How to Remove Google Assistant on Xiaomi: The Complete Guide

Modern Xiaomi smartphones come with many built-in features designed to make life easier for users, but some of them can be annoying when used daily. One of these features is Google Assistant, which is often activated by mistake when you press the power button or swipe from the corner of the screen.

The process of deactivating or completely removing the service depends on the version of the Android operating system and the MIUI shell or HyperOS. Standard tools of the system can only limit the functionality of the assistant, but to radically solve the problem, deeper methods of intervention will be required. In this article, we will look at all the available methods, from simple settings in the menu to using specialized tools for advanced users.

It is important to understand that Google Assistant is a system component, and its complete removal can affect the performance of voice input and other services of Google. Before starting any manipulation, we strongly advise you to weigh all the pros and cons, and back up important data. Below are step-by-step instructions that will help you regain full control of your device.

Disconnection through standard system settings

The safest and most recommended method for most users is to use the built-in settings menu, which doesn't require superuser rights or a computer connection, but you need to go to the settings menu of your Xiaomi smartphone and find the section that handles the voice assistant. The path usually looks like Google → Settings → Google Assistant.

Inside the assistant settings menu, you should find Google Assistant and switch the slider to off, which will completely prevent the voice assistant from running OK, Google, or by pressing the home button for a long time if the feature is active, but on current models with the lock button, the situation may be different.

⚠️ Note: On some versions of the firmware MIUI The complete concealment of the shutdown point may be blocked by the manufacturer, in which case the slider may be missing or inactive.

Additionally, check the power button settings. Often users accidentally activate the assistant call by holding the shutdown button. To fix this, go to Settings → Additional settings → Buttons and gestures (the path may vary depending on the model). Find the option to press and hold the power button and change the action from Google Assistant to Shutdown Menu.

Removing updates and cleaning up data

If the standard shutdown does not give the desired result or the function continues to work incorrectly, you can try to reset the application to the factory state. This method allows you to delete all accumulated caches and user data, as well as roll back the application to the version that was preinstalled at the factory. → Annexes → All applications.

In the list of installed programs, find Google (the main application, not a separate Assistant shortcut). Click on it and select "Delete Updates." The system will warn you that all data will be erased. Confirm action. After that, the assistant's functionality will be limited to the basic version, which often solves problems with intrusive notifications.

• 📱 Open your smartphone settings and go to the application management section.
• 🔍 Find the Google app with the characteristic letter G in the list.
• 🗑️ Click the “Delete Updates” button and confirm the reset.
• 🚫 Disable all microphone and geolocation permissions in the access rights menu.

After doing this, it is recommended to restart the device. When you first activate Google services, do not again agree to activate the voice assistant. If the system still suggests turning it on, just skip this step, which minimizes the presence of the service in the system without risking disruption to the stability of Android.

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After resetting updates, do not connect to Wi-Fi immediately, so that the system does not automatically reboot the latest version of the Google app.

Use of the Developer Menu and ADB

For users who want to achieve guaranteed results and are not afraid to work with technical tools, there is a method of debugging via USB. This method requires a computer and a cable. First you need to activate the developer menu on the Xiaomi smartphone. To do this, go to Settings → About phone and quickly click on the MIUI build number seven times.

When activated, the "Additional" menu will show a "Developer" option, enable the USB Debugging option, connect your smartphone to your computer, and install a minimum set of ADB drivers on your PC. Open the command line in the tool folder and enter a command to check the connection:

adb devices

You'll see a request for debugging permission on your phone screen, take it, and you can now execute a command to delete the package that's responsible for the assistant, and you need to be very careful when you type in the name of the package, and the command is as follows:

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

⚠️ Note: Introducing an incorrect command or removing system packages that are not related to the assistant may lead to unstable system operation or a cyclical restart of the device.

Once the command is successfully executed, the application will disappear from the list of installed files for the current user. This does not physically delete files from the system partition, but makes them unusable. To return everything as it was, you just run the command adb shell cmd package install-existing com.google.android.apps.googleassistant or simply reset the phone settings to the factory.

Comparison of deactivation methods

The right way to go depends on your technical background and your ultimate goal, and if you just want to remove random calls, you'll have to set up your system, and if you want to maximize performance and privacy, you'll have to use ADB. Here's a table to help you choose the best option.

As you can see from the table, the first method is the safest for the average user, which allows you to quickly solve the problem without deep interference with the code of the Android operating system. Using root rights, although it gives full control, deprives of guarantees and can cause errors in the operation of banking applications due to a violation of the integrity of the security system.

Problems with the power button on the new Xiaomi

Owners of new Xiaomi smartphones often find that it is Google Assistant that causes long-term lock button pressing, not the shutdown menu. This behavior is the standard for pure Android, which is implemented in new versions of HyperOS. This can only be changed through special settings or third-party utilities.

In some cases, changing the region in your phone settings helps. Go to Settings → Additional Settings → Region and select a country other than your current (like India or the US), then return it. Sometimes it resets the button configuration. It's also worth checking out Xiaomi's Security app, where optimization settings affecting the system buttons may be hidden.

If software methods don't work, you can use third-party apps to reassign buttons from the Google Play store. Software like Button Mapper can intercept clicks and assign actions to them, ignoring system settings, but they may require additional permissions through ADB to work properly.

Impact on the performance of other Google services

Deleting or disabling Google Assistant completely can affect related functions, such as voice input in messengers if it is tied to the assistant engine, and smart notifications and reminders that analyze your correspondence and location may also stop coming.

It is important to note that disabling the assistant does not affect the work of Google Search, YouTube or Google Maps navigation. These applications function independently. However, the “Ok Google” search features will not be available at any time. If you actively use the smart home ecosystem, voice device management will also become impossible.

• 🎤 The constant listener of the phrase “OK, Google” will stop working».
• 📝 Voice typing can switch to standard Xiaomi input.
• 🏠 Smart home management through voice will not be available.
• 🔍 Contextual search on the screen will cease to function.

For most users, these limitations are not critical; on the contrary, disabling the assistant's background processes often leads to an increase in the battery life of the device, and the battery is consumed less, since the microphone is not in a constant command standby mode.

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Disabling Google Assistant is a balance between the convenience of voice control and saving battery power and data privacy.