How to permanently disable Alice on Xiaomi Redmi: detailed guide 2026

Voice assistant Alice from Yandex is integrated into the MIUI firmware on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones as part of the ecosystem of services. For many users, this feature becomes a source of irritation: the assistant is activated by random taps, consumes battery power in the background and collects data on voice commands, especially for owners of Redmi Note 11, Redmi 10 and Redmi 12 models, where Alice is preinstalled at the system level.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods for completely disabling Alice, from standard MIUI settings to deep changes in system files (for advanced users). All instructions are relevant to the MIUI 12-14 firmware versions and tested on Android 11-14 devices. Importantly, some methods require root rights or disable system applications, which can affect the stability of the smartphone.

Why Alice is working on Xiaomi Redmi, even if you haven’t installed it

Starting with MIUI 12, Xiaomi partnered with Yandex, making Alice part of the underlying firmware.

• 🔹 The assistant is pre-installed in the section /system/priv-app/ and not removed by standard means.
• 🔹 Alice is integrated into the search system (called by swipe down the main screen).
• 🔹 The voice assistant function is activated by default when you connect your headphones or press the Power button (on some models).
• 🔹 The app is updated via Google Play or MIUI Updater, returning even after manual removal.

Also, Alice can be launched via Google services (if they are active) or system notifications, for example, on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, the assistant sometimes appears when the screen is unlocked due to an error in com.miui.voiceassist.

⚠️ Attention: Disabling Alice's system components may cause device search and voice input to fail. Before making changes, back up your data via Settings → The phone. → Backup.

Method 1: Disable Alice through standard MIUI settings

The safest method is to deactivate the assistant in the settings menu, which is suitable for users who do not want to interfere with system files.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search box, type Alice or Yandex.
3. Select the application Alice from Yandex (icon with microphone).
4. Click Disconnect → Confirm the action.
5. Go back to the app list and find a Device Search (or Quick Search Box).
6. Turn off the voice search option and show on the home screen.

After this action, Alice will stop appearing on the home screen and will not be activated by voice. However, background processes (such as com.yandex.linguist) may continue to work. To completely stop them, go to Settings → Battery → Power Saving Mode and add Alice to the list of limited applications.

There is no Alice icon in the app menu |

Does not appear when swiping down the main screen |

Not activated by voice when holding the Power| button

Not listed in the active processes (Settings → About Phone → Status → Processes)

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Method 2: Removing Alice via ADB (no root)

If the standard shutdown didn’t work, you can uninstall the app via Android Debug Bridge (ADB).This method doesn’t require superuser rights, but will require connecting the smartphone to your computer.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode on Xiaomi Redmi: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on MIUI Version until you become a developer notification appears.

USB debugging

Settings → Additional → For Developers

ADB Tools

Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb devices


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




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




adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 ru.yandex.searchplugin

Once the commands are executed, Alice will be deleted for the current user (without affecting the system files). To return the assistant, you just need to reinstall it from Google Play.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) 9T) after removal ADB Voice notifications may disappear in messengers. To return the function, restart the device.

Yeah, through the settings. MIUI|

Yes, through ADB|.

No, I just found out about the problem |

I have another way.

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Method 3: Lock Alice through Mi Account (for binding firmware)

On global firmware devices (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Global), Alice can be linked to a Mi Account, in which case she can be disabled via the web interface:

1. Go to the Mi Account website and log in.
2. Select the Devices tab → find your Redmi in the list.
3. Click Service Management → Voice assistant.
4. Deactivate the option to Allow Alice access to the device.

To turn them off:

1. Install the App Manager app (requires an unlocked bootloader).
2. Find the system applications in the list by the names above.
3. For each, choose to Disable or Freeze.
4. Reset the device.

On Redmi models with MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi) 10C) Disabling com.miui.voiceassist may cause microphone errors in calls.In this case, use only partial shutdown via ADB.

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If Google voice search stopped working after disabling system services, return the default settings for com.android.quicksearchbox via the same App Manager.

Method 5: Completely remove Alice with root rights

For users with an unlocked bootloader and Magisk or TWRP installed, it is possible to completely remove all Alice components.This method is irreversible and requires technical skills.

Instructions:

1. Install the Yandex Debloater Magisk module.
2. Reboot to TWRP and run the module.
3. After rebooting, check for no packets: adb shell pm list packages | grep yandex (must return an empty list).

Alternatively, you can manually delete Alice's files via Root Explorer:

• 📁 Delete the folders: /system/priv-app/YandexApp/ /system/priv-app/YandexBrowser/ /data/app/ru.yandex.*
• 🔄 Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with MIUI 14 and later manually deleting system files can cause a bootloop ( looped reboot). TWRP.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after Alice's shutdown, users are faced with the return of the assistant.

• 🔄 Alice returns after update MIUI: Reason: Firmware restores system applications. Solution: Re-execute Method 2 after the update (ADB) or roll back the version MIUI via Fastboot.
• 🎧 Assistant activates when you connect your headphones: com.miui.player is the fault. Turn it off via Settings → Annexes → Show it all. → Music.
• 🔍 Device search doesn’t work after Alice is turned off: Set an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher) or return com.miui.home settings to factory settings.

If none of these methods worked, check for viruses masquerading as Alice. Download Malwarebytes and scan the device for FakeYandex or Trojan.AndroidOS.Agent.

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The most reliable way is to combine the shutdown via MIUI + packet locking via ADB, which ensures that Alice is not at risk to the system.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions