Disabling Google Gemini depends on which version you are referring to. Here's how to turn off different Gemini products:
Disabling Admin for Gemini (Google Cloud)
If you're referring to Admin for Gemini within the Google Cloud Platform, here's how you can disable it:
- In the Google Cloud console, navigate to the Admin for Gemini page. You might need to follow these steps to get there:
- Click Purchased products.
- Select the applicable billing account, and then click Continue to Admin for Gemini page.
- From the list of purchased products, select databases.
- Click Turn Off.
Disabling the Gemini App (Assistant Replacement)
If you're referring to the Gemini app that replaces Google Assistant on your phone, the process involves uninstalling updates to revert to the original Assistant or choosing a different default assistant app:
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Uninstall Gemini App Updates (Reverts to Assistant):
- Go to your phone's Settings.
- Navigate to Apps or Applications.
- Find the Gemini app in the list.
- Tap the three dots in the upper right and choose Uninstall updates. Note: this might vary slightly depending on your Android version. This will revert the app to the default Google Assistant if that's what Gemini replaced.
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Change Default Assistant App (If Gemini Remains):
- Go to your phone's Settings.
- Search for "Default assistant app" or navigate to Apps > Default apps > Digital assistant app. The exact path can vary slightly depending on your Android version.
- Here, you can choose a different assistant app as your default, such as the original Google Assistant (if it's still installed and enabled) or another assistant app that you prefer. If you don't have any other assistant apps installed, you'll need to install one from the Google Play Store.
Disabling Gemini Features in Google Workspace
If you're an administrator for a Google Workspace account, you can control access to Gemini features for your users. Specific instructions on how to do this depend on the particular Gemini features you're looking to disable, but it usually involves adjusting settings in the Google Admin console. Please refer to the Google Workspace admin documentation for detailed steps based on which Gemini feature you would like to turn off.
