How to permanently remove the assistant from the screen Xiaomi: from Xiao AI Google Assistant

Xiaomi’s virtual assistant is a useful feature for some and a bothersome mess of notifications for others. If you’re in the second category, this article will help you get rid of Xiao. AI, Google Assistant or System Tips MIUI The problem is that the manufacturer often hides these settings in non-obvious menus, and after updates, they can come back, so we put together current methods for the development of the new product. MIUI 12–14 (including global and Chinese firmware).

It is important to understand: assistants are of three types - system (built-in) MIUI), Google (Assistant) and third-party (user-installed) each require a different approach, such as disabling Xiao AI In Chinese firmware, it is different from the global versions, and Google Assistant can hide in the settings of access to the microphone. Below we will analyze all scenarios taking into account the nuances of specific models - from the Redmi Note 10 to the Xiaomi 13 Ultra.

1. How to determine which assistant is getting in the way on your Xiaomi

Before you delete everything, you need to know which assistant you're dealing with, and that influences how you choose to turn it off.

• 🤖 Xiao AI (Chinese version: round icon with microphone at the bottom of the screen, voice commands in Chinese, responds to the phrase "" (Xiao Ai Tongxue), more commonly found on firmware for the Chinese market.
• 🔍 Google Assistant: Appears when you press the Home button long enough or when you voice command "OK, Google." It only works when you connect to a Google account.
• ⚙️ Systemic clues MIUI: pop-ups with smartphone usage tips (such as “Click here to open the notification bar”) usually appear after an update or reset settings.
• 📱 Third-party assistants (e.g. Bixby, Alice): installed by a user from the Play Market or APK. You can remove them as normal applications.

To accurately identify the assistant:

1. Press your finger on the assistant icon (if it appears on the screen) if a context menu appears that says "Xiao" AI» Google is your culprit, that’s your fault.
2. Check the list of running applications in Settings → Annexes → The assistants usually hang in the background.
3. Try to call with your voice: say “OK, Google” or “. The response of the smartphone will tell you which service is active.

⚠️ Note: On some models (for example, Xiaomi Mi 11 with Chinese firmware) Xiao AI It can be integrated into system software, and its complete removal will require the rights of a superuser (root), which will void the warranty.

2. disable Xiao AI on Chinese MIUI firmware

Xiao AI — Xiaomi's Chinese assistant, which is often activated by default and can appear even after resetting, can be removed in two ways: through settings or by using the device. ADB (for advanced users).

Method 1: Through the settings menu (without root)

This method works for most devices with MIUI 12–14, but may not be available on global firmware:

1. Open the Settings. → Additionally. → Special facilities → Xiao AI.
2. Turn off the slider "Show icon on screen".
3. Return to the previous menu and select Voice Assistant, then turn off Voice Activation.
4. Restart the device so that the changes take effect.

If the paragraph "Xiao" AI» No, no, try an alternative route:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Systems tab → Xiao AI → Disable

Method 2: ADB (for experienced users)

If the assistant doesn't turn off through the menu, you can block its system permissions.

Install. ADB-PC drivers|

Enable USB debugging in the developer settings |

Connect your phone to your computer and confirm your trust.|

Download the platform ADB (For example, from Google)|

Open the command line in the folder with ADB

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Next, execute the commands in order:

adb shell


pm hide com.miui.voiceassist

If the first command doesn’t work, try:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist

⚠️ Note: pm hide and pm uninstall commands do not delete the application completely, but only hide it for the current user. After resetting, the assistant can return.

3. Removing Google Assistant from Xiaomi smartphones

Google Assistant is installed by default on global firmware MIUI It's activated when you set up a Google account, unlike Xiao. AI, It can be turned off without ADB, but there are nuances:

Method 1: Through Google Settings

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» → «Google Assistant».
3. Select the “General” tab and disable the “Google Assistant” slider.
4. Go back and select "Voice input» → Turn off "OK Google».

Method 2: Disconnection through special features

If the assistant continues to appear with a long press on the Home button:

1. Go to Settings → Special features → Special features Services.
2. Find Google in the list and turn it off.
3. Return to Special Opportunities → Apps for special features and also disable Google.

Method 3: Remove updates (for older versions) MIUI)

On some devices (e.g. Redmi 9C) MIUI 11) Google Assistant can be “rolled” to the factory version:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Google in the list, tap it. → «Remove updates».
3. Confirm action. After that, the assistant will stop running on the voice command.

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If Google Assistant continues to start with a long press on the Home button, change the action of the button in Settings → Buttons and gestures → Choose "Recent Apps" or "Nothing" instead of "Home button».

4. How to Remove System Tips MIUI

System prompts are pop-ups with smartphone tips (like “Click here to open the notification bar”). They appear after an update or reset and can annoy experienced users. They are simple to turn off, but the path to settings depends on the version. MIUI.

For MIUI 12-14:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 7-10 times on the line "Version" MIUI», The message is “You became a developer!».
3. Return to the main settings menu and select “More” → Developer settings».
4. Find the "Show system tips" item and turn it off.

For MIUI 11 and below:

On the older versions, the path is different:

Settings → Advanced settings → System hints → Disable

If prompts keep popping up, check the settings of specific apps, such as Mi Browser or Themes, which may have their own notification tips to turn them off:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications → Notifications Management.
2. Select an application (such as Themes) → Turn off “Hints” or “Recommendations».

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (e.g., Chinese versions) MIUI 13 for Xiaomi 12) disabling system prompts may block access to some features, such as Smart Assistant.

5. Removal of third-party assistants (Alice, Bixby, etc.)

If your Xiaomi has a third-party assistant installed (e.g., Yandex Alice, Samsung Bixby or Siri via an emulator), it can be removed as a regular app, but some assistants (e.g., preinstalled by a carrier) may require additional action.

Method 1: Standard removal

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find an assistant in the list (such as Alice or Bixby).
3. Tap “Delete” or “Disable” (if the delete button is inactive).

Method 2: Removal through ADB (pre-installed applications)

Some telecom operators (such as MTS or Beeline) install their assistants, which cannot be removed in the standard way. ADB:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.yandex.alice # For Alice


adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.agent # For Bixby

Method 3: Freeze through Developer Settings

If you cannot delete the application, you can “freeze” it:

1. Activate the Developer Settings (as described in Section 4).
2. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
3. Select an assistant. → «Stop it» → «Shut down».

• 🔧 If the assistant returns after the update, check the settings for automatic application installation in Settings. → Annexes → Application management → ⋮ → Auto-update.
• 📱 In some models (for example, POCO F3) Pre-installed applications can only be removed after unlocking the bootloader.
• ⚠️ Before removing, check if the assistant is connected to system functions (for example, Bixby on Samsung can control the camera).

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The side assistants often consume battery power and traffic in the background, and even if you don’t use them, turning them off can extend the life of your smartphone by 5-15%.

6 What to do if the assistant returns after the update

One of the most common problems is the assistant (Xiao). AI, Google Assistant or System Tips Reappears After Update MIUI. This is because the firmware restores the standard settings:

Method 1: Disable automatic assistant updates

1. Open Play Market → tap on the avatar → «Settings» → «Auto-update of applications».
2. Select “Do not update automatically” or “Only via Wi-Fi” (to control the process).
3. For Xiao. AI Turn off updates in Settings → Annexes → Xiao AI → ⋮ → Turn off auto-update.

Method 2: Use Tasker to automatically shut down

Tasker allows you to create automatic tasks, for example, you can set a rule that will turn off the assistant every time you turn on the phone:

1. Install Tasker from Play Market.
2. Create a new task: “The event» → «System system» → «Loading the device».
3. Add an action: “Annex» → «Disable the application» → Choose an assistant.

Method 3: Install custom firmware

If you’re willing to take drastic measures, installing custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) will completely remove all built-in assistants. However, this requires unlocking the bootloader and may take away warranty.

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Before installing custom firmware, back up your data through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. This will save your contacts, messages and application settings.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you try to remove an assistant, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

• ❌ Error: "Disable button" is inactive in the application settings. Solution: This means that the application is protected by the system. ADB (Remove updates (if it is Google Assistant) Use the App Inspector app to find hidden permissions.
• ❌ Error: Assistant returns after restart. Solution: It's likely to start automatically. Check: Settings → Annexes → Auto-start → Turn off the assistant. → Battery. → Application power management → Select “No Limits” for the assistant, then turn it off.

Mistake:

adb

Xiao AI

Solution: Possible reasons:

1. Not included debugging USB. Check the Developer Settings.
2. Device not authorized. Confirm trust in the PC when you connect.
3. The wrong package is being used. AI Try it out: pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.voiceassistant

⚠️ Note: On some models (for example, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 with Chinese firmware) disable Xiao AI This can cause a failure in the voice control of the camera. Before experimenting, check if you are using this feature.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions