How to permanently disable Google Assistant on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro: 5 proven ways

Google’s voice assistant on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro can be annoying with constant prompts, random activations, or unnecessary notifications — especially if you prefer Mi Assistant or don’t use voice assistants at all. Unlike other smartphones, standard MIUI shutdown through settings often works incompletely: the assistant continues to start using the Power button or gesture, and the background processes of com.google.android.golequicksearchbox continue to consume battery.

In this article, 5 working methods for total shutdown, including hidden MIUI 14/15 settings, ADB commands for advanced users, and even a solution for cases when the assistant is activated when you connect the headphones. All instructions are tested on the Redmi Note 10 Pro (sweet/sweetin models) with current firmware versions. Importantly, some methods require you to disable battery optimization for system applications — we will detail how to do this without harming stability.

Why is Google Assistant not disabled in the standard way?

The problem lies in the MIUI architecture: even after disabling the voice assistant in Google’s settings, the system continues to reserve resources for:

• 🔍 Contextual prompts (for example, when searching in Google App)
• 🎧 Activation by gesture (swipe from the corner of the screen or hold the Home button)
• 🔋 The processes that are used up to 5-7% day-load
• 📱 Integration with MIUI (For example, when using Google Discover on the home screen)

Moreover, on the Redmi Note 10 Pro with Android 12/13 and MIUI 14+, Google has built in a hard shutdown protection: when you try to remove updates through Settings → Apps, the system automatically restores them through Google Play Services.

Method 1: Disconnect via Google Settings (partial solution)

This method is suitable for users who want to remove voice activation and notifications, but do not mind leaving background processes for other Google services (for example, Google Pay or Gmail).

1. Open the Google app (the icon with the letter G on the home screen).
2. Slip on the profile avatar in the upper right corner → Settings → Google Assistant settings.
3. Go to the Assistant tab. → Scroll to the Device Block and select your Redmi Note 10 Pro.
4. Turn off the sliders: 🔕 Voice Assistant (disables activation by saying "OK, Google") 📱 Assistant at locking (removes the prompts on the lock screen) 🎤 Voice input (unless you use dictation)

Google settings

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Personalization with App Actions

⚠️ Note: This method does not disable the physical activation of the assistant by holding the Power button or swiping from the corner of the screen. №3 or №4.

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If the assistant is still activated by the Power button after turning off, check the gesture settings in MIUI: go to Settings → Additional → Power button and select the action “Do Nothing” or “Power Menu”.

Method 2: Removal of Assistant Updates (temporary solution)

Google’s system app on the Redmi Note 10 Pro can’t be removed completely without root, but you can roll it back to the factory version, depriving it of functionality.

Turn off auto-update in Google Play (Settings → Auto-Update apps → Never)

Download the factory version of Google APK (e.g. 12.3.15 – works without an assistant)

Make sure your phone is powered by an installation from unknown sources

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1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Google (not to be confused with Google Play Services!) and tap it.
3. Click on the three dots in the top corner → Remove updates.
4. Confirm action. The system will return the application to the factory version (usually 12.x.x).
5. It's important, after the rollback: 🚫 Stop Google Play from updating this app: Open Google Play Market → three-point → Turn off auto-update. 🔒 Turn off background activity: in the settings of the Google app, select Battery → Limit background activity.

After a rollback, the assistant will stop running on voice and gestures, but Google search and other features (such as Google Lens) may not work smoothly.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced)

If you’re ready to connect the Redmi Note 10 Pro to your computer, this method will permanently shut down the assistant, including activating the Power button.

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux and installed drivers ADB
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock Developer Settings)
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (preferably original)

Instructions:

1. Download Google’s Platform Tools and unpack it into a folder.
2. Connect your phone to your PC, select File Transfer mode and confirm ADB access on your smartphone screen.
3. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with the platform-tools and type:

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

If the team fails (it makes a mistake) DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR), Try an alternative option:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher

⚠️ Attention: After completing these commands:

• 🔍 The search bar on the home screen will disappear (it can be returned through widgets). MIUI).
• 📱 The swipe gesture from the corner of the screen will stop working (configured in Settings) → Additionally. → Gestures).
• 🔄 After resetting settings or updating MIUI You have to repeat the procedure.

Method 4: Hidden MIUI settings (without ADB and root)

MIUI contains hidden menus where you can block system applications, including Google Assistant, which runs on MIUI 13/14/15 firmware and does not require a PC connection.

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code: ##4636## Select Phone Information → Scroll down and tap Network Selection (this is to unlock the hidden menu).
2. Return to the main screen and open the Settings app.
3. In the search bar, enter Special Opportunities → select Special MIUI Opportunities.
4. Scroll down to the System Apps block and find Google.
5. Turn off the sliders: 🔇 Voice assistant 📱 Gesture activation 🔋 Background activity

Save the changes and restart the phone.

💡 Useful Lifehack: If your settings are reset after the reboot, repeat the steps and further disable battery optimization for Google Play Services:

1. Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization.
2. In search, type in Google Play Services → select No Limits.

Instructions:

1. Download Magisk Module to remove Google Assistant (e.g. DisablerAssistant).
2. Reboot your phone to TWRP (hold Power + Vol Up when you turn on).
3. Backup the System partition (in case of errors).
4. Install the.zip file of the module via Install in TWRP.
5. Squeeze Magisk (if not installed) to retain root rights.
6. Reboot to the system.

⚠️ Attention: After removal:

• ❌ Google Pay, Google Fit and other services that depend on Google Play Services will stop working.
• ⚠️ Updates MIUI can restore deleted files - before the update, repeat the procedure.
• 🔧 To restore functionality will have to re-examine system.img via Fastboot.

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If you only need a Google search without an assistant, use the method. №2 (rollback of updates) or №3 (ADB). Complete removal through TWRP It is only useful if you are not using the Google ecosystem.

What if the assistant is activated?

If after all the manipulations, the Google Assistant continues to start, check:

1. Power button settings: Go to Settings → Additional → Power button. Select Do Nothing action or Power menu instead of Voice assistant.
2. Start gestures: In Settings → Additional → Gestures turn off Swipe from the corner and Hold the Home button.
3. Random taps: If the assistant starts in your pocket, activate Settings → Lock screen → Lock when wearing.

Conflict with MIUI:

• Update the firmware to the latest version of MIUI – new builds fix bugs with random activation.

FAQ: Frequent questions