How to completely disable Alice on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: 5 proven ways

Voice assistant Alice from Yandex is integrated into the MIUI firmware on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 smartphones as part of the ecosystem of services. For some users, it becomes a convenient tool for controlling the voice device, for others – a source of irritation due to accidental positives, battery consumption or data collection. Unlike the standard Google Assistant, Alice on Xiaomi is often activated not only by voice command, but also when you press the search button or even accidentally touch the screen.

In this article, you will find 5 working ways to disable Alice, from basic settings to radical methods for power users. We will discuss how to remove the assistant through the MIUI menu, disable its rights, block background activity and even uninstall system components (if you have unlocked bootloader).

Why Alice is launching on its own on the Redmi Note 7

The problem of spontaneously turning Alice on the Redmi Note 7 is related to the features of MIUI firmware and the integration of Yandex services.

• 🔊 Microphone sensitivity: Alice can trigger phrases similar to "Hello Alice" (e.g., "alisat," "fox," "hello, Masha"). MIUI 12/13 Recognition threshold is understated for convenience, but this leads to false positives.
• 📱 Search button: On some versions of firmware, a long Home button retention or a swipe on the search bar automatically triggers Alice, even if you tried to open Google.
• 🔄 Background processes: com.yandex.alice remains active in memory and can wake up when connected to Wi-Fi or charging (this is spelled out in Alice's AndroidManifest).
• 📲 Updates MIUI: After firmware updates, Alice's settings may reset and she becomes active again.

According to tests, on the Redmi Note 7 with MIUI 14, Alice consumes up to 5-7% of battery power per day with active voice commands. Even in the background, its processes take up to 120-150 MB of RAM, which is critical for devices with 3/4 GB of RAM.

⚠️ Note: If you use Yandex.Mail, Navigator or Music, removing Alice completely may disrupt these services, such as voice search in Yandex.Maps.

Method 1: Disable Alice through standard MIUI settings

The safest method is to deactivate the assistant in the settings menu, which does not remove the app completely, but blocks its launch and background activity, and is suitable for users who want to keep the ability to bring Alice back.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, enter “Alice” and select the Yandex Alice app (icon with microphone).
3. Press Turn Off (button turns grey). Confirm action.
4. Go back to the basic settings and go to System → Voice Assistant.
5. Choose Google Assistant or No as the default assistant.

After these actions:

• 🚫 Alice will stop responding to voice commands.
• 🔇 The microphone icon will disappear from the main screen and search bar.
• 📵 The application will not consume the battery in the background.

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI (for example, MIUI 12.5 Enhanced) the Disconnect button may be hidden. In this case, try method 2 or 3.

Method 2: Removal of rights and restriction of activity

If the Disable button is not available, you can deprive Alice of the necessary permissions, it will not remove her completely, but will make her useless, the method works even on smartphones with a locked bootloader.

Steps:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Permissions → Application permissions.
2. Find Yandex Alice and disable all rights: 🎤 Microphone (without it, Alice will not be able to listen to commands). 📍 Geodata (used for local recommendations). 📂 Storage (needed for voice requests cache). 🔄 Auto-Start (prevents activation when the system is booted).

Yandex Alice → Battery → Background activity management

Limited.

Settings → Battery → Battery mode

Deep Optimization

This method does not physically delete Alice, but renders her inoperable, while leaving the system files intact, which is important for MIUI stability.

Method 3: Removing Alice via ADB (for Advanced)

If you're ready for drastic measures, you can remove Alice completely using ADB (Android Debug Bridge).This requires connecting your smartphone to your PC and enabling USB Debugging, but guarantees 100% removal without root rights.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on the MIUI Version until the notification “You are a developer” appears.

USB debugging

Settings → Additional → For Developers

Redmi Note 7

ADB

Mi PC Suite

Win + R → cmd

adb devices

Make sure the device is identified (serial number should appear).

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.yandex.alice

If there is a mistake, try:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.yandex.alice

After the commands are executed:

• 🗑️ com.yandex.alice will be removed for the current user.
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone to make changes take effect.
• 🔍 Check Alice's absence in Settings → Annexes.

⚠️ Attention: Removal through ADB It does not affect system files. MIUI, If you have problems after deleting, restore Alice by command: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.yandex.alice

Method 4: Disconnection through system settings (hidden method)

Xiaomi hides some of Alice's settings in the depths of MIUI. One little-known way is to disable via voice settings that don't appear in the main menu.

How to find hidden settings:

1. Open the Phone app and dial the combination: ##83781## (this is a code for testing voice services).
2. In the menu that appears, select Voice Assistant Settings.
3. Find the Yandex Alice item and switch the switch to the Off position.
4. Save the changes and restart the phone.

This method works on MIUI 11-14, but may not be available on custom firmware. If the code doesn't work, try an alternative path:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Special facilities → Universal access.
• 🔍 Scroll down and find Voice Control Services.
• 🚫 Disable Yandex Alice in the list of active services.

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If the hidden settings don't open, check the MIUI version. On firmware older than MIUI 12.5, code ##83781## may not work, in which case use the ADB method or disable the application permissions (Method 2).

Method 5: Complete removal via TWRP (only for unlocked bootloader)

If you have a bootloader unlocked and a custom TWRP recap, you can delete Alice at the system file level, which is irreversible and requires firmware experience.

Instructions:

1. Download the Magisk module to remove Alice (for example, Yandex_Apps_Remover.zip).
2. Reboot to TWRP (keep Power + Volume up when turned on).
3. Select Install and specify the path to the downloaded file.
4. Confirm the installation and wait for completion.
5. Clean the cache (Wipe → Cache) and restart.

After removal:

• 🧹 Alice will be removed from /system/priv-app/.
• 🔧 Errors in the operation of Yandex.Services (for example, Maps or Weather).
• 🔄 To get Alice back, you'll have to ask her again. MIUI freshly.

⚠️ Note: Removing system applications through TWRP It can lead to bootloop if you delete the dependent files. TWRP → Backup!

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Removing Alice via TWRP is the most radical method, but it is only suitable for users with an unlocked bootloader and a recoverer installed. If you are not sure about your actions, use methods 1-3.

What to do if Alice is still working?

If after all the manipulations Alice continues to work, check the following points:

• 🔄 Updates MIUI: After the firmware update, the settings may reset.
• 📲 Cash and data: Clear Alice's cache in Settings → Annexes → Yandex Alice → Warehouse.
• 🔊 Voice Activation: In some versions MIUI Alice is activated via Yandex.Search.Open the Yandex app, go to Settings → Voice assistant and turn off the option.
• 🛠️ Resetting: If nothing helps, reset to factory settings (Settings) → The phone. → Resetting settings), but it will delete all data!

It is also worth checking whether duplicate applications are installed:

• 🔍 Yandex.Search (may contain built-in Alice).
• 🔍 Yandex.Luncher (sometimes integrates voice assistant).
• 🔍 MIUI Voice Assistant (alternative assistant from Xiaomi).

If the problem persists, it is possible that Alice is registered in the build.prop of your firmware, in which case only flashing on custom MIUI without Yandex.Services (for example, MIUI EU) will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Alice's shutdown