Turn Off AI Features on Your Samsung Galaxy Phone

Samsung Galaxy phones include optional features such as writing assistance, generative photo editing, call transcription, and voice tools. You can switch off the features you do not want without disabling the phone’s basic functions; menu names and availability vary by model, software version, and region.

What You’ll Need

Your Samsung Galaxy phone, unlocked.
A few minutes to check Settings and the Samsung apps you use. Menu names may differ slightly between devices.

Step-by-Step

Check which features are enabled. Open Settings and look for Galaxy AI. On many recent models, it appears as a separate Settings item; on others, related controls may be under Advanced features or inside individual apps. If you do not see Galaxy AI, use the Settings search icon and search for a feature name such as “writing assistance,” “transcription,” or “generative edit.”
Turn off Galaxy AI features you do not use. Open Settings > Galaxy AI, then open each listed feature and switch it off. Depending on your phone, options may include tools for calls, interpreter, Samsung Keyboard, Samsung Notes, Samsung Internet, voice recording, photo editing, or drawing. Disable them individually: turning off one tool does not necessarily switch off the others.
Review online processing settings. In Galaxy AI settings, look for Process data only on device or a similarly worded privacy control. Enabling this restricts supported processing to the phone, but it is not the same as turning off AI features. Some features may stop working or become unavailable when online processing is restricted. Switch off the feature itself if you do not want to use it.
Disable keyboard writing tools. Open Settings > General management > Samsung Keyboard settings and find the writing-assistance or Galaxy AI controls. Turn off the options you do not want, such as spelling and grammar suggestions, writing style, or translation, if they are listed. You can also open the Samsung Keyboard while typing, tap its toolbar or Galaxy AI icon, and check the available controls. The exact layout can vary.
Check photo and gallery tools. Open Gallery, select a photo, and look for the edit or assistant controls, such as Generative edit. If the feature has a setting or toggle, turn it off there. If there is no off switch, simply avoid using that editing tool; its presence does not mean it is automatically changing your pictures.
Review voice and call features. In Settings > Galaxy AI, check call-related and transcription options. Also check Phone and Voice Recorder settings for features such as call transcription, transcript summaries, or recording assistance. Turn off available switches, and remember that a feature may be controlled in its own app rather than by a single master setting.
Decide whether to use a different assistant. If you do not want to invoke Bixby, Google Assistant, or another assistant, check Settings > Advanced features > Side button and change the press-and-hold action where available. Check the assistant app’s own settings for voice activation, and turn off its wake-word option if you do not want it to respond when spoken to. Side-button controls and wake-word settings are separate.
Test the changes. Close and reopen the relevant app, then check that its unwanted suggestion, transcription, or assistant action no longer appears. If a feature still shows up, confirm its individual setting and restart the phone. A visible tool button may remain even when its function is off or unused.

Common Mistakes

Expecting one master switch. Galaxy AI is a collection of separate tools, and keyboard, camera, voice, and assistant features can have independent settings.
Confusing privacy controls with feature controls. Restricting processing to the device affects where supported tasks run; it does not necessarily disable the task or remove its button.
Looking for identical menus on every Galaxy phone. Older models, different software versions, and regional variations may not have the same settings or feature list.
Assuming every assistant is Galaxy AI. Bixby and Google Assistant have their own controls. Disabling a Galaxy AI tool will not necessarily change either assistant.
Turning off useful accessibility or keyboard options by accident. Read each setting’s description before changing it, especially if you rely on voice input, captions, translation, or text suggestions.

Tips

Use the search field at the top of Settings. Search for the exact feature name if a guide’s menu path does not match your phone.
Switch off only the tools that bother you. You can keep unrelated functions such as photo editing or translation available.
Check settings again after a major software update. Updates can add features or rearrange menus, and some choices may need to be reviewed.
If you use a third-party keyboard or assistant, change its settings in that app; Samsung’s controls may not apply.

Troubleshooting

The Galaxy AI menu is missing: Search Settings for “Galaxy AI” and for the individual tool you want to disable. Your device or region may not support the feature, or the setting may be located in the app that uses it.

A feature still appears after switching it off: Check for a separate control in Samsung Keyboard, Phone, Gallery, Voice Recorder, Notes, or Internet. Close and reopen the app, then restart the phone. A shortcut or icon can remain visible even when the feature itself is disabled.

The switch is unavailable or the feature will not turn off: Check whether the setting is controlled by a work or school device administrator, or whether a managed profile limits changes. Avoid removing management controls yourself; contact the organization’s device administrator. If it is a personal phone, install available system and app updates, then check again.

Voice activation continues: Identify which assistant responds, then change that assistant’s voice or wake-word settings. Also review the Side button action; disabling voice activation does not necessarily change what a button press opens.

You cannot find a named option from an online guide: The guide may describe another model or software version. Search Settings using a related term, check the feature’s app, and use Samsung’s support information for your model if the control remains unclear.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I turn off all Galaxy AI features at once?
Many phones do not offer a single switch that disables every AI-related tool. Turn off the individual features listed in Galaxy AI settings and check the relevant apps.

Will turning off Galaxy AI affect normal phone functions?
It should not disable basic calling, texting, or camera use, but features that rely on the tools you switch off will no longer be available.

Does “Process data only on device” turn AI off?
No. It is a processing and privacy setting for supported features. Disable each feature separately if you do not want to use it.

Can I turn off AI features but keep Bixby?
Usually, yes. Galaxy AI tools and Bixby controls are distinct, though exact options depend on your phone and software.

Why do I still see an AI button after disabling a feature?
An app may retain its shortcut or toolbar icon. Check whether the action is actually disabled, and consult that app’s settings; some interface elements cannot be removed independently.

Will a software update turn the features back on?
Updates can change menus or introduce new options. Check your preferred settings after an update rather than assuming every choice stayed the same.

General steps for current mainstream versions; menus can differ by device and version. See the disclaimer or report an error.

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