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Samsung has started rolling out its latest One UI 5.1 update to all supported devices. Most users need to pay more attention to the latest integration of Bixby into their Phone app. This feature enables the Voice Assistant to take a call by text. I know it sounds weird. You may remember Google introduced their Google Assistant, which helps you attend calls from your phone screen to text. All calls will be transcribed and displayed on your screen.

From there, you can text, and Bixby will reply. It seems pretty valuable, especially when you can’t take calls but can text. This feature, known as Bixby Text Call, allows users to answer calls automatically and find out why the person is calling. So let’s look at this and learn more about it.

What is Bixby Text Call?

This feature was recently launched and is only available on Samsung’s flagship smartphones. It will transcribe the call and can text based on your Reply, making answering calls possible without saying a word. This feature isn’t new. Google’s exclusive Pixel devices come with this feature called Call Screen, but it’s Samsung’s alternative for Galaxy users.

How does Bixby Text Call work?

It uses ML and AI to transcribe the call, and the caller responds in real time. This feature is integrated with Bixby Assistant. You can read the screen, and either use Quick Reply or type a response where Bixby will respond on your behalf. This feature started rolling out with the November update, but it was only available in selected regions at that time. However, with the One UI 5.1 update, it is more polished and supports the English language.

How to use enable and use Bixby Text Call on your Samsung device.

Before proceeding, ensure that your device is updated to the latest version of One UI. To check, you can follow these instructions:

  1. Open Device Settings.
  2.   Head over to About Phone.
  3.   From there, go to Software Information.

There you will find whether you have installed the latest One UI 5.1. If you don’t have One UI 5.1, then you can check for the update with these step-by-step instructions:

  • Open Device Settings.
  •   Go to Software Update.
  •   If there is an update available, click on Download and Install.

Once you have confirmed that your device is running One UI 5.1, then you can proceed with enabling Bixby Text Call with the guide mentioned below:

  • Open the Phone app and tap on the triple-dot menu.
  •   Go to Settings and tap on Bixby Text Call.
  •   Toggle it on to enable it.
  •   Tap on Language and Voice and choose English.
  •   Download the Language add-on and add custom responses that you want to use with Quick Reply.

That’s it!

You have now enabled Bixby Text Call on your Galaxy smartphone. To use it, you only need to tap the Bixby Text Call button on your call screen. After that, it will start the conversation by first giving the caller an explanation that you are using Bixby Text Call. You can also view the transcription after the call has ended from the Log info in your Calls in the Phone app. Not to mention, you can switch or end the call accordingly.

class="wp-block-heading">How is Bixby Text useful?

This feature helps avoid spam calls where most spammers end the call after hearing a synthesized voice. Bixby’s voice deters them from continuing because they fear being recorded or disinterested as they are not talking to real humans. So if you receive a call from an unknown number or feel too surprised, try using Bixby Text Call to avoid such calls.

This feature is currently available in two different languages: English and Korean, and there are no words on expanding to other languages. This article was helpful for you, and you have successfully enabled Bixby Text Call.

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