How to Remove AI Shortcut from Google Search Bar on Android?

Is There a Simple Way to Get Rid of the AI Icon in Google Search on Android?

Google sometimes adds new features to the search bar on Android phones. One recent change is the AI shortcut. This icon can show up next to or inside the search bar. Many people tap it by mistake. The screen looks busy. Some just want the old search bar back.

How the AI Shortcut Can Be a Problem

• The AI icon sits where the “All” tab used to be.
• It’s easy to tap the wrong thing.
• The search bar looks crowded.
• There’s no clear setting to turn it off for everyone yet.

Step-by-Step: Remove the AI Shortcut Using ADB

If you want to remove the AI shortcut right now, you can use a tool called ADB (Android Debug Bridge). This is a safe way to change how your phone works. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Download Android SDK Platform Tools

1. Get the Platform Tools from the official Android website.
2. Unzip the folder on your computer.

Step 2: Turn on USB Debugging

1. Go to your phone’s Settings.
2. Tap “About phone.”
3. Tap “Build number” seven times to unlock Developer options.
4. Go back to Settings.
5. Tap “Developer options.”
6. Turn on “USB debugging.”

Step 3: Connect Phone to Computer using USB cable

Step 4: Open Command Prompt on Your Computer

1. Go to the folder where you unzipped Platform Tools.
2. Open Command Prompt in that folder.

Step 5: Type These Commands

First, enter:

adb shell

Then, enter:

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.OneSearchAimActivity -a "android.intent.action.MAIN"

This will remove the AI shortcut from your search bar.

How This Solution Was Found

A special app called Activity Launcher helped find the shortcut’s name. Searching for “AIM” in that app led to the right command. The ADB command then removed the shortcut.

Newer, Easier Option (If Available)

Google is testing a new way to remove the AI shortcut without using a computer. This is rolling out slowly. If your Google app is version 16.26.64.sa.arm64 or newer, try this:

1. Open the Google app.
2. Go to “Settings.”
3. Tap “Customize Pixel Search Box.”
4. Turn off the switch next to “AI Mode.”

If you see this option, you can remove the AI shortcut with one tap. If not, wait for an update or use the ADB method.

You can take control of your search bar. If the new toggle isn’t there yet, the ADB method works well. When the toggle arrives for everyone, removing the AI icon will be even easier. This keeps your search bar clean and simple. If you want your phone to feel just right, these steps help you do that.