How to Turn Off Google Assistant on Android (2025 Guide)
Google Assistant is a powerful AI tool. But not everyone uses it — or wants to for privacy reasons. If you also want to disable Google Assistant from your Android phone, here’s the complete guide for 2025.
🤖Why Disable Google Assistant?
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Privacy concerns
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Accidental activation (especially with “Hey Google”)
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Battery saving
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Prefer other assistants (like Bixby and Alexa)
✅ Method 1: Turn Off via Google App Settings
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Open the Google app
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Tap on your Profile icon (top-right)
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Go to Settings > Google Assistant
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Scroll to bottom > Tap General
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Toggle off Google Assistant
🔕 This completely disables the Assistant from activating.
✅ Method 2: Disable “Hey Google” Voice Command
If you want to keep the assistant but stop it from listening to your voice:
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Go to Google App > Settings > Voice > Voice Match
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Turn off “Hey Google.”
🎤 Stops voice activation but keeps Assistant for manual use.
✅ Method 3: Remove Google as Default Assistant
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Go to Settings > Apps > Default Apps
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Tap Digital Assistant App
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Select None or another option
⛔ This disables Assistant from launching via Home Button or gestures.
✅ Method 4: Uninstall Updates (Not Recommended)
If all else fails and you want to stop updates:
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Go to Settings > Apps > Google
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Tap the 3-dots > Uninstall Updates
⚠️ Note: This can affect other Google features. Use only if necessary.
🔐 Privacy Tip
Also check:
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Settings > Google > Ads > Opt Out of Ad Personalization
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Settings > Google > Manage Your Google Account > Data & Privacy
Improve overall privacy while reducing Assistant’s impact.
FAQs
Q: Will disabling Google Assistant affect my Google Search?
A: No, search will still work. Only Assistant features will stop.
Q: Can I re-enable it later?
A: Yes, just toggle it back on from the Google App settings.
Q: Does it save battery?
A: Yes, slightly — especially if you disable voice detection.
📝 Final Words
Google Assistant ek acha feature hai, lekin sab ke liye zaroori nahi. Agar aap ise use nahi karte, to is 2025 guide ki madad se aap ise safe aur easily disable kar sakte hain — bina kisi risk ke.