How to permanently disable Google Assistant on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Google’s voice assistant on Xiaomi smartphones is often activated by accident, such as pressing the Home button or saying “OK, Google.” For many users, this feature becomes an annoying factor: It consumes battery power, collects location and habits, and interferes with gaming or watching videos. MIUI 12-14, Google Assistant is integrated into the system.

In this article, we’ll look at all the deactivation options available, from standard settings to hidden commands for power users, and learn how to disable the assistant on the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13, and other models, including HyperOS shell devices (new firmware 2026).

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

Many users are surprised to find Google Assistant on their Xiaomi, although they never set it up, and the reason is that Google services are pre-integrated into MIUI firmware.

• 📱 When you configure a new smartphone, the system offers to agree to Google’s privacy policy, where voice services are enabled by default.
• 🔄 Automatic updates. Even if you have disabled the assistant before, it can be activated again after you update Google Play Services or Google App.
• 🎮 Conflict with MIUI. In some models (for example, POCO F4) Google Assistant is in conflict with Xiao AI, Which leads to spontaneous launches.

Moreover, on devices with the Global version of MIUI (sold outside China), Google Assistant is often impossible to remove by standard means – it can only be deactivated, due to license agreements between Xiaomi and Google.

Method 1: Disable via Google Settings (without root)

The easiest and safest method is to deactivate through the Google app menu, which is suitable for all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi 10, Xiaomi 12T and POCO M5.

1. Open the Google app (the icon with the color letter "G").
2. Slip on your profile (icon in the upper right corner).
3. Select Settings → Google Assistant.
4. Scroll down and click General Settings.
5. Turn off the Google Assistant switch.

After that, the assistant will stop responding to voice commands, but it will remain in the system and can be activated again after the updates. To completely block its launch, move to the next method.

Method 2: Removal of the Startup Rights (for MIUI 13 and later)

If the first method didn’t work, try restricting Google’s app rights through Xiaomi’s settings, which will prevent the assistant from running spontaneously, even if it’s enabled in Google’s settings.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Google app (not to be confused with Google Play Services!).
3. Select Permissions and Disable: 🎤 Microphone (to block voice commands) 📍 Location (assistant uses geodata to personalize) 🔄 Auto-start (prevents background activity)

Battery → Limit background activity

⚠️ Note: Disabling the microphone for the Google app may disrupt other features, such as voice search on YouTube or Google Maps. If you need these services, use the following method.

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If Google Assistant continues to start after disabling the rights, clear the cache of the Google app in the Warehouse menu.

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can use the Android debugging bridge (ADB), which is suitable for Xiaomi on MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS, but requires connecting the phone to a computer.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then return to the additional → For developers).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
2. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
3. Follow the command to disable Google Assistant: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox This command does not remove the app completely, but only hides it for the current user.
4. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi firmware (especially Chinese) team ADB It may not work because of the manufacturer's limitations, in which case try the root-rights method or use Shizuku to bypass the restrictions.

Method 4: Complete removal with root rights (for advanced)

If you're willing to take drastic measures, you can permanently remove Google Assistant with root access, a method that is suitable for users who:

• 🔧 I have already unlocked the bootloader on my Xiaomi.
• 🛠️ Install custom recovery (TWRP Or OrangeFox).
• 🔒 Getting root rights through Magisk.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/GoogleQuickSearchBox or (for newer versions of MIUI): /system/product/priv-app/GoogleQuickSearchBox
3. Delete the GoogleQuickSearchBox folder or rename it to GoogleQuickSearchBox.bak.
4. Reboot the phone.

After that, Google Assistant will be completely removed and the Home button will no longer respond to a long press, but be careful: deleting system files can lead to unstable phone operation.

Method 5: Alternative methods (without root and ADB)

If the previous methods do not work, try these alternative solutions:

• 📱 Reassign the Home button. Use applications like Button Remapper (doesn't require root on some firmware) to change the long-press action.
• 🔕 Disable voice activation. Go to Google Settings → Voice search → Voice activation and deactivate the “OK Google” option".
• 📵 Freeze through MIUI Optimizer. In some versions MIUI You can “freeze” the Google app via the hidden menu: ##4636## Select Usage statistics → App → Google → Disable.

For owners of POCO and Redmi with HyperOS (2026), disabling can work through Settings → Special features → Simplified mode, where you can limit background activity of Google services.

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On HyperOS devices (such as Xiaomi 14), standard Google Assistant disablement methods may not work due to deep integration with the system, in which case ADB or root are recommended.

What to do if Google Assistant is still running

If after all the manipulations the assistant continues to activate, check the following points:

1. App updates. Go to Google Play and check if the Google app or Google Play Services has updated. Sometimes updates reset settings.
2. Reset settings. In extreme cases, reset the settings of the Google application: Settings → Annexes → Google → Warehouse → Clear the data ⚠️ This will delete all stored data, including search history.
3. Conflict with MIUI. On some Xiaomi firmware (for example, MIUI 14 for POCO F5) Google Assistant is in conflict with Xiao AI. Try disabling both assistants and using alternatives like Bixby (via Samsung Apps) or Yandex’s Alice.

If the problem persists, you may have a modified firmware installed on your device (e.g. from a carrier) where Google Assistant is protected from shutdown, in which case only flashing to the Global version of MIUI or custom firmware like LineageOS will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about disabling Google Assistant on Xiaomi