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Circle to search feature

(Topic created on: 01-08-2025 02:17 PM)
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Naniithekiller_45
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Galaxy S
The circle to search feature is working only if we have the google apps enabled,

It's not working if we disable them

Any idea on this?
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Tanish4181
Active Level 3
Galaxy S
If you disable google app then circle to search foes not work because circle to search use google app to function
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Galaxy S
Yeah but I thought of disabling the google apps as they're tracking everything 😀
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Tanish4181
Active Level 3
Galaxy S
Yes but they can track your screen with circle to search so it is OK for you to set google to disabled
Galaxy S
Not because of this one bro, I've disabled them cause they're keeping an eye on our activities like displaying the adds related to what we've viewed recently on any of the shopping apps like that stuff so I've disabled most of the apps of google
DINKAR_A34_5G
Expert Level 4
Galaxy S
Circle to Search is a Google-powered feature.
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Galaxy S
Yeah
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Wodehouse
Expert Level 5
Galaxy S
Circle to search is a part of Google's ecosystem. Please read more on this

The "Circle to search" feature, also known as "Live Search" or "Smart Select", is a Samsung-specific feature that allows users to quickly search for content on their device.

It's not surprising that this feature relies on Google apps, specifically the Google Search app, to function properly. Here's why:

1. *Google Search integration*: The "Circle to search" feature is tightly integrated with Google Search, which provides the search results and indexing capabilities.
2. *Google Services Framework*: The Google Services Framework (GSF) is a background service that manages Google apps and services on Android devices. Disabling Google apps might prevent GSF from functioning correctly, which could affect the "Circle to search" feature.

If you disable Google apps, the "Circle to search" feature might not work because:

1. *Loss of search indexing*: Without Google Search, the device might not be able to index content, making it difficult for the "Circle to search" feature to find relevant results.
2. *Broken integration*: Disabling Google apps might break the integration between the "Circle to search" feature and Google Search, preventing the feature from functioning correctly.

If you want to use the "Circle to search" feature without relying on Google apps, you might consider the following:

1. *Use an alternative search app*: You can try using a third-party search app, like Microsoft Bing or DuckDuckGo, to see if they integrate with the "Circle to search" feature.
2. *Check Samsung's documentation*: Samsung might provide documentation or support resources that explain how to use the "Circle to search" feature without relying on Google apps.

Keep in mind that disabling Google apps might affect other features and functionality on your device, so it's essential to weigh the pros and cons before making any changes.

If this reply answered your query please tap 3 vertical dots to the right of my reply and tap "Resolved". Thank you 😊
cs_member10
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Galaxy S

Dear Samsung Member,

Greetings from Samsung Customer Support!

We would like to clarify that this functionality is indeed related to Google.

If you continue to experience any issues or have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to help!

Warm Regards,
Samsung Customer Support

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