Owners of modern Xiaomi smartphones often face intrusive introduction of Google Gemini into the system processes of the HyperOS shell or MIUI. After another update of Google Play services, the virtual assistant can automatically take control of voice commands, replacing the usual algorithm. This causes irritation among those who prefer classical functionality or simply do not use the capabilities of artificial intelligence in everyday tasks.
Removing the system component requires caution, as Gemini is deeply integrated into the Android ecosystem. Simply removing an application through the standard settings menu is often impossible or not enough to completely disable its functions. You will need to perform a number of specific actions to regain control of the device and disable the assistant's automatic start when you press the power button or swipe from the corner of the screen.
In this guide, we’ll look at proven methods for deactivating and removing the service, ranging from standard system tools to advanced methods through ADB. It’s important to understand that a complete deletion can affect the operation of other Google services, so we’ll focus on safe ways to disable that will not disrupt the stability of your Xiaomi.
Why Gemini Appears on Xiaomi and Interferes with Work
Gemini integration takes place at the level of system updates to Google Play Services, which are installed automatically in the background. Xiaomi users often notice changes after another update, when a power button or long press on the screen begins to call the interface of a new assistant instead of the usual Google Assistant, the result of Google’s global strategy to replace the old algorithm with a new neural network model.
The main problem is that Gemini is positioned as a first-level service that takes precedence over third-party applications. In the HyperOS shell, this can lead to conflicts, especially if you are used to using the Chinese version of Xiao AI assistant or third-party launchers.
⚠️ Warning: Forced activation of Gemini can lead to increased battery consumption due to constant background processing and listening to the microphone, even if you do not actively use its functions.
In addition, the new assistant requires a significant amount of RAM to work with its models, which on budget models Redmi or POCO can cause noticeable slowdowns interface. Understanding the implementation mechanisms helps to choose the right method of combating intrusive service.
Disconnection through Google App Settings
The first and safest step is to try to disable the functionality through the regular settings menu of the Google app itself.This method does not require root rights and special tools, but it may not remove the application completely, but only deaktivate its active functions. To start, open the settings menu of your smartphone and go to the App section. → All applications.
In the installed program list, find an app called Gemini or Google (depending on the shell version, it may be hidden under a common name). Click on it and select Disable or Stop. If the system requires confirmation, accept the warning that other apps may not work correctly. In most cases, for Xiaomi, this returns control to the old assistant.
If the delete button is inactive, try clearing the app data. Go to Settings → Apps → Application Management → Google. Select Memory and click Clear → All Data. After that, restart the device. When you first start, the system may suggest setting up the assistant again - at which point read the screen carefully and select Continue with Google Assistant, ignoring suggestions to go to Gemini.
☑️ Checklist of disconnection through settings
Importantly, after cleaning up the data, some personalized search settings and Google Discover feeds can reset, which is normal behavior that requires re-authorization and preferences settings, but it ensures that old configuration files containing a link to the new assistant are deleted from the device’s memory.
Removal of system component updates
Often Gemini comes not as a standalone app, but as an update to the built-in Google App component. To roll back changes, you need to uninstall updates for that particular system package. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps and find the Google app (G icon).
Click on the three dots in the top corner of the screen (or the button at the bottom, depending on the version of MIUI) and select Remove Updates. The system will warn you that this action will return the application to the factory version. Confirm the action. Once the process is complete, the version of the application will roll back to the one that was preinstalled in the factory, and the Gemini module will disappear, since it simply does not exist in the older versions.
| Action. | The result | Risks. |
|---|---|---|
| Disconnection in settings | Assistant stops responding | Minimum |
| Removal of updates | Full rollback to the old version | Resetting search settings |
| Clearing the data | Cache and token dumping | You need to log in again. |
| ADB team (pm disable) | Deep packet lock | Requires PC and cable |
Once the version rolls back, be sure to go to Google Play Market, search for the Google app and click on three dots in the app description corner. Make sure the Auto Update tick is removed.This will prevent the new version from automatically re-installing with Gemini integrated in the future. However, remember that without security updates, the app could become vulnerable.
What to do if the “Remove Updates” button is grey?
Using ADB for Deep Deactivation
For users who want to get rid of the intrusive service, the most effective method is to use the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) debugging bridge, which allows you to remove or hide system packages without superuser rights (Root), but requires a connection to a computer. You will need to download ADB Tools on your PC and enable debugging on USB on your smartphone.
To enable debugging, go to Settings → About Phone and tap 7 times on MIUI or HyperOS until you see the words "You're a developer." Then on the menu Additional → For developers, activate the Debugging switch over USB. Connect your phone to your computer with a cable and enter a command to check the connection in the PC command line:
adb devicesOnce the connection is confirmed on the phone screen, you can proceed to lock the packet. The main package responsible for the new assistant is usually named com.google.android.apps.bard or integrated into com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox. For secure removal (hidden) for the current user, use the command:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.bard⚠️ Be extremely careful when entering packet names. Removing critical system components (e.g. com.google.android.gms) can lead to endless phone restarts (bootloop) and the need to flash the phone.
If you are not sure of the exact name of the package, use the command adb shell pm list packages | grep gemini or grep bard to find the corresponding lines. Once the command is completed, the application will disappear from the installed list and stop consuming resources. To return the remote application, you will need to reset your phone settings or command adb shell cmd package install-existing.
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Use ADB AppControl for Windows if you find the command line difficult.It has a graphical interface and allows you to safely remove system debris from Xiaomi in one click.
Replacing the voice assistant with an alternative
Once Gemini is removed or disabled, the system may be left without a designated voice assistant, which will lead to errors when calling voice input. To avoid this, you must explicitly specify to the system which application should handle voice commands. On Xiaomi, this can be done through the special features menu.
Go to Settings → Additional → Special Features. Find Digital Assistants or Google Assistant. In the Digital Assistant App, select No or return the classic Google Assistant if available in the list. This will break the link between the call button and the remote service.
It's also worth checking the lock screen settings. Gemini is often spelled out in button actions. Go to Settings → Lock screen and check what's assigned to the long press of the power button. If there's an assistant starting, change the action to Turn off or Nothing, this will prevent the remote service from accidentally starting.
- 📱 Open the settings of special features.
- 🔍 Find the section "Digital Assistant".
- 🚫 Choose “No” or the classic Google Assistant.
- 🔒 Check the button settings on the lock screen.
If you use third-party assistants like Yandex’s Alice or Siri-like launchers, set them as the default default. Android allows you to have only one active voice command handler, so installing an alternative will automatically deaktivate Gemini residues.
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Full replacement of the assistant in the special features settings is a key step, without which the system can try to restore the remote service with each update.
Possible problems and ways to solve them
The removal process may be complicated by the features of the HyperOS shell. For example, after a reboot, the phone may suggest that Gemini be activated again, claiming that it is necessary for the search to work, in which case a complete shutdown of the Internet during the initial setup stage after reset or deletion helps.
Another common problem is the “App Not Installed” error when you try to roll back the version through settings, which occurs if the factory version of the application is lower than what the current version of Android requires for stable operation, in which case you can not remove updates, and the only way out is to use ADB to freeze the package.
⚠️ Note: If you see persistent pop-ups after deleting with the error "Google is not working", try to clear the data of the Google Play Services app (without deleting it.
Users also note that the global firmware (Global ROM) versions are more difficult to remove than the Chinese (CN ROM), due to the more stringent Google certification. If standard methods do not work, consider installing custom firmware, where control over system components is fully transferred to the user, but this requires unlocking the bootloader.