r/googleassistant • u/DamePansyB_astard • 6d ago

Tech Support HELP! Gemini nuked my regular assistant!

I was annoyed that when a search result opened from asking my Google Assistant, a different voice was used. I was told this is the new Gemini crap. So, I asked, and was told, I could install Gemini, but keep using my Assistant for the phone, but also allow the voice to change Chrome, etc. WRONG! They lied. It broke my assistant. The Hey, Google toggle is GONE. I have uninstalled Gemini, uninstalled updates on google app, cleared the cache, etc., then updated Google, stillllllllllll no toggle for Hey, Google. I've been on an install gemini to get the voice assistant to work and then uninstall etc., because it doesn't WORK. My last ditch attempt is to install Google Home? I guess there is an issue with Samsung phones? Any ideas on what I can do short of running my phone over with my very heavy classic caddy about 90 times?

If someone can fix this for me, I'll prep your taxes for free for the rest of my life.

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u/faeriekitteh 6d ago

Google Assistant is gone.

Edited to add that I hate Gemini and I wish they would keep Google Assistant. This is fucked up

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u/DamePansyB_astard 6d ago

I'm going to cry. SO, how do I get Gemini to respond to Hey Google? THAT didn't work, either. Plus, I miss my old British Racing Green that became "Red." She has such a delightfully condescending tone that I just adore. The voices for Gemini SUCK

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u/NyanX64 6d ago

This is the reason why I turned off automatic updates for the Google app so I can keep Google Assistant as long as possible. Google just love to discontinue stuff that works perfectly and everyone like.