How to permanently remove Alice from the Android screen: from widgets to system processes

Voice assistant Alice from Yandex is firmly established on smartphones with Android, but not all users like its constant presence. A widget on the home screen, pop-up notifications, random voice activations - all of this can be annoying, especially if you don't use the feature. Fortunately, there are several ways remove Alice from the Android screenfrom simply hiding widgets to completely disabling system processes.

The problem is that on different firmwares (MIUI, One UI, EMUI) and even on stock Android solutions are different. In some places it’s enough to hold your finger on the widget, but in others you’ll have to delve into the accessibility settings or even use ADB. In this article, we will look at all the current methods, including little-known tricks for Xiaomi, Samsung and other popular brands.

If you want not just to hide, but completely deactivate Alice, be prepared for the fact that some functions (for example, voice search in Yandex.Browser) may stop working. But for most users, this is a small price to pay for a clean screen and the absence of annoying prompts.

1. Removing Alice widgets from the main screen

The most obvious and safest way is to remove unnecessary interface elements. Widgets Alice can appear in two forms: standard widget (rectangle with a microphone) and dynamic widget (weather, news, tips). Removing them does not affect system processes, but clears the screen of unnecessary elements.

To remove a widget:

1. Press and hold your finger on widget Alice.
2. A basket or an inscription will appear at the top of the screen Delete (on Samsung) / Remove (on Xiaomi).
3. Drag the widget to the trash or click on the cross.

On some firmware (for example, ColorOS on Oppo/Realme), widgets are deleted by long pressing → Widget settings → DeleteIf the widget does not disappear, check whether it is blocked by the system. (we'll talk about this in the next section).

Make sure that the widget is not attached to a folder|Check for updates for the launcher|Reboot your phone if the widget is frozen-->

2. Disabling Alice in the application settings

If the widget is deleted, but the assistant is still activated by voice command or shows notifications, you need to disable it in the settings. To do this:

1. Open Settings → Applications.
2. Find Yandex or Alice (can be called Yandex.Search or Yandex.Browser).
3. Go to Notifications and disable all switches.
4. Go back and select Permissions → disable Microphone i Autostart.

On Xiaomi additionally check the section Accessibility → Accessibility Services - there may be The module Alice for voice control is activated. Disable it if you do not use the function.

Important: after disabling permissions Alice will not be able to launch by voice command Ok, Yandex or Hello, AlisaHowever, some functions (for example, search in the browser) may continue to work through other modules. Yandex.

3. Resetting the launcher settings (if the widget returns)

It happens that after deleting the widget Alice appears again after a reboot or firmware update. This is due to the settings of the standard launcher (shell Android), which automatically restores “recommended” widgets.

To fix this:

1. Open Settings → Applications.
2. Find the system launcher (called Launcher, One UI Home, MIUI Launcher i etc.).
3. Select Storage → Clear data.
4. Confirm the reset - this will return the launcher to factory settings (widgets and shortcuts will have to be configured again).

On Samsung additionally check the settings Bixby (if it is installed), since sometimes Alice is integrated through this service. Go to Settings → Additional features → Bixby and disable all options related to voice. assistant.

4 will help. Disabling Alice through special features

On some phones (especially Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO) Alice registers as an accessibility service for voice control. This allows it to work even when the screen is locked. To disable this feature:

Instructions for MIUI:

1. Go to Settings → Accessibility → Accessibility services.
2. Find in the list Yandex.Alice or Yandex Voice Assistant.
3. Click on the name and turn off the switch.
4. Confirm the action if the system prompts.

On Samsung One UI the path may differ: Settings → Device care → Accessibility → Installed services.

Warning: after disable Alice will not be able to respond to voice commands even when the screen is unlocked. This may also affect the operation of other voice functions (for example, Google Assistantif it is configured through the same services).

5. Complete disabling via ADB (for advanced)

If the previous methods did not help, and Alice continues to appear, you can block it at the system level with using ADB (Android Debug Bridge). This method is suitable for experienced users and requires connecting the phone to the computer.

Instructions:

1. Enable Developer mode on the phone: Settings → About phone → Build number (press 7 times).
2. Activate USB debugging in Settings → System → For developers.
3. Connect the phone to the PC, install ADB (download from the official website Android).
4. Open a command line and enter:

   adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 ru.yandex.searchplugin

   or (if the first option did not work):

   adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 ru.yandex.searchplugin

This method completely deletes Alice for the current user, but does not affect system files. After flashing or resetting to factory settings, the assistant can return.

For Samsung another command may be required:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.yandex.browser

6. Alternative solutions: third-party launchers and root access

If none of the methods help, radical measures remain:

• 📱 Installing a third-party launcher (for example, Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher). They allow you to completely customize the home screen and block system widgets.
• 🔧 Obtaining root access and deleting system files Alice via Root Explorer. Danger! Can lead to unstable operation of the phone.
• 🔄 Reset to factory settings (extreme case). After the reset, do not install applications Yandexif you do not want the assistant to return.

Third-party launchers are the safest option. They take over control of the home screen and ignore system widgets. For example, in Nova Launcher you can:

1. Disable all widgets by default.
2. Block adding new widgets.
3. Hide the search bar Yandex in the application bar.

Important: on phones with MIUI 14+ i One UI 5+ some system widgets may return even after installing a third-party launcher. In this case, only ADB or root will help.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

For most users, the first three methods are sufficient. If Alice integrated at the firmware level (as on some Huawei or Honor), you may need a combination of resetting the launcher and ADB.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about deleting Alice

adb shell pm enable ru.yandex.searchplugin

If none of the methods worked, perhaps Alice is registered in the system files of your firmware. In this case, you can either accept its presence or consider the option. flashing to a custom version Android (for example, LineageOS), where there are no pre-installed assistants.

Remember: on phones with MIUI i EMUI some system applications (including Alice) can be protected from deletion. In this case, only disabling via ADB or using an alternative launcher will help.