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4 Ways to Switch Back to Google Assistant From Gemini

You may hear the word AI at least once a week these days. Everyone is talking about it. So, why should Google remain behind? Google earlier launched its AI service known as Bard, which has now been rebranded to Gemini. What’s more interesting? Gemini now becomes Google Assistant’s successor. And it has started replacing Google Assistant on Android phones. If Google Gemini has hijacked your digital assistant, here’s how to switch back to Google Assistant from Gemini.

how to switch back to google assistant from gemini

There are many reasons to go back to Assistant. Firstly, Gemini may seem slow currently. Secondly, it doesn’t support all commands. Furthermore, some may not like the interface of Gemini Assistant. Whatever the reason, it’s easy to go back.

You can use the following methods to turn off Gemini on Android phones:

  • From Google App: Open Google app Settings and go to Google Assistant > Digital Assistants from Google. Choose Google Assistant.
  • From Phone Settings: Open the Settings app and go to Apps > Assistant > Digital Assistants from Google. Select Google Assistant.
  • Using the Gemini App: Go to Gemini Settings > Digital assistants from Google > Google Assistant.
  • Using Gemini interface: Expand Gemini interface and go to its settings > Digital assistants from Google > Google Assistant.
  • Let’s check these methods in detail now.

    Method 1: Using Google App

    Step 1: Open the Google app on your Android phone.

    Step 2: Tap the profile picture icon at the top and select Settings.

    change gemini to google assistant open Google app settings

    Step 3: Go to Google Assistant, followed by ‘Digital Assistants from Google’.

    change gemini to google assistant from google app

    Step 4: Select Google Assistant.

    change gemini to google assistant from google app settings

    Tip: Check other ways to open Google Assistant settings on your phone.

    Method 2: From Phone Settings

    Step 1: Open Settings on your phone.

    Step 2: Go to Apps, followed by Assistant.

    Phone settings open Assistant

    Step 3: Tap on ‘Digital assistants from Google’ and select Google Assistant.

    change gemini to google assistant from phone settings

    Note: If the above steps do not work, go to Settings > Google > All Services tab > Settings for Google apps > Search, Assistant & Voice > Google Assistant > Digital assistants from Google > Google Assistant.

    Method 3: Using Gemini App (When Installed)

    If you have the Gemini app installed on your Android phone, you can revert to Google Assistant using the Gemini app, too, as shown below:

    Step 1: Open the Gemini app on your Android phone.

    Step 2: Tap the profile picture icon at the top-right corner and select Settings.

    Google Gemini App settings

    Step 3: Tap ‘Digital assistants from Google’ and choose Google Assistant.

    change gemini to google assistant using gemini app

    Tip: Know how to delete Google Assistant history.

    Method 4: Using the Gemini App Settings (When Not Installed)

    If you can’t find the Gemini app on your phone, you can still go to its settings and change back to Google Assistant, as shown below:

    Step 1: Launch Google Assistant or Gemini Assistant on your phone.

    Step 2: When the Gemini screen shows up, tap on the Expand icon at the top-right corner to expand it to the full screen.

    Expand Google Gemini

    Step 3: Now, tap on the profile picture icon at the top-right corner and select Settings.

    Google Gemini App settings

    Step 4: Select ‘Digital assistants from Google’ and choose Google Assistant.

    change gemini to google assistant using gemini app

    Troubleshoot: Google Assistant Not Working After Reverting From Gemini to Assistant

    If Google Assistant doesn’t work even after changing Gemini to Google Assistant, try the below-mentioned fixes:

    Restart Phone: Due to a minor bug, your Android phone may think it’s still linked with Gemini and not Assistant. A simple restart should fix it.

    Install Google Assistant App: If launching Google Assistant neither activates Gemini nor Google Assistant, Google Assistant may have been uninstalled due to a bug. While there are rare chances of something like that, it’s not impossible. So, install the Assistant app manually from the Google Play Store on your Android phone.

    Clear Cache and Data of Google App: Next, try clearing the cache of the Google app. For that, go to settings > Apps > Google > Storage and tap on the Clear cache button. Restart your phone after clearing the cache.

    FAQs

    1. What happened to the assistant microphone button on the home screen?

    Earlier, pressing the microphone button in the search bar on the home screen or the Google app would launch Google Assistant. But Google recently changed this behavior, and now the microphone icon acts as a voice typing button, a.k.a. the voice search feature. So, whatever you say will convert to text, and Google will search for it instead of taking it as a command for assistant.

    2. Can you use both Google Assistant and Gemini on your Android phone?

    Unfortunately, no. If you use Google Assistant as your default assistant, you cannot use Gemini. And if you set Gemini as your default assistant, Google Assistant will not work. Basically, you can’t use Gemini without making it the default assistant.

    3. What to do if Gemini is not working on the lock screen?

    Go to the Gemini app Settings as shown in method 4 and tap on ‘Google Assistant features in Gemini’. Enable the toggle for ‘Use Google Assistant features’ and tap on the Lock screen. Enable the toggle for ‘Responses on Lock Screen’.

    4. How to set Gemini as the default digital assistant on Android phones?

    Use any of the above methods and select Gemini instead of Google Assistant. Or, check our detailed guide for the same.

    Make Peace With Gemini

    Gemini isn’t that bad, after all. It can search your Gmail, you can ask questions about things on your screen, get help with writing, generate AI images, and much more. The only thing missing is separate wake words to launch and use them using Hey Google and Hey Gemini commands. That would be amazing. If you keep Gemini, learn how to get its paid version.


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