How to Uninstall Bixby on Samsung Devices


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Bixby is Samsung’s built-in virtual assistant designed to help with tasks, reminders, and device management. While useful for some users, many Samsung Galaxy S25 owners prefer not to use it due to accidental activation, battery usage, or personal preference. AvNexo provides a comprehensive guide on how to uninstall Bixby on Samsung devices safely.

Can You Completely Uninstall Bixby?

Samsung does not allow full uninstallation of Bixby on all devices because it is integrated into the system firmware. However, you can:

  • Disable Bixby apps and services

  • Prevent Bixby from launching via button or voice

  • Remove Bixby from the Home Screen and app drawer

These steps effectively stop Bixby from running without root access or complex modifications.

Step 1: Disable Bixby Voice

  1. Press the Bixby button or open the Bixby app.

  2. Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) or Settings icon.

  3. Select Bixby Voice → Voice Wake-Up and toggle it off.

This prevents Bixby from activating via the “Hi Bixby” voice command.

Step 2: Turn Off Bixby Home Panel

  1. Long-press an empty area of the Home Screen.

  2. Swipe right to access Bixby Home / Samsung Daily.

  3. Toggle the panel off or remove it completely.

Disabling the Home Screen panel reduces visual clutter and prevents accidental swipes triggering Bixby.

Step 3: Disable Bixby Button

  1. Open Settings → Advanced Features → Side Key.

  2. Change Press and Hold from Wake Bixby to Power Off Menu or Do Nothing.

  3. Change Double Press from Bixby to Open App or Do Nothing.

This stops Bixby from launching using the physical button.

Step 4: Disable Bixby Routines

Bixby Routines can run background tasks even if other settings are disabled:

  1. Go to Settings → Advanced Features → Bixby Routines

  2. Toggle off to stop automatic routines

This ensures Bixby does not execute actions without your permission.

Step 5: Disable Bixby App Updates (Optional)

To prevent Bixby from updating automatically:

  1. Open Google Play Store → My Apps & Games → Installed

  2. Find Bixby and disable auto-update

  3. This prevents unwanted feature changes or accidental reactivation

AvNexo Tip: Keep apps updated for security, but Bixby can remain disabled without auto-updates.

Step 6: Use Package Disabling (Advanced Users)

For users familiar with ADB (Android Debug Bridge):

  1. Connect the Samsung device to a PC with ADB installed

  2. Use the command:

    adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.home

  3. This disables the Bixby package entirely without root access

Warning: Use caution; disabling system apps incorrectly may affect device stability.

Step 7: Restart Your Device

Restarting the Galaxy S25 ensures all Bixby modifications take effect:

  1. Press and hold the Power button → Restart

  2. Test that Bixby no longer launches via button, voice, or swipe

Final Thoughts

While Samsung does not allow full uninstallation of Bixby without advanced methods, you can effectively disable Bixby on Samsung devices by turning off voice wake-up, disabling the Home Screen panel, adjusting the Bixby button, turning off routines, and optionally disabling app updates. AvNexo’ step-by-step guide ensures your Galaxy S25 operates without Bixby interruptions, giving you a cleaner, more controlled user experience.

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