How to remove voice on the phone Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Voice on Xiaomi smartphones can be useful for people with disabilities, but often becomes an annoyance to most users. The system begins to read out aloud actions on the screen, app names, notifications and even text messages — sometimes at the most inopportune moment, especially after MIUI updates, when the function is turned on automatically or activated by random tap.

Complicating the problem, there are different ways to turn off the device on different models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T) and firmware versions (MIUI 12-14). In this article, we will discuss all possible ways, from standard settings to hidden developer settings, you will learn how to completely remove the voice assistant, disable the voice interface and prevent it from spontaneously turning on.

1. Standard disconnection through special features settings

The most obvious and safe way to do this is to use built-in special features, which works on 90% of Xiaomi devices running MIUI 12 and later, including Redmi models, POCO and flagship series, with the main advantage of not requiring root access or technical knowledge.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Special Opportunities section (sometimes called Universal Access).
3. Select Voice Assistant or TalkBack (in English firmware).
4. Turn the slider to the off position. or press Disconnect.
5. Confirm the action by pressing OK in the window that appears.

If the voice still works after these actions, check for system updates (Settings → About Phone → Update MIUI). Sometimes firmware bugs block the function from being disabled correctly.

2. Disconnection through the developer parameters

On some models (Xiaomi 12 Pro, Redmi K50) the standard method does not work due to the features of the firmware, in which case the developer menu, where additional voice settings are hidden, will help.

How to turn on the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version string and tap it 7 times in a row.
3. You will be notified that you have become a developer.

Now turn off the voice accompaniment:

• 🔧 Go back to the main Settings menu and select a new section for developers.
• 🔍 Scroll down to the Special Opportunities block.
• 🔇 Find options to Disable TalkBack or Turn off voice output and activate them.
• 🔄 Restart the device to apply changes.

⚠️ Attention: There are critical settings on the developer menu that affect performance and security. Do not change other settings unless you are sure of their purpose.

Backup of important data

Remember the current screen settings (brightness, fonts)

Check the battery power (minimum 30%)

Do not interrupt the reboot process-->

3. Removal of the voice assistant app

If previous methods didn't work, the radical solution is to remove the system application that handles voice acting, which requires root rights or the use of ADB (Android Debug Bridge), and without technical knowledge, it's better to skip this section - wrong actions can lead to system failure.

For experienced users:

• 🖥️ Install it on a PC. ADB Tools and connect your phone in debugging mode (Settings) → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 📱 Enter in the command line:

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.marvin.talkback


adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.voicemanager

For POCO models, an additional command may be required:

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.accessibility

On some Xiaomi firmware, these packages are protected from removal, in which case use the command to disable:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.marvin.talkback

⚠️ Note: Removing system applications may disrupt Xiaomi’s branded services, such as Mi Account or GetApps. Before the procedure, back up through Settings → Memory. → Backup.

4. Resetting special features settings

When voice tracking is turned on on by itself after an upgrade or reset, it helps to reset special features, which does not affect personal data, but returns all the parameters of universal access to factory values.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
2. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Resetting Settings.
3. Confirm the action in the window that appears.
4. Reboot the phone.

After you restart, check if the voiceover is activated again, and if so, it's the firmware that's the problem, and then the only thing that will help is:

• 📥 Update MIUI last-minute.
• 🔄 Full reset of the phone to factory settings (Settings) → The phone. → Resetting settings).
• 🛠️ Fastboot flashing (only for experienced users).

5. Disconnection through Safe Mode

There are situations where the voice assistant blocks access to settings — for example, after a firmware failure or application conflict — in which case a safe mode, where only the basic system without third-party services loads, will help.

How to enter Safe Mode:

• 🔄 Turn off the phone.
• 🔘 Press the power button before the Xiaomi logo appears.
• 👆 As soon as the logo appears, immediately press and hold the Volume Down button.
• 📱 Wait for the system to boot – at the bottom of the screen will appear the inscription Safe Mode.

In safe mode:

1. Go to Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Turn off TalkBack or Voice Assistant.
3. Restart your phone in normal mode.

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If the voiceover is still active in Safe Mode, it means the problem is the system failure. Try updating the firmware through Settings → About Phone → Update MIUI or contact the service center.

Prevention of spontaneous incorporation

Many users are faced with the fact that voice support turns on on itself, this happens for several reasons:

• 🤖 Accidental pressing – clamping the volume buttons when removing the phone from your pocket.
• 🔄 Auto Update - Some versions MIUI Resetting settings after update.
• 📱 Application Conflict – Third-party launchers or optimizers can activate special features.

How to defend yourself:

1. Turn off quick gestures: Settings → Special features → Special features gestures.
2. Block buttons: Use a case with random press protection or activate Settings → Lock screen → Lock buttons.
3. Set up exceptions: In Settings → Applications → Permissions → Special Access, check which programs have access to special features.

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If voice support is enabled after each MIUI update, turn off automatic updates in your system settings. Install updates manually, pre-checking reviews of the new firmware on forums (4PDA, Mi Community).

FAQ: Frequent questions about voice on Xiaomi