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    How do I disable Google Assistant on Android if I have no app button or home drawer?
    Community Answer
    Go to settings. There should a disable button for most apps, including Google Assistant.
  • Question
    Does disabling Google Assistant affect any other functions or apps on my Pixel 3A?
    Community Answer
    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?
    Community Answer
    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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    Does this work on a Xiaomi Mi 9?
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    Yes, it should work on most modern Android devices. You can try to follow the instructions but if it doesn't work, go to Settings and search for "Google Assistant" to see if there is a option to turn it off.
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