Removing Google Assistant on Xiaomi Redmi: The Complete Guide

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often face intrusive built-in services, with Google Assistant leading the way. The standard MIUI shell or the new HyperOS deeply integrates the voice assistant into the system, forcing it to respond to the tap of the power button or swipe from the corner of the screen, which can annoy users who prefer minimalism or use alternative solutions to control the device.

Deleting the Google Assistant system app completely requires not just hiding the icon, but applying deeper cleaning methods. Unlike regular programs that are removed through the application menu, this is a system component responsible for voice input and processing requests. We will look at all the available methods, from simple deactivation in settings to complete demolition via ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

Before you start radical measures, it is important to understand the difference between disconnection and deletion. Disabling makes the function inaccessible to the user, but files remain in memory. Deletion frees up space, but may require technical intervention. Below we will discuss each step in detail so that you can choose the best option for your Redmi Note or Xiaomi Mi model.

Basic disconnection through system settings

The safest and first step for any user is to turn off the feature through the regular settings menu, which doesn’t require root rights or a computer connection, but it only freezes the assistant’s work without physically removing it from the device.

In the settings menu, look for Google, which is usually at the top of the list or in the "System Apps" section. Inside this section, select the Settings option for Google apps, then search for Search and Assistant, and that's where the main switches that activate voice control are hidden.

• 📱 Click on Google Assistant in the list of services.
• 🔇 Find the Google Assistant switch and turn it to the “Off” position".
• 🚫 In the Phone section, disable the “Use Google Assistant” option if it is active.
• 🗣️ Turn off the “Hey Google” feature for voice activation without hands.

After these steps are completed, the assistant will stop responding to voice commands and (long press) menu buttons. However, on some versions of MIUI it can still pop up when the power button is pressed. To rule out this scenario, go to Settings → Additional settings → Press and hold the "On" button and select the action "Do Nothing" or "Voice input" (if you want to use only dictation, but not the assistant).

Removing updates and cleaning up data

If a simple shutdown isn’t enough, you can try removing all app updates, returning Google Assistant to the factory version, which is often more stable but takes up less space and has reduced functionality, a technique that is especially relevant for older Redmi models, where newer versions of the service can cause interface lags.

To do this, go to Settings → Apps → All Apps. Search Google (not to be confused with Google Play Services) in the list. When you enter the app information, click three dots in the upper right corner and select Remove Updates. The system will alert you that the app will be returned to the factory version.

⚠️ Note: After removing updates, do not allow the Google Play Store to automatically update the app again, otherwise all actions will have to be repeated.

Additionally, clear the cache and data. In the same app information menu, select Memory and click Clear.This will delete your voice request history and personalized settings, resetting the assistant to "like after purchase." This is a useful procedure if you notice that Xiaomi has started to work slower due to the bloated cache of Google services.

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Before clearing the data, make sure you don’t need any important information from Google Now (ticket cards, reminders) as it will be permanently deleted from the device.

Using ADB to remove completely

For those who want to get rid of the com.google.android.apps.googleassistant packages completely, the only effective method is to use the ADB debugging bridge. This method requires connecting the smartphone to the computer and having basic technical skills, but it guarantees a result that is not available through the standard Android interface.

The first step is to activate the developer mode on your Redmi. Go to Settings → About Phone and quickly click on the build number (MIUI Version) 7 times. After the message "You became a developer", go back to the settings menu and find the new section Additional (or "Advanced Settings"), where select For Developers.

In the developer menu, turn on the USB Debugging Toggle. When you connect the cable to your computer, you'll see a request for debugging permission on your smartphone screen -- make sure you tick "Always Allow from this computer." Now you can go to the PC commands.

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

This command will remove the assistant for the current user (user 0), effectively hiding it from the system and freeing up space. If you want to return everything as it was, just execute the factory reset command or use the adb shell cmd package install-existing com.google.android.apps.googleassistant command.

Comparison of deactivation methods

The choice of method depends on your goals and level of training. Simple shutdown is safe, but leaves "garbage" in the system. Deletion through ADB is effective, but requires caution. Below is a table that helps you decide on a strategy for your Xiaomi device.

As you can see from the table, ADB is the middle ground between security and outcome. We do not recommend using Root rights (obtaining superuser rights) to ordinary users, as this disrupts the work of banking applications and Google Pay on Redmi smartphones.

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Use of the ADB-commands allow you to remove system applications without the need to unlock the bootloader or obtain Root rights, which retains the warranty on the device.

Disabling voice activation and hotkeys

Even if the application is removed, some features may remain active at the system level, especially if you have MIUI Global global firmware installed. Often annoying feature when the assistant is called when locking the screen or out of your pocket. To (finally) solve this problem, you need to check additional settings.

Go to the Google app (the "G" icon on your desktop). Click on the profile avatar in the corner and select Settings → Voice control. You need to disable all items related to Google Assistant, including "Hey Google Recognition." It's also worth checking the Devices section to make sure that the assistant is not active on the associated gadgets.

• 🔒 Disable Assistant access on the locked screen in security settings.
• 🎙️ In the Google app, remove saved voice samples to improve accuracy.
• 📵 In the settings MIUI Stop Auto-Running the Google App.

Don’t forget to also check the navigation button settings. If you use on-screen buttons, pressing the center button often calls the assistant. Switch to gesture control in the Settings menu → Additional settings → System navigation to rule out random calls.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models with a button AI (Artificial intelligence) on the case, its function can be reassigned to the Settings menu → Additionally. → Button AI. Select “Do Nothing” or set up the application you want to launch.

Possible problems and solutions

Unforeseen situations may occur when you delete or disable Google Assistant on Xiaomi, such as when you delete it through ADB, the voice input in the Gboard keyboard may stop working, because these components are closely related, the solution is to reinstall the Google Play app or update Gboard to the latest version.

Another common problem is cyclical reboot or interface freezes after trying to remove critical system packets. If you delete the wrong packet (for example, instead of the assistant hit com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox), the system may behave unsettled.--

In this case, it helps to reset the settings to the factory (Hard Reset), but it will delete all your data.

Also, it’s worth considering that some MIUI features, such as Translate or Screen Search, may depend in part on Google’s libraries. If you notice a failure in these features, consider reinstalling remote components via ADB.