How to use Gemini AI app on Android phone

Bard seemed like the full and final answer to OpenAI’s ChatGPT 4. However, Google wasn’t done yet. Last December, Google revealed Gemini 1.0, its first Multimodal AI assistant. This offers several advanced AI features and performance advantages over Bard and ChatGPT 4.

To make this advanced LLM accessible to everyone, Google has now replaced Bard with Gemini and rolled out a brand-new app for Android. If you also want to test this, I’ll show you how to download and use the Gemini app on your Android phone. Moreover, you’ll learn how to subscribe to Gemini Advanced to unlock more useful AI functionalities.

What is Gemini AI and what can it do?

Gemini is the latest multimodal AI model developed by Google. Unlike Bard, Gemini can understand and retain context across multiple types of information, such as text, code, audio, images, and videos. The model has three different sizes, including Ultra, Pro, and Nano.

Google has even announced Gemini Advanced as a paid subscription for power users who need more high-performance tasks. According to Google, this AI model adheres to strict ethical guidelines and safety measures. You may use the Google Gemini AI app for:

• As a personalized chatbot
• Content creation and brainstorming ideas
• Writing code
• Generating image
• Searching and summarizing quick information from Gmail or Google Drive
• Getting personalized recommendations
• Planning trips with Google Maps and Google Flights
• Language understanding and learning

The company plans to integrate Gemini across various Google products for more helpful and dynamic interactions. Now that we have a basic understanding of Gemini AI let’s learn how to set up and use the app on your Android.

How to download Google Gemini app on Android

At the moment, the Gemini app is only available for Android users in the United States. If you reside there, you can install the Gemini app directly on your device.

1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
2. Tap the Search button → Type Google Gemini → Tap Install to download it.

However, if you live outside of the United States, you’ll need to sideload the Gemini app onto your Android device. Note that the sideloaded apps may not work as expected and face bugs while running.

How to use Google Gemini AI app on Android phone

After you install Gemini on your device, it’s pretty easy to set up and use it. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Open the Gemini app from the home screen or the app drawer.
2. Tap Get Started → Then tap I Agree to accept the terms and conditions.
3. Select how you want to interact with Gemini and get personalized assistance.
   
   

How to replace Google Assistant with Gemini AI on Android

Once you install the Gemini app on your Android device, you can replace Google Assistant with Gemini to unlock even more on-device features to help you. Here’s how you can do this on your Android device:

1. Open the Gemini app → Tap your profile picture → Select Settings.
   
   
   
2. From the list of options that appears, tap Digital assistants from Google.
3. Select Gemini as your default digital assistant.
4. Next time you press and hold the power button, Gemini will pop up instead of Assistant.
   
   
   
   

How to subscribe to Gemini Advanced on Android

1. Go to gemini.google.com on your phone or computer.
2. Open the hamburger menu → Select Upgrade to Gemini Advanced.
3. Select Start Trial (The free trial lasts for 2 months and costs $20 after that).
4. Update your address information if needed and select a suitable mode of payment.

Wrapping up…

That’s about it! Gemini is the most capable LLM from Google that offers several benefits compared to other chatbots like ChatGPT. With the steps outlined in this guide, you’ll be able to download and use the Gemini AI app on your Android phone easily.

If you face any issues, please drop them in the comments; I will be happy to help!

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