Bixby is Samsung’s virtual assistant that comes pre-installed on all Samsung Galaxy phones. While it can be useful for some users, others may find it to be a nuisance or unnecessary feature. If you’re someone who wants to disable Bixby on your Samsung Galaxy phone, you’re not alone. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at how to disable Bixby on Samsung Galaxy phones, and explore some of the reasons why you may want to do so.
How to disable Bixby on Samsung Galaxy phones
Disabling Bixby on a Samsung Galaxy phone is a relatively simple process. Here are the steps you’ll need to follow:
- Go to the Bixby Home screen by swiping right on the home screen or by pressing the Bixby button on the side of the phone (if your phone has one)
- Tap the three dots in the top right corner of the screen
- Select Settings
- Under the Bixby Key section, toggle off the option to “Use Bixby Key”
- To turn off Bixby Voice, go to the settings menu, and then select “Bixby Voice.”
- Toggle off the option to “Bixby Voice”
After completing these steps, Bixby will no longer be accessible on your Samsung Galaxy phone.
Reasons to Disable Bixby
- Unwanted Bixby pop-ups Some users have reported unwanted Bixby pop-ups and interruptions while using their phones, which can be quite annoying. Disabling Bixby can help prevent these pop-ups from appearing.
- Privacy concerns Bixby collects data on your usage, which can be a concern for users who are concerned about their privacy. Disabling Bixby can help prevent this data collection.
- Prefer using other virtual assistants You might prefer using other virtual assistants such as Google Assistant or Amazon’s Alexa, and disabling Bixby will give you a chance to use your preferred virtual assistant.
- Better performance Disabling Bixby can also help improve the overall performance of your phone, as it will no longer be running in the background.
- Saving battery life Bixby runs in the background and uses resources, disabling it can help save battery life, which is particularly important for users who are always on the go.
Tips for re-enabling Bixby
- If you change your mind and want to re-enable Bixby, you can do so by going to the settings menu and selecting “Bixby Voice” or “Bixby Key” and toggling on the option.
- If you have deleted the Bixby app, you can download it again from the Google Play Store.
In conclusion, disabling Bixby on your Samsung Galaxy phone is a quick and easy process that can help prevent unwanted pop-ups, protect your privacy, improve the performance of your phone, save battery life, and allows you to use your preferred virtual assistant. However, keep in mind that if you want to re-enable Bixby, you can easily do so by following the instructions above or re-downloading the app from the Google Play Store.
What Happens if you Uninstall Bixby
Uninstalling Bixby from your Samsung Galaxy phone will remove the Bixby app and all of its associated files from your device. Here’s what you can expect to happen if you decide to uninstall Bixby:
- Bixby will no longer be accessible on your phone: Once you uninstall Bixby, you will no longer be able to access it through the Bixby button, Bixby Home screen, or by saying “Hi Bixby.” You will also no longer receive Bixby-related notifications or pop-ups.
- Bixby Voice will no longer be available: Bixby Voice is a feature that allows you to control your phone using voice commands. If you uninstall Bixby, you will no longer be able to use this feature.
- Some features might be affected: Bixby integrates with certain features of your phone, such as the camera and Gallery app. Uninstalling Bixby may affect the functionality of these features.
- Your personal data will be deleted: When you uninstall Bixby, any personal data that the app has collected will be deleted. This includes information such as your Bixby usage history, voice commands, and settings.
- Bixby Reminder will be deleted: If you have set up Bixby Reminder, it will be deleted after you uninstall the Bixby app.
It’s important to note that uninstalling Bixby is a permanent action and it can’t be undone. If you decide to reinstall Bixby in the future, you will need to set it up again from scratch. Additionally, if you have a Samsung account and you have linked it to Bixby, you may need to sign in again in case you decide to re-install it.
Uninstalling Bixby from your Samsung Galaxy phone will remove the Bixby app and all its associated files from your device, which will prevent Bixby from being accessible or running on your phone. This will also mean that you will no longer be able to use Bixby Voice and some features on your phone may be affected. Additionally, uninstalling Bixby will delete any personal data that the app has collected, and it’s a permanent action that can’t be undone. It’s worth considering all these consequences before uninstalling Bixby, and evaluating whether or not it is the best option for you.
How to Disable Bixby A71
Disabling Bixby on a Samsung Galaxy A71 is a similar process to disabling it on other Samsung Galaxy phones. Here are the steps you’ll need to follow:
- Go to the Bixby Home screen by swiping right on the home screen or by pressing the Bixby button on the side of the phone (if your phone has one)
- Tap the three dots in the top right corner of the screen
- Select Settings
- Under the Bixby Key section, toggle off the option to “Use Bixby Key”
- To turn off Bixby Voice, go to the settings menu, and then select “Bixby Voice.”
- Toggle off the option to “Bixby Voice”
After completing these steps, Bixby will no longer be accessible on your Samsung Galaxy A71.
It’s worth noting that disabling Bixby does not remove the app from the device, it just turns off the functionality. However, if you don’t use Bixby and you want to free up some space on your device, you can uninstall Bixby as well.
