How to disable or remove Gemini on Xiaomi phone: all working ways

Gemini artificial intelligence (formerly known as Google Bard) is actively integrating into the Android ecosystem, including Xiaomi smartphones, Redmi and Android devices. POCO. For many users, this service becomes intrusive: it takes up space in memory, consumes traffic and can conflict with branded solutions. MIUI, It's like XiaoAI or HyperOS Assistant, and it's actually been updated. MIUI 14/15 Gemini often appears in the search bar, Gboard keyboard offers, and even the Quick Settings menu – without the device owner’s explicit consent.

In this article, we’ll break down all the current ways to shut down Gemini on Xiaomi in 2026, including:

• 📱 Standard Disconnection through Settings MIUI (rootless)
• 🔧 Deactivation through ADB-Teams (for experienced users)
• 🛠️ Complete removal of system packages (requires root rights)
• 🔄 Alternative methods for specific models (Xiaomi) 13/14, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5)

Importantly, some of the techniques may affect other Google services, and we will highlight these nuances in each section.

1.What is Gemini and why it should be turned off on Xiaomi

Gemini is a feature-rich AI assistant from Google designed to replace the classic Google Assistant. It is built into:

• 🔍 Google App search bar (widget on the home screen)
• ⌨️ Gboard keyboard (sentences when typing)
• 📊 Discover menu (news feed with swipe left on the home screen)
• 🔄 Quick settings (icon in the notification curtain)

On smartphones Xiaomi Gemini can duplicate the functions of XiaoAI (voice assistant) MIUI), And that's using more resources:

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi) K70) Gemini can be more integrated into the system, in which case the standard shutdown through the settings may not work — you will need to. ADB-team.

2. Method 1: Disconnect Gemini through settings MIUI (rootless)

This method is suitable for most Xiaomi, Redmi and other models. POCO on MIUI 14/15. It does not remove Gemini completely, but it does deactivate its core functions.

Step 1: Disconnect in Google App

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.
3. Select Settings → Gemini.
4. Turn off the switches: 🔄 "Show in search results" 📝 "Autocomplete in Gboard" 🔔 "Notification of new opportunities"

Step 2: Removal of widgets and shortcuts

• 🏠 Hold your finger on the Google or Gemini widget on the home screen → select "Delete".
• 🔍 In the Google search bar, click on the gear icon → "Search settings" → Turn off "Gemini in results".

Step 3: Block background activity

Go to Settings → Applications → App Management → Google and:

• 🚫 Select "Limit background activity".
• 📵 Turn off Auto Start".
• 🔋 In the "Battery" section, set "Limited mode".

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global POCO X5) After updating the system, Gemini settings may reset!

3. Method 2: Disconnection through ADB (power-user)

If Gemini continues to appear despite standard settings, you can block its system components through the ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method does not require root rights, but requires connecting the phone to a PC.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS
• 📋 Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB Tools
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)
• 🔐 Included debugging by USB phone-on

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode on Xiaomi: Go to Settings → About the phone, tap 7 times on the version MIUI. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers, turn on the debugging. USB and Unlock. OEM.

Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer.

adb.exe

adb shell


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




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




pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.wellbeing

adb reboot

🔹 What teams do:

• uninstall -k --user 0 — Remove updates for Launcher (if Gemini is built into it).
• Disable-user – disables the background processes of Google Search and Digital Wellbeing associated with Gemini.

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If Gemini still appears after you execute the commands, try to disable com.google.android.as (Google Assistant) further, but this may disrupt voice search.

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14 Pro), some packages may be protected. ADB-The solution is to use the root-right method.

Method 3: Complete removal of Gemini with root (for advanced)

If you are willing to take drastic measures and have an unlocked bootloader + root access (e.g., through Magisk), you can delete Gemini at the system level:

• 📱 Xiaomi 13T/13 Ultra (MIUI 14/15)
• 📱 Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (HyperOS)
• 📱 POCO F5 Pro (global firmware)

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root access (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
2. Go to the file. /system/priv-app/ and find the following files: Velvet (Google Search) GoogleQuickSearchBox PrebuiltGmsCore (if any)

.apk

.bak

Velvet.apk → Velvet.bak

su


pm clear com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox




pm clear com.google.android.gms

Reset the device.

🔹 Effects of consequences:

• ✅ Gemini will be removed without recovery (except through firmware reflashing).
• ⚠️ Stop working: Google Search, voice search, some Gboard features.
• 🔄 Possible errors in Google Play services (solved by MicroG installation).

5. Disable Gemini on specific Xiaomi models

Some devices have unique nuances of Gemini integration. Let's look at the features for popular lines.

5.1. Xiaomi 13/14 (HyperOS)

On HyperOS flagships, Gemini can be tied to a system launcher to shut it down:

1. Install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher or Lawnchair).
2. In the launcher settings, disable integration with Google Search.
3. Through ADB Execution: Adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.hyperos.launcher

5.2. Redmi Note 12 / POCO X5 (MIUI 14 Global)

Gemini is a frequent Gboard feature on these models, to remove it:

• 📱 Open the Gboard. → press the gear icon. → Settings → Text input → Gemini → Turn off all switches.
• 🔄 Install an alternative keyboard (e.g. SwiftKey or Fleksy).

5.3. POCO F5 / F4 (firmware)

Nana POCO With custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience), Gemini can be part of Google App:

• 🛠️ Remove updates to Google App in Settings → Annexes.
• 🔒 Install App Ops (requires root) and block permissions for com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.

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On devices with HyperOS (Xiaomi 14, Redmi) K70) The standard Gemini shutdown through settings only works until the first reboot. ADB root-methods.

6. Alternative methods: if nothing helps

If Gemini continues to emerge despite all the manipulation, consider drastic measures:

Installation of custom firmware without GApps

Firmware like LineageOS or ArrowOS allows you to use your phone without Google services.

• ❌ No Google Play, YouTube, Gmail (solved by MicroG installation).
• ⚠️ Possible problems with banking applications (due to Google SafetyNet's lack of a service).

6.2. Firewall lockdown

Apps like NetGuard or AFWall+ (Requires root) can block Gemini access to the network:

1. Install a firewall from the F-Droid.
2. Add to the blacklist domains: gemini.google.com *.googleapis.com clients4.google.com

Reset to factory settings

If Gemini is available after the update MIUI, reset may help:

1. Make a backup copy of the data.
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. After the reset, do not restore data from your Google account – this can return Gemini.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI EU) Reset may result in the bootloader being blocked if the bootloader has previously been unlocked:

fastboot oem device-info

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When disabling Gemini, users often face the following problems:

🔹 Advice: Before experiments with ADB Or root make a full backup through TWRP Or OrangeFox Recovery, which will allow you to restore the system in the event of a failure.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions