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How to disable Bixby

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Android Expert
Jul 5, 2012
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By default when you press and hold the side button on your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip it will launch Bixby. You'll probably want to change the Bixby button to launch something else or disable Bixby completely. Don't worry- you can:
  • Settings > Advanced Features > Side Key
  • Find the "Press and Hold" area
  • Select "Power Off Menu" instead of "Wake Bixby (default)"
When you press and hold the side button you'll now be given power off and restart options for your Galaxy Z Flip. You cannot force the phone to launch an app by pressing and holding, but if you quickly press the side button twice you can have the Galaxy Z Flip open any app you'd like.
 

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