How to permanently disable Google Assistant on Xiaomi Redmi Note: all methods 2026

Google Assistant on Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones is often activated by accident – with a long hold of the Home button, a gesture swiping from the corner or even through the command word “OK, Google.” For many users, this feature is useless, but it is not so easy to turn it off: the manufacturer hides the settings in different menus, and some options require superuser rights.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods, from basic shutdown in settings to complete removal of system components (including methods for MIUI 13/14 firmware based on Android 12/13/14). Particular attention will be paid to the Redmi Note 10/11/12 Pro models, where the activation algorithm of the assistant differs from older versions.

Why Google Assistant is in the way of Xiaomi Redmi Note

The main reasons why users want to deactivate the assistant are:

• 🔋 Battery consumption: com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox background processes consume up to 3–5% of charge per day even without active use.
• 📱 Random positives: swipe gesture from the bottom corner or pressing the Home in your pocket button triggers the assistant.
• 🛡️ Privacy: Google collects voice command data even if you have not given explicit consent (see more about security).
• 🚫 78% of Redmi Note owners (according to a 2023 survey) never use a voice assistant.

On Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and later, the problem is compounded by integration with MIUI Voice, Xiaomi’s brand assistant, which is at odds with Google Assistant, for example, when you try to invoke MIUI Voice gesture, Google can trigger, and vice versa.

Method 1: Disconnect via Google Settings (without root)

The simplest method that works on all versions of MIUI (including MIUI 14 on Android 13/14) is suitable for Redmi Note 8/9/10/11/12 models:

1. Open the Google app (the icon with the letter “G” on the home screen).
2. Slip on the profile avatar in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Select Google Assistant → go to General section.
4. Turn off the switches: 🔸 Google Assistant (Main Tumbler) 🔸 Voice input (if any) 🔸 Lockdown assistant

Assistant settings

The device

Default assistant

No.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI After this method, the Home button will stop working. To return its functionality, go to Settings. → System system → Gestures → Home button and assign action Home or Recent apps.

Method 2: Deactivation via MIUI settings (for new models)

On Redmi Note 11/12 with MIUI 13/14, Google Assistant is integrated deeper into the system to disable it completely:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search bar, type in Google and select the Google app (not to be confused with Google Play Services).
3. Slip the Permits. → turn off: 🎤 Microphone 📱 Display over other windows 🔄 Auto-start

Battery

Limit background activity

Settings → System → Gestures → Home button

No.

💡 Useful advice: If after these actions the Home button stopped responding to a short press, reset the gestures:

Settings → System → Gestures → Resetting gesture settings

This will bring back the standard button behavior.

Method 3: Remove Google Updates (for old firmware)

If your Redmi Note runs MIUI 11 or older, you can roll back the Google Assistant to the factory version, where it is less intrusive.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Google.
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner → Remove the updates.
3. Confirm the action. The system will return the application to the factory version.
4. Then turn off auto-update: Open Google Play Store. Find Google App. Tap three dots → uncheck Auto Update.

⚠️ Note: After resetting settings or updating MIUI through OTA Google Assistant may update again. To avoid this, add the Google app to the auto update blacklist through Settings. → Annexes → Special access → Optimizing the battery.

Method 4: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

The method requires connecting a smartphone to a PC and using Android Debug Bridge (ADB). Suitable for all Redmi Note models, including the Note 12 Pro+ on MIUI 14. Advantage: disables the Assistant at the system level without affecting other Google features.

📌 Preparation:

1. Download ADB Tools for Windows/macOS/Linux.
2. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times).
3. Activate Debugging by USB in Settings → Additional → For developers.
4. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in the device.

🖥️ Commands to execute (enter in terminal/command line):

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


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




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

🔄 To get the Assistant back, use it:

adb shell pm enable com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox


adb shell pm enable com.google.android.apps.googleassistant

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 14 after completing these commands, voice search in Google Chrome and YouTube may disappear. To return only search, use:

adb shell pm grant com.android.chrome android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO

💡

ADB-The only way to completely disable Assistant on Redmi Note 12 Pro+ After completing the commands, the assistant will disappear from the gesture menu and stop consuming resources.

Method 5: Complete removal via TWRP (routed devices only)

If you have root rights or custom TWRP recaps installed, you can delete Google Assistant system files, which permanently removes the assistant, but can disrupt some Google services (such as voice search in Chrome).

🛠️ Instructions:

1. Download Root Explorer or any file manager with access to /system.
2. Go to /system/priv-app/GoogleQuickSearchBox//system/priv-app/Velvet/
3. Delete or rename (add.bak) the folders: GoogleQuickSearchBox Velvet

Reboot the phone.

🔧 Alternatives for TWRP:

1. Boot to TWRP (hold Power + Volume up when turned on).
2. Select Advanced → File Manager.
3. Find and delete files in the same ways (see above).
4. Wipe your cache (Wipe → Cache) and restart.

🔒 How to Clear the Assistant's History:

1. Go to myactivity.google.com.
2. In the filter, select Voice and Audio.
3. Press Delete. → All the time.
4. Turn off history saving in Settings → Google Assistant → Your data in Assistant.

💡 Useful tip: To stop collecting data completely, turn off Web and hardware activity in your Google account settings:

Google Settings → Account Management → Data and Personalization → Activity Setup → Web and hardware activity

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling Google Assistant