topic Re: One UI 7 Writing Assist Not Completely Disabled Bug in Galaxy S23

One UI 7 Writing Assist Not Completely Disabled Bug

KSpakes87 — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:31:57 GMT

After the One UI 7 update I've noticed in Google Messages that if I long press (to paste) there is the Galaxy AI icon. I have all of the AI features disabled. This shouldn't appear there. Just to test if it was a bug showing the icon, I clicked it. This brought up the Writing Assist panel that should be disabled.

I'm not sure if there are other apps that have the same issue, but I noticed this one this morning. I did attempt to test in Google Search Bar and it was not present.

If I click the settings icon in the Writing Assist panel, it takes me to Settings > Galaxy AI > Writing Assist where it does show that it is disabled. I verified the sub-setting "Chat Translation" was disabled as well.

This is obviously either a bug, or intentional. I hope it is a bug and that we have true control over Galaxy AI being enabled on our phones.

Need a patch to fix this issue please.

UPDATE: This bug is present here in Samsung Members as well.

Re: One UI 7 Writing Assist Not Completely Disabled Bug

kbbrow — Sat, 03 May 2025 13:09:18 GMT

Same here. I turned off all new AI settings. (Hate that it reenabled Bixby and installed gemini) It's still showing. It doesnt need to be there. It feels like an ad "jUsT iN cASe YoU wAnNa TrY aI" No.

Re: One UI 7 Writing Assist Not Completely Disabled Bug

Members_YAGuqdd — Tue, 06 May 2025 00:02:35 GMT

Same here. I hate all this AI stuff Samsung is trying to force down our throats. Let us turn it off, ALL THE WAY OFF, or watch your customers drop you like a hot rock! At this point it's no secret AI isn't as popular as you thought it would be and it's bloody awful for the planet, so stop trying to force it on us!!

Re: One UI 7 Writing Assist Not Completely Disabled Bug

partlyblue — Wed, 07 May 2025 13:43:08 GMT

I am experiencing this as well and it's really messing with my muscle memory. I'm getting close to wiping my S24U and flashing a rooted rom. I got this phone specifically because of how minimal the useless bloat software is (imo, having owned 2 other samsungs) and for the stylus. Feeling really burnt and belittled by Samsung and the fanboys as if I'm I luddite for not wanting these sweeping changes forcefully added onto my phone as "poweruser" features are axed.

Edit: typo

Re: One UI 7 Writing Assist Not Completely Disabled Bug

aqqa — Wed, 07 May 2025 16:37:32 GMT

Same here on S23.

Re: One UI 7 Writing Assist Not Completely Disabled Bug

user68PriqvEIx — Wed, 07 May 2025 22:57:27 GMT

I would also like this to GO AWAY

Re: One UI 7 Writing Assist Not Completely Disabled Bug

AIBullcrapDespiser — Thu, 08 May 2025 19:31:53 GMT

I'm sick and tired of Samsung and Google forcing AI garbage onto me like some twisted kink. My S24U is 100% without a doubt my last Samsung phone, ever. No amount of back walking will restore my trust in this awful ecosystem. Samsung was starting to get worse than apple anyways.

Re: One UI 7 Writing Assist Not Completely Disabled Bug

rubbergubber — Sat, 17 May 2025 20:05:36 GMT

god yes I'm so tired. what's worse, it doesn't just show the ai icon, every time I try to paste I accidentally hit the words "writing assist" because that stupid button pops up in place of where the paste used to be. I am so sick of AI and it's only going to get worse, it's making me want to rip my hair out.

Re: One UI 7 Writing Assist Not Completely Disabled Bug

aniytik — Wed, 21 May 2025 19:26:52 GMT

Same problem, same disappointment, same desire to eliminate that button from the copy/paste popup once and forever.

Re: One UI 7 Writing Assist Not Completely Disabled Bug

userSQmY3Fqnnz — Tue, 27 May 2025 04:15:10 GMT

After updating to One UI 7, I'm experiencing a very frustrating issue: the Writing Assist feature still appears even though it’s completely disabled in the settings.

I’ve turned off all Galaxy AI options – including Writing Assist and Chat Translation – yet when I long press in apps like Google Messages or even Samsung Members, the Writing Assist icon still shows up. If I tap it, the full panel opens, despite everything being turned OFF in Settings > Galaxy AI > Writing Assist.

This is either a serious bug or Samsung is forcing AI features even when disabled, which is completely unacceptable. A long press is supposed to show Paste, not unwanted AI tools that were explicitly turned off.

Please acknowledge this issue and release a fix as soon as possible. We should have full control over Galaxy AI and our device experience.

Device: Galaxy Fold 5
One UI version: 7
Status: Writing Assist – disabled
Still appears: Yes (Google Messages, Samsung Members)

Please fix this ASAP. We paid for premium devices, not forced AI prompts.

Re: One UI 7 Writing Assist Not Completely Disabled Bug

chickahdee — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:01:55 GMT

Same problem. I sent a feedback request about it. Absolutely disappointed it's not completely off!

Re: Re: One UI 7 Writing Assist Not Completely Disabled Bug

chickahdee — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:39:28 GMT

The samsung feedback did just give me a tech phone number to call which was completely useless because it does seem like it's a bug, BUT if enough people send in feedback TO samsung (not here because they don't read it here) they may put out a fix.

Re: One UI 7 Writing Assist Not Completely Disabled Bug

jsnepo — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:18:59 GMT

It's almost July and still no fix. I'm giving Samsung until July to fix this bug or else I'm going with an Iphone. I hate companies doing stupid **bleep** like this just to force their unnecessary features be useful. I disabled this feature. Why is it still showing?

Re: One UI 7 Writing Assist Not Completely Disabled Bug

aniytik — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:31:14 GMT

I reported the issue in May via Samsung Members. I even got a reply, however it was like "Your request has been forwarded to the company's technical department. Whenever possible, all customer requests are taken into account when developing new software versions and models. We hope that the setting will be implemented in the next updates." So it is... nothing, actually. Not convincing. Especially with the fact that it's already JULY. Maybe I'm too pessimistic, but it seems that nobody cares about the bug metioned. Maybe they are eager to keep it.

Re: One UI 7 Writing Assist Not Completely Disabled Bug

Yachmenevsv — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:01:27 GMT

Hello,

I’ve noticed an issue with the context menu when switching languages. In English, the “Paste” button is shown directly in the pop-up next to “Writing toolkit.” However, when switching to another language (like Russian), the “Paste” option gets hidden under the three-dot menu. The “Writing toolkit” becomes “Инструменты для написания” and it takes up more space, pushing “Paste” out of view.

This makes it less convenient and slows down usage, especially when frequent pasting is needed.

It would be great if the “Paste” button could remain easily accessible regardless of the selected language or the length of other menu items.

Re: One UI 7 Writing Assist Not Completely Disabled Bug

bd604 — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:50:45 GMT

Yep having the same issue, very frustrating. looking for a way to completely rip out the samsung AI stuff, considering going as far as rooting my phone.

when this device breaks and needs to be replaced, it'll be my last Samsung device.

S24 user, 8th and final Samsung phone.

Re: One UI 7 Writing Assist Not Completely Disabled Bug

da411d — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:58:29 GMT

I decompiled system files (framework.jar -> android.widget.Editor -> populateMenuWithItems) and as I see there is no check if the option is disabled or enabled.
And yes, there is no way to disable it via options ADB.

Re: One UI 7 Writing Assist Not Completely Disabled Bug

Pedro1234 — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:00:12 GMT

Dear Samsung, please fix this garbage! We want to be able to **not** use these features! Stop pushing down our throats

Re: One UI 7 Writing Assist Not Completely Disabled Bug

Samsung_931KnEV — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 01:45:45 GMT

This is unacceptable. I'm regularly paying $1200-$1500 to own a phone, not to have AI shoved down my throat .

Re: One UI 7 Writing Assist Not Completely Disabled Bug

writingeraser — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 23:46:28 GMT

using s25

the only workaround for languages where it completely blocks paste button is lowering scale of screen