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How to turn off Google Assistant on Android phone
The built-in digital assistant that comes equipped with every Android phone is called Google Assistant. Some people use it frequently, but others don’t. Today, we’ll show you how to disable Google Assistant on an Android device. For further privacy, we’ll also go over how to remove your saved Voice Match profile. Let’s get going.
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Why disable Google Assistant
Although it is a valuable feature, not everyone finds Google Assistant useful. There is a number of causes in which one reason to switch off Google Assistant if you prefer to complete tasks manually is that it will drain your phone’s battery and use up all of its processing power.
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For those who are uncomfortable with the idea that Google is constantly listening to them, there is also the issue of privacy. It’s better to switch off the Assistant if you fall into this category for your own peace of mind. As a result, this will also stop your phone from tracking you.
How to Turn Off Google Assistant on Android
Let’s first look at how to remove your Google Assistant saved voice match profile before turning it off completely. Follow the below steps:
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- Tap on your profile image after starting the Google app.
- Select Hey Google & Voice Match under Settings > Google Assistant.
- Then click OK. Tap Voice model then Delete voice model.
- Return to the Assistant settings page, select General, and turn Google Assistant off.
When you need Google Assistant again, simply press and hold the home button for a long time or swipe diagonally from the bottom corner of your screen. Then, before you can use it, you’ll be asked to re-enable it.