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Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone?

From "s|b" <me@privacy.invalid>
Newsgroups comp.mobile.android
Subject Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone?
Date 2026-10-05 14:53 +0200
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On Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:49:31 +0300, micky wrote:

> In comp.mobile.android, on Sun, 4 Oct 2026 21:07:37 -0700, Mike Copeland
> <mrc2323@cox.net> wrote:
>
> >   Is there a way to remove Gemini from my Android phone (safely)?  This 
 
> YOu should ask Gemini!

-  How do I unstall Gemini on my Google Pixel 10 (Android 17)?

Because Gemini comes deeply integrated into Pixel devices running
Android 17, it cannot be fully deleted like a standard third-party app.
However, you can completely **disable the app**, **remove it from your
shortcuts**, and **switch back to Google Assistant or disable digital
assistants entirely**.

---

### Step 1: Switch Away from Gemini as Your Assistant

If Gemini is set as your default assistant, you need to change or clear
this role:

1. Open **Settings** on your Pixel 10.
2. Go to **Apps** $\rightarrow$ **Default apps** $\rightarrow$ **Digital
assistant app**.
3. Tap **Default digital assistant app** and select **Google Assistant**
(or **None** if you don't want an assistant at all).

---

### Step 2: Disable or Uninstall the Gemini App

1. Press and hold the **Gemini** app icon on your home screen or app
drawer.
2. Tap the **App info** icon (the small **ⓘ**).
3. Tap **Disable** (or **Uninstall** if an updates-only version was
installed from the Play Store).
4. Confirm by selecting **Disable app**.

*This removes the app icon from your app drawer and prevents Gemini from
running in the background.*

---

### Step 3: Remap the Power Button Gesture

To prevent the power button from attempting to summon an assistant:

1. Open **Settings** $\rightarrow$ **System** $\rightarrow$
**Gestures**.
2. Tap **Press & hold power button**.
3. Switch the action to **Power menu** instead of *Digital assistant*.

---

### Step 4: Turn off "Hey Google" & Lock Screen Triggers

1. Open **Settings** $\rightarrow$ **Google** $\rightarrow$ **All
services** $\rightarrow$ **Settings for Google apps** $\rightarrow$
**Search, Assistant & Voice**.
2. Tap **Google Assistant** $\rightarrow$ **Hey Google & Voice Match**
and toggle off **Hey Google**.

---

### Optional: Advanced ADB Removal (For Tech-Savvy Users)

If you want to completely remove the package for your active user
account without rooting, you can use **Android Debug Bridge (ADB)** via
USB debugging:

```bash
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.bard

```

*(Note: System updates may reinstall or re-enable pre-installed system
stubs in future Android patches).*

-- 
Horum omnium fortissimi sunt Belgae.
		- Julius Caesar

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Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Mike Copeland <mrc2323@cox.net> - 2026-10-04 21:07 -0700
  Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? VanguardLH <V@nguard.LH> - 2026-10-04 23:50 -0500
    Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-10-05 04:48 -0300
      Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? VanguardLH <V@nguard.LH> - 2026-10-05 03:32 -0500
        Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-10-05 12:02 -0300
          Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? VanguardLH <V@nguard.LH> - 2026-10-05 22:10 -0500
            Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-10-06 14:30 -0300
      Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Arno Welzel <usenet@arnowelzel.de> - 2026-10-05 13:45 +0200
        Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-10-05 12:01 -0300
          Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Arno Welzel <usenet@arnowelzel.de> - 2026-10-06 10:59 +0200
            Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-10-06 14:38 -0300
              Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Arno Welzel <usenet@arnowelzel.de> - 2026-10-08 17:57 +0200
                Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-10-08 15:48 -0700
      Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-10-06 12:18 +0200
        Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Arno Welzel <usenet@arnowelzel.de> - 2026-10-06 12:47 +0200
          Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-10-06 15:31 -0300
            Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-10-06 20:53 +0200
              Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-10-06 16:28 -0300
                Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-10-06 21:51 +0200
                Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-10-07 02:41 -0300
  Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? micky <NONONOmisc07@fmguy.com> - 2026-10-05 09:49 +0300
    Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? "s|b" <me@privacy.invalid> - 2026-10-05 14:53 +0200
      Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-10-05 12:23 -0300
        Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Old McDonald <eieio@patch.corn> - 2026-10-06 00:12 -0700
          Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-10-06 15:38 -0300
            Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Old McDonald <eieio@patch.corn> - 2026-10-06 12:59 -0700
        Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Arno Welzel <usenet@arnowelzel.de> - 2026-10-06 11:00 +0200
          Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-10-06 15:43 -0300
            Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-10-06 15:49 -0300
            Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Arno Welzel <usenet@arnowelzel.de> - 2026-10-08 18:03 +0200
              Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Philippe <p.naudin+nntp@free.fr> - 2026-10-08 20:34 +0200
              Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-10-08 15:41 -0700
      Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Nuno Silva <nunojsilva@invalid.invalid> - 2026-10-06 23:02 +0100
        Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Old McDonald <eieio@patch.corn> - 2026-10-06 18:51 -0700
        Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2026-10-07 14:52 +0000
  Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Arno Welzel <usenet@arnowelzel.de> - 2026-10-05 13:45 +0200
    Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-10-05 12:05 -0300
      Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Arno Welzel <usenet@arnowelzel.de> - 2026-10-06 11:01 +0200
        Re: Eliminate Gemini from Android Phone? Maria Sophia <mariasophia@comprehension.com> - 2026-10-06 15:45 -0300

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