How to permanently disable Google Assistant on Xiaomi Redmi: from simple ways to radical

Google Assistant on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is often activated by accident — just press the Home button or say "OK, Google." For many users, this feature is useless, but it is not so easy to turn it off: the assistant is integrated into MIUI firmware at the system level. Moreover, after updates, it can automatically turn on again, even if you have already deactivated it before.

In this article, we will discuss all working ways to disable Google Assistant on Redmi Note. 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10, POCO X3/X4 and other models – from basic settings to advanced methods using ADB. We will pay special attention to the nuances for different versions. MIUI (12, 13, 14) Why some methods stop working after resetting the phone.

If you're annoyed by the constant appearance of an assistant or you're concerned about privacy (because Google records and analyzes voice queries), choose the appropriate method below. Let's start with the simplest one, and gradually move on to radical measures for those who want to get rid of the Assistant forever.

📊 Why do you want to disable Google Assistant?
Accidentally activated
I don't use voice assistants.
Savings in battery charge
I'm afraid of confidentiality.
Another option

1. Disconnect via Google Settings (the easiest way)

This method is suitable for most Xiaomi Redmi users and requires no special knowledge.It disables voice activation and notifications, but does not remove the assistant itself from the system.

Open the Google app (an icon with the letter "G" on a color background). If it's not on the home screen, search by app.

  1. Slip on the profile avatar in the upper right corner.
  2. Select Settings → Google Assistant.
  3. Go to the Assistant tab and scroll to the Devices section.
  4. Click on your smartphone name (like the Redmi Note 11).
  5. Turn off the sliders: 🔍 Google Assistant (Main Switch) 🎤 Google (voice activation) 📱 When blocking the screen (if any)

After that, the assistant will stop responding to voice commands and random taps, but it will remain in the system and can turn on again after updating the MIUI or resetting settings.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI Google Assistant may not be on the menu, in which case try the following method.

2. Deactivation through Android application settings

If the first method didn't work, try disabling Assistant through system settings, which blocks the assistant's background activity but doesn't remove it completely.

Instructions:

  1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
  2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Show System.
  3. Search in the Google list (not to be confused with Google Play Services!).
  4. Open the Notifications section and turn off all switches.
  5. Go back and select Permissions. Turn off: 📱 Microphone (to block voice commands) 📍 Location (unless you use other Google features) 📊 Auto-start (prevents work in the background)

This method is effective for Redmi with MIUI 12/13, but MIUI 14 may require additional shutdown via ADB (see section 4).

Backup of important data

Check the version of MIUI (Settings → About the phone)

Record the current settings of Google (screenshots)

Connect your phone to Wi-Fi (for methods with Wi-Fi) ADB)-->

3. Removal of Google Updates (for older versions of MIUI)

On Xiaomi Redmi smartphones with MIUI 11 and below, you can roll back the Google Assistant to the factory version, which effectively turns it off. This method does not work on new firmware, but can help owners of older models (Redmi 7/8, Note 8 Pro, etc.).

How to do this:

  1. Go to Settings → Apps → Google.
  2. Slip on the three dots in the top corner and select Remove Updates.
  3. Confirm the action. The system will return the application to the factory version.
  4. Then turn off automatic updates: Open Google Play Store. Find Google App. Tap three dots → Turn off auto-update.

After that, the Assistant will stop working, but its icon may remain in the application menu. To hide it, use a launcher from a third-party developer (for example, Nova Launcher).

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 12+ This method won't work, because it automatically updates Google to the latest version. ADB.

4. Complete disabling via ADB (for advanced users)

If previous methods didn't work, you'll have to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which removes Assistant from the default app list and blocks it from running, and is suitable for all versions of MIUI, including 14.

What you need:

  • 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS
  • 📱 USB-cable (original or quality)
  • 🔧 Included debugging by USB phone-on
  • 📦 Utility. ADB (download from the official website)

Step-by-step:

  1. Activate USB debugging: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version to unlock Developer Mode. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Enable USB Debugging and confirm action.

Connect your phone to your PC:

  • Connect Redmi to your computer with a cable.
  • On your phone, select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
  • Enter the PC command line: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
  • Follow the commands to disable the Assistant: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox These commands will remove the updates and block the assistant's work for the current user.
  • Reboot the phone.

After that, the Assistant will be completely removed, but there may be problems with other Google services (such as Google Search or Google Lens), and this method will be reset after the MIUI update via OTA.

⚠️ Attention: Deleting system files without backup can lead to a "bootloop" before action, backup through TWRP!

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If the phone stopped booting after deleting via TWRP, restore deleted files from the backup or flash the firmware again through the Mi Flash Tool.

6.Alternative solutions: replacement of the launcher and blocking of notifications

If you don’t want to mess with the settings, but the Assistant still gets in the way, try these workarounds:

1. Use a third-party launcher:

  • 📱 Install Nova Launcher or Lawnchair from Google Play.
  • 🔧 In the launcher settings, disable integration with Google Assistant.
  • 🎨 Hide the Google App icon through the Hidden Apps menu".

2. Block notifications:

  • 📵 Go to Settings. → Notifications → Recent notifications.
  • 🔍 Find Google in the list and disable all notifications.
  • 🛡️ Turn on the Do Not Disturb mode for the app.

3. Reassign the home button:

On some Redmi models (such as the POCO X3), you can reassign a long press on the Home button:

  1. Go to Settings → Additional → Home button.
  2. Choose Do Nothing or Open the menu.

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Third-party launchers not only remove Google Assistant from the home screen, but also improve the performance of the phone by optimizing animations.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling Google Assistant

Can I turn off the assistant without root rights?
Yes, the first three methods in this article (Google Settings, Disable Permissions, ADB) don’t require root, but they don’t remove the assistant completely, they only block it from working.
Why is the Assistant turned on again after the MIUI update?
MIUI firmware automatically restores system applications, including Google Assistant, to avoid this, re-run ADB commands after the update or disable auto-update in Google Play.
Will Google work after it’s shut down?
Not if you have deactivated voice activation in your settings or removed updates, but on some models (Redmi Note 10 Pro), voice search can work through the Chrome browser – it must be disabled separately.
Can I return the Assistant after removal via ADB?
Yes, follow the command: adb shell pm enable com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox or update the Google app through the Play Store.
Does disabling Assistant affect other Google features?
Partially. For example, Google Lens and Image Search may stop working, and the home screen weather and news widgets may disappear, and alternative applications (e.g., Yandex Lens) may be used.