Choose how to communicate with Google Assistant. On your Android phone or tablet, say "Hey Google, open Assistant settings." Under "All settings," tap General Preferred input. Choose your preferred input. To say your question or command, tap Voice. To type your question or command, tap Keyboard. More @Wikipedia
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