How to disable bixby on samsung phones s10

Introduction

When Samsung introduced the Galaxy S10 series, it came with a feature called Bixby — Samsung’s AI assistant designed to rival Google Assistant and Siri. However, for many users, Bixby turned out to be more of an annoyance than a convenience, especially when it pops up accidentally by pressing the Bixby button or responding to “Hi Bixby.”

If you’re tired of these interruptions, this detailed guide will walk you through how to disable Bixby completely on your Galaxy S10, S10+, or S10e, without needing to root or install custom software.

1. What Is Bixby and Why It Keeps Activating

Bixby is Samsung’s built-in virtual assistant, capable of performing voice commands, controlling apps, managing smart devices, and even running automation routines.

It has three main components:

• Bixby Voice – Voice assistant activated by button or “Hi Bixby.”

• Bixby Home / Samsung Daily – Content feed on your left home screen.

• Bixby Button – A physical shortcut on the side of the Galaxy S10.

The problem? These features often activate unintentionally, especially when you press the button by mistake or when the phone mishears a wake word.

2. Can You Uninstall Bixby?

Unfortunately, Bixby cannot be fully uninstalled because it’s part of Samsung’s system software. However, you can disable it entirely so it never appears or runs in the background.

This guide will show you how to:
✅ Turn off the Bixby button
✅ Disable Bixby Voice
✅ Remove Bixby Home
✅ Stop “Hi Bixby” wake-up

3. Turn Off the Bixby Button (Single or Double Press)

The Bixby button is located below the volume rocker on your Galaxy S10’s left side. Initially, pressing it launched Bixby automatically, but newer updates let you change or disable this behavior.

Steps to Disable or Reassign the Bixby Button:

1. Press the Bixby button once to launch the Bixby app.

2. Tap the three-dot menu (top right corner).

3. Select Settings.

4. Tap Bixby key.

5. Choose Double press to open Bixby instead of single press.

If you want to use the button for something else:

• Tap Use single press → Select Open app → Choose Google Assistant or any app you prefer.

✅ Result: Pressing the button once will no longer open Bixby, or it will open your selected app instead.

4. Disable “Hi Bixby” Voice Wake-Up

“Hi Bixby” is the voice command that wakes up the assistant even when the screen is off. Turning it off prevents unwanted activations during calls or daily use.

Steps:

1. Open the Bixby app.

2. Tap the three-dot menu → Settings.

3. Find Voice wake-up and tap it.

4. Toggle Voice wake-up to Off.

✅ Result: Saying “Hi Bixby” will no longer trigger the assistant.

5. Disable Bixby Voice

If you don’t want to interact with Bixby through voice at all, you can disable the feature completely.

Steps:

1. Open the Bixby app.

2. Tap your profile picture in the top right corner.

3. Go to Settings → Bixby Voice.

4. Tap Voice response and select Never.

5. Toggle Bixby Voice off if available.

✅ Result: Bixby will no longer respond to any voice command or accidental activation.

6. Remove Bixby Home / Samsung Daily from the Home Screen

Bixby Home (later renamed Samsung Daily and Samsung Free) sits on the leftmost home screen of the Galaxy S10. If you swipe right from your main screen, you’ll see it.

To Remove It:

1. Long-press on an empty area of your Home screen.

2. Swipe right to the leftmost page.

3. Toggle Bixby Home (or Samsung Daily) to Off.

✅ Result: You’ll no longer see Bixby content on your home screen.

7. Stop Bixby from Running in the Background

Even after disabling the button and voice features, Bixby may still run small background services. You can stop them manually.

Steps:

1. Go to Settings → Apps.

2. Tap the search bar and type Bixby.

3. Select each of these and tap Force stop:

   • Bixby Voice

   • Bixby Service

   • Bixby Vision

4. If the option appears, also tap Disable.

✅ Result: Bixby will no longer consume battery or memory in the background.

8. Optional: Replace Bixby with Google Assistant

If you still want a voice assistant but prefer Google’s ecosystem, you can set Google Assistant as your primary AI.

Steps:

1. Long-press the Home button.

2. Choose Google Assistant as the default voice app.

3. (Optional) Go to Settings → Advanced features → Bixby key → Assign Google Assistant to the button.

✅ Result: You’ll have full voice control through Google Assistant instead of Bixby.

9. Disable Bixby Routines

Some Galaxy S10 users experience background automation running through Bixby Routines. You can turn it off too.

Steps:

1. Go to Settings → Advanced features → Bixby Routines.

2. Toggle it Off.

✅ Result: No more automatic actions triggered by Bixby Routines.

10. Prevent Bixby from Reactivating After Software Updates

After major One UI updates, Bixby may reactivate automatically. To prevent this:

• Turn off Auto-update for Bixby apps in the Galaxy Store.

• After updates, recheck your Side Key and Voice wake-up settings.

11. Advanced Method: Disable Bixby via ADB (Optional)

For advanced users, you can disable Bixby system packages without root access using ADB commands.

Steps:

1. Enable Developer Options by tapping Build number seven times.

2. Go to Developer options → USB debugging → Turn on.

3. Connect your S10 to your PC.

4. Open Command Prompt and type the following:

   adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.agent
   adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.service
   adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.spage
   

✅ Result: All Bixby components will be disabled system-wide.

12. Common Problems and Fixes

13. Why Samsung Keeps Bixby on Galaxy Phones

Samsung continues to include Bixby because:

• It integrates with SmartThings smart home features.

• It offers offline voice control for system functions.

• It supports Samsung-exclusive routines and automation.

However, user control has improved over time, and you now have the freedom to disable it completely.

14. Final Thoughts

While Bixby was designed to make using your phone more convenient, many Samsung Galaxy S10 users find it unnecessary or disruptive. Thankfully, with just a few adjustments, you can turn off Bixby entirely — no root access, no special tools, just native settings.

Once disabled, your Galaxy S10 becomes cleaner, faster, and simpler to use. If you still want a smart assistant, Google Assistant remains the best replacement — accurate, responsive, and tightly integrated with Android.