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Samsung is opening up to the idea that their Bixby button is structural bloatware: a new update allows users to finally disable the voice assistant button, although it can’t be customized to point to another app. Bixby launched on the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus earlier this year, and owners have been using a variety of third-party methods to block or redirect the button.
As you're probably aware, there are two parts to Bixby—Bixby Home and Bixby Voice. The main change here is to the Bixby Home shortcut; press the button and Bixby appears. After updating, a toggle is available under the settings gear at the top of Bixby home. Turn it off, and Bixby Home will no longer pop up when you tap the button (there's also a "Bixby Key" menu in the settings). Bixby Voice can be shut off in the settings as well, so the button will become completely inert.
As you're probably aware, there are two parts to Bixby—Bixby Home and Bixby Voice. The main change here is to the Bixby Home shortcut; press the button and Bixby appears. After updating, a toggle is available under the settings gear at the top of Bixby home. Turn it off, and Bixby Home will no longer pop up when you tap the button (there's also a "Bixby Key" menu in the settings). Bixby Voice can be shut off in the settings as well, so the button will become completely inert.