Looking for a way to disable Bixby on your Samsung Galaxy S22? We can’t blame you. Voice assistants can be great for using hands-free commands, but there’s a fine line between helpful and downright annoying. Bixby isn’t the most popular assistant for many reasons, especially compared to Siri or Google Assistant.
Whether you want to switch to using Google’s voice assistant on your Galaxy S22, or want to disable voice commands in general, disabling Bixby is your first step. Here’s how to do it faster than you can say “goodbye, Bixby!”
How to Disable Bixby on Samsung Galaxy S22
1. From the home screen, swipe up to access your application folders. Press the Samsung case.
2. Select the Bixby application.
3. Press the compass icon in the lower right corner.
4. Select the three dot menu in the upper-right corner, then tap Settings.
5. From here you can turn off Voice alarm clock which will prevent Bixby from activating.
Now, if you want to remap the power button shortcut to completely remove Bixby, here’s how to do it.
1. Swipe down from the top of your screen, then tap the Settings icon.
2. Scroll to Advanced Features and press it.
3. Search side key near the bottom third of the page. Press it.
4. Watch the Press and hold section, then change the radio select button to Power off menu.
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