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PollPixx

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If I accidentally long press my home button it opens the Google App. Is there anyway to disable this? I can't find it.
 

csleverette

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I think if you go into Applications and clear the defaults for the Google App it will stop that. The next time you long press it will ask you what you want it to do as the default. I don't recall what the options are after that.
 
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PollPixx

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Thx it was in applications but, the tab default applications. Than "app device support" than you can choose for Google App, svoice, grenify or none. Thx for guiding me to the right direction.
 

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I think if you go into Applications and clear the defaults for the Google App it will stop that. The next time you long press it will ask you what you want it to do as the default. I don't recall what the options are after that.

I've tried this but Now on tap is still the default one, I've checked for Now on Tap in settings but can't see anything.
 

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The strange thing is whilst I'm connected to my Bluetooth car kit if I hold down the talk button it asks what to set as default, once S Voice is set I then try the home button but still nothing ?
 

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I've managed to get S-Voice back, in case anyone else has the same issue this is what you do....

Enable the Quick Dial option under Galaxy Labs, 1458849368378.jpg this then enables S-Voice and then you should see it under the Device assistance app setting 1458849426090.jpg

This has took me several days off messing around ?
 
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PollPixx

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It was in here since the 18th :) but with screens it makes it much more clear, Thx for sharing.
 

karhunr

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I have an S7 edge and finally found how to turn it off, it was driving me crazy. Settings/Device/Applications/Default Applications/Device assistance app/None
 

riopajel

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help guys! this is my first time to post a thread.
i'm using S5 G900F MM rooted, my problem is. my soft recent key is broken! can i change my home long press or double press shortcut for recent or switch app?
thank you
from ph
 

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meyerweb

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If your recents button is broken, how did you get to the recents screen shown in your attachment?

There's an app called HomeBot that will let you customize what a long press home button does, including showing Recents.
 
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setting->application->default applications->device assistant app

---------- Post added at 02:04 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:01 AM ----------

setting->application->default applications->device assistant app
 

juanito157

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I f#$%&%g hate the new Google Assistant defaulted function when long pressing the home key. Prior to this latest update, long pressing the home key got me to my news feed provided by Google.. I read that **** every morning!!! Is there a way to get that back????
 

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I f#$%&%g hate the new Google Assistant defaulted function when long pressing the home key. Prior to this latest update, long pressing the home key got me to my news feed provided by Google.. I read that **** every morning!!! Is there a way to get that back????
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My Thoughts EXACTLY Juanito157! I just don't understand why the Hell these companies feel the need to "VIGOROUSLY FIX" SH!TE THAT ISN'T BROKEN!! And 9 times out of 10, they Remove or "Hide" options and widgets that were Just Perfectly Fine where they Freakin were to begin with. I Swear between my PC's, Android Devices, Gaming Systems and others like FireTV Box etc... I Must waste on average, at LEAST a Hour, Almost Every Damn Day, Just WATCHING & WAITING for UPDATES! It's getting really Outa Hand & Insane Lol.... Anyway's, So Sorry for the Rant, a little off topic... BUT YES, PLEASE Let us know if anyone has found a way to Revert or Change back to the way Google was before they HAD TO "FIX" IT ; ¤ }
I loved it because I could long press Home & "Force" Copy /Paste Info from almost anywhere, Even Screen Shot Pics. Now, If this feature is still available and I'm just being a Moron, Which is very possible, can someone Chime in and Help a guy out Please!

*** And I know that there are 3rd Party Apps that will do the "Copy Anywhere" thang... It was just NICE & CONVENIENT having the option built right into Google..

THX & AS ALWAYS, XDA IS THE SH!TE!!
 
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    Go to Settings->Applications->Default Applications->Device Assistance App and between "Google Now" and "None", select "None" and you're good to go :)
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    I think if you go into Applications and clear the defaults for the Google App it will stop that. The next time you long press it will ask you what you want it to do as the default. I don't recall what the options are after that.
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    I've managed to get S-Voice back, in case anyone else has the same issue this is what you do....

    Enable the Quick Dial option under Galaxy Labs, 1458849368378.jpg this then enables S-Voice and then you should see it under the Device assistance app setting 1458849426090.jpg

    This has took me several days off messing around ?
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    It was in here since the 18th :) but with screens it makes it much more clear, Thx for sharing.

    Mine only showed Google Now for some reason, not sure why S voice disappeared, still I've got it back now ?
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    If your recents button is broken, how did you get to the recents screen shown in your attachment?

    There's an app called HomeBot that will let you customize what a long press home button does, including showing Recents.