How to Remove Bixby from Your Samsung Galaxy S9: A Comprehensive Guide

Bixbyis Samsung's virtual assistant designed to enhance user interaction with their devices through voice commands, task performance, and information retrieval. It integrates with various apps and services, offering hands-free control and smart device management. If you are considering removing or disabling Bixby from your Samsung Galaxy S9, you can follow these detailed steps.

Disabling Bixby Voice

To disable Bixby Voice on your Galaxy S9:

Open Bixby: Click the Bixby button located on the left side of your device or swipe right on the home screen to access Bixby Home. Go to Settings: Tap on the three vertical dots or the gear icon in the top right corner to access Bixby settings. Disable Bixby Voice: Find and select the option to disable Bixby voice.

Following these steps will stop Bixby from responding to voice commands, but it will still be present on your device.

Removing Bixby from Your Home Screen

If you want to remove Bixby from your home screen, you can do the following:

Long-press on the Home Screen: This will bring up the home screen settings. Home Screen Settings: Swipe to the left to find the Bixby Home screen option. Toggle Off: Turn off the Bixby Home option to remove it from your home screen.

After these steps, Bixby should no longer appear on your home screen.

Removing Bixby Button Functionality

To remove Bixby button functionality, follow these instructions:

Go to Settings: Open the Settings app on your device. Advanced Features: Scroll down and tap on 'Bixby Key'. Select 'Uninstall Bixby' if applicable: This will completely remove the Bixby button from your device.

While Bixby cannot be completely uninstalled, following these steps will effectively disable its functionality on your device.

Other Tips to Avoid Using Bixby

If you don't want to remove Bixby entirely but want to avoid its interference, consider these tips:

Disable Bixby Home on the Home Screen:On the Pie beta version, you can disable Bixby Home on the home screen. Pressing the Bixby button will now always make it start listening. However, you can disable the single press function to go to Bixby Home. Disable Voice Wake-Up:You can turn off the voice wake-up feature so your phone won't respond to anything close to 'Hey Bixby'.

While Bixby became part of the Samsung ecosystem, it's not always necessary for your daily use. The only main feature I regularly use is the Bixby Vision barcode scanner. If you find Bixby is not useful for you, these steps can help you minimize its impact on your phone.

If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to ask!