How to Disable Gemini on Every Google App for Peace

AI is everywhere these days, from simple to-do list apps to your phone’s gallery. Google apps are no exception. Google has been strategically integrating Gemini into its apps for a while now. While some might love these additions, for others, it can be irritating and even ruin the experience. For example, AI Overviews can be inaccurate and push search results further down, and Google Messages now has a new floating Gemini button. Thankfully, Google allows you to disable Gemini or any other AI features in their apps. Here’s how.

1. Turn Off Gemini In Android

Gemini has replaced the Google Assistant on Android phones. It is now the default assistant model, whether you like it or not. So if you wish to get rid of it entirely, there are two ways to do it:

Disable Gemini App:

This will remove the Gemini app on your phone, and you won’t have to see the new assistant anymore. But what if you wish to use Google Assistant instead of Gemini? Here’s how you may do so:

ReplaceGeminiwith Google Assistant

2. Disable Gemini On Google Workspace Account

If you have a Gemini Workspace account, you can disable the assistant in your Workspace. Do note that you need super admin access to deactivate the feature. If you are not a Super Admin, you need to get custom admin permission.

Here’s how you can do so:

If the Gemini for Workspace option doesn’t appear in your account, this means Google hasn’t rolled out the feature for your account. You need to request that the company enable the feature for your Workspace account.

3. Disable Gemini With Power Button Press

Gemini can also be summoned when you press the power button of your phone. This means whenever you press the power button, the virtual assistant will appear. However, you can easily get rid of it by following these steps:

4. Disable Gemini On Lockscreen

Gemini can be summoned directly from the lock screen of your phone. However, you may easily get rid of it by following the steps below:

5. Disable Gemini On Samsung Phone

Gemini is an integral part of most Android phones including Samsung devices. If you wish to disable the virtual assistant on Samsung devices, here’s how you can do so:

6. Disable Gemini On Chromebook

On most modern Chromebooks, Gemini is a built-in part of ChromeOS and cannot be uninstalled. The best way to disable it is to change the default assistant. you may unpin Gemini by right-clicking the icon on the shelf and unpinning it.

But if you wish to change the default assistant on Chromebook, here’s how to do so:

7. Disabling Gemini in Google Messages

Google Gemini is now a separate chat onGoogle Messagesand can help you brainstorm ideas, answer basic questions, draft messages, or have fun conversations. If you don’t need these features,

8. Turning Off Gemini in Gmail

Gmail integrates AI to offer smart replies and email organizationthrough Google Workspace. If you’d rather type out your own responses and manage emails manually, follow these steps:

This will disable Gemini on Gmail and other Workspace apps. Other smart features, such as automatically adding events to Calendar from Gmail, personalized search, and similar features, will also be disabled.

9. Disabling AI in the Google Phone App

The Google Phone app uses assistive features like call screening and suggestions. To disable them:

10. How to Disable Gemini in Google Photos

Google Photos uses AIto help organize, enhance, and even suggest edits to your photos. Last year, they also announced Ask Photos features that let you search for your photos in natural language, which will also join the mix later this year. To turn off these features:

11. Disabling AI Overviews in Google Search

Currently, Google is directly showing AI answers on Google searches before the recommended web pages. To switch back to classic search results:

The only downside is that, along with AI Overviews, this will also remove Google widgets, meaning you cannot directly check details about celebrities, movies, stocks, and more with a simple search.

12. Disabling On-Device AI in Pixel Screenshots (For Pixel Users)

If you have a Google Pixel, you might see AI suggestions when viewing screenshots. To disable this:

A Few Final Tips

AI features can make life easier, but if you prefer a simpler, more manual experience, taking these steps can help you reclaim control over your phone. You can also uninstall the Gemini app and proceed with disabling AI on other apps. Just remember, some settings might revert after updates, so it’s good to double-check your preferences now and then.

Abeer Chawake

A part-time gamer and a full-time Tech Writer. Abeer is a tech enthusiast who keeps track of all the trending gadgets and smartphones. When he isn’t busy smashing words with his keyboard, you can find him playing the latest PC Games or binge-watching TV Shows.

How to Disable Gemini on Every Google App for Peace