How to stop android 9 (pie) suggestions

[Android Central Question]

When holding my finger shortly on whatsapp it is showing the frequently chats , its annoying if any one else held my mobile.

I searched the web and found the below steps , but it doesn't show the same on any device I use (my mobile J4 , or my wife's J6 , or my mother A50).

Steps :
-Hold finger on any empty space on home screen
-Tap Home screen settings
-Tap suggestions
-Tap all three toggles to turn them off

Suggestions not showing
Any help

 

[methodman89]

Locate a empty spot on your homescreen and tap hard and hold. This should put you in a setting mode.