How to completely remove Google Assistant with Xiaomi Redmi: 5 proven ways

Why do users want to get rid of Google Assistant on Redmi?

Google Assistant on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is often a source of irritation: it consumes battery power in the background, collects data about your activity and is periodically activated by random clicks. This is especially noticeable on models with MIUI 12-14, where the service is integrated at the system level. Many owners of Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10 or POCO X3/X4 are faced with the fact that the voice assistant interferes with work, even if it has never been used.

The key problem is that Google Assistant cannot be removed with standard MIUI tools like a regular application. The system blocks the uninstallation, suggesting only that it be disabled through settings. However, there are workarounds from simple disabling to complete removal via ADB or firmware modification. In this article, we will discuss all working methods, including nuances for different versions of MIUI and Redmi models.

Before you start, consider that some methods require root rights or unlock the bootloader, which may take away your warranty. If you are not ready for radical measures, start with the safe options in the first two sections.

Method 1: Disable Google Assistant through MIUI settings

The easiest and safest method is to deactivate the assistant in the settings menu.This won't remove it completely, but will stop background activity and accidental launches.Calls for all Redmi models on MIUI 12/13/14 without the need for root rights.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 In the search bar, type “Google” and select Google Assistant (or “Google App” on some firmware).
• 🔧 Click Disable (if the button is inactive – tap first Stop).
• 🛑 Confirm the action in the dialog window.

After that, the assistant will stop responding to voice commands and gestures, but it will remain on the system and can be updated via Google Play to block updates:

1. Return to the Google app menu.
2. Slip on three dots in the top right corner and select Remove Updates.
3. Turn off auto-update in Google Play (find the app in the list and uncheck the checkmark from Auto Update).

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI If you turn off Google Assistant, you may miss the search bar on the home screen. To return it, install an alternative launcher (for example, Nova Launcher).

Make a backup copy of important data|Check the version. MIUI at the Settings → The phone.|Close all background applications|Connect your phone to charge (recommended)-->

Method 2: Removal via ADB (without root)

If the shutdown isn’t enough, you can uninstall Google Assistant with ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that doesn’t require superuser rights, but requires a computer and enabled USB debugging. Suitable for Redmi on MIUI 12-14 with an unlocked bootloader (on some models, standard debugging is sufficient).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB debugging: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version to activate Developer Mode. Go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers and turn on USB Debugging.

Connect your phone to your PC:

• Install Xiaomi drivers (download from the official website).
• Connect Redmi over USB and select File Transfer mode.
• Start ADB: Adb devices (should display your device’s serial number).
• Remove Google Assistant: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox Some firmware may require a command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.googleassistant
• Delete these folders or rename them (e.g., by adding.bak at the end).
• Reboot the phone.

For complete cleaning, it is also recommended to delete residual files in /data/data/:

rm -rf /data/data/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox


rm -rf /data/data/com.google.android.apps.googleassistant

⚠️ Attention: Removing system applications through root can result in a bootloop if you remove critical components.Always back up the partition /system before the changes, on some firmware MIUI After such manipulations, they stop working. OTA-update.

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Before removing system applications through root, create a full backup using TWRP or OrangeFox Recovery, which will allow you to restore the phone in the event of a crash.

Method 4: Using custom firmware

A Radical but effective way to install custom firmware without Google services (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience without GAPPS) would remove Google Assistant and other components of Google Mobile Services (GMS) entirely, but would deprive you of access to the Play Market and some GMS-dependent apps.

Pros of the method:

• 🚀 Total lack of background activity of Google.
• 🔋 Increase the battery life on 10-15%.
• 🛡️ Greater control over privacy.

Cons:

• 🔧 Installation difficulty (requires unlocking the loader, TWRP, Experience with fastboot).
• 📱 Certain functions MIUI (Mi Cloud or Game Turbo may not work.
• 🔄 Update problems (you will have to install them manually).

If you decide to take this step, follow the instructions for your model in the forum. XDA Developers or 4PDA. Popular firmware without GMS:

• LineageOS for MicroG (with support for Google alternative services)
• GrapheneOS (maximum privacy, but limited compatibility with Xiaomi)
• CalyxOS (optimized for security)

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GMS-free castom firmware is the only way to get rid of all Google services, but it requires technical skills and lacks warranties.

Method 5: Blocking through Hosts or Firewall

If deletion is not possible (for example, on a restricted work phone), you can block Google Assistant access to the network, which will not physically delete it, but will stop data collection and background activity.

Option 1: Edit the hosts file (requires root):

1. Open a file manager with root rights.
2. Go to /system/etc/hosts.
3. Add the lines: 127.0.0.1 googleapis.com 127.0.0.1 assistant.google.com 127.0.0.1 oauth.google.com
4. Save the file and restart the phone.

Option 2: Use of a firewall (without root):

• Install the NetGuard or AFWall+ app (for root).
• Block Internet access for applications: Google Google Play Services (partially) Google Assistant

This method doesn’t remove the assistant, but it makes it useless.Conscious – some features (like voice search in Chrome) will also stop working.

What if Google Assistant returns after updates?

Even after Google is deleted, the Assistant may reappear after the MIUI or Google Play Services update.

• 🔄 Turn off auto-update for all Google apps in the Play Market.
• 📥 Block updates via Package Disabler (requires root).
• 🔧 Install an alternative store (such as the Aurora Store) and disable Play Services completely.
• 🛡️ Use Magisk modules such as Universal GMS Doze to limit background activity.

If the assistant returned after the MIUI update, repeat the removal procedure (via ADB or root). On some firmware Xiaomi adds protection against removing system applications - in this case only custom firmware will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing Google Assistant on Xiaomi