Modern Xiaomi Redmi smartphones are oversaturated with intelligent assistants that often interfere with the user's intrusive interference with the interface. AI They can be activated at the wrong time, closing the screen or consuming precious battery resources, and it's particularly annoying to activate by holding the power button, which has become the standard for many shell models. MIUI HyperOS.
Users are often looking for a way to get rid of these services completely to return the phone to its previous responsiveness and cleanliness. In this article, we will discuss not only standard disablement methods, but also advanced ways to completely remove system components through ADB. You will gain comprehensive knowledge of how to safely deactivate built-in assistants without risking the stability of your device.
It is worth noting that the complete removal of some system packages requires a certain caution. Deleting critical system components of Google can lead to unstable operation of the Play Market store and other dependent services.
Disabling Google’s voice assistant with standard methods
The safest and easiest way to restrict the functionality of Google Assistant is to use the built-in settings of the application itself. This method does not require a connection to a computer and does not carry the risk of violating the integrity of the Android operating system. However, it is important to understand that this will not work completely to remove the system component, you can only turn off its activation and data collection.
To start, you need to open the Google app on your Redmi smartphone, usually represented by a G-type ikon or in the system application folder. In the upper right corner, click on your account avatar to open the profile menu, and select Settings. Next, go to Google Assistant, where all the main parameters of the service are concentrated.
Inside the settings menu, find the All Assistants or Phone tab, where you need to turn off the Google Assistant switch, and then the voice assistant will stop responding to voice commands and button activation, and you should also go to Hey Google and turn off the "OK, Google" recognition so that the phone stops listening to the environment.
⚠️ Note: After disabling the assistant, some voice-related functions (such as voice dialing or voice-based smart home control) will no longer work properly.
If you use devices with a new HyperOS shell, the path to settings may be slightly different, in which case the system may suggest using the built-in Xiaomi Assistant instead of Google. Disabling one does not always automatically disable the other, so you need to check the settings comprehensively for all available services.
Remove the power button activation on MIUI and HyperOS
One of the most annoying features in Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is the voice assistant activation with a long press of the lock button, which is implemented aggressively and often activates automatically after system updates. To return the button to its direct function or reassign it, you need to consult special interface settings.
Follow the Settings → Additional Features → Press and Hold the Power button. In the menu that opens, you will see two options: Google Assistant and Shutdown Menu. Choose the second option. After that, a long press on the power button will cause the standard menu to reboot and turn off the device, rather than running a voice search.
In some versions of MIUI, this item may be called "Push and Hold the Power button" and be located directly in the main settings menu, in the "Special features" section. The logic of the action remains the same: switch the switch from the assistant to the off menu. This action instantly changes the behavior of the physical button.
- 🔹 Open your smartphone settings and search for the word “button” for quick access.
- 🔹 Find the section responsible for managing the power or lock button.
- 🔹 Select the option “Switch Off Menu” instead of “Assistant».
- 🔹 Check Work: Long press should trigger the reboot menu.
It’s worth noting that on global firmware versions, this setting is often forced to change to Google Assistant, and changing it to “Switch Off Menu” can be difficult without changing the region. If you encounter such a problem, try temporarily changing the region in the “Additional → Region” settings to “India” or “China”, changing the button setting, and then returning your region back.
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If the setting is not saved after changing the region, try clearing the Settings app cache through the application management menu.
Using ADB to remove system components
For those who want to completely remove the Google Assistant or Mi Assistant from the device, standard settings will not be enough. This is where the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) tool comes to the rescue, which allows you to remove system applications for the current user, which effectively hides them from the system and stops all related processes.
Before starting the procedure, you need to activate the developer mode on your Xiaomi Redmi. To do this, go to Settings → About Phone and quickly click 7 times on the “MIUI Version” or “OS Version” until you see a message about activating the developer mode. Then, in the “Additional → For Developers” menu, turn on debugging via USB.
Connect your phone to your computer through high-quality USB-The computer must have a minimum set of Platform Tools drivers and tools installed. Open the command line (Terminal or CMD) toolbox ADB And you type in the adb device command, and you'll see a debugging permission request on the phone screen, and you'll need to confirm it.
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.googleassistantThis command will remove the package responsible for Google's voice assistant. To remove the Xiaomi assistant (if installed separately), you may need to search for the corresponding nam package, often starting with com.miui or com.xiaomi. Be extremely careful when entering commands, as removing the wrong package can lead to a cyclical reboot of the device.
☑️ Checklist for preparations ADB
Package analysis and secure removal of services
Before you execute deletion commands, it is critical to accurately identify the name of the package. In an Android system, applications can have several related components. Deleting the main package can leave “tails” that will continue to consume resources. To find the exact name, you can use the command adb shell pm list packages | grep assistant.
The table below shows the main assistant packages on Xiaomi and Redmi devices and the risk of removing them.
| Package name | Description | Risk of removal | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| com.google.android.apps.googleassistant | The main component of Google Assistant | Low. | Safe to remove |
| com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox | Google App (Search widget) | Medium. | Do not remove completely |
| com.miui.voiceassist | Voice assistant XiaoAI (China) | Low. | Can be removed |
| com.android.quicksearchbox | System search | High-pitched | Dangerous, possible disruptions |
If you want to return the assistant after removing it, use the command adb shell cmd package install-existing. <packet>. This will restore the remote component to the user without having to flash the phone.Always keep a list of deleted packages to be able to roll back changes.
⚠️ Warning: Removing the com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox component could cause the desktop search widget to disappear and disrupt weather and news widgets.
Alternative solutions and third-party launchers
If ADB seems too difficult or risky, there are softer ways to deal with assistant intrusiveness. One effective way is to install a third-party launcher that completely ignores the system settings of buttons and offers its own controls. Popular launchers like Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher allow you to reassign the actions of buttons.
You can also use specialized blocking applications that intercept requests to launch an assistant, programs like Button Mapper allow you to reassign a long press of the power button or_HOME_ You can start any other application or disable the action altogether, and that creates a layer of abstraction between the system and the physical buttons.
Another option is to use Do Not Disturb mode or special job profiles, where background activity and microphone access are limited. While this does not remove the assistant, it significantly reduces its ability to interfere with your affairs. In Android privacy settings, you can completely deny the Google app access to the microphone.
- 🔹 Install Nova Launcher for flexible interface management.
- 🔹 Use the Button Mapper app to reassign buttons.
- 🔹 Disable access to microphone in privacy settings.
- 🔹 Disable Google App Updates via Play Market to Avoid Returning Features.
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Possible problems and solutions
When disabling or removing assistants, users may encounter a number of common problems, most commonly with error messages when performing the task. ADB-When you have a command or unexpected reset after you update your system, understanding the causes of these events will help you avoid panic and quickly correct the situation.
If the uninstall team makes a mistake, Failure [not installed for 0]», This means that the package has either been deleted or has a different name, so use the adb shell pm list packages to find the current name, and an error may occur if the application is critical to the current version. MIUI and protected from removal.
A common problem is to return settings after a firmware update. System updates often reset user configurations and restore standard button behaviors. After each major HyperOS or MIUI update, you need to recheck the Power button settings section and re-execute ADB commands if necessary.
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The most reliable way to save the changes is to disable automatic updates to Google and Xiaomi system apps through the Play Market settings.
In some cases, when the assistant is removed, the voice input in the Gboard keyboard may stop working, because the keyboard uses the same speech recognition libraries, the solution is to install an alternative keyboard or re-install the minimum Google components required.