How to permanently remove Google Voice Typing on Xiaomi: 5 working methods

Google Voice Typing on Xiaomi smartphones is often activated by accident – just once click on the microphone icon on the Gboard keyboard, and the system begins to offer this default input method. For many users, this feature becomes an annoying element: it eats battery power, sends data to Google servers and periodically starts at the most inopportune time (for example, during a password type or message).

Complicating the problem is that MIUI (Xiaomi firmware) integrates Google’s voice services at the system level, and standard keyboard settings don’t always allow you to completely deactivate the function. In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways – from simple (disable keyboard settings) to radical (remove system applets via ADB). All methods tested on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO F5 and Xiaomi 13 Ultra with MIUI 14, but will also be suitable for older versions (starting with MIUI 12).

We will pay special attention to hidden MIUI settings, which allow you to block voice input at the system level without root rights. If you use alternative keyboards (for example, SwiftKey or Fleksy), some methods will still remain relevant - Google voice services can work in the background regardless of the keyboard you choose.

1. Disable voice input in Gboard settings

The most obvious way is to deactivate the function directly in the Gboard app, which is a method that works if voice input only appears when you use the keyboard and is not activated in other apps.

Instructions:

📱 Open any field to enter text (for example, in Messages or Notes).
🔧 Press the badge. ⚙️ (gear) in the top keyboard panel to go to Gboard Settings.
🎤 Select the Voice Typing section).
🔕 Translate the slider Voice input to the position Off.
🔄 Reboot your smartphone to make changes take effect.

If after these actions the microphone icon on the keyboard disappeared, but voice input is still activated when you press a space or comma for a long time, then the function is integrated at the MIUI level, and it must be disabled through system settings (see the next section).

📊 What keyboard do you use on Xiaomi?

Gboard (Google)

SwiftKey

Fleksy

Own MIUI keyboard

Another.

2. Deactivation via MIUI settings (no root rights)

MIUI has hidden options that allow you to manage Google system services, including voice input, which works on most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models with the MIUI 12 firmware version and later.

Step-by-step:

Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Show System Processes.
In the list, find the Google App (Google app) and open its settings.
Go to the Permissions section → Microphone and shut down access.
Go back and select Battery → Background Limit → Limit.

These actions will block Google’s access to the microphone and limit the background activity of the services, but will not remove them completely.If voice input still appears, check the settings of Google Assistant (see section 4).

☑️ Preparation for voice-input shutdown

Make a backup copy of settingsCheck the version of MIUI (Settings → About the phone)Close all background applicationsConnect your smartphone to charging (recommended)

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3. Removal of updates for Google App (for older versions of MIUI)

On smartphones with MIUI 11 and below, sometimes rolling back the Google App app to the factory version helps, a method that is risky – after rolling back some features (such as Google Discover) may not work correctly, but voice input will disappear completely.

How to do this:

📦 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Google App.
🔄 Press three points (⋮) and select Remove Updates.
🚫 In the Permissions section, disable access to the Microphone and Contacts.
🔒 In Google Settings (opens through the gear icon in Google App) turn off Voice Search and OK Google.

⚠️ Note: Once updates are rolled back, Google App will no longer receive security patches.If you use Google Pay or other services that require an up-to-date version of the app, this method may cause crashes.

4. disable Google Assistant (total removal of voice services)

Google Assistant is closely related to voice input — even if you have disabled Voice Typing in your keyboard, the assistant can activate the microphone to recognize commands, and to completely remove voice services, you need to deactivate the assistant.

Methods of shutdown:

Method	Action	Effects of consequences
Through Google's settings	Open the Google App. Click on the avatar → Settings → Google Assistant. Select General → Google Assistant → Disable.	Voice search and OK Google commands will stop working.
Through MIUI	Settings → Apps → Google. Permissions → Turn off the Microphone and Auto Run.	The assistant will not start automatically, but can work manually.
Through ADB (no root)	adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox	Completely remove the Google App and Assistant for the current user.

If you use a POCO Launcher or MIUI Launcher with an assistant launch gesture (such as holding the Home button), after disabling Google Assistant, this gesture will stop working. To return functionality, assign another action to Settings → Additional → Buttons and gestures.

What happens if you delete Google App through ADB?

Once you run adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox, the Google app will disappear from the current user's system. This will result in: Disabling Google Assistant and voice input. Disappearing the Google Discover widget on the home screen. Inability to use Google Lens from the gallery. Google data synchronization problems (if it was enabled). To get it back, just update the Google App through the Play Market or execute the command: adb cmdrogo installer com quidogle com quidgogogogogo installer.

5. Radical method: Disconnection via ADB (no root rights)

If standard methods fail, you can block Google’s voice services at the system level using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that does not require superuser rights (root), but requires connecting the smartphone to a computer.

Step-by-step:

Install ADB Tools on your computer.
On your smartphone, activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on the MIUI Version until you become a developer!

Settings

Additionally.

For developers

USB debugging

adb devices


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




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

Reset the device.

These commands will disable the system components responsible for voice input and text-to-speech (TTS).If you need to return functionality to Suddenly, use:

adb shell pm enable com.google.android.voiceinteraction


adb shell pm enable com.google.android.tts

⚠️ Note: Disabling com.google.android.tts can cause problems with voice notifications and navigation in Google Maps. If you use voice prompts in your navigator, this method will not work.

Go to Settings → About Phone → Backup.
Select Local Backup and save your current settings.
If something goes wrong, you can restore the system without losing data.

If you are using POCO F4, Redmi K50 or other models with MIUI 13/14, check for Game Turbo. In some firmware, this mode blocks background processes, including Google voice services. It is activated through Settings → Special features → Game Turbo.

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The most reliable way is to combine disabling Google Assistant through settings and locking microphone access for Google App and Gboard, which does not require ADB or root rights, but is guaranteed to remove voice input 90% of the time.

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off Google Voice Typing

❓ Why does it still appear after Gboard has turned off voice input?

This is due to the integration of Google's voice services at the MIUI level. Even if you have disabled the feature in the keyboard, the system can activate it via Google Assistant or background processes. Solution: Check the Google Assistant settings (section 4 of article). Limit microphone access for Google App (section 2). If the problem persists, use the ADB method (section 5).

❓ Can I turn off voice input only for specific applications?

Yes, but not through the standard settings. You'll need to: Install AppOps (required) ADB Find an application (such as WhatsApp) and disable permission for it RECORD_AUDIO. Without root rights, this is impossible to do — MIUI It does not provide such flexibility in the management of permits.

❓ Will voice input return after resetting settings?

Yes. When hard reset, all settings are returned to factory settings, including Google voice integration. To avoid this: Before reset, write down all ADB commands you have performed (if you have used them). After reset, immediately turn off microphone access for Google App and Gboard. Do not update the Google App through the Play Market if you have used rollback (section 3).

❓ Why Xiaomi with global firmware voice input is more difficult to turn off?

Global versions of MIUI (e.g. MIUI Global) have deeper integration with Google services than Chinese firmware (MIUI China). These include: Voice input is activated by default. Google Assistant cannot be completely removed without ADB. Some settings are hidden (e.g., disabling com.google.android.voiceinteraction may require root rights). Solution: If you are critical to remove voice input, consider flashing on MIUI China or custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS).

❓ How to check if voice input is turned off?

To make sure the feature is deactivated: Open any text input field. Try holding the space button or clicking on the microphone icon (if it's left). Check Task Manager (Settings → Applications → Launched): the list should not include com.google.android.voiceinteraction or com.google.android.tts. Use the Access Dots app (from Play Market) to track app access to the microphone in real time.