Bixby on the note 8

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

I've searched note 8 and bixby and haven't found anything yet. I'm hearing that we might not be able to block bixby on the note 8.

Any truth to that?

 

[Jaycemiskel]

You'll probably be able to do so if you use package disabler and disable the Bixby stuff. I feel like you could just not push the button if you didn't want to use it though. Mine never does anything unless I push the button.

 

[LegalAmerican]

I'm confident you'll have to root to disable Bixby. Samsung is clearly pushing it hard.

 

[Ryano89]

I'm confident you'll have to root to disable Bixby. Samsung is clearly pushing it hard.

Package disabler worked without root on the S8

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

You'll probably be able to do so if you use package disabler and disable the Bixby stuff. I feel like you could just not push the button if you didn't want to use it though. Mine never does anything unless I push the button.

Well that's true, but its close to the volume button, easy to push by mistake or if you use a car mount, easy to push.

If bixby is really the next best thing to sliced bread, they wouldn't have to force it on us, we all would leave it on even if we were allowed to turn it off.

I for one won't use it because they are trying to force us to use it. That's a turn off to me and makes me go out of the way to not use it.

 

[Inders99]

Keeping my S7

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

Package disabler worked without root on the S8

It does for me to, but my brother is saying he heard somewhere that if you delete package disabler and reinstall it, you won't be able to block bixby anymore, which would mean the note 8 will come that way.

I swear I read somewhere that Samsung was blocking certain settings on package disabler for "security" reasons. Which translates to no more blocking bixby.

 

[Jaycemiskel]

Well that's true, but its close to the volume button, easy to push by mistake or if you use a car mount, easy to push.

If bixby is really the next best thing to sliced bread, they wouldn't have to force it on us, we all would leave it on even if we were allowed to turn it off.

I for one won't use it because they are trying to force us to use it. That's a turn off to me and makes me go out of the way to not use it.

I Don't think I've ever pushed it by accident. Pretty easy to tell the buttons apart, especially once you're used to using the device. Ymmv though

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

I Don't think I've ever pushed it by accident. Pretty easy to tell the buttons apart, especially once you're used to using the device. Ymmv though

Well I have. Most of the time it's while putting it in or taking it out of the car mount.

Either way, if it was so good Samsung wouldn't have to force it on us by making it so we can't turn it off or block it. A good product will sell itself, for some bixby is great, for some it isn't... So Samsung just let the user decide and stop acting like Apple.

 

[Jewels81]

Since I didn't go with the s8/+, I'm curious about Bixby. So I'll try it. But I can only imagine how many times I'll accidently hit the button til I get used to it being there.

 

[bigpapa7272]

yes I will give ita try as well can't be much worse than Google assistant

 

[Amele]

I plan to try it. It's there, might as well. If it sucks, ok. But I feel like it had a rough start on the S8 and S8+ and is supposed to work better on the Note. I'd rather try it and if I hate it, not use it, than just dismiss it cause it's there and annoys me by its existence. But I understand feeling like that. Everyone to their own way of dealing with it. I hope people who use it will post some feedback. I will once I figure it out.

 

[Jaycemiskel]

Well I have. Most of the time it's while putting it in or taking it out of the car mount.

Either way, if it was so good Samsung wouldn't have to force it on us by making it so we can't turn it off or block it. A good product will sell itself, for some bixby is great, for some it isn't... So Samsung just let the user decide and stop acting like Apple.

Well I guess they consider Bixby a part of the phone, and those seem to sell quite well lol. I admittedly don't use a car mount that has to hold my device. Mine is magnetic and charges wirelessly at the same time. That sucks to be hitting it all the time.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

I plan to try it. It's there, might as well. If it sucks, ok. But I feel like it had a rough start on the S8 and S8+ and is supposed to work better on the Note. I'd rather try it and if I hate it, not use it, than just dismiss it cause it's there and annoys me by its existence. But I understand feeling like that. Everyone to their own way of dealing with it. I hope people who use it will post some feedback. I will once I figure it out.

Oh I'll try it, but until they include third party texting apps, it's a no go for me. I'm not leaving textra.

I'm sure over time it might get better, but give the user a choice, it's not for everyone.

 

[Dngrsone]

I for one won't use it because they are trying to force us to use it. That's a turn off to me and makes me go out of the way to not use it.

I really don't like this kind of argument. This is kind of like saying, "I won't vaccinate my kid because the government is trying to make me to do it" or "I'm going to keep using Windows XP just because they are trying to force me to upgrade."

If you hate the concept so much, then go with a different manufacturer or stick with an older phone.

The fact of the matter is that Samsung, much like Apple, Microsoft, and most automobile manufacturers, want to (need to, really) make their products as easy and *****-proof as possible in order to reach market saturation. Otherwise, it's forever stuck as a niche product owned only by a small band of dedicated idiots who insist that the learning curve exists to keep the philistine riff-raff out.

Personally, I do not "talk" to my phone. I have better things to do than to try and find a way to turn off the stupid microphone thing, and when I accidentally hit it, I simply turn it off and go on my way.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

I really don't like this kind of argument. This is kind of like saying, "I won't vaccinate my kid because the government is trying to make me to do it" or "I'm going to keep using Windows XP just because they are trying to force me to upgrade."

If you hate the concept so much, then go with a different manufacturer or stick with an older phone.

The fact of the matter is that Samsung, much like Apple, Microsoft, and most automobile manufacturers, want to (need to, really) make their products as easy and *****-proof as possible in order to reach market saturation. Otherwise, it's forever stuck as a niche product owned only by a small band of dedicated idiots who insist that the learning curve exists to keep the philistine riff-raff out.

Personally, I do not "talk" to my phone. I have better things to do than to try and find a way to turn off the stupid microphone thing, and when I accidentally hit it, I simply turn it off and go on my way.

It's a simple concept... Give option to turn it off, don't be Apple and force it on us, if it's as good as they say it is, we won't turn it off.

No matter what phone manufacturer you use, there will always be something you don't use or want, that's the way it works. Bixby is just more of a service that not everyone will want or use. A simple on or off would settle everything on bixby.

Just my opinion

 

[JREwing]

Too bad the button is not a programmable button like the Blackberry Keyone. The convenience key sounds like it would be great. Can program it to whatever you want.

 

[TechnologyTwitt]

I plan to try it. It's there, might as well. If it sucks, ok. But I feel like it had a rough start on the S8 and S8+ and is supposed to work better on the Note. I'd rather try it and if I hate it, not use it, than just dismiss it cause it's there and annoys me by its existence. But I understand feeling like that. Everyone to their own way of dealing with it. I hope people who use it will post some feedback. I will once I figure it out.

I'm going to give it a try as well, if for anything, because everyone else seems to hate it.

No, seriously, I've seen a video by JimmyIsPromo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8M-cJYszKE&feature=youtu.be) and read a few articles about Bixby Rewards, etc to get the community to help it develop so I'll give it a shot.

 

[anon(1733)]

I used it a lot on my s8 plus. Works great. Just have to get used to it. Watch a couple YouTube videos on it. You'll see just how good it works.

If you don't like it don't use it. Your not forced to use it. The button may not be optional but your not forced to use it. If it really bothers you don't get the phone. Plenty of other options out there.

 

[Carrie Greicar]

I seem to be one of the few that are interested in trying it out. I am kind of excited to try Bixby.