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[–] [email protected] 25 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Disable the google app and assistant app on Android. Ez. You'll never have to deal with it again you're welcome.

[–] BigDaddySlim 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Or use ADB and remove them, that's what I did with all the Samsung and Google junk in this phone.

[–] Wizard_Pope 1 points 2 months ago

I did that but then had to reinstall because for some godforsaken reason Duolingo speaking exercises don't work without it. They work if it's disabled but not if it's gone.

[–] Jackthelad 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, this is one of the first things I did and I've not seen the Google Assistant for years.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

This is the way.

[–] OlinOfTheHillPeople 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Is there a way to get rid of the search bar on my home screen?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Use a custom launcher. IIRC google requires companies using google services to include it.

[–] OlinOfTheHillPeople 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Thanks! I haven't used a non-standard launcher in years. What do you recommend?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

I used Pie Launcher for some time, but I'm not an expert.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

I use Niagara Launcher. Some others include Smart Launcher, Revo Launcher (Wii), mLauncher (minimal), and Nova Launcher.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Not without a custom launcher. On mine the bar doesn't really do anything else other than search the settings. I have all the suggestion options disabled