Engadget Logo Engadget Japanese version Galaxy's Bixby button is finally customizable. Supported by updating to Android Pie

Engadget Logo Engadget Japanese version Galaxy's Bixby button is finally customizable. Supported by updating to Android Pie

The Bixby button on recent Galaxy series. This is a button for using Samsung's AI assistant Bixby, but in Japan it is not compatible with Bixby Voice, which is used as a voice assistant, so it is used less frequently, and the reality is that the button is a waste. In fact, until now, this button has not been able to be customized to assign other functions, but it seems that the ban will finally be lifted in a future update.

Engadget Logo Engadget Japan Galaxy Bixby button finally customizable, compatible with Android Pie update

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Actually, this was found in the Galaxy S10 series announced in San Francisco. The S10 series also has a Bixby button, but it was pointed out that unlike before, it is possible to customize the application that starts up. According to Samsung's press release, customization content can set quick commands that launch other applications in response to one or two presses of the Bixby button. However, it seems that one or the other should be assigned a Bixby launch. And this function will be available on the current model by updating. But assuming you're running Android 9 Pie. Overseas, Galaxy S8/S8+, S9/S9+, Note8/9 have started updating to Android 9 Pie, so these models should be eligible. Unfortunately, the update has not started in Japan yet, but for the reasons I introduced at the beginning, it should be a nice feature for Japanese Galaxy users. I look forward to your prompt response.

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