[ROOT] Remap Bixby Button w/o an app

[redplate]

Hey community. I just figured out how to remap the Bixby button. I'm running a pre-rooted custom rom with deactivated Bixby and don't know if this is working with running Bixby. But I think it should so let's get started:



- Make a backup of your files -

Keycode for Bixby button is 703

1. Go with any root Explorer (I'm using Solid Explorer) to
/system/usr/keylayout
2. Rename the Generic.kl to Generic.txt
3. Open this file with an text editor
4. Search for 703 to get following entry:
# input_fw Intelligent Key for Dream key 703 WAKE
5. Change it to whatever you want. I simply tried following:
# input_fw Intelligent Key for Dream key 703 VOLUME_DOWN
!! 6. Rename it back to Generic.kl (otherwise you won't be able to press any hardware button after reboot; as me lol)
7. Check permissions
8. Restart your device
It works for me. My Bixby button is regulating the volume down

To 4. The entry could also be like following (after an update for Bixby Vision from 07.05.17):

# input_fw Intelligent Key for Dream key 703 WINK

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Some possible assignments so far:

VOLUME_DOWN - sets volume down
VOLUME_UP - sets volume up
HOME - Homebutton
POWER - Powermenu
MUSIC - starts your favorite music player
CAMERA - starts camera app
APP_SWITCH - Recent apps button
VOICE_ASSIST - Google Assistent

Have fun playing around and please report back if it's working with just a rooted stock Rom and share your assignments with us

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BTW: Thanks to RuggedHunter for sharing the script geteventsendevent.sh by GermainZ to get the Bixby key code

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[Manson79]

Thanks for this! Awesome! Works to lauch the camera and it's fast, I used CAMERA.

 

[risoobeon]

Just used this to bring up Google assistant works brilliant thanks. Btw it's VOICE_ASSIST for anyone who needs it.

 

[biyor]

yeah! working here with menu option!
some posible to remap softkeys?

 

[risoobeon]

My guess would be yes as these two would be the best to try.
key 580 APP_SWITCH
key 582 VOICE_ASSIST
Change to what ever you want but make a back up of the file first in case of error.

 

[hnparsana]

key assignment for SCREEN SHOT PLS

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

 

[Feche]

Flashlight please,thanks!

 

[biyor]

Doble tap or long press On softkeys should be incredible, i try but cant find how to do

Enviado desde mi SM-G950F mediante Tapatalk

 

[luvgirl12345]

It just deleted my generic.kl file Failed to rename and original is gone. Could someone upload theirs? Thanks

 

[dehnhaide]

It just deleted my generic.kl file Failed to rename and original is gone. Could someone upload theirs? Thanks

There you go. Just rename the file. Already mapped to CAMERA.

 

[luvgirl12345]

My phone won't start anymore. Not sure if this is a coincidence. I get the message: Custom binary blocked by FRP Lock.

Edit: I think I disabled OEM unlock in settings after flashing. That is probably the more likely cause than changing a file...

 

[metzo32]

Used for Camera ,working excellent..Thank you so much

 

[luvgirl12345]

Works! Thank you very much

 

[xPr0metheus]

I would love to use it for google now (not assistant) Any idea?

Gesendet von meinem SM-G955F mit Tapatalk

 

[GreyFox777]

I want it for torch!!! How to remap it to enable/disable torch?!

 

[duminduweera]

I would love to use it for google now (not assistant) Any idea?

Gesendet von meinem SM-G955F mit Tapatalk

Any possible way to achieve this?

 

[pax2011]

Any possible way to achieve this?

Same question

 

[KPOCAB4EG]

Hi all! When used "CAMERA" bixby buttom take a shot or only launch camera app?

UPD: Yes, and take a shot on open app like a instagram/snapchat etc.)

Thanks!)

 

[Interceptor777]

For everyone who wants to use Google Now, change your language to anything besides US English.

I believe assistant is only rolled out in US so if you change it to Australian or UK English it should switch back to google Now.

 

[cantenna]

moved