How to Open Google Assistant on Samsung with Power or Side key

Do you want to activate Google Assistant on your Samsung Galaxy phone with the Power or Side button? If yes then this guide will teach you how to open Google Assistant on Samsung with a Power or Side Button on One UI 5.0 based on Android 13.

Normally, the side key on a Galaxy phone functions to open the camera or app, wake Bixby, and power off menu. But now, you can customize it even further with a new module called “RegiStar“. 

RegiStar is a new and interesting Good Lock app module from Samsung. It can be downloaded from the Galaxy Store, and in order to use it, you must first install the Good Lock software. Back taps, power buttons, search layout, history, and power (side) key actions may all be customized with this new module.

The RegiStar software allows you to edit and reorganize the home screen of the Settings app on your Galaxy smartphone or tablet. It implies you may add and delete objects as well as rearrange their arrangement. You may also choose whether to display your complete name or a nickname. You may even hide your email address from the main page of the Settings app.

So, here are the steps to activate Google Assistant with the side key on Samsung:

Step 1. Set Google Assistant as the Default Digital Assistant App

• Go to the Settings app.
• Tap Apps.
• Select Choose default apps.
• Tap the Digital assistant app > Device assistance app.
• Finally, choose Google.

Set Google Assistant as the Default Digital Assistant App

Step 2. How to Open Google Assistant on Samsung with Power or Side Key

You can configure the power (side) button’s press-and-hold function with RegiStar. Many Galaxy smartphone users have asked Samsung to allow them to activate Google Assistant by pressing and holding the power button, and they can now do so using the RegiStar app.

1. Download the RegiStar module from the Galaxy Store. You can also download it through the Good Lock app.

2. Once installed, open the RegiStar module.

3. Tap on Side-Key press and hold action.

Side-Key press and hold action

4. Enable it and then Choose Access your Google Voice assistant.

Access your Google voice assistant

5. Now, whenever you press and hold the Side or Power key on your Galaxy phone, it will open Google Assistant.

Open Google Assistant on Samsung with Side

That’s all. This is by far the easiest method to open and activate Google Assistant on your Samsung Galaxy phones with power or a side button on Samsung One UI 5.0 (Android 13).

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