How to completely remove Google Assistant on Xiaomi: from disconnection to removal

Google Assistant on Xiaomi smartphones is often a source of annoyance: it eats up battery power, shows unnecessary notifications and is activated by random clicks. Despite being useful to some users, many want to completely remove or at least disable this service. The problem is that MIUI does not provide a direct option for uninstallation - Google Assistant is sewn into the firmware as a system application.

In this article, we’ll look at all the working methods, from simple shutdown through settings to radical removal with ADB and modified firmware. Each method is tested on the latest versions of MIUI 14/15 (Android 12-14) and is suitable for most models, from Redmi Note 12 to Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Important: some actions require rights or unlocked bootloader, which can affect the warranty.

If you're not ready for complex manipulations, start with the first two, which are safe and require no technical skills. For experienced users, we've prepared advanced instructions with ADB commands and alternative firmware.

1. disable Google Assistant via MIUI settings

The safest and fastest way is to deactivate the Assistant in standard settings. This won't remove it completely, but will stop background work and notifications.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 In the search bar, type “Google” and select Google Assistant (or Google App).
• ⚙️ Click Disable (if the button is inactive, first click Stop).
• 🔄 Reboot your phone – it’s a must to apply the changes.

After disabling, the Assistant will stop responding to voice commands and gestures (such as holding the Home button).However, it will remain in the system and may be activated again after the Google Play Services update.

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If the “Disable” button is inactive, try clearing the app’s cache first (Storage → Clear cache).

2.Removal of Google Assistant Updates

Even if you disable the Assistant, Google Play can automatically update it to the latest version, returning all features. To avoid this, you need to roll back the application to the factory version and block the updates.

How to do this:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Google Assistant (or Google App).
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Remove Updates.
3. Confirm the action. The app will go back to the version that was installed out of the box.
4. Open the Google Play Store, search for Google Assistant and click on three points → Remove from the update list.

This method only works until the next setup reset or manual update, and an ADB will be required to permanently block the updates (see Section 4).

3. Uncoupling of voice control from buttons

Many users complain that the Assistant is activated by long pressing the home or power button, which can be corrected by reassigning the button actions.

Instructions for MIUI 14/15:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Buttons and gestures.
• 🎤 Select Long Press Home (or Power»).
• 🚫 In the action list, uncheck the Google Assistant box or select another action (such as Open the menu or Do Nothing).

On some models (e.g. POCO F5 or Redmi K60), this option may be in Settings → System → Gestures. If the option is missing, the manufacturer has blocked it, you will need ADB.

4. Complete removal of Google Assistant via ADB

If previous methods failed, you can force the Assistant to uninstall using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which does not require root rights, but you need to unlock OEM Unlock and enable Developer Mode.

Step-by-step:

Enable the developer mode (7 times click on the build number in "About phone")

Activate "Debugging by USB" in the developer settings

Download and install ADB on PC (e.g. via [Platform Tools](https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools))

Connect your phone to your PC and allow debugging

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adb shell


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox




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

Once you have completed the commands, restart the phone. The assistant will be removed for the current user (not systemically), but will not be updated through Google Play. To return it, you just need to reinstall the app from the store.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware, Xiaomi blocks pm uninstall commands for system applications. In this case, only obtaining root rights or installing custom Recovery will help (TWRP).

5. Removal through root or custom firmware

To completely remove Google Assistant, you will need to:

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (Bootloader Unlock).
• 🛠️ Established custom recaveri (TWRP Or OrangeFox).
• 👨‍💻 Root access (for example, via Magisk).

Methods of disposal:

1. Through TWRP: Download to the recovery, find the file /system/priv-app/Velvet (or GoogleQuickSearchBox) and delete it.
2. Using Root Explorer: Use a root-access file manager (such as Mixplorer) and manually delete folders: /system/priv-app/Velvet/ /system/priv-app/GoogleQuickSearchBox/
3. Using Magisk: Install Universal GMS Doze or DisableFlags to block Google services.

Once removed, it is recommended to block the automatic installation via Google Play using the NoGoogle module or disable Google Play Services (but this may disrupt other apps).

6. Google Assistant Alternatives on Xiaomi

If you have removed the Assistant but want to keep voice control, consider alternatives:

• 🤖 XiaoAI – built-in voice assistant from Xiaomi (works on Chinese firmware, for global versions requires installation) APK).
• 🌐 Alice from Yandex – supports Russian and integrates with Yandex services (weather, maps, music).
• 🎵 Bixby (for Samsung) – If you previously owned Samsung, you can try the ported version (requires root).
• 🔧 Tasker + AutoVoice – for advanced users, allows you to create your own voice commands.

On Chinese MIUI firmware (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Pro CN), XiaoAI replaces Google Assistant by default and has advanced functionality: smart home management, real-time translation, and even photo search. To activate it, go to Settings → XiaoAI and turn on the Voice Assistant option.

7. Frequent problems and solutions

It can be difficult to remove or disable Google Assistant, and consider typical scenarios:

Problem 1: After the shutdown, the Assistant reappears.

⚠️ Warning: This is due to the automatic update of Google Play Services.Solution: roll back the app to the factory version (section) 2) and block the updates through ADB Adb shell dpm set-device-owner com.google.android.gms/.mdm.device.DpcReceiver (call-off!).

Problem 2: Voice search in other apps (e.g. YouTube or Google Maps) is not working.

Solution: Install an alternative voice input application, such as Microsoft’s Voice Search, or turn on the built-in voice recorder in Gboard (Keyboard Settings → Voice).

Problem 3: After removal through root, some features (such as Google Pay or Widevine L1) stopped working.

Solution: Restore deleted files from the backup or reflash your phone. Google Pay may need a reset DRM-keys TWRP There is an option for Format Data → Yes).

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

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If you are unsure of your skills, start by disabling Assistant through settings (section 1) or removing updates (section 2).The methods with ADB and root are only suitable for advanced users, as they carry the risk of data loss or device "brick".