4 Fixes for ‘Google Assistant Is Not Available on This Device’ Error

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Basic Fixes:

Fix 1: Disable and Enable the Google App

Disabling the Google app will stop the processes for the Google app and, by extension, the Google Assistant app as well. This can help resolve any temporary app issues. Once done, reopen the Google Assistant app and try using it again. Here’s how.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp > tap onApps>Google.

Step 2:Tap onDisable. When prompted, tap onDisable app.

Now,open the Google Assistant appagain to enable it and use it to see if the issue has been fixed.

Fix 2: Clear Google Assistant/Google App Cache

Most apps use a cache to speed up processes. However, a corrupted app cache can cause the “Google Assistant is not available on this device” error to appear. So, clear the cache for the Google Assistant or the Google app on your Android phone. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:OpenSettings> tap onApps>Google.

Tip:If available, tap on theAssistant appand follow the below steps.

Step 2:Here, tap onStorage>Clear cache.

Also Read:How to fix Google Assistant not working in Samsung Galaxy phones

Fix 3: Change Google Assistant Language

While the Google Assistant app has many languages, some are still in beta. If your currently selected language is also a beta language, it might show an error when responding to certain commands. So, change the language for Google Assistant and try again. Here’s how.

Step 1:Open theGoogle appon your Android phone. Then, tap on yourprofile iconat the top-right corner >Settings.

Step 2:Scroll down and tap onGoogle Assistant.

Step 3:Tap onLanguages. Then, tap on the currentlyavailable language> selectanother language, preferably English.

You can also set any other language as your additional language. Once you’ve done this, use the Google Assistant app again to see if it is working as expected.

Also Read:How to fix Google Assistant voice match not working

Fix 4: Delete Voice Match

If there is an issue with your current voice match data, it might cause the Google Assistant app to error when using voice commands. So, delete the current voice match data and try again. Follow the below steps to do it.

Step 1:Open theGoogle appand tap on yourprofile icon>Settings>Google Assistant.

Step 2:Here, tap onHey Google & Voice Match>Delete Voice Match model. When prompted, tap onRemove.

This should delete your current voice match model. Now, again enable the Hey Google toggle and try using the Google Assitant app on your Android phone to check if the issue has been fixed.

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Last updated on 16 May, 2024

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