes bxActions not work at all.

Do you follow me?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] pcriz:
Are you using the paid version? Did do the debugging steps as well where it runs the command from your computer via adb
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] devpod:
Yep, paid version. Have not done ADB steps yet, I thought that was only to support long press and double press?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] pcriz:
You might want to try it. I have my set up and right now with the bixby button disabled it still does my other commands
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] devpod:
OK, i'll try that. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jawomo:
Uploaded bxActions v4.50

You can now test all features for free for 10 days if you like!

If you get a "Can't use Bixby Voice without Bixby Home" warning, please enable Bixby Home and disable the Bixby button in Bixby settings.

• New actions: Mark messages as read, Cancel notifications

• Translations updated

• Stability improvements

• Fixes and optimizations
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bbsofficial:
Yes I did with and without it too.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] emperor_gr:
can you make bx action to take pictures when you have open camera app?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jawomo:
Not working properly, using volume buttons is recommended.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] leongzxc:
hi [MENTION=5759008]Jawomo[/MENTION]

just wondering.. if i were to purchase the pro version

what happens when i wiped my device or change device?

will i need to purchase the pro version again after wiping/change device/uninstall bxactions and reinstall at a later time?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jawomo:
Its linked to your gmail account normally.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] leongzxc:
thats great

already bought you a cup of coffee!!

hope to see more support in the future
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] illitirit:
Is there a reason why I cant wake my screen anymore to use Gcam with any of my bixby actions? It seems if i complete the action, it will open the app, however it will not wake my screen. If I open Gcam with bixby button AND THEN click my power button to turn on the screen, I can see that the app was opened. Before I could just open it with bixy button and it would auto wake my screen.

I tried single click / double / long, they all fail to wake my screen and open Gcam when it used to work before. All of my other actions are still working, like google assitant and flashlight, just not google camera app. Would love a fix for this since I heavily rely on Gcam.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jawomo:
How do you launch gcam? Is it a lauch app action?

Apps should normally wake the screen. If you open it by a shortcut action screen might not wake.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] VertigoOneX:
Hey there, sorry if this has been mentioned or asked already but I ran into a bug/issue. Im using the single button press as IOS vibrate toggle. It works as intended and a single press turns on the vibrate only mode on my note 8. If I press again and disable the vibrate mode, although silent mode will be disabled, volume sliders will not reverse completely to their normal position.

Lets say notification slider was maxed out and after toggling vibrate on and off via bixby button it will stay on minimum. This is kind of random. Sometimes two sliders will not reverse, sometimes a single one and other times it just works without this issue. Using the quick settings toggle to enable/disable vibrate only mode this will not happen.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] illitirit:
Yep i've been using the launch app action the entire time I've had it working. Weirdly now its not.

Gcam is the only app that wont wake my screen for some odd reason. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app but still the same.

I am using a package disabler though, not sure if maybe there's a package that needs to wake the device with gcam? not sure.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] eduardmc:
Does this mod cause any scrolling lag. I read something about it. If i use adb and i have package disable all bixby. Which one i have to had enable to male this mod work?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] leongzxc:
anyway just a suggestion

is this feature possible?

auto switch between wifi off/data on or data on/ wifi off (detecting which one is on then it switches)

could be useful for those who does not want to keep data/wifi on together

and just a single tap/long-press/double tap will assist to change automatically between the two!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jokkir:
No matter what I do, the "Can't use Bixby Voice without Bixby Voice" popup keeps appearing. Yes, I disabled the button via the Bixby Home app but it still appears. Anyone know how to completely get rid of it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] EMJI79:
Enable it, navigate inside the bixby app and disable bixby voice then disable the button again.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] leongzxc:
enable bixby home from package disabler pro or whichever app disabler software that you used
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] :
Hey guys,

would it be possible to have enabled bixby voice and remap long press?

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] cak666:
What are you trying to do with it more specifically?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] poison_snake:
is there a way to make a shortcut force voice recording start recording?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] soilentgreen:
bought the pro. great app.

One question there is any way to cancel the vibrate feedback?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jawomo:
Uploaded bxActions 4.52

• Help section updated for Oreo

• Translations updated

• Stability improvements

• Fixes and optimizations
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jawomo:
not yet, maybe in an upcoming release
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] soilentgreen:
Will appreciate if you add this :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] dannejanne:
Wondering the same thing. I guess it does seeing as nobody has declined your claim. I got lag when I had my S8+ and used these kind of apps. The reason that it needs to be activated as some kind of system service and it takes resources. As far as I understod that's how Android works and there's nothing you can do about it. Correct me if I'm wrong =)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jawomo:
Normally no lags appear with bxActions!

Its specially optimized to prevent this.

Only if you activate volume button remapping when phone is unlocked this can appear temporary.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] dannejanne:
Ok thanks! Quick question: does the app support notification pulldown for Bixby button?

Edit: just tested the app and of course it does!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] eduardmc:
It does what? Lag.... please share your experience
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] ryan770:
Bought Pro, used the ADB commands, disabled Bixby, and now Google Camera is only a double click away!

Wonderful app.

Edit: I now long press is Assistant, and double click+hold is flashlight. Amazing!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] JarkMackson:
Is there any way to make this able to work through the lock screen without entering in the pin with a rooted phone?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Paninno12:
Superb app ! Bought the pro version, disable Bixby with adb. Works flawlessly.

One question:

If there is a system update (Oreo), do you need to disable/uninstall before updating?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] ls6tt:
Bought pro, mapped my button to be screen shot when unlocked but it doesn't work

It closes whatever app. I'm in and then screen grabs my home screen every time.

Help?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jawomo:
Do you use latest verion from Playstore?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jawomo:
Uninstall is not required, but you need to check if bxActions is still compatible before updating firmware.

We never know what Samsung decides to do next..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] ls6tt:
Yea just downloaded it the same day I posted
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] chuynh1109:
Has anyone else had the issue after installing the app and setting everything up. Seems like it basically bypasses my lockscreen.

I don't have any actions tied to the lockscreen, and I have passwords and everything set up. however, if i wake my phone up it just shows unlocked already and just swipe to open

UPDATE:

NEVERMIND. I FEEL RETARDED, I HAD ON BODY DETECTION SET UP...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] justinxfan:
Excellent app, only one complaint. Screenshots on non root mode don't seem to be full screen. The screenshots have a black bar on the right side. You can see it in the attached photo.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jontr:
Great app.

Had issue with Bixby opening in the background on Note 8, but got away with it with easiest way possible:

- connect phone to the PC, run the app from BxActions folder

- Open Bixby Home

- tap on the Gear icon

- disable Bixby Home there

- set the buttons with the app

Works *almost* flawless - almost, because holding bixby button opens the bixby voice, but won't catch anything I'm saying for some reason :|
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Jawomo:
You can disable bixby voice in bixby settings if you like.

No black bars here. Do you use any dpi mods?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] justinxfan:
No DPI mods.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] AlexGRnote8:
hello, just downloaded and went pro.

have a note 8.

wanted to be able to control all settings of the button 1 press 2 press and long.

usb dev mod enabled.

connect the phone to pc and navigate to folder but when i run the .exe it get an error message.

Launching adb.exe

Could not activate Control Mode! Is USB-debugging enabled on your phone? Do you have Samsung USB drives installed?

Press any key to continue . . .

i can see the phone etc - how can i check the correct samsung drivers are installed. What else can i do to get control mode active

Thanks

Alex
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] brunomisael:
Hi, can anyone help me?

I've just downloaded bxActions, went pro and enabled 'extra control and speed' on my note 8. I set double press to take screenshots, but when I try to use it, instead of screenshot I get a notification that bx actions will start recording the screen, and Chromecast (?) icon shows up in the notification bar.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] alexovy:
Hi,

I am on Note 8 and I can't pass the lockscreen without swipe.

I have reinstalled the app, enabled control mode...disabled bixby button / home / voice...no luck.

When the screen is off...if I single press bixby button, it goes to lockscreen, then I have to swipe, then the camera is opened.

What do I need to do to jump directly to the camera, without swiping the screen to unlock?

Thank you!

Alex
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Rwmonc000:
Hi

I installed the bxactions and did the procedure that the computer requires. But now I've uninstalled bxactions and I want the bixby button to re-run, how can I make it work again?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Praks93:
I used this app to map the Bixby button to open Briefing directly and it works as advertised! Thank you for this wonderful app. Going pro ;)