How to completely disable the Xiaomi assistant: 5 proven ways

Xiaomi’s voice assistant and Google Assistant can be useful, but not everyone likes it. Automatically running when holding the Home button, randomly triggering phrases in a conversation, or unnecessary notifications are just some of the reasons why owners of Redmi, POCO, and Mi smartphones want to get rid of this feature. In this article, we will explore all possible ways to disable assistants, including hidden MIUI settings, which are not obvious at first glance.

It is important to understand that the procedure differs depending on the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14/15) and the device model. For example, on the POCO F5 with global firmware, the path to settings will be different than on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ with the Chinese version of MIUI. We took these nuances into account and prepared universal instructions that work on 90% of the brand’s devices. If your smartphoneReleased after 2021, chances are all the methods from this article will be relevant.

1. Standard shutdown via MIUI settings

The most obvious and safe way to do this is to use the built-in options, which is suitable for most users and does not require any super-user rights.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Appendix section → Application management.
3. In the search bar, type Assistant or Google (depending on which assistant is bothering you).
4. Choose Xiaomi Assistant or Google from the list.
5. Press Disable (if the button is inactive, first tap Stop).

On some firmware (MIUI 14+), the path may be slightly different:

• 🔹 Settings → Additionally. → Special facilities → Xiaomi Assistant
• 🔹 Settings → System system → Gestures → Home button" → Voice assistant
• 🔹 Settings → Accounts. → Google → Search settings → Voice assistant

⚠️ Note: On devices with Chinese firmware (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra) CN) The standard shutdown may not work due to manufacturer limitations, in which case use the methods in Section 3 or 4.

2. Untied voice assistant from the home button

Even after you turn off the assistant in the settings, it can be triggered by pressing the Home button long enough, because the default gesture is tied to the assistant, to remove this binding:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Buttons and gestures (or Settings → System → Gestures on new versions).
2. Select the Home button (or Navigation buttons if you use gesture control).
3. Find the option Long press or Hold the Home button.
4. Change the action to No or Disabled.

Some models (POCO X5 Pro, Redmi K60) use a swipe upward gesture with a hold instead of the Home button.

• 📱 Settings → Display. → Navigation panel → Additional settings
• 📱 Settings → System system → Gestures → Swipe up with hold

If your firmware doesn't have the option to turn off long-pressing, it means that the manufacturer has blocked it at the system level, in which case only rooting (section 4) or using it will help. ADB-teams (section 5).

3. Disconnection via ADB (no root)

If the standard methods don’t work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB) — It's a tool for debugging Android devices, and it doesn't require super-user rights, but it requires a computer and a computer. USB-Here's the step-by-step instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your smartphone: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.

Connect your phone to your PC and confirm access to debugging.

ADB Tools

Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.

adb shell


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

The first command removes the Xiaomi Assistant, the second one removes the Google Assistant. If you only need to disable one of them, use the appropriate command.

⚠️ Note: After rebooting the device or resetting the settings, the assistants can be activated again. To avoid this, create a task in Automate or Tasker, which will automatically execute these commands when you turn on the phone.

4. Complete removal with Magisk (requires root)

If you're willing to take drastic measures and your device has an unlocked bootloader, you can completely remove assistants through Magisk, a popular root rights management tool, guaranteed to eliminate unnecessary services, but requires technical skills.

You'll need:

• 📱 Smartphone with unlocked bootloader and installed Magisk.
• 💻 Computer with installed ADB and Fastboot.
• 🔧 Universal SafetyNet Fix (to bypass SafetyNet).

Instructions:

1. Install the App Systemizer module via Magisk.
2. Open the terminal in Magisk and type: su pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
3. Reset the device.
4. Check for the absence of assistants in the list of applications.

For complete removal of system APKs (not recommended for beginners):

• 🛠️ Use Root Explorer or Mixplorer with root access.
• 📁 Move to the /system/priv-app/ or /system/app/.
• 🗑️ Remove VoiceAssist and GoogleQuickSearchBox folders.

⚠️ Attention: Removal of system APK It can cause unstable device operation or errors when updating. MIUI. Before this step, make a full backup through TWRP Or OrangeFox Recovery.

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If after removing assistants stopped working gestures or button "Home", return the standard settings through Settings → System → Gestures → Reset to factory.

5. Alternative method: replacement by another assistant

If you don't like the standard assistant, but you don't want to give up voice control completely, you can replace it with a third-party solution, such as Yandex Alice, Siri (for iPhone users who have switched to Xiaomi), or Bixby (if you're used to Samsung).

1. Install an alternative assistant from Google Play (e.g. Alice from Yandex).
2. Open the app settings and activate the option to Replace the Standard Assistant.
3. Return to Settings → Applications → By default.
4. Select the default Assistant and specify the new application.

Comparison of popular alternatives:

If you choose Yandex Alice, please note that for its correct operation, you need to turn off battery optimization for the application:

• 🔋 Go to Settings. → Battery. → Optimizing the battery.
• 🔍 Find Alice in the list and select Without Limits.

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Replacing a standard assistant with a third-party assistant is the safest way to get rid of unnecessary functions without risking the system.

6. Disconnection through Safe Mode (emergency mode)

If the Xiaomi assistant or Google is aggressive (for example, constantly opens on its own or blocks other applications), you can temporarily disable it through Safe Mode, an emergency Android mode in which only system applications work.

How to start Safe Mode:

1. Turn off the device.
2. Press the Power button before the MI logo appears.
3. Once the logo appears, release the Power button and immediately press Volume Down.
4. Hold the volume down until the phone boots (the Safe Mode will appear at the bottom of the screen).

Emergency mode:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Annexes.
• 🗑️ Find Xiaomi Assistant or Google and click Disable.
• 🔄 Restart the device in normal mode.

⚠️ Warning: Safe Mode disables all third-party apps, including launchers and widgets. Don't be alarmed if some icons disappear after the reboot - they will automatically recover.

7. Post-Switchoff Problems and Solutions

Sometimes, after the assistants are deactivated, users experience side effects, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

If your voice notes or voice recorder stopped working after the assistants were turned off, it means that the system blocked access to the microphone for all applications.

1. Go to Settings → Privacy → Application Permissions → Microphone.
2. Enable access for the desired applications (for example, voice recorder, WhatsApp).
3. Reset the device.

FAQ: Frequent questions