How To Turn Off Google Assistant On Your Android Smartphone

Google Assistant now works on smartphones, tablets, computers, smart speakers, and other devices. It is a great help for scheduling tasks, searches, and suggestions. However, the frequent pop-ups can be pretty annoying. Read more to find How To Turn Off Google Assistant On Your Android Smartphone

How To Turn Off Google Assistant On Your Android Smartphone

The smart assistant was initially introduced in Google messaging app Allo. It is now available on every Android smartphone. You can use it schedule tasks, do a quick search, and get suggestions fro music, etc.

However, the automatic pop-ups end up interrupting a lot. This happens if you just press your home button too long. If you are tired of frequent pop-ups or don’t need the smart assistant, here’s how to stop it:

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How To Turn Off Google Assistant On Your Android Smartphone

  • Long press the home button
  • Now, Google Assistant should pop up
  • Press the blue email or mailbox icon on the right
  • Next, press the three dots located on the upper right side of the screen.
  • Then, tap the Settings option on the dropdown list
  • Now, go to Devices and tap the Phone icon
  • Toggle the Google Assistant slider to the left to disable it
  • That’s it

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How To Disable The Home Popup Button For Google Assistant

Alternatively, you can just disable the home button function linked to Google Assistant. Here’s how:

  • Press the Settings button
  • Choose the Apps icon
  • Move to the Default Applications options
  • Press the Device Assistant app option
  • Now, you can decide which app you want to pop up when you long-press the home button. Choose no app to be disabled for all applications.

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Conclusion

You can also uninstall the OS updates to disable Google Assistant. However, it will disable other features also. Take this into account, before proceeding.

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