Here are the general procedures to disable Google Assistant on Android, which may differ somewhat based on your device type and Android version:
Turn off the Google Assistant app:
Go to the Settings on your device.
After swiping down, select “Apps” or “Applications” (the name may change based on your device).
Locate and press “Google” or “Google Assistant” from the installed app list.
The Google Assistant app can be turned off by tapping “Disable” or “Turn off”. By doing this, you can stop it from reacting to voice commands and operating in the background.
Switch Off Voice Recognition for Google Assistant:
Navigate to the Google app on your phone.
To access settings, tap on your profile photo or initials in the upper right corner.
Select “Assistant” and then “Assistant settings” by tapping on them.
Once you’ve scrolled down, tap “Voice Match”.
To turn off voice recognition, turn off the “Hey Google” and “Unlock with Voice Match” settings.
Disable the Shortcut for Google Assistant:
To use Google Assistant, press and hold the home button on your gadget.
To access settings, tap the “compass” icon located in the lower left corner.
In the upper right corner, tap on your initials or profile photo.
Select “Assistant settings” first.
Toggle between “Assistant devices” and scroll down.
Choose your gadget from the inventory.
Turn off the “Google Assistant” feature to make the shortcut inoperable.
Removing permissions for Google Assistant:
Go to the Settings on your device.
Select “Apps” or “Applications” by swiping down.
Locate and press “Google” or “Google Assistant” from the installed app list.
Click or tap “Permissions”.
Turn off location and microphone access, among other permissions, to stop Google Assistant from working correctly.
Deactivate the Google Assistant Home Button:
Go to the Settings on your device.
Once you’ve scrolled down, tap “System” or “Device”.
Press the “Buttons and gestures” or “Gestures” button.
Locate the “Navigation bar” or “Gesture navigation” option, for example, if it is connected to the home button.
Turn off any settings that let you launch Google Assistant by pressing the home button.
Turn off the Google App:
The steps below can be used to totally disable the Google app, which includes Google Assistant, if you’d like to go even farther:
Go to the Settings on your device.
Select “Apps” or “Applications” by swiping down.
Locate and choose “Google” from the list of installed applications.
Press “Disable” or “Turn off” to make the Google app inactive.
Because many Android devices rely on Google services for various tasks, please be aware that disabling Google Assistant may limit certain functions and functionality on your device. Furthermore, the brand and Android version of your handset may affect the precise procedures and possibilities.