About Google Messages
Google Messages Description
Google Messages is the official Google app for messaging. Google Messages is revolutionizing how a billion users connect and is powered by Rich Communication Services (RCS), the industry standard for texting that replaces SMS and MMS. With RCS, you can share high resolution photos and videos, enjoy dynamic group chats, and seamlessly connect with other RCS users including your iPhone friends.
• Rich Communication: Share high-quality photos and videos, see when friends are typing, and enjoy dynamic group chats that now seamlessly include your iPhone friends.
• Personal Touch: Make conversations uniquely yours with features like custom chat bubble colors or fun selfie gifs.
• Privacy Matters: Rest easy knowing your personal chats are protected with end-to-end encryption between Google Messages users, so no one (including Google and third parties) can read or view your messages and attachments except the person you’re messaging. Plus, enjoy advanced spam protection.
• AI-Powered Messaging: Craft the perfect message with Magic Compose suggestions and our latest AI features.
• Seamless Across Devices: Start a chat on your phone and continue it effortlessly on your tablet or computer. The app is also available on Wear OS.
Google Messages is more than just messaging; it's a richer, safer, and more expressive way to connect.
App is also available on Wear OS. Availability of RCS varies by region and carrier and a data plan may be required. Availability of features varies by market and device and sign up for beta testing may be required.
• Rich Communication: Share high-quality photos and videos, see when friends are typing, and enjoy dynamic group chats that now seamlessly include your iPhone friends.
• Personal Touch: Make conversations uniquely yours with features like custom chat bubble colors or fun selfie gifs.
• Privacy Matters: Rest easy knowing your personal chats are protected with end-to-end encryption between Google Messages users, so no one (including Google and third parties) can read or view your messages and attachments except the person you’re messaging. Plus, enjoy advanced spam protection.
• AI-Powered Messaging: Craft the perfect message with Magic Compose suggestions and our latest AI features.
• Seamless Across Devices: Start a chat on your phone and continue it effortlessly on your tablet or computer. The app is also available on Wear OS.
Google Messages is more than just messaging; it's a richer, safer, and more expressive way to connect.
App is also available on Wear OS. Availability of RCS varies by region and carrier and a data plan may be required. Availability of features varies by market and device and sign up for beta testing may be required.
What's new
Version messages.android_20260814_00_RC02.phone_dynamic (Aug 25, 2026)
This is the latest APK we verified and uploaded. Older versions are still available.
Frequently Asked Questions
The app requires Android 8.0 (API level 26) or higher, so it runs on most modern smartphones and tablets.
A Google account is optional for basic texting, but it is required for features such as chat backup, sync across devices, and personalized AI suggestions.
The app requests SMS, contacts, camera, microphone, location, phone state, and storage permissions to send and receive messages, share media, enable RCS features, provide AI suggestions, and sync chats across devices.
Yes, the app supports cross‑device continuity on tablets, computers, and Wear OS, allowing you to start a conversation on one device and continue it on another.
Standard SMS and MMS work offline, but RCS features such as high‑resolution media, typing indicators, and AI suggestions require an internet connection and carrier support.
Additional Information
Category
App › Communication
Version
messages.android_20260814_00_RC02.phone_dynamic
Updated
Aug 25, 2026
Requires Android
Android: 8.0+ Oreo (API 26)
Permissions
Low risk
85 / 100
High risk
The app requests many high‑sensitivity permissions, including SMS, contacts, camera, microphone, location, call handling, and background services, which could expose personal communications and device data if misused.
Architectures
Supports 32-bit and 64-bit ARM and x86 Android CPU architectures.
arm64-v8a
64-bit
Most modern phones & tablets
Your device
x86_64
64-bit
Emulators & ChromeOS/Android PCs
Your device
armeabi-v7a
32-bit
Older Android devices
Your device
x86
32-bit
Emulators & ChromeOS/Android PCs
Your device
Target Android
Estimated Download Time
File Size: 181.55 MB
3G network (~2 Mbps)
14m 32s
4G LTE (~25 Mbps)
1m 10s
5G network (~150 Mbps)
12 seconds
Broadband / Wi-Fi (~100 Mbps)
18 seconds
Hashes
SHA-1
d7a8e5db5886b9b0ef7f5949e00de89314cf76a1SHA-256
22B4F36FE6D33D166B1BA853C80AB215F824B22CB3DEBE6A32E350E37A7E8F10Signing Certificate SHA-1
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