Google Assistant is arguably the best digital assistant compared to the likes of Siri and Alexa. However, now that Google has been pushing to replace Google Assistant with AI-powered Gemini, the former's prowess over other virtual companions is even more evident.
On my daily driver, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, my Google Assistant got swapped with the new Gemini assistant. Unfortunately, some of the things I loved to do with Google Assistant no longer works on Gemini.
For example, asking, "Hey Google, what song is playing right now?" used to prompt Google Assistant to tap into its inner Shazam and accurately identify tunes in the background. But with Gemini, this command no longer works.
Fast Company, which said that the new Pixel 9 phones are shipping with Gemini as their default assistant, claims that Gemini is a "trainwreck." The tech and business outlet, and some users on Reddit, called out Gemini for not being able to perform basic tasks that Google Assistant once did, like creating calendar events, playing music, and reading webpages.
If you've been wanting to revert back to Google Assistant, we can help you accomplish that.
How to replace Gemini with Google Assistant
You can switch back to Google Assistant in a few simple steps.
However, keep in mind that these steps are based on navigating with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, so your journey may be slightly different, depending on your device.
Total Time3 min
What you needAndroid device and patience
Step 1: Go to Settings
Tap on "Google / Google Services."
![Settings app selection for Google Services]()
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableStep 2: Tap on "All Services"
![All Services selected in red in Settings]()
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableStep 3: Tap on "Settings for Google apps"
![Settings for Google apps selected in red]()
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableStep 4: Tap on "Search, Assistant, and Voice"
![Search, assistant and voice selected in red]()
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableStep 5: Tap on "Google Assistant"
![Google Assistant option selected with red rectangle]()
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableStep 6: Tap on "Digital Assistants from Google"
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Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableStep 7: Tap on the "Google Assistant" bubble
Here, you can choose which digital assistant you want. In this case, you'll want to tap on the Google Assistant bubble.
![Google Assistant and Gemini selection page]()
Credit: Kimberly Gedeon
Now, you have Google Assistant back as your digital assistant. If you change your mind, you can always switch back to Gemini by following the same steps.
