When exactly does Google Assistant stop working on my Android phone?

Google begins removing access on September 4, 2026, and the process may take several weeks to reach all users.

Will Google Assistant also disappear from Google TV and smart speakers?

No, for now the change does not affect Google TV, Google Home, and smart displays. Assistant remains available on those devices.

What should I do if I want to use Gemini instead of Assistant?

If you don't already have Gemini on your Android device, you can download it for free from the Google Play Store.

Will older phones with Android 9 be able to use Gemini?

No, phones with Android 9 or older that have less than 2 GB of RAM will only have access to the legacy version of Google Assistant for basic tasks.

Goodbye Google Assistant: Only Gemini on Android from September

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Google has confirmed that starting September 4, 2026, it will begin removing Google Assistant from Android phones, tablets, and connected devices, officially making Gemini the primary assistant.

Summary

Google is discontinuing Google Assistant on Android phones, tablets, and connected devices starting September 4, 2026.
The transition applies to devices that support Gemini and in regions where Gemini is available.
Google TV, Google Home, smart displays, and cars with built-in Google systems are not affected by the change.
Users can download the Gemini app from the Play Store as a replacement for Assistant.

The era of Google Assistant on Android devices is coming to an end. Google has confirmed that starting September 4, 2026, it will begin removing access to its digital assistant on Android phones and tablets, as well as on connected devices like smartwatches and headphones. This move marks a complete transition to Gemini, the new chatbot that will now be the sole assistant on these platforms.

According to reports from specialized media outlets 9to5Google and The Verge, Google has started sending emails to users announcing the shutdown of Assistant. The removal process will begin on September 4 and, as they state, "may take several weeks to reach all users." After that, Assistant will no longer be available on these devices.

What exactly is being discontinued and when?

The transition applies to Android phones that meet the minimum specifications to run the Gemini chatbot, and only in regions where Gemini is available. It also includes connected devices such as headphones that support Gemini. In a message to users, the content of which was shared on Reddit, Google wrote: "We will begin removing access to Google Assistant starting September 4 and expect that..."

It's important to note that this change does not affect all Google products. Google TV, Google Home, and smart displays remain unaffected for now. Additionally, Assistant will still be available in cars with built-in Google systems, but not in vehicles using Android Auto projected from a mobile device.

What about legacy devices?

Google previously announced that an older version of Assistant will remain on phones running Android 9 or older with less than 2 GB of RAM. This legacy version will handle basic tasks and will not be affected by the current shutdown.

For users who don't yet have Gemini on their Android devices, Google recommends downloading the Gemini app from the Play Store. This removal of Assistant comes ahead of the unveiling of new Pixel devices scheduled for August 12, 2026, where Gemini is expected to play a central role.

For Croatian users of Android phones and connected devices, this means a mandatory adaptation to the new ecosystem. Although the news has no direct Croatian component, the global nature of this change means that all users in regions where Gemini is available will have to switch to the new assistant.