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Google Messages

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4.5 M downloads
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Google's official messaging app

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Andrés López
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Andrés López is part of Uptodown's in-house Editorial Team. Translated by Uptodown Localization Team

Google Messages is Google's official text messaging app, which leverages the RCS (Rich Communication Services) standard to keep its hundreds of millions of users connected. For those who may not be familiar, this standard basically replaces the classic SMS and MMS. Thanks to RCS, you can, among other things, share high-resolution photos or participate in group chats, even incorporating friends who have an iPhone.

For Google users only

In order to use Google Messages, you need a Google account and will be required to log in with your email address. Of course, you will also need a phone number. You can add your phone number from the Advanced Options menu at the very bottom. From this same menu, you can also choose whether you want to automatically download all MMS images or if you want to convert iPhone users' reactions into normal emojis. Since it is linked to your Google account, you can even use the app on a tablet or smartwatch.

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Optional integration with Gemini

Although Google's AI can be disabled, by default Google Messages allows you to integrate Gemini within the app to manage your messages more efficiently. Gemini's main goal is to save you time when reading and responding to text messages, but if it's not something you want, you can easily disable it. Just go to Messages Settings and, once there, tap "Gemini in Messages." There, simply uncheck the "Show Gemini Button" tab. And that's all there is to it.

The most convenient way to manage your messages

Download the Google Messages APK and manage all text messages, SMS, MMS, and RCS sent to your phone number. With the help of this app, you can manage and store all these messages, which are so common within two-step verification services. As an official Google app, you can rest assured that you are getting the highest level of security and privacy in the management of all your data.

Requirements (Latest version)

  • Android 12L or higher required

Information about Google Messages messages.android_20260501_00_RC01.phone_samsung_dynamic

Basic information

Developer Google LLC
License Free
Category Utilities
Rating +3
Languages English
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Security and privacy

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Advertising Not specified
Certificate signature ef067940c0b03a2569769f271e6c9a45,ddbbe79b789d4b4d5bfa3e6712a4aeca
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Download info

Downloads 4,523,252
Date May 9, 2026
File type XAPK
Size 54.26 MB
SHA256 9e680db99596b6e4056a0be8f66e51a6be9431f9b93d993e83d808a2ad965a26

Technical details

Package Name com.google.android.apps.messaging
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xapk messages.android_20260501_00_RC01.phone_dynamic Android + 12L May 9, 2026
xapk messages.android_20260428_00_RC03.phone_samsung_dynamic Android + 12L May 9, 2026
xapk messages.android_20260428_00_RC03.phone_dynamic Android + 12L May 9, 2026
xapk messages.android_20260428_00_RC02.phone_dynamic Android + 12L May 9, 2026
xapk messages.android_20260424_00_RC04.phone_samsung_dynamic Android + 12L May 6, 2026
xapk messages.android_20260424_00_RC04.phone_dynamic Android + 12L May 9, 2026

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djvincepro icon
djvincepro
2 months ago

I like this app to connect all people we know.

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adorablegreenapple46505
3 months ago

Thank you very much, it was great 🙂

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freshpinkgiraffe77360
3 months ago

Mashallah

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intrepidpinksquirrel18073
4 months ago

Very good

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jeanpierrec
6 months ago

PERFECT

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dangerousgreybanana93100
8 months ago

Very good, thank you

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