How to permanently disable Alice on Xiaomi Redmi: 5 proven methods

The voice assistant Alice from Yandex is integrated into the firmware MIUI on smartphones Xiaomi Redmi as part of the ecosystem of services. For many users, this feature becomes a source of irritation: the assistant is activated by random presses, consumes battery power in the background and collects data on voice commands. Disabling Alice is not as easy as it might seem - standard settings often hide complete removal, leaving processes active.

In this guide we will look at all possible methods: from basic disabling through the menu to radical solutions using ADB and modification of system files. We will pay special attention to the nuances for different versions MIUI 12/13/14 and models Redmi (Note 10/11/12, K50, A1+, etc.), where the location of the settings may differ. If you want not just to hide the icon, but to completely stop Alice from working at the system level - this material is for you.

Why does Alice continue to work after shutdown?

Even after deactivation through the settings assistant can:

• 🔋 Consume up to 3-5% charge per day due to background processes com.yandex.alice and ru.yandex.searchplugin.
• 🎤 Activated by hot phrase ("Hello, Alice") or accidentally holding down the button Home.
• 📱 Restore the desktop shortcut after updates MIUI.
• 🔍 Transfer data about voice requests to Yandex (unless the corresponding permissions are disabled).

The reason lies in the architecture MIUI: Xiaomi integrates Alice at the firmware level, and not as a regular application. The standard "disable" menu only hides the interface, but does not stop system services. Complete removal will require additional steps.

Method 1: Standard disabling through MIUI settings

This method is suitable for users who want hide Alice without deep system changes. It does not remove the assistant completely, but it stops most background processes.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Manage applications.
2. In the search bar, enter "Alice" or "Yandex".
3. Select application "Alice" (microphone icon).
4. Click Disable (the button will become gray).
5. Confirm the action in the dialog box.

For additional optimization:

• 🚫 Go to Settings → Battery and performance → Battery management and select the "Limit background activity".
• 🔕 In the Settings → Privacy → Application permissions section, disable Alice's access to microphone, geolocation i autorun.

⚠️ Attention: On some models Redmi (for example, Note 11 Pro+) after updating MIUI Alice can be activated again. Check the settings after each update.

Method 2: Uninstall via ADB (without root)

If the standard shutdown did not help, use Android Debug Bridge (ADB) a tool for deep system customization without superuser rights. This method completely removes Alice as a system application, but requires connection to a PC.

Preparation:

1. Download ADB Tools for your OS (Windows/macOS/Linux).
2. Enable on your smartphone Developer mode: Settings → About phone → MIUI version (press 7 times).
3. Activate USB debugging in Settings → Advanced → For developers.

Removal instructions:

1. Connect Redmi to the PC and open the command line in the folder with adb.
2. Enter the command to check the connection:

   adb devices

   The device serial number should appear.

3. Run the Alice removal command:

   adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 ru.yandex.alice

   For some versions MIUI you may also need:

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

⚠️ Attention: After deleting via ADB, the Alice shortcut will disappear, but when you reset or update MIUI the application can be restored. For permanent effect, repeat the procedure after each update.

Method 3: Disabling via Safe Mode

If Alice is activated by itself (for example, when holding button Home), try disabling it in Safe Mode. This method temporarily blocks all third-party applications, including Assistant.

How to enter Safe Mode:

1. Hold the button Power until the menu appears turn off.
2. Hold your finger on the "Turn off" option until a request to enter safe mode appears.
3. Confirm the action. The phone will reboot with the inscription "Safe Mode" at the bottom of the screen.

In safe mode:

• 🔍 Check if the Alice icon has disappeared from the desktop.
• 📱 Try activating the assistant with your voice - there will be no reaction should.
• 🔧 If the problem is resolved, then the conflict was caused by third-party software. Remove recently installed applications.

To exit Safe Mode, simply reboot phone. This method does not remove Alice forever, but helps diagnose the cause of spontaneous startups.

Method 4: Blocking via Mi Account (for global firmware)

On smartphones with global firmware (for example, Redmi Note 12 Global) Alice can be disabled through your account Mi Account. This method synchronizes settings between devices and prevents automatic restoration of the assistant.

Step-by-step guide:

1. Open Settings → Accounts → Mi Account.
2. Log in or create an account if you don’t have one.
3. Go to Synchronization settings → Additional settings.
4. Find the "Voice assistant" section and disable synchronization.
5. Return to the main settings and disable Alice in the standard way (see Method 1).

Advantages of this method:

• ☁️ Settings will be saved after reset or replacing the device.
• 🔄 Alice will not be restored after the update MIUI.
• 📱 Works on all models Redmi with global firmware (for example, Redmi 10A, Note 11S).

⚠️ Attention: On Chinese firmware versions (China ROM) this method may not work due to the lack of a voice assistant synchronization option. In this case, use Method 2 (ADB).

Method 5: Radical deletion (requires root)

If you are ready to take extreme measures and have root access, you can completely erase Alice’s files from the system partition. This method irreversible and is only suitable for experienced users.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (for example, Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Go to the folder /system/priv-app/ or /system/app/.
3. Find and delete folders:

   YandexAlice
   YandexSearchPlugin
   YandexBrowser

4. Clear the cache in /data/data/by deleting folder names ru.yandex.*.
5. Reboot device.

Risks of this method:

• ⚠️ Other applications may malfunction Yandex (Mail, Maps, Navigator).
• 🔧 After the update MIUI files can be restored.
• 🛡️ Violation of the integrity of the system partition can lead to brick (inoperability) of the device.

How to check that Alice is really disabled?

Even after using one of the methods, the assistant can remain active in the background. Here's how check its status:

1. Task Manager:
   • Open Settings → Applications → Manage applications → Running.
   • Check if there are processes in the list ru.yandex.alice or com.yandex.searchplugin.
2. Battery monitoring:
   • Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Usage.
   • If Alice consumes more 0.1% charge, she is still active.
3. Voice activation test:
   • Say "Hello, Alice" or hold the button Home.
   • If there is no reaction, the assistant is disabled successfully.

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