For disable Google Assistant on Android, you need to access the settings of the Google app, which is natively installed on the device. The operating system allows you to disable all assistant functions or just remove the voice command “Ok, Google”, used to activate the tool on your cell phone.
Google Assistant is the virtual assistant created by Google and natively available on Android OS phones. Similar to Siri, on iOS, it responds to voice commands and automates routines for your daily life. On the other hand, people can disable this option for privacy reasons or by involuntary opening of the assistant by voice.
The procedure to disable Google Assistant is the same for different Android devices. After all, the adjustments are made from the Google application (Android), without the need to access the system settings. See the step by step!
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- Open the Google application, tap the “More” tab and select the “Settings” option;
- Then tap the “Google Assistant” tab;
- In Google Assistant preferences, scroll down and select the “General” option;
- Finally, uncheck the key to disable Google Assistant on your device.
After disabling Google Assistant, other functions are interrupted, such as updating the “Your day” tab in the Google application. To remove all history from the wizard, you need to go to https://myactivity.google.com/, log in with your Google account, and search for the service.
How to disable “Ok, Google” command on Android
If your only problem is with the “Ok, Google” command, you can just disable this feature of the Google Assistant. That way, other settings are kept and the service can still be triggered manually by the Google app. See how!
- Return to Google Assistant settings. Then tap “Ok Google and Voice Match”;
- Uncheck the “Ok Google” option.
To reactivate the “Ok Google” command or Google Assistant on your mobile, just repeat the same procedure and check the options again.
