I don't know about anyone else but my issues with apps, and connectivity just to name a few since the update. Has all just been a bit much. I have spent hours, days and weeks trying to fix what changed on my phone. I am always for change as long as it makes my life easier. I have yet to find things I like but that will take time. However right now I need to do what I need until then. Most everything I read tells me to go to the good lock app and so far it is useless to me. I have already went into settings done the stuff it tells me I should do before going into the app. If the issue at hand is not answered by the app and or settings. The answered should be that is not a function you can do any longer.
Now my venting is over and I haven't lost you here are a few of my issues.
1. On lock screen I could see in the actual screen an icon of the notification receivedbefore the update. I don't want this seen in the top left corner I need a quick look down and see.
2. I want 1 home screen that I keep locked. I do not want new apps added to it. I have multiple screens that I have separated by categories useful too me. I want to place new apps where I want to fit me.
3. Also I am trying to figure out or if possible the 4 apps that are supposed to stay at the bottom no matter what screen I am on can not be moved. I have lent a child my phone and they have accidentally moved them.
4. This may not be because of the update. I have always had great service in stores or other buildings but since the update i can not connect unless I am in the front of the store. I shouldn't have to keep putting my phone in airplane mode then removing it then the service is hit or miss.
5. Any tips for bixby I have never gotten it to work for me anyone have tips that would be great. Can you run bixby and Google assist.
I agree, this updated has been awful. Luckily, some of the things you mentioned can be reverted back. I'll respond to each list item you gave, respectively.
1. Go to Settings > Notifications > Lock screen notifications, and change to Card
2. Go to Settings > Home screen, and toggle "Add new apps to home screen" and then "Lock home screen layout."
3. Touch and hold the app until you feel a vibration. You can then move the app. You can also move new apps into the tray as well. If you've already locked the home screen from #2, then you may have to disable it temporarily until you get the layout you desire.
4. Carrier question likely
5. Bixby sucks in my opinion. However, as far as I'm aware, yes, you can run both. I've always had Bixby disabled and exclusively use Google Assistant. However, Google is working on phasing Google Assistant out for their new AI assistant Gemini.
