How to disable Google Assistant on Xiaomi forever

Many smartphone owners Xiaomi face the intrusive behavior of the built-in voice assistant. Random calls when unlocking the screen or simply touching the power button often trigger Google Assistant, which annoys users who prefer silence. This feature, while useful for some, consumes system resources and can interfere with quick access to the shutdown menu.

Completely disabling the service requires sequentially performing several actions in Settings Android and Shell MIUI. There is usually no standard “Off” switch in one place, so you need to go through a chain of parameters. In this article, we will analyze each step so that you can get rid of the voice assistant once and for all.

Disabling through Google settings

The first and most important stage is deactivating the function within the ecosystem Google. This is where the main switch that controls the assistant’s behavior is located. You will need to go into the settings of the application itself, not the phone system.

Open the application Google on your smartphone and go to your profile. Then select the settings item and find the section responsible for the voice assistant. Here you need to disable the option that allows calling an assistant.

• 📱 Click on the profile icon in the upper right corner of the application.
• ⚙️ Go to the Settings section and select Google Assistant.
• 🚫 Find the switch Google Assistant and set it to inactive.

After completing these steps, the basic functionality will stop. However, the system MIUI may have its own button bindings that will still attempt to start the service. Therefore, this step alone is often not enough for complete comfort.

⚠️ Attention: After disabling the assistant through Google settings, when you try to make a call, you may see a message stating that the function is not available. This is normal system behavior.

Setting up the power button on Xiaomi

One of the most common reasons for random startup is the binding of a long press on the lock button. By default, in modern versions MIUI holding the power button for a long time causes it to be Google Assistantand not the shutdown menu, which many are accustomed to.

To return the classic behavior, you need to change the assignment of this button in the system settings. This action will not completely remove the assistant, but it will remove the most annoying trigger for its appearance.

Go to the phone settings menu and find the section responsible for additional functions. In the list of options, look for the item associated with the power button. Change the action from “Assistant” to “Power Menu”.

• 🔧 Go to Settings → Additional functions.
• 🔘 Select item Press and hold the button Power.
• ✅ Set the value Power menu instead of Google Assistant.

Now a long press will bring up the usual window with the restart and shutdown buttons. This significantly reduces the likelihood of accidentally activating the voice assistant in your pocket or when using a smartphone with one hand.

Disabling voice launch “Ok Google”

Even if you have disabled the main functions, the smartphone can continue to listen to your speech in the background, waiting for the passphrase. The function Voice Match allows you to launch the assistant without touching the screen, which consumes battery power and violates privacy.

For complete peace of mind, you need to prevent the phone from responding to voice commands. This is done in the same Google settings menu where we disabled the main assistant, but in a separate tab.

Google Settings -> Google Assistant -> Ok Google -> Voice input

In this section you will see a switch responsible for recognizing the phrase “Okay, Google”. Turn it to the "Off" position. It is also recommended to delete the saved model of your voice so that the system is guaranteed to forget your biometric data.

⚠️ Attention: Disabling Voice Match may affect the operation of some commands in a car or smart home if they are tied to voice authorization.

Hiding the assistant from the screen locks

Sometimes the assistant remains accessible directly from the lock screen, allowing anyone to access information on your phone. For security reasons and to prevent false positives, this function should also be deactivated.

Settings for access from the locked screen are located deep in the security menu or in the settings of the Google application itself. The interface may differ depending on the version Android and shell HyperOS.

Parameter	Where to find	Recommended value
Access from lock	Settings Google	Disabled
Personal results	Assistant settings	Hidden
Access in applications	System settings	Disabled

After changing these settings, swiping from the bottom corner of the lock screen will no longer bring up the voice search interface. This makes the device more secure from prying eyes and accidental clicks.

Control via accessibility features

In some cases, especially on older models Xiaomi, activation may be tied to accessibility features. If the previous methods did not help, it is worth checking this section of the system settings.

There may be services here that intercept button presses or gestures. Disabling unnecessary services will not only remove the assistant, but can also speed up the device a little by freeing up RAM.

Follow the path Settings → Advanced settings → Special. capabilities. Carefully examine the list of tabs, especially the “Loaded Services” section. If you see services related to Google or voice input there, disable them.

Why does the assistant turn on by itself?

Often the reason is not a software glitch, but “ghost clicks” on the touch screen due to poor-quality protective glass or static electricity. Try removing the glass and checking the behavior of the phone.

Radical measures: disabling via ADB

If the standard settings do not give the desired result and you want to remove the system component completely, you can use the tool ADB (Android Debug Bridge). This method requires connecting to a computer and enabling USB debugging.

This method allows you to “freeze” the package responsible for the assistant’s operation, making it invisible to the system. This is the most effective method, but it requires caution, since tampering with system files always carries risks.

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

Enter this command in the terminal on your computer with your smartphone connected. It will disable the Google Search application, which is the shell for the Assistant. Please note that this may also affect the functionality of the desktop search widget.

⚠️ Warning: Using ADB requires technical literacy. An incorrect command may result in system instability. Use this method only if you are confident in your actions.

Possible problems and their solutions

Sometimes after all the manipulations the user notices that Google Assistant still appears during certain actions. This may be due to settings caching or third-party launchers.

Try clearing Google application data. Go to Settings → Applications → All applications → Google and click “Clear data”. This will reset all temporary settings and force the system to re-read the current shutdown settings.

It is also worth checking whether you have third-party apps installed to control buttons that may conflict with system settings Xiaomi. Removing such utilities often solves the problem of phantom launches.

Is it possible to remove Google Assistant without root access?

Complete removal of a system application without superuser rights is impossible. However, using ADB, it can be disabled for the current user, which is essentially equivalent to deleting it from the point of view of everyday use.

Why did the assistant turn on again after the MIUI update?

Major system updates often reset accessibility settings and buttons to factory settings. After each major update, it is recommended to double-check the item “Pressing and holding the power button.”

Does turning off the assistant affect the operation of the microphone?

No, the microphone will continue to work normally for calls, voice recorder and video recording. Only the software module that analyzes speech for search is disabled.

Will voice search in YouTube work after disabling?

Search within specific applications, such as YouTube, can use its own speech recognition engine and continue to work even if the global Google Assistant is disabled.