Voice assistants on smartphones Xiaomi are often activated accidentally - just hold down the button Home or say “Okay, Google.” For many users, this feature is useless, but it constantly gets in the way: it eats up battery power, distracts with pop-ups, and can even conflict with other applications. It is especially annoying automatic start when connecting headphones or during calls.

In this article you will find all possible ways to disable both standard Google Assistantand proprietary MIUI Assistant (previously known as Xiao AI). We will look at options for different versions MIUI (from 12 to 16), take into account the features of firmware for the global and Chinese versions of smartphones, and also tell you how to return the assistant back if you suddenly need it. All methods have been tested on current models: Redmi Note 13 Pro+, Xiaomi 14 Ultra, POCO F6 and others.

If you use Xiaomi at work or want to maximize the optimization of the device for your tasks - removing unnecessary services will help save up to 15% battery charge per day (according to tests GSMArena for 2026). But be careful: some system applications cannot be deleted without root access, and forcefully disabling them can lead to crashes.

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1. How to disable Google Assistant on Xiaomi

The standard assistant from Google is integrated into services Android at the system level, so completely removing it without root is impossible. However, there are several ways deactivate to work and remove it from the interface.

The simplest method is to disable it through the settings Google:

  1. Open the application Google (icon with the letter "G" on the color background).
  2. Tap on your profile avatar in the upper right corner.
  3. Select Settings → Google Assistant.
  4. Scroll down and tap General.
  5. Disable the switch Google Assistant.

If this method does not work (sometimes Xiaomi blocks access to settings Google), try an alternative path through system parameters:

  1. Go in Settings → Applications → Manage applications.
  2. Click on the three dots in the upper corner and select Show system ones.
  3. Find Google in the list and open it.
  4. Select Notifications and disable all permissions.
  5. Go back and click Disable (if the button is active).

Press the Home button - the assistant does not start

Check notifications - no pop-ups from Google

Say "Okay, Google" - no reaction

Reboot the phone to apply the changes-->

Important: On some firmware MIUI (especially Chinese) Google Assistant can be automatically turned on after the update. In this case, only complete removal of Google services via ADB will help - we will talk about this in a separate section.

2. Deactivation of MIUI Assistant (Xiao AI) on Xiaomi smartphones

MIUI Assistant (previously Xiao AI) is a proprietary assistant from Xiaomi, which is activated by a long press on the button Menu or the voice command “Little Ai” (on Chinese firmware). Disabling it is more difficult than Google Assistant, but it is possible without root access.

Method 1: Through the system settings

  1. Open Settings → Advanced → Special capabilities.
  2. Select MIUI Assistant (or Xiao AI on Chinese versions).
  3. Disable the switches:
    • 🔊 Voice activation (if available)
    • 📱 Gesture to call (long press)
    • 🔔 Notifications
  • Return to Manage applications, find MIUI Assistant and click Disable.

    • Method 2: For global firmware (if there is no item in the settings)

    1. Install the application Activity Launcher from Google Play.
    2. Open it and find it in the list com.miui.voiceassist.
    3. Tap on SettingsActivity - the assistant's hidden settings will open.
    4. Disable all options and clear the application cache.
    What to do if MIUI Assistant turns on itself after updates?

    On some firmware (for example, MIUI 15 for Redmi K70) the assistant is activated after the OTA update. In this case:

    1. Uninstall all updates for the application MIUI Assistant in Settings → Applications.

    2. Disable automatic updating of system applications in Settings → About phone → System update → Settings (⚙️) → Automatic application updates.

    3. If the problem repeats, use ADB to force a stop (instructions in section 5).

    Warning: On Chinese firmware (China ROM) a complete shutdown Xiao AI can lead to malfunctions MIUIsince the assistant is integrated to system services. In this case, it is better to limit yourself to disabling voice activation and notifications.

    3. Disabling assistants via ADB (for advanced users)

    If standard methods do not work, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) - a debugging tool that allows you to manage system applications. This method is suitable for all versions of MIUI, but requires connecting the phone to the computer.

    Instructions:

    1. Enable Developer mode:
      • Go to Settings → About phone.
      • Tap 7 times on the item MIUI version.
      • Return to Settings → Additional → For developers.
      • Activate USB debugging.
  • Connect your phone to the PC and install ADB drivers (you can download from the website Android Developers).
  • Open the command line (Win + R → cmd) and enter: 
    adb devices

    (the name of your device should appear).

  • To disable Google Assistant execute: 
    adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
  • To disable MIUI Assistant: 
    adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.voiceassist

    • After completing the commands, reboot the phone. Assistants will be completely deactivated for the current user (without deleting system files).

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    If, after disabling via ADB, assistants appear again, add them to the autorun blacklist using the application Greenify or Battery Optimizer (available on Google Play).

    4. Removing assistants using root access

    If you have there root access (for example, through Magisk), you can completely delete system assistant applications. This is a radical method that will free up to 200-300 MB memory and increase battery life.

    To delete you will need:

    • 📱 Installed Magisk or another root manager.
    • 🖥️ File manager with root support (for example, Root Explorer).
    • 🔧 System backup (in case of failures).

    Steps:

    1. Open Root Explorer and go to /system/priv-app/.
    2. Find the folders:
      • Velvet (Google Assistant)
      • VoiceAssist (MIUI Assistant)
  • Rename them by adding them at the end .bak (for example, Velvet.bak).
  • Reboot your phone.

    • ⚠️ Attention: Deleting system applications may lead to some MIUI functions do not work, for example:
    • Voice search in settings.
    • Some control gestures.
    • Over the air (OTA) updates.

    Before deleting be sure to create a backup via TWRP!

    5. Alternative methods: limiting rights and background activity

    If you do not want to completely disable it. assistants, but want to reduce their impact on the system, you can limit their rights background activity. This will help save battery power and mobile data data.

    Restriction methods:

    • 🚫 Banning autorun:
      1. Go to Settings → Applications → Manage applications.
      2. Select Google or MIUI Assistant.
      3. Click Autostart and disable resolution.
    • 📵 Mobile data limitation:
      1. In the same application settings, select Mobile data.
      2. Disable Internet access in the background.
  • 🔋 Battery optimization:
    1. In the application settings, select Battery.
    2. Set mode Limited.

    These measures will not remove assistants, but will significantly reduce their activity.. For example, Google Assistant will not constantly synchronize in the background, and MIUI Assistant will stop showing unnecessary notifications.

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    Limiting the background activity of assistants can increase the time battery life by 8-12% (according to tests on Xiaomi 13T Pro s MIUI 14).

    6. How to return assistants back

    If you suddenly need a voice assistant (for example, to control a smart home or navigate in a car), you can easily turn it back on. The method depends on how you turned it off earlier.

    Table: Methods for restoring assistants

    Disabling method How to return Google Assistant How to return MIUI Assistant
    Through Google settings Open the application Google → Profile → Settings → Google Assistant → Turn on the switch Does not affect
    Through MIUI settings Does not affect Settings → Advanced → Accessibility → MIUI Assistant → Enable the necessary options
    Via ADB Run command:
    adb shell cmd package install-existing com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
    		 Run the command:
    adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.voiceassist
    Via root (by deleting folders) Return the original folder names to /system/priv-app/ or restore from backup The same thing

    If after restoration the assistants do not work correctly (for example, they do not recognize the voice or do not open by gesture), try:

    • Clear the cache and application data in Settings → Applications.
    • Update Google and MIUI Assistant via Play Market or App Store.
    • Reboot the phone.

      • 7. Frequent problems and their solutions

      When disabling assistants, users often encounter unexpected difficulties. Let's look at the most common cases and ways to solve them.

      Problem 1: After disconnecting Google Assistant the voice search line stopped working in Google.

      Solution: Voice search and assistant are different functions To return only search:

      1. Open the application Google.
      2. Tap on the microphone icon in the search bar.
      3. Allow access to the microphone when prompted.

    Problem 2: On Chinese firmware (China ROM) Xiao AI turns on itself after a reboot.

    Solution: This is a firmware feature - the assistant is tied to system services. Try:

    • Install Greenify and add MIUI Assistant to the freeze list.
    • Use ADB to force stop (command adb shell pm disable-user com.miui.voiceassist).
    • Flash the phone to the global version MIUI (if this is possible for your model).

    Problem 3: After deletion via root some functions stopped working (for example, voice notes).

    Solution: Restore the deleted files from a backup or reinstall the firmware. notes, for example Otter.ai or Voice Notes.

    ⚠️ Attention: On some models Xiaomi (for example, Redmi Note 12 s MIUI 14) disabling MIUI Assistant may lead to disappearance of the "Voice input" item. data-i="301">FAQ: Answers to popular questions in the keyboard. To return it, install the keyboard from Google (Gboard) or SwiftKey.
    Is it possible to disable assistants without a computer?

    Yes, most methods (except ADB) do not require connecting to a PC. You can disable assistants via:

    • Settings Google (for Google Assistant).
    • Settings MIUI (for MIUI Assistant).
    • Restricting rights in Settings → Applications.

      • For complete removal without root a computer is not needed - just use Activity Launcher or Package Disabler (available in Google Play).

    Why do the assistants turn on again after updating MIUI?

    This is due to policy Xiaomi: system applications are automatically updated and restore their settings. To prevent this:

    1. Disable automatic updating of system applications in Settings → About phone → System update → Settings (⚙️).
    2. Use ADB to force shutdown (commands are given in section 3).
    3. Install App Ops (requires root) to lock permissions.
    How to check if are assistants really disabled?

    Perform the following tests:

    • 🔍 Long press on the button Home —the assistant window should not open.
    • 🎤 Say “Ok Google” or “Little Eye”—shouldn’t reactions.
    • 📊 Check the list of running processes in Settings → Applications → Running —there should not be Google or MIUI Assistant.
    • 🔔 Make sure that in the panel notifications there are no assistant icons.
    Is it safe to remove assistants via root?

    Deleting system applications always involves risks, but in the case of assistants they are minimal if:

    • 📌 You've done backup via TWRP or OrangeFox.
    • 🔧 You delete only the specified folders (Velvet and VoiceAssist).
    • 🔄 You are ready for some functions (for example, voice search in settings) may disappear.

    In practice, most users do not notice the negative consequences after removing assistants if they do not use associated functions (for example, controlling a smart home via voice).

    Are there alternatives to standard assistants?

    If you need voice commands, but do not like standard assistants, try:

    • 🤖 Amazon Alexa —works through a separate application, integrates with a smart home.
    • 💬 Siri (if you have devices Apple)—can be used through Shortcuts.
    • 🎵 Yandex Alice —supports Russian language and many services (music, weather, navigation).
    • 🔧 Tasker + AutoVoice - for creating custom voice commands (requires configuration).

    All these applications can be installed from Google Play and customized to your needs.