How to Turn off the Google Assistant Power Button on Android – How-To Geek

Joe Fedewa

There are multiple ways to launch Assistant on Pixel smartphones and Android devices. The list of options increased with the release ofAndroid 12. Instead of long-pressing the Side button to open a power menu, Pixels default to launching Google Assistant. Thankfully, you can disable this feature.

Like Apple and Samsung, the change introduced in Android 12 allows you to launch Google Assistantat least on Pixel phonesby long-pressing the physical power button. Up until its release, long-pressing the power button is how you restarted the phone. Thankfully, its easy to reverse this functionality and get the old action back.

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First, swipe down (once or twice depending on your devices OEM) from the top of the screen to reveal Quick Settings. Tap the gear icon to open the Settings app.

In the Settings menu, navigate to the System section.

Next, go to Gestures.

Select the Power Menu option at the bottom of the list.

Finally, all you need to do here is toggle off the switch for Hold for Assistant.

Thats it! The power button will now bring up the traditional Power Off and Restart options that youre used to. Small changes like this can be frustrating, so its nice that it can at least be disabled.

With the feature now turned off, here are other ways to launch Google Assistant easily.

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How to Turn off the Google Assistant Power Button on Android - How-To Geek