How to permanently disable Google Assistant on Xiaomi: from simple settings to ADB

Google Assistant on Xiaomi smartphones is often activated by accident — just press the Home button or say "OK, Google." For many users, this assistant becomes a source of irritation: it consumes battery power, collects data on voice commands and interferes with work, especially for owners of Redmi and POCO, where Google Assistant is integrated at the MIUI level and is not always turned off by standard methods.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways, from basic settings to deep system changes with ADB. You’ll learn how to remove the voice assistant completely, block its autorun, and even replace it with an alternative (such as Mi Assistant or Bixby).

If you are tired of constantly notifying Google Assistant is not responding or want to free up RAM, follow the instructions below. All methods are tested on MIUI 12-14 (including global and Chinese firmware).

Why Google Assistant works for Xiaomi, even if you didn’t turn it on

On most Xiaomi smartphones (except for models for China), Google Assistant is pre-installed by default as part of Google Mobile Services (GMS).

• 🔘 Pressing the Home button for a long time (even if you use gestures).
• 🎤 Voice command "OK, Google" (if voice recognition is enabled).
• 🔄 Automatically after update MIUI (sometimes the settings are reset).
• 📱 When connecting headphones or smartwatches (triggers from Google Play Services).

Moreover, on some models (such as Xiaomi 12T or POCO F4), the Assistant cannot be disabled through the standard Apps menu – there is no “Disable” button, due to Google’s policy that requires manufacturers to keep their services active on GMS devices.

Another problem is background activity, and even if you've never used a voice assistant, it can:

• 📊 Consume up to 5-10% of battery life per day (according to AccuBattery).
• 📡 Transfer your location and activity data to Google.
• 🛑 Conflict with other voice assistants (for example, Alice from Yandex).

Method 1: Disable via Google Settings (without root)

The simplest method, which works on 90% of Xiaomi devices (except some Chinese versions without GMS), is suitable for MIUI 12/13/14:

1. Open the Google app (the icon with the letter "G" on the home screen).
2. Slip on your avatar (or initials) in the upper right corner.
3. Select Settings → Google Assistant.
4. Scroll down and press General.
5. Turn off the Google Assistant slider (confirmation may be required).

If this is not the case, try an alternative route:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Google in the list and tap it.
3. Select Notifications and disable all permissions.
4. Go back and press Permissions → turn off the microphone and camera.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 14 on Redmi Note 12) after disabling, the Assistant can be activated again after restarting.

Method 2: Remove updates and reset Google settings

If Assistant continues to work after the shutdown, the problem may be with the updated version of Google's app, and many POCO X3 and Redmi 10 users experience resets after the update via Play Market to fix this:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Google.
2. Slip on the three dots in the top right corner and select Remove Updates.
3. Confirm the action (the application will return to the factory version).
4. Go back to the Google Assistant settings (as in Method 1) and turn it off again.
5. Disable automatic updates: Open Play Market → click on avatar → Settings → App Auto Update. Choose Not to Update Automatically. Find the Google app in the list and turn off auto-update for it.

This method helps if the problem is caused by a version conflict, for example, on MIUI 13, the factory version of Google often performs more stable than the updated version.

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If the Assistant is still activated after removing the updates, try clearing the cache and data of the Google Play Services app. Go to Settings → Apps → App Management → Google Play Services → Memory → Clear cache / data.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (without root but with PC)

If the standard methods don’t work, you’ll need to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method does not require root rights, but you need a computer and USB-The instructions are suitable for all Xiaomi models, including Redmi. K50 and POCO F5.

⚠️ Attention: Wrong commands ADB You can disrupt the system. Follow the instructions accurately and don't change the commands.

Step 1: Preparation

1. Download ADB Tools for Windows/macOS/Linux.
2. Unpack the archive into a folder (e.g., C:\adb).
3. On your smartphone, turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version. Tap the version number 7 times until the notification “You became a developer” appears.

Settings → Additional → For Developers

USB debugging

Step 2: Connecting and executing commands:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC via USB (select File Transfer mode).
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
3. Enter in turn: adb devices (your device should appear) adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
4. Reboot your smartphone.

This command removes the Google Assistant for the current user (not systemically). The application will remain in memory, but will stop working. To return it, you just need to update Google through the Play Market.

Method 4: Complete removal via TWRP (root required)

For advanced users who are ready to get root rights, there is a radical method - deleting the Assistant system files, which will permanently remove the assistant, but can lead to unstable operation of Google Play Services.

⚠️ Attention: Removing system applications without a backup can make your smartphone inoperable. TWRP beforehand.

Instructions:

1. Unlock the bootloader on Xiaomi (the instructions for your model are on the official website).
2. Install custom TWRP recavers (e.g., via fastboot flash recovery twrp.img).
3. Download Magisk to get root.
4. Download to TWRP (press Power + Vol Up when you turn on).
5. Go to Advanced → File Manager.
6. Delete the following files: /system/priv-app/GoogleQuickSearchBox /system/app/GoogleQuickSearchBox /data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox* (all folders with this name)

Reboot.

After that, Google Assistant will be completely removed from the system, and the Home button will no longer respond to a long press, but some features (such as voice search in Google Chrome) may also stop working.

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If after deleting system files, the smartphone began to slow down or issue errors, restore the backup via TWRP or reflash MIUI through the Mi Flash Tool.

Method 5: Replace Google Assistant with Mi Assistant (for Chinese firmware)

On devices with Chinese MIUI firmware (such as the Xiaomi 13 Ultra CN), Mi Assistant, Xiaomi’s own assistant, is used instead of Google Assistant, and can be customized or disabled completely.

How to switch to Mi Assistant:

1. Open the Settings. → Additionally. → Mi Assistant.
2. Turn on the Mi Assistant slider.
3. Set up voice activation (it works in Chinese by default, but you can add English).
4. Go back to Settings → Apps and turn off Google (if you have one).

How to disable Mi Assistant:

1. Go to Settings → additionally → Mi Assistant.
2. Turn off all sliders (Voice activation, Show lock screen, etc.).
3. Clear the cache and data of the com.miui.voiceassist application through Settings → Applications.

If the problem persists, try resetting to factory settings (don't forget to make a backup!).

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset all settings (does not delete files, only settings).
3. After the reboot, immediately disable Google Assistant (see Method 1).

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If your smartphone is warranty, don’t use methods that unlock the bootloader or root.This will void the Xiaomi warranty. Instead, contact the service center to request that you disable the Assistant through the engineering menu.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling Google Assistant on Xiaomi