Google Assistant on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro can be useful for voice control, but not all users like its constant activity in the background. The service consumes battery power, collects data about your requests and sometimes activates accidentally - for example, when you press the Home button or voice command "OK, Google." If you decide to get rid of the assistant, this article will help to do it competently, without risk to the system.
Features of the Redmi Note 9 Pro (models) joyeuse/curtana) The manufacturer has integrated Google Assistant at the firmware level. MIUI. This means that standard shutdown through settings often works incompletely — the service can be activated again after a reboot or update. We will look at all available methods, from basic to advanced, including: ADB-commands and modification of system files (for experienced users).
Important: Some methods require developer or unlocked bootloader rights, and if you're not prepared for this manipulation, use the first three methods -- they're safe and reversible.
1. Standard shutdown via Android settings
The easiest way is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It doesn’t remove Google Assistant completely, but disables its core features: voice activation, background activity, and home button integration.
Instructions:
- 📱 Open the Google app (the icon with the letter "G" on a colored background).
- 👤 Slip on the profile avatar in the upper right corner → Settings.
- 🔍 Choose Google Assistant → Go to the General section.
- ⚙️ Turn off sliders: Google Assistant (master switch) Voice control (phrase "OK, Google") Personalization (collection of data about your queries)
After that, the assistant will stop responding to voice commands, but its system processes (com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox) will remain active. To completely stop the background work, go to Settings → Applications → App Management → Google and select Stop (the effect is temporary until the next reboot).
⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI 12/13 For the Redmi Note 9 The Google Assistant may not be in the Google App menu, in which case use the methods in the following sections.
2. Disconnect via the settings of the Home button
By default, on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro, a long press on the Home button (or a swipe up with a delay gesture) calls Google Assistant.
- 🔧 Go to Settings. → Additional settings → Home button (or gestures, depending on version) MIUI).
- 🔄 In the Long Click section, select an alternative action: No action (recommended) Menu of recent apps Voice Search (if only search without Assistant is needed)
If your firmware does not have the Home Button option, then the gesture control is configured via Settings → System → Gestures. Find the Home option there and disable the Assist link.
Make a backup copy of important data
Check out the MIUI version (Settings → About the phone)
Turn off sync with Google (Settings → Accounts)
Battery charge > 50% (in case of failure)
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3. Limit background activity through application settings
Google Assistant continues to work in the background even after the settings are turned off, to minimize its impact on the battery:
- 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
- 🔍 Find the Google App (not to be confused with Google Play Services).
- 🔋 Go to the Battery and select Limit Background Activity.
- 🚫 In the Permissions section, disable: Microphone (to block voice activation) Camera (if Assistant uses it to recognize objects) Location (for privacy)
This method does not remove the Assistant, but significantly reduces its activity. To completely disable it, you will need developer rights or ADB.
| Method of disconnection | Difficulty | Efficiency | Reversibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through Google's settings | ⭐ (simple) | Medium (background processes remain) | Yes. |
| Change the home button | ⭐ (simple) | Partial (Gestural control only) | Yes. |
| Limitation of background activity | ⭐⭐ (middle-of-the-road) | High (saving battery) | Yes. |
| ADB-team | ⭐⭐⭐ (difficult) | Full (disables services) | Yes. |
| Removal via Magisk | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (difficult) | Absolute (deletes files) | Partially (needs backup) |
4. Complete disabling via ADB (for power users)
If standard methods don’t work, use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting your phone to your PC and enabling USB Debugging.
Step-by-step:
- 🖥️ Install. ADB Tools on the computer.
- 📱 On your phone, activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → Put it on the version. MIUI 7 times until the notification appears.
USB debugging
Settings → Additional → For Developers
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchboxThis command removes the Assistant only for the current user, without affecting system files.
Once you complete the Google command, the Assistant will be completely disabled, including voice activation and integration with the search. To return it, use the command:
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI If you update the system, the Assistant can recover, in which case repeat the procedure or use the method with Magisk (section 5).
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If ADB Does not recognize the device, update the drivers USB For Xiaomi, through the official website or use the Xiaomi utility ADB/Fastboot Tools.
5. Google Assistant Removal via Magisk (root access)
For users with an unlocked bootloader and Magisk installed, a radical method is available: deleting the Assistant system files, which will permanently remove the assistant, but will require caution.
Instructions:
- 📲 Install the Universal module GMS Doze or DisableFlags with Magisk Manager.
- 🔧 Restart your phone and check if the Assistant is out. If not, use Root Explorer to manually delete: Go to the /system/priv-app/Velvet (or /system/priv-app/GoogleQuickSearchBox). Delete the folder or rename it to Velvet.bak. Clear the cache in the /data/data/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.
The advantage of this method is that it is completely deleted without the possibility of accidental recovery, but be prepared for the fact that some features (such as voice search on Google) will stop working.
What happens if you remove the Assistant through Magisk?
6.Alternative assistants for Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
If you have disabled Google Assistant but want to keep voice control functionality, consider alternatives:
- 🤖 XiaoAI (embedded Xiaomi assistant): Works offline for basic commands (calls, messages). Supports Russian (limited) Activated by voice: "Hello, Xiaoai" or by long pressing the power button.
- 🎵 Alice from Yandex: Best Russification among assistants, integration with Yandex services (Music, Maps, Weather.
- 🔄 Bixby (for Samsung fans): You can install it through APK, It's limited in functionality, it supports gestures and voice commands.
To set up XiaoAI:
- Open Settings → Additional settings → XiaoAI Assistant.
- Turn on the voice control slider.
- Set up voice activation and anchoring to the Power button.
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XiaoAI consumes significantly less battery than Google Assistant, but has limited functionality outside of China.
Frequent problems and solutions
When you turn off Google Assistant on Redmi Note 9 Pro, users face typical difficulties.
- 🔄 Assistant returns after update MIUI: Repeat the shutdown through ADB Or Magisk. Use the DisableFlags module to block automatic recovery.
- 🔊 Voice activation does not turn off: Check permissions for the Google app (turn off the microphone). → Annexes → Google → Warehouse.
- ⚡ Strong battery discharge after shutdown: This is a temporary effect - the system will re-index the data. 1-2 Check the activity of other Google services through Settings → Battery → Battery utilization.
If none of the methods worked, it is possible that your MIUI firmware has been modified by the manufacturer (e.g., the global version for some regions), in which case only flashing it on EU-rum or Pixel Experience, where Google Assistant can be removed completely, will help.