Disable Google Assistant on Xiaomi Redmi 9

Modern smartphones, including the popular Xiaomi Redmi 9 series, are deeply integrated with Google’s ecosystem. One of the central elements of this integration is the voice assistant, which is activated when swiped from the corner of the screen or on the button. Many users face a situation where random tapping causes the assistant interface, which can be annoying and distracting from basic tasks.

The need to deactivate this feature often arises for those who prefer to use third-party solutions or just want to free up the system resources. It is important to understand that standard Android tools can not completely remove this service, as it is a system component. However, there are a number of effective settings that allow you to make its presence minimal or completely stop its response to voice commands and gestures.

In this guide, we will discuss in detail all available methods to limit the work of the virtual assistant on the shell of MIUI. You will learn not only to turn off voice activation, but also to change the behavior of the buttons to avoid accidental launches, this will help you personalize the device to your own needs without losing the functionality of the smartphone itself.

Basic settings of the voice assistant

The first step to limit the functionality of the assistant is to access its internal settings, and that's where the main switches that control how the device responds to voice commands and gestures, and to get to the desired section, you need to open the Google app on your Redmi 9 and go to the user profile.

Find your account icon in the top right corner of the screen and click on it. In the menu that opens, select Settings, then go to Google Assistant, where you will find the All Assistant Settings subsection, where key management options are concentrated.

You should pay special attention to the Google Assistant item in the list of devices, and if you click on it, you will see a switch that allows you to completely disable the assistant from starting on this particular device, this action will not remove the service, but will make it inactive for the current smartphone.

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If you don’t see the device switch, make sure that the Google Assistant itself is enabled in the phone settings, otherwise the menu may not display correctly.

Once you do this, the system will stop responding to standard startup commands, but it’s worth remembering that some system calls can still activate basic search functions if they’re rigidly tied to navigation buttons.

Disabling activation by voice and gestures

One of the most intrusive features is the ability to launch the assistant by voice or by pressing the button home.For Xiaomi Redmi 9 owners, who often use the smartphone in their pocket or bag, accidental activation can be a serious problem leading to battery drain.

In the Assistant's settings menu, find the Hey Google and Voice Match section, where the main switch for listening to the activation phrase is located, and turn off the Hey Google option to stop the smartphone from responding to voice commands in the background.

Then you need to check the gesture settings. Depending on the version of the MIUI shell and navigation settings, the launch can be linked to a swipe from the bottom corner of the screen.

• 📱 Go to your smartphone settings.
• 🔍 Find the Main Screen or System Navigation section.
• 🚫 Turn off the option to start the Assistant in the corner of the screen.

⚠️ Note: After disabling voice activation, voice typing functions in some applications may work less correctly or require manual microphone selection.

Also worth checking the volume button settings. In some configurations, long-term pressing of both buttons can cause voice input. Make sure that the Additional settings -> Button management does not have an Assistant call action.

Changes in button actions and navigation

On Redmi 9 Android smartphones, it is often configured to start Google Assistant by default when you press the power or home button for a long time, and this behavior can be changed by reassigning the action to a more useful one or simply turning it off.

To change the power button settings, go to Settings -> Additional Features (or Advanced Settings). Find the Power button Assignment. If Google Assistant is selected, change the value to Nothing or Shutdown Menu to avoid accidental starts when you remove your phone.

If you use classic navigation with three buttons at the bottom of the screen, a long press of the center button can also activate the assistant.

• 🛠 Open the Settings -> Additionally -> Buttons.
• 👆 Select the action for Long-Term Pressing of the Home button.
• ✅ Set the value of Nothing or select another application.

Owners of gesture-based models should be careful when swiping from the lower corners of the screen. Although we mentioned turning off the Assistant in the previous section, sometimes the system suggests choosing an alternative action, such as launching a screenshot or flashlight, which may be more convenient.

The correct setup of physical and screen buttons significantly improves the comfort of using Xiaomi. You get rid of unnecessary actions and prevent unnecessary services from accidentally turning on while playing or watching videos.

Use of Do Not Disturb and Digital Well-Being modes

There is an alternative approach to solving the problem that does not require deep intervention in system files, but effectively limits the activity of the assistant.

You can set a time limit for the Google app, and when the limit is exhausted, the app icon will turn grey, and you can't start the Assistant until the next day or until you manually remove the restriction.

1. Go to Settings -> Digital Well-Being and Parental Controls.
2. Find the Google app in the list.
3. Set a timer for, for example, 1 minute a day.

Another effective method is to use Do Not Disturb mode, which is primarily designed to block notifications, but in some versions of MIUI it also limits the Assistant's background activity and voice responses, making it less intrusive during rest hours.

The use of these tools is especially relevant for parents who want to limit their child’s interactions with a voice assistant, or for those who want to minimize digital noise at certain hours of the day.

Disconnecting through ADB for advanced users

For users with certain technical skills, there is a more radical method - the use of debugging by USB tool ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method allows you to actually freeze or delete the package that handles the Assistant without obtaining the rights of a superuser (Root).

Before starting the procedure, you need to turn on the developer mode. Go to Settings -> About Phone and quickly click on the MIUI version seven times. Then, in the Additional -> For developers, activate Debugging over USB.

Connect Redmi 9 to your computer and execute the command to remove the Google Assistant packet:

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

Once this command is completed, the Assistant will disappear from the system, but be very careful: removing system components can lead to instability in other Google services, such as Search or Google Lens.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB-A bug in the name of the package can lead to the removal of critical system applications, which will require the phone to be reset to factory settings.

This method is recommended only for those users who understand the consequences of their actions and have the ability to connect the smartphone to the PC. For most users, the settings described in the previous sections are sufficient.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Disabling Google Assistant does not affect the overall stability of the system, but requires care when changing button and system package settings.

To sum up, the management of Google Assistant features on Xiaomi Redmi 9 is in the hands of the user, and by combining the settings inside the application, system settings and, if necessary, the developer tools, you can achieve the desired level of silence and control over your device.