In 2025, Google is making messaging smarter with the integration of Gemini AI directly into the Google Messages app. Whether you want to draft replies, summarize long chats, or ask questions, Gemini offers helpful AI features right inside your conversation screen.
This article will walk you through how to enable Gemini, what it can do, and how to use it like a pro.
🔍 What is Gemini in Google Messages?
Gemini is Google’s generative AI assistant, now integrated into Google Messages on supported Android devices. It can:
- ✏️ Draft or rewrite messages
- 📖 Summarize long conversations
- 🤖 Answer questions or perform tasks
- 📝 Help you write creative replies, emojis, or jokes
- 🌐 Connect to the web (limited context access)
✅ Requirements to Use Gemini in Google Messages
Before you start, make sure your phone meets the following:
- Android 14 or later
- Latest version of Google Messages (beta or stable)
- Google account signed in
- Feature available in your region and language (English, U.S. or India supported initially)
🧠 Note: Gemini is rolling out gradually. If you don’t see it yet, keep your app updated or join the Google Messages Beta Program on the Play Store.
📲 How to Enable Gemini in Google Messages
Step 1: Update Google Messages
- Go to Play Store > Google Messages > Update
Step 2: Open the Messages App
- Launch Google Messages
- Tap the Start Chat icon (➕)
Step 3: Select “Chat with Gemini”
- You’ll see Gemini listed as a contact
- Tap on it to begin interacting
Step 4: Accept Permissions
- On first use, grant permissions for Gemini to function inside the app
- You’ll see a privacy disclaimer and how Gemini works in messages
🤖 How to Use Gemini in Messages
Once inside the Gemini chat, you can do the following:
✍️ Ask Gemini to Write or Edit Messages
“Can you write a birthday wish for my colleague?”
“Make this text more professional: Hey, can we talk?”
📚 Summarize Chats
“Summarize my conversation with Rahul from this week.”
(Only works with accessible message threads and requires permissions)
💬 Generate Quick Replies
Tap the ✨ Gemini icon while typing to get smart suggestions.
📸 Use Gemini with Image Prompts (Upcoming Feature)
- Send an image and ask Gemini to describe or analyze it
- Example: “What’s the brand of these shoes?”
🔐 Privacy and Safety
- Gemini in Messages does not read all chats by default
- You choose when to use it, and only shared content is processed
- Google states conversations with Gemini may be reviewed for quality and safety improvements
🔒 You can delete your Gemini chat history anytime at:
myactivity.google.com/product/messages
🧠 Pro Tips for Using Gemini
- Use natural language prompts, like talking to a person
- Start your request with “Write,” “Summarize,” “Suggest,” or “Fix” for best results
- Avoid sensitive personal info—treat it like public AI interaction
🚫 Can’t Find Gemini in Google Messages?
Here’s how to troubleshoot:
- Make sure RCS chat is enabled in Settings
- Update your Messages app
- Join the Google Messages Beta via Play Store
- Wait for the feature to roll out in your country or device
📌 Final Thoughts
Gemini in Google Messages is more than just a chatbot—it’s an AI companion designed to enhance your conversations and boost productivity. Whether you need help writing, summarizing, or generating creative replies, Gemini brings smart assistance directly to your fingertips.