{"id":52226,"date":"2025-03-13T17:32:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T09:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/?p=52226"},"modified":"2025-03-29T16:54:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T08:54:55","slug":"how-to-turn-off-gemini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-turn-off-gemini\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn off Gemini on Different Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Google&#8217;s new product, Gemini, is a powerful AI tool. However, when it appears on your Samsung or Pixel phone, it can be a headache as it replaces the original Google Assistant and provides a poor user experience. Don&#8217;t worry, next, we&#8217;ll show you how to turn off Gemini and restore your clean screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Is Gemini Integrated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a product of Google, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemini.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Gemini<\/a> has been integrated into various Google products and services to enhance user experience and productivity. And, <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/gemini-vs-gemini-advanced\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">compared to Gemini Advanced, Gemini<\/a> is integrated into many Google apps including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Gmail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Assistant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Messages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Workspace Applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Maps, Google Earth, and Waze<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Calendar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Chrome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Photos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Turn off Gemini on Android and iOS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are three ways to turn off Gemini on your mobile device. If you want to completely get rid of Gemini, check part 1. However, if you just want to turn off Gemini in a specific Google app, check part 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uninstall the Gemini App or Change Its Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are using the Gemini app, uninstall it directly to avoid its intrusiveness. However, if you don\u2019t want it uninstalled, follow the steps below to turn it off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open the Gemini app on your phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the profile icon at the top right corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cApps\u201d on the profile page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch off the button next to the app type (e.g., Productivity and Communication) you want to disable Gemini. Now, Gemini is disabled to function on the apps you select.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"471\" height=\"930\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-to-turn-off-gemini-1.png\" alt=\"Switch off the Button Next to Communication\" class=\"wp-image-52237\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:255px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-to-turn-off-gemini-1.png 471w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-to-turn-off-gemini-1-152x300.png 152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turn Gemini off on Specific Google App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If uninstalling Gemini or changing its settings doesn\u2019t change anything, you can go to each Google app to turn off Gemini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Turn off Gemini in Google Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Long-press the Google Assistant app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap \u201cSettings\u201d on the dropdown menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down and find \u201cPersonal results\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disable \u201cPersonal Results\u201d to turn off Gemini on your Google Assistant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Turn Gemini off in Google Messages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the steps below to turn off Gemini on the Messages app on Android and iOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open the Google Messages app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the Profile icon and choose \u201cMessage Settings\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find and disable the \u201cShow Gemini\u201d option. Now Gemini is turned off in the Messages app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Disable Gemini in Workspace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to turn Gemini off on Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open the document.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cTools\u201d on the top sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cPreferences\u201d on Docs and Slides. Hover the cursor over \u201cSuggestion controls\u201d on Sheets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncheck \u201cSmart compose\u201d and \u201cSmart reply\u201d on Docs and Slides. Click on \u201cEnable autocomplete\u201d on Sheets. Now Gemini should be successfully disabled on your Google Workspace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Turn off Gemini in <a href=\"https:\/\/workspace.google.com\/gmail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Gmail<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the steps below to turn off Gemini in your Gmail app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>On the Gmail app, tap the three horizontal lines in the top left corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down and tap \u201cSettings\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the target account to disable Gemini.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to the \u201cGeneral\u201d section and uncheck \u201cSmart compose\u201d and \u201cSmart Reply\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Turn Gemini off in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Google_Search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Google Search<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open the Google app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap on your profile picture and then \u201cSettings\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap \u201cPrivacy and safety\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the \u201cContent\u201d section, tap on \u201cSearch personalization\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to the bottom and select \u201cMy Google activity\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap \u201cWeb and app activity\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the \u201cWeb and app activity\u201d section, tap \u201cTurn off\u201d and follow the on-screen instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Turn off Gemini on Desktop (Windows\/macOS)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the desktop, you can directly turn off Gemini from the Gemini settings, disabling its integration with multiple Google apps like Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1. Open the Chrome browser on your Windows or macOS computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2. Click the nine dots on the top right of the Chrome page to open a tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3. Select \u201cGemini\u201d in the middle of the tab to open the <a href=\"https:\/\/gemini.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Gemini website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"977\" height=\"913\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-to-turn-off-gemini-2.png\" alt=\"Select Gemini\" class=\"wp-image-52241\" style=\"width:508px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-to-turn-off-gemini-2.png 977w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-to-turn-off-gemini-2-300x280.png 300w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-to-turn-off-gemini-2-768x718.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 4. Click \u201cSettings\u201d at the bottom left corner of the Gemini chat page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 5. Select \u201cApps\u201d on the settings menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-to-turn-off-gemini-3-1024x662.png\" alt=\"Select \u201cApps\u201d on the Settings Menu\" class=\"wp-image-52242\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:531px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-to-turn-off-gemini-3-1024x662.png 1024w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-to-turn-off-gemini-3-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-to-turn-off-gemini-3-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-to-turn-off-gemini-3.png 1108w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 6. Here are all the apps supporting Gemini\u2019s integration. Select the app type (e.g., Productivity and Media) you want to disable Gemini and toggle off the switch next to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"815\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-to-turn-off-gemini-4-1024x815.png\" alt=\"Toggle off the Switch Next to \u201cProductivity\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-52243\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:533px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-to-turn-off-gemini-4-1024x815.png 1024w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-to-turn-off-gemini-4-300x239.png 300w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-to-turn-off-gemini-4-768x611.png 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-to-turn-off-gemini-4.png 1451w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If this method can\u2019t prevent Gemini from functioning, refer to the second part of \u201cHow to turn off Gemini on Mobile devices\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Would You Turn off Gemini?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The habit of not using AI:<\/strong> AI tools provide many seemingly correct pre-established answers, which deprive people of their ability to think. As a result, some users may refuse to use AI chat tools like Gemini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Less-than-ideal use experience:<\/strong> Though Google places much importance on Gemini and integrates it with many applications, it might not meet users\u2019 expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Better choices:<\/strong> Compared to DeepSeek and <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/gemini-vs-chatgpt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ChatGPT, Gemini<\/a> is less likely to be used by people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Privacy concerns:<\/strong> Many users suspect that their data will be collected and stored on an AI chatbot. If you think so, you might not use these AI tools including Gemini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To protect your data and privacy, using a VPN (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">LightningX VPN<\/a>) can help. It creates an encryption tunnel to let your browsing traffic pass through. For example, LightningX VPN uses the best VPN protocols and algorithms, preventing hackers and malware from bothering you. It also has other excellent features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>2,000+ servers in 50+ countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible with Windows\/macOS\/Android\/iOS\/Apple TV\/Android TV\/Linux.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No bandwidth throttling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.292), 1.05rem);\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-2-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/download\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;background-color:#ffb700;padding-top:10px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Get LightningX VPN<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gemini vs. Google Assistant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Though Gemini is an advanced AI tool, it doesn\u2019t meet the real needs of users to some extent, raising people\u2019s desire to turn Gemini off. On the other hand, Google Assistant gains more support from users because of its more practical features. Let\u2019s see what the features of the two tools are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Features of Gemini<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Powerful generating ability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrations with various Google apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Answering users\u2019 questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Features of Google Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Providing real-time Google information, including traffic conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Responding to user\u2019s voice commands promptly, just like Siri.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helping users schedule things.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In the End<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After reading this post, you might know how to turn off Gemini. Congratulations! You can now continue to use Google Assistant to do anything you like. However, if you still can\u2019t turn Gemini off, contact Google support to ask for a solution.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google&#8217;s new product, Gemini, is a powerful AI to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":52307,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"wp-custom-template-en","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[500],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"lang":"en","translations":{"en":52226,"cn":52252,"ja":52266,"ko":52273,"ru":52275},"pll_sync_post":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52226"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52226"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52226\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":52249,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52226\/revisions\/52249"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52307"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52226"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52226"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52226"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}