How to Disable or Remove Gemini on Xiaomi: All the Ways to Work

Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence (formerly known as Bard) is being actively integrated into the Android ecosystem, including Xiaomi smartphones. For many users, the service is becoming intrusive: it takes up space in memory, consumes traffic in the background, and can send data to Google servers without explicit consent, especially for device owners on MIUI 14/15, where Gemini is often installed as a system application.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable or completely remove Gemini on Xiaomi, Redmi and other smartphones. POCO — from standard settings to use ADB You'll learn how to block the background activity of the service, remove its updates and even uninstall the application without root rights. MIUI device models.

Why is Gemini appearing on Xiaomi and can it be safely removed?

Gemini is installed on Xiaomi devices in two ways:

• 📦 Pre-installation – on some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T Pro, Redmi Note 12 Pro+) Gemini is sewn into the firmware as a system application.
• 🔄 Automatic Update – via Google Play Store or Google Play Services, even if you initially removed the app.
• 🤖 Integration with MIUI — In recent versions, the Gemini shell may appear in the search bar, Gboard keyboard or as a sentence in Google Assistant.

Can you remove Gemini without consequences? Yes, but with reservations:

• ✅ Shutdown (freeze) will not affect the stability of the system.
• ⚠️ Deleting the system application without root rights may cause Google Play Services to crash (e.g., other apps will stop updating).
• 🔧 On devices with an unlocked bootloader, the risks are minimal.

⚠️ Note: If you use Gemini to work with documents or translations, disabling it will deprive you of access to these features.Alternatives: Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity AI or offline solutions like AI Chatbot by Xiaomi.

Method 1: Disable Gemini through standard MIUI settings

The easiest method is to deactivate the service through the app menu.This won't remove Gemini completely, but will stop it from working in the background and notifications.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search box, type Gemini (or Google AI).
3. Select the app from the list and click Disable (or Remove Updates if the button is active).
4. Confirm the action by clicking Disable the application.

If the Disable button is inactive, then Gemini is a system component, in which case move on to the following methods.

After disconnection, it is also recommended:

• 🚫 Disable AutoRun: In Gemini app settings, turn off AutoRun and Background Activity.
• 📵 Restrict access to data: in the Permits section, revoke access to microphone, contacts and location.
• 🔄 Delete the cache: press Warehouse → Clear the cache.

Method 2: Remove updates and reset to factory version

If Gemini was installed through Google Play, it can be rolled back to the factory version, which often lacks most features and does not interfere with the system.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Google Play Store.
2. Click Warehouse → Clear the cache and Clear the data.
3. Go back to the app list, find Gemini, and select Remove Updates.
4. Confirm action. The app will return to the version preinstalled on the device.

After that:

• 🔒 Block Automatic Update: Search for Gemini on Google Play, open the menu (three dots) and uncheck Auto Update.
• 🛡️ Use Blockada or NetGuard to block the application’s network access.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Redmi) K70 Pro) The Gemini factory version may not be available, in which case an attempt to remove the updates will result in an error. ADB (4).

Method 3: Disconnecting with Google Assistant and Account Settings

Gemini is closely integrated with Google Assistant and Google services, and if you don’t use a voice assistant, disabling it can partially deactivate Gemini.

How to do this:

1. Open Google Assistant (hold the Home button or say “OK, Google”).
2. Click on the profile icon in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Go to Gemini (or Artificial Intelligence) and turn off all the switches:

• 🎤 Voice input
• 📝 Personalization of responses
• 🔍 Search in applications

In addition:

• 🔗 Untie your Google account from Gemini: go to myaccount.google.com → Data and personalization → Application history and web search settings → Turn off Gemini Apps Activity.
• 📱 On devices with MIUI 15 Check the Settings section → Additionally. → Special facilities → Gemini and deactivate all options.

Method 4: Complete removal of Gemini with ADB (no root)

If standard methods don’t work, you can remove Gemini via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which doesn’t require root rights, but requires connecting the device to a computer.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB-driver.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-TypeC Cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux) and type:

adb devices

(Your device should appear on the list.)

1. Enter the command to delete Gemini:

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher


adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.apps.gemini

If the first command doesn’t work, try:

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.apps.assistant

On some Xiaomi devices, the Gemini package may be called com.google.android.apps.searchlite or com.google.android.apps.magenta. To find out the exact package, use the command:

adb shell pm list packages | grep -i gemini

⚠️ Attention: After removal through ADB Some Google features may not work properly (like voice search or smart text entry:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.google.android.apps.gemini

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If Google Play Services stop working after Gemini is deleted, clear the cache and application data of Google Play Services in the settings. This will restore functionality without returning Gemini.

Method 5: Lock Gemini at the system level (for advanced users)

If deletion is not desirable but you want to block Gemini’s access to the network and system resources completely, the following methods can be used:

1. Blocking via hosts file (requires root or Magisk):

• 📱 Install Magisk and Systemless Hosts.
• 🔧 Add it to the file. /system/etc/hosts line:

127.0.0.1 gemini.google.com


127.0.0.1 ai.google.dev




127.0.0.1 bard.google.com

2. Restriction via AppOps (Hidden Android Settings):

• 🛠️ Install AppOps (for example, Rikka AppOps).
• 🔍 Find Gemini in the list and disable permissions:

• 📡 INTERNET (net-access)
• 📍 ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION (geolocation)
• 🎙️ RECORD_AUDIO (microphone)

3. Use of firewall applications:

• 🔥 Install NetGuard or AFWall+ (root).
• 🚫 Add Gemini to the blacklist to block all traffic.

Method 6: Alternative firmware (for enthusiasts)

If you're willing to take drastic measures, installing custom firmware will completely remove all Google services, including Gemini.

• 📱 LineageOS – pure Android without unnecessary services.
• 🔧 Pixel Experience – firmware with Google Pixel functionality, but without Gemini (if you choose a version without GApps).
• 🚀 MIUI EU — modified MIUI No Chinese or unnecessary Google services.

How to determine:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool.
2. Install custom Recovery (TWRP or OrangeFox).
3. Download the firmware from the XDA Developers website.
4. Swipe through the Recovery, having previously made a backup.

⚠️ Note: Installing custom firmware voids warranty and may result in a brick device. On devices with HyperOS (the new Xiaomi shell), the process may be different – specify the instructions for the specific model.

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Custom firmware is the most reliable way to get rid of Gemini, but it requires technical skills. For most users, there are only 1-4 methods.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Gemini's shutdown on Xiaomi