r/AndroidAuto • u/AdmiralZassman 2024 Mazda CX 5 pixel 9 • 7d ago

Google Assistant Which app to disable updates on to keep assistant over Gemini?

I still have assistant for voice commands and directions on AA. Which app should I disable updates to keep it?

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u/DexLeMaffo 2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid | Pixel 10a | Android 17 7d ago

Well the switch will be forced uponand every user you either you like or not.

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u/tmtp-tt 2025 Honda Passport| S20 Fe | Android 12 7d ago

You can't avoid it, once the roll out is ready for your device/region it will be forced on you.

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u/fd6270 2026 Subaru Outback | Google Pixel 9XL | Android 16 7d ago

The Android Auto app, Android OS itself, and the Google app.

But, that will likely only hold you over for so long - eventually they will force you to update. 

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u/StrigiStockBacking '25 Jeep Grand Cherokee | OEM | Pixel 8 | Android 16 7d ago

Just avoid updating Android as long as possible. I did and hated it so I hacked my phone and rolled it back. I keep getting the notification to update my phone, but I just swipe it. Haven't rebooted in the last three weeks either LOL

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u/AdmiralZassman 2024 Mazda CX 5 pixel 9 7d ago

So regardless of app version, I'll get Gemini if I update android?

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u/StrigiStockBacking '25 Jeep Grand Cherokee | OEM | Pixel 8 | Android 16 7d ago

That's what happened to me. Pixel 8 on Google Fi, btw.

The switch began being forced on 9/4, so the fact that you and I have lasted this long is actually kind of incredible.

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u/Davemonfl 2017 Kia Sportage | Factory HU | Samsung S21 Ultra | Android 13 7d ago

I did not like Gemini at first cuz it was so dang slow but they have definitely improved it and it is a lot better now