How to completely disable voice input on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: 5 working ways

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is one of the brand's most popular smartphones, but its voice assistant (built into a keyboard or as a standalone app) often annoys users with random positives.If you're tired of the phone activating the microphone while typing, turning on Google Assistant voice search without a team, or simply wasting battery power on background work - this article is for you.

We'll look at all the ways you can disable, from basic settings in MIUI to deep changes through ADB (for advanced users). Importantly, some methods require administrator or unlocked bootloader rights, but most solutions are available without root. Also note that after updating the firmware, some of the settings may reset, we'll explain how to avoid this.

Why voice input interferes: the main problems

Voice functions in Redmi Note 7 are implemented through several modules: the built-in Gboard keyboard (or Mi Keyboard), Google Assistant system, and Xiaomi’s own solution – Mi AI Assistant.

• 🎤 Random positives: The phone starts listening to voice commands when touching the screen or pressing volume buttons (especially in the pocket).
• 🔋 Battery consumption: background microphone operation and voice processing consume up to 15-20% daily charge (according to the test results) MIUI 12).
• 📱 Application Conflict: Google Assistant and Mi can work at the same time AI, which leads to hanging.
• 🔊 Inconvenient input: When typing, the keyboard automatically switches to voice mode, even if you didn’t want it to.

According to a survey of Redmi Note 7 owners, 63 percent of users have experienced a microphone switching on at least once, while only 12 percent actively use voice commands — the rest want to disable them. If you are one of the majority, read on.

Method 1: Disabling voice input in the keyboard (the easiest)

If the problem occurs when typing (keyboard automatically switches to microphone), just change the settings of the current keyboard. Redmi Note 7 can default to Gboard (from Google) or Mi Keyboard (from Xiaomi).

For Gboard (Google Keyboard)

1. Open any field to enter text (such as notes or a message).
2. Touch the badge. ⚙️ top-right corner of the keyboard → Select Settings.
3. Go to Voice Input.
4. Turn off the slider Voice input from the keyboard.
5. Go back and in the text input section, turn off Show the microphone button.

For Mi Keyboard (Xiaomi Keyboard)

1. Press the comma (,) on the keyboard → choose ⚙️ Settings.
2. Go to Advanced Settings → Voice input.
3. Turn off Voice Search and Microphone in the toolbar.
4. Save the changes.

If after these actions the microphone button is still displayed, try resetting the keyboard settings to factory (the option is in the same settings menu).

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Method 2: Disable Google Assistant (to completely remove voice commands)

Google Assistant is the main culprit behind the accidental positives on the Redmi Note 7. It can be activated by voice (OK, Google), pressing the Home button (if configured), or even by plugging in the headphones to turn it off:

1. Open the Google app (the icon with the letter "G").
2. Tap your avatar in the top right corner → Settings → Google Assistant.
3. Select your device (Redmi Note 7).
4. In the Assistant section, disable the Google Assistant slider.
5. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

For a complete shutdown, it is also recommended:

• 🔕 Delete Google App Data in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Google → Warehouse → Clear the data.
• 🚫 Disable Autoplay for Google and Google Play Services in Settings → Annexes → Permits → Auto-start.

Method 3: Disable Mi AI Assistant (Xiaomi voice assistant)

Xiaomi is introducing its own voice assistant, the Mi AI Assistant, into its smartphones, which is less intrusive than Google Assistant, but it can also interfere with it.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Mi AI Assistant (or Mi Voice Assistant).
3. Select Disable (the application will not be deleted, but will stop working).
4. For complete removal (root required), use Titanium Backup or analogues.

If the Mi AI Assistant is not listed in the app list, but voice commands still work, check:

• 🔍 Availability of updates for MIUI (In new versions, the assistant can be integrated deeper).
• 📱 Regional settings: in firmware for China (China) ROM) Mi AI It is more active than the global economy (Global). ROM).

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If after disabling Mi AI Assistant you have lost weather widgets or smart hints on the home screen, do not worry - they can be returned through the launcher settings. Click the empty space on the desktop → Settings → Widgets and add the necessary elements manually.

Method 4: Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can block voice functions at the system level using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is suitable for the Redmi Note 7 on any version of MIUI (including 10-14), but requires a computer connection.

Preparation

• 🖥️ Install. ADB Tools on PC.
• 📱 Enable Developer Mode on your phone: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times).
• 🔧 B Settings → Additionally. → For developers, activate the debugging by USB.

Commands to shut down

Connect your phone to your PC and execute in the command line:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox # Shuts down Google Assistant


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist # Disables Mi AI Assistant




adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.voiceinteraction # Blocks system voice commands

To get it back, replace the disable-user with enable.

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Disabling through ADB is the only way to completely block voice functions at the system level, and after that, no application will be able to activate the microphone for voice input, even after the MIUI update.

Method 5: Reset keyboard and voice settings to factory

If you've tried different methods and you're still having problems, the last option is to reset your voice and input settings, which doesn't affect personal data (photos, contacts), but it will return all system settings to the post-purchase state.

1. Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select Reset App Settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
3. Confirm the action. The phone will reboot.

After the reboot:

• ✅ The voice input in the keyboard will be turned off.
• ✅ All permissions for the microphone will be reset (they will have to be reconfigured for the desired applications, such as WhatsApp).
• ⚠️ You will need to log in to Google and Xiaomi accounts again.

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Before reset, back up your installed application list. Use Settings → Apps → App Backup. Once reset, you can quickly restore all programs in one tap.

Table: Comparison of ways to disable voice input

What to do if the voice input is still turned on?

If the microphone continues to activate after all the manipulations, check:

1. MIUI Updates: In some firmware versions (e.g. MIUI 12.5 Enhanced), voice functions return after the update, the solution is to roll back the firmware or use ADB again.
2. Third-party applications: some programs (e.g. Shazam, VK, Alice from Yandex) request access to the microphone. Check permissions in Settings → Privacy → Application permissions → Microphone.
3. Gestures and buttons: in Settings → Lock screen and password → Gestures can be enabled voice control via double tap or swipe.
4. Viruses or malware: Some ad SDKs activate the microphone to show targeted ads. Scan your phone through Google Play Protect or Malwarebytes.

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To check which app is using the microphone in the background, install Access Dots (from Google Play), which shows the microphone and camera activity indicator in real time.

⚠️ Note: If your Bluetooth headphone calls (such as AirDots) stop working after all voice functions are turned off, check your Bluetooth settings. → Additionally. → Audio via Bluetooth. HFP ( Hands-Free Profile).

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off voice input