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Google Assistant Not Responding? Quick Android Fix

Issue Description 

Google Assistant does not activate or respond to voice commands. 

Common Causes 

  • Microphone permission blocked 
  • Voice match disabled 
  • Google app cache corruption 

Step-by-Step Solution 

Step 1: Check Microphone Permission 

  • Settings → Apps → Google → Permissions 
  • Allow microphone access 

 

Step 2: Enable Voice Match 

  • Open Google App → Settings → Voice 
  • Enable Hey Google 

 

Step 3: Clear Google App Cache 

  • Settings → Apps → Google → Storage 
  • Clear cache 

 

Step 4: Restart Phone 

  • Test Assistant again 

Explore Further 

  • Re-train voice model 

Prevention & Best Practices 

Keep Google app updated.