How to permanently remove voice assistant on a smartphone Xiaomi: 5 working ways

Voice assistant on Xiaomi can be activated by accident – from pressing the side button, after updating MIUI or because of a Google malfunction Assistant/ XiaoAI. If you hear the phrase "Listen to you" or "How can I help?" without your wish, it's a signal that the feature is enabled in the background. 80% In some cases, the problem is solved for 2 minutes through standard settings, but sometimes deep cache cleaning or even factory reset is required.

Many Redmi, POCO, and Xiaomi 11/12/13 users experience the assistant running when they lock the screen or when they make a call, interfering with work, especially for owners of devices with a physical assistant call button (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO F3). In this article, proven ways to turn off, including hidden MIUI 14 settings and bypassing restrictions on some firmware.

1. Disconnection through system settings (basic method)

The easiest way is to deactivate the assistant in the settings menu, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12 and later, including global and Chinese versions of firmware. Importantly, if you have Google Assistant installed, its settings can be duplicated in two places: in the system settings and in the application itself.

To get the assistant out:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 In the search box, enter “assistant” or “assistant».
• 🛑 Select Google (or XiaoAI for Chinese firmware) → Shut down.
• ⚙️ If the Disable button is inactive, press Permissions and disable access to the microphone.

On some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra), the path may be different: Settings → Additional → Special features → Voice Assistant. If the assistant is still activated after turning off, check the gesture settings - sometimes a random touch is triggered.

2. Reassign the assistant call button

On many Xiaomi devices (such as the Redmi Note 11 or POCO X4 Pro), the voice assistant is tied to a long-term push of the side button, and if you accidentally pinch it, the system interprets this as an activation command, the solution is to reassign the action of the button:

1. Go to Settings → Buttons and gestures → Power button.
2. Select the option “Long press” (or “Plug the power button”).
3. Replace “Voice Assistant” with “Do Nothing” or “Open the Power Menu.”

⚠️ Note: On Chinese firmware (China) ROM) This item may be hidden, and you'll need to install a global firmware or use it. ADB-commands to unlock settings.

If the button still calls the assistant after reassignment, try calibrating the sensor:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → System system → Additionally. → Sensor calibration.
• 📲 Follow the instructions on the screen (usually press the button 5-10 times).

3. Cleaning the cache and data of the assistant application

If the assistant turns on spontaneously even after turning it off, the problem may be in the damaged cache of the application.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Google (or XiaoAI) and select it.
3. Click on “Storage” → “Clear Cache” and “Clear Data”.
4. Reboot your smartphone.

For MIUI 14, it is also recommended to clear the cache of the MiuiVoice system application (responsible for processing voice commands). If this application is not on the list, then it is integrated into the firmware and requires other methods of disabling.

4. Disconnect via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don't work, you can lock the assistant through Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is suitable for MIUI 13/14 and requires connecting the smartphone to a PC, an advantage of the method is that it works even on locked firmware.

Step-by-step:

1. Download ADB Tools and unpack the archive.
2. On your smartphone, activate Developer Mode (7 times click on MIUI Version in Settings → About Phone).
3. Turn on "Debugging by" USB» In Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
4. Connect the phone to the PC and type in the command line:

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

To disable XiaoAI, use the command:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist

⚠️ Note: Once these commands are executed, Google Assistant or XiaoAI will be completely removed for the current user. APK.

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If ADB does not recognize the device, try reinstalling the Mi USB Driver drivers from Xiaomi’s official website.

5. Resetting to factory settings (last resort)

If none of these things work, you have a hard reset, which will delete all the data from your phone, including apps, photos and accounts, but it's guaranteed to remove the voice assistant. Before reset, back up through Settings → About Phone → Backup.

How to reset your settings:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select “Erase all data” (or “Right reset”).
3. Confirm the action with a password and wait for the reboot.

After discharge:

• 🔄 Do not restore data from backup – this can return the problem.
• 📵 Immediately after setting up the phone, turn off the assistant in Settings → Google → Settings for Google apps → Search, helper and voice.
• 🔒 Set a password on the power button to avoid accidental pressing.

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Resetting is the only way to remove the voice assistant on Xiaomi’s Chinese firmware without root rights.

6. Additional Tips: How to Avoid Re-Activation

To prevent the assistant from turning on again, follow these recommendations:

• 📲 Update. MIUI to the latest version - in the new firmwares, bugs with spontaneous start are fixed.
• 🔕 Turn off “OK, Google” in the Google Assistant settings (if installed).
• 🛡️ Install a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher) to get around system restrictions.
• 🔇 Check the “No Sound” settings – sometimes the assistant is activated when you connect the headphones.

If the problem only occurs in a locked state, check the "Help to Lock" settings in Settings → Lock screen → Additional. Turn off all voice-related items.

On some models (such as Xiaomi 12T), the voice assistant can be activated via the swipe up from the bottom edge gesture – check the gesture settings in Settings → Buttons and gestures → Screen gestures.

FAQ: Frequent questions about voice assistant on Xiaomi