How to Disable Google Assistant on Android

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Simple steps to turn Google Assistant off
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Google's Assistant is everywhere in our lives, from taking notes to scheduling meetings. But sometimes the Assistant is more frustrating than it is useful. This wikiHow article will show you how to turn off the Google Assistant feature of your Android phone or tablet.

How to Turn Off Google Assistant for Androids

  1. Open the Goggle app and click your profile picture.
  2. Select Settings and tap on “Google Assistant.”
  3. Tap on “General” and scroll down past “All Settings.”
  4. Select “Google Assistant” to disable it.
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Disabling Google Assistant

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  1. This app icon looks like a multicolored "G."
    • This method will completely disable and turn off Google Assistant. After you do this, some apps and features, like Google Weather on your Home screen, or voice dialing, will no longer work. [1]
  2. A menu will pop up in the middle of your screen.
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  3. It's next to a gear icon near the bottom of the menu.
  4. You'll see this next to the dots that represent the Google Assistant icon near the middle of the menu.
  5. You'll probably have to scroll down the menu a bit to find it under the "All settings" header. It's next to an icon of a gear.
  6. When the feature is disabled, the switch is grey. A grey switch means Google Assistant will not appear ever, even if you try to open the Assistant app. [2] [3]
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Removing Google as the Default Assistant

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  1. You'll find this gear icon in the Quick settings panel if you swipe down from the top of the screen. Another option is to find the gear app icon on your Home screen and tap it.
    • This will remove the functionality of the keys/buttons/phrases used to summon the voice assistant, like the long-press Home button. You can still use the voice assistant within the Assistant app, however.
  2. You might see "Apps & Notifications" instead.
  3. According to the model of your phone, you may see something similar to "Default apps." On Samsungs, you'll see "Choose default apps" at the top of the menu. [4]
  4. The wording here will vary based on your phone's manufacturer and model, but it will be a similar option. Samsung, for example, will list "Digital assistant app" instead. Tap that to continue.
  5. This might also say "Default assistant app." Tap that to continue.
  6. Any changes will be saved automatically, so you can close Settings after changing this option. You've turned off the default assistant, so the normal ways of opening it are disabled. [5] You can, however, still interact with Google Assistant in the Assistant app. [6]
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    How do I disable Google Assistant on Android if I have no app button or home drawer?
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    Go to settings. There should a disable button for most apps, including Google Assistant.
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    Does disabling Google Assistant affect any other functions or apps on my Pixel 3A?
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    Not really. You can't actually remove it so the best you can do is make your phone unusable.
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    Why does Google Assistant keep prompting me to turn it back on?
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    It can happen if you say "Hey Google" or use whatever shortcut your phone has to use Google Assistant even if you have turned it off. You cannot turn off the prompts.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/techook/how-to-turn-off-google-assistant-on-your-android-device-8571712/
      2. ↑ https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/techook/how-to-turn-off-google-assistant-on-your-android-device-8571712/
      3. ↑ https://support.google.com/assistant/thread/115085095/how-to-disable-google-assistant-popups-after-assistant-turned-off-from-bluetooth-earphones?hl=en
      4. ↑ https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/techook/how-to-turn-off-google-assistant-on-your-android-device-8571712/
      5. ↑ https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/techook/how-to-turn-off-google-assistant-on-your-android-device-8571712/
      6. ↑ https://support.google.com/assistant/answer/7172657?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en#zippy=%2Ctype

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      1. Open the Google app.
      2. Tap your profile picture.
      3. Tap Settings .
      4. Tap Google Assistant .
      5. Tap General .
      6. Tap the toggle next to "Google Assistant" to switch it off.

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