How to completely disable “OK Google” on Xiaomi smartphones: all working methods

Google Assistant with the activation phrase “OK Google” may be useful, but not all Xiaomi users need it. Constant random response from music, podcasts or conversations, battery consumption in the background and collecting data about your queries are the main reasons why owners of Redmi, POCO or Mi want to disable it. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to deactivate voice search, including hidden MIUI settings and methods for technically trained users.

It's important to understand that you can't completely remove Google Assistant without root rights -- it's a system application integrated into Android. However, it can be disabled at the system level, remove voice activation, and limit background activity. We've tested all methods on devices with MIUI 12-14 (including HyperOS) and identified those that work stably. If you use Xiaomi with custom firmware (like LineageOS), some of the instructions may not be appropriate, we'll warn you about this separately.

Why OK Google works on Xiaomi, even if you haven’t set it up

Many users are surprised to find that the voice assistant is activated on their Xiaomi, although they did not explicitly turn it on.

• 🔍 Pre-setting when you first turn on your smartphone often suggests activating voice commands (many skip this step, but the system still retains the permissions).
• 📱 Updates MIUI Sometimes reset privacy settings, returning default values to Google services.
• 🎤 Third-party apps (such as Google Search or YouTube) can request access to the microphone and indirectly activate listening.
• 🔄 Syncing with your Google account transfers the assistant settings from other devices (for example, if you used it on your tablet).

In addition, on some Xiaomi models (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro+ or Xiaomi 13 Lite), voice activation may be triggered due to a conflict with the brand assistant XiaoAI. These two services sometimes “compete” for access to the microphone, which leads to false positives.

Method 1: Disconnect via Google Settings (the easiest method)

This method is suitable for 90% of users and does not require technical skills; it disables voice activation, but leaves the ability to manually start the Assistant (for example, by holding the Home button).

1. Open the Google app (the icon with the letter “G” on a color background).
2. Slip on your profile (avatar in the upper right corner) → select Settings.
3. Go to Voice Search → Voice Match (or Oh, Google in some localizations).
4. Turn off the slider Access from the lock screen (if it is active).
5. Select Voice Model → Click Remove Voice Model (this will remove your voice data from Google servers).
6. Go back and turn off the slider Oh, Google (or OK Google).

After this, the assistant will stop responding to voice commands, but will remain available for manual operation. If you want to block it completely, move to the next method.

Method 2: Deactivation via MIUI settings (for all versions)

Xiaomi adds its own system application management tools to MIUI, including Google Assistant, which works even if you have removed the voice model through Google’s settings, but the assistant is still activated.

Instructions:

1. Open 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. → Find the microphone and set the value to Prohibit.
4. Go back, press Battery → select Limit background activity.
5. In the same app menu, click Notifications and turn off all sliders (this will prevent pop-up prompts from the Assistant).

For models with MIUI 13/14 and HyperOS, an additional item has been added:

1. Go to Settings → Special Features → Voice Assistant and turn off Google Assistant (if it is on the list).

Method 3: Disconnect via ADB (for power users)

If previous methods have failed, you can block Google Assistant at the system level using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting the smartphone to the computer, but gives the most complete shutdown without root rights.

You'll need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux and installed Xiaomi drivers.
• 📱 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🔧 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap the version → Return to the Additional Settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Steps:

1. Download ADB Tools and unpack the archive.
2. Connect Xiaomi to your computer and confirm the debugging permission on your smartphone screen.
3. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
4. Enter the commands in turn: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.googleassistant
5. Reboot your smartphone (adb reboot).

After these commands are executed:

• ✅ Voice activation «OK Google will be completely shut down.
• ✅ Google Assistant icon will disappear from the search bar.
• ⚠️ Google Search widget on the home screen may stop working (you have to manually remove it).

pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.velocity

This will disable background processes related to voice control.-->

Method 4: Remove Google Assistant Updates (if it has been updated)

Often, problems with spontaneous activation of OK Google begin after an automatic update of the app via Google Play, in which case you can roll it back to the factory version, which is less aggressive.

How to do this:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Google Assistant (or com.google.android.apps.googleassistant).
3. Slip on the three dots in the top right corner → select Remove Updates.
4. Confirm the action and restart the smartphone.

After the rollback:

• 🔒 Ban the application from accessing the Internet: Settings → Annexes → Google Assistant → Mobile data and Wi-Fi → Turn off both sliders.
• 🚫 In Google Play, open the Google Assistant page, click on three dots. → Remove from the update list (this will prevent automatic updates).

Method 5: Use of third-party applications (for root users)

If you have root rights (for example, through Magisk), you can use specialized utilities to deeply disable Google services.

• 🛠️ App Systemizer – transfers Google Assistant from system applications to user applications, after which it can be removed.
• 🔧 Debloater Tools (e.g. Universal Android Debloater) – allows you to disable system packages without removing them.
• 🚫 DisableService – Blocks the Assistant’s background services at the Android level.

Example of Universal Android Debloater:

1. Install the application from XDA Developers.
2. Give root access.
3. In the search, type in Googleassistant or Quicksearchbox.
4. Select the packages you find and select Disable (not Uninstall to avoid system errors!).
5. Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: Removal of system applications on Xiaomi may lead to loss of functionality MIUI, For example: XiaoAI and other Xiaomi voice commands will stop working, weather and calendar widgets may disappear on the home screen, errors may occur when updating the firmware through the home screen. OTA. Before removing, make a full backup through TWRP or MIUI Backup.

What to do if OK Google is still working

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

1. Conflict with XiaoAI: On some Xiaomi models (such as the Mi 11 or Redmi K40), the branded XiaoAI assistant can “wake up” the microphone, which leads to false positives from Google. Disable it in Settings → Special Features → XiaoAI.
2. Reset microphone settings: Go to Settings → System → Reset settings → Reset application settings (does not delete data, but resets permissions).
3. Virus Check: Some malicious apps mimic voice commands. Scan your device through Google Play Protect or Malwarebytes.
4. Hardware problem: If the microphone is working on its own (for example, due to moisture), contact the service center. Check this in Settings → Special features → Hearing → Microphone settings.

If the problem persists, try a temporary workaround:

• 🔇 Turn off the microphone at system level: Settings → Confidentiality → Application authorizations → Microphone → Disable all applications except calls and records.
• 📵 Use the Do Not Disturb mode with blocking notifications from Google Assistant.

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On HyperOS devices (such as Xiaomi 14 or Redmi K70), some of the Google settings have been moved to Settings → Connected Devices → Voice Assistant. Check it out if standard methods don’t work.

FAQ: Frequent questions about shutting down OK Google on Xiaomi