How to completely remove Google Assistant when swiping on Xiaomi: all ways

Why Google Assistant Appears in Swipe and How to Fix It

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often face an unexpected Google Assistant call when swiping from the bottom corner of the screen.This feature is activated by default in MIUI firmware and can be annoying, especially if you prefer other voice assistants or just want to avoid accidental launches.The problem is complicated by the fact that Google settings are integrated deep into the system, and standard disconnection through the menu does not always work.

In this article, we’ll look at all the working ways to remove Google Assistant when swiping, from simple changes to settings to radical methods using ADB and third-party utilities. We’ll focus on the nuances for different versions of MIUI (12, 13, 14) and smartphone models. It’s important to understand that some methods may require superuser rights or factory retracements, so choose an approach based on your level of training.

Before you make any changes, check to see if Google Assistant is in conflict with other gestures in your firmware. For example, on some devices, a swipe from an angle may overlap with a Quick Ball or Game Turbo call. If that's the problem, just reassign the gestures to Settings → Additional → Gestures.

Method 1: Disable Google Assistant through MIUI settings

The safest and easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which are suitable for most devices without root rights and do not require technical skills, but on some firmware (especially on POCO with a global version), this method may be limited by Google policies.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings app and go to the App section → Application management.
• 🔍 In the search bar, type in Google and select the Google Assistant app (or just Google).
• ⚙️ Click on Disable (if the button is active) or Remove Updates → Shut down.
• 🔄 Reboot the device. After that, the swipe from the corner should stop calling the assistant.

If the Disable button is inactive, try an alternative path:

1. Press the Google Assistant icon on the home screen → Information about the application.
2. Select Warehouse and Cache → Clear the cache and Clear the data.
3. Go back to the basic app settings and try to disable it again.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T or POCO F5) Google Assistant is a system application and does not disable in the standard way.

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Method 2: Reassign the swipe gesture in the MIUI settings

If you can't disable Google Assistant, you can reassign the swipe gesture from the corner, which works on most devices with MIUI 12.5+ and doesn't require superuser rights, and the downside is that the gesture is just inactive, but it won't disappear completely.

How to reassign:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Gestures (on some firmware, the path may differ: Settings → System → Gestures).
2. Find the swipe option up from the bottom edge or the assistant gesture.
3. Choose No Action or Disable (if available).
4. Save the changes and restart the phone.

On some devices (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro+), instead of completely turning off, you can assign another gesture:

• 📁 Quick Ball (floating button).
• 🔍 Opening Google Search (without running Assistant).
• 🎮 Activation of Game Turbo.

⚠️ Note: On firmware with Google Discover preinstalled (e.g., on global versions) POCO X3 Pro) reassignment of the gesture may cause a failure of the launcher. ADB (4).

Method 3: Disable via Google Settings (for some firmware)

If Google Assistant is installed as a standalone application (rather than built into Google services), it can be deactivated via the account menu, which works on Android 11+-based MIUI devices where Google Assistant is not a critical system component.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Google app (not to be confused with Google Play!).
2. Slip on the profile avatar in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Choose Google Assistant → General.
4. Scroll down and turn off the Google Assistant option (the slider should turn grey).
5. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

If there is no slider, try an alternative path:

• 📌 In the same Google settings, select Voice Search → Voice assistant.
• 🔕 Set the value No in the Default Assistant section.
• 🗑️ Go back to the basic Google app settings and clear the cache.

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If Google Assistant still starts after you turn off, check if it is installed as the default voice command application. Go to Settings → Apps → Default → Voice Assistant and select another option (e.g. No).

Method 4: Using ADB to shut down completely (advanced method)

If the standard methods don't work, you'll have to debug USB and ADB commands. This method requires a computer, but it's guaranteed to disable Google Assistant at the system level. It's suitable for all Xiaomi devices, including those where the assistant is sewn into the firmware.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📦 Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB (download).
• ⚙️ Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd on Windows) and type:

adb devices

(Your device should be displayed.)

1. Use the command to disable Google Assistant:

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

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

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

1. Reboot the phone. The swipe gesture from the corner should stop working.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 14 for Xiaomi 13 Ultra) the uninstall command can cause Google system services to crash.In this case, use only disable-user and be prepared for some features (such as Google Play Protection) to stop working.

Method 5: Remove via Magisk (routed devices only)

If your Xiaomi has superuser rights (root), you can completely remove Google Assistant using the Magisk module. This method is suitable for advanced users and allows you to get rid of the assistant without consequences for the system.

Steps required:

1. Install Magisk Manager (if not already installed).
2. Download the Universal Google Assistant Remover module (available on the XDA Developers forum or in Magisk repositories).
3. Install the module via Magisk:

If the module is not found, you can manually remove the Assistant via Root Explorer:

1. Open Root Explorer and go to /system/priv-app/GoogleQuickSearchBox.
2. Remove or rename the folder (for example, in the GoogleQuickSearchBox_bak).
3. Clear the cache to /data/data/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.
4. Reset the device.

On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 13 for Xiaomi 11 Lite NE), deleting Google Assistant may cause errors in the Google Play Store, in which case it is recommended to use the ADB method (Method 4) instead of completely removing it.

What to do if nothing helps: radical measures

If all of these methods fail, there are two radical options:

1. Reset to factory settings. This will delete all user data, but it will return the phone to the "out of the box" state, where Google Assistant can be disabled by standard means. Before reset, back up!
2. Firmware reflashing to custom firmware. Firmware like LineageOS or Pixel Experience allows you to completely remove all Google services, but this requires unlocking the bootloader and can take away your warranty.

To activate alternative assistants, assign them a gesture in the settings Special features → Gestures.