Gemini is Google’s new AI assistant that started in December 2023. It replaces Google Assistant and works in many Google apps. It’s both a chatbot and an AI platform.
By the end of 2025, Google Assistant will be removed from Android phones, and Gemini will take its place.
✅ What You Need to Use Gemini on Android:
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An Android phone with Android 10 or higher
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At least 2GB RAM
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A Google Account that supports Gemini
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The Google app (must be up to date)
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The Gemini app (optional, but gives a full experience)
🔧 Steps to Set Up Gemini:
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Update your phone:
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Go to Settings > System > Software updates
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Make sure you have the latest version
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Update your apps:
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Open the Play Store
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Tap your profile picture (top right)
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Go to Manage apps and device > Updates available
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Set Gemini as your digital assistant:
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Open the Google app (icon: white with a colorful "G")
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Tap your profile picture (top right) > Settings
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Tap Gemini
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Under Digital assistants from Google, choose Gemini
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Enable hands-free access:
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In the Gemini settings, go to "Hey Google" & Voice Match
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Turn on the “Hey Google” feature
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This allows you to talk to Gemini without touching your phone
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Use gesture controls to open Gemini:
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Go to Settings > System > Gestures
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Choose how you want to open Gemini:
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Press and hold the power button
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Quick Tap (on some Pixel phones only)
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Use Gemini from lock screen:
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Enable Gemini on lock screen
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You can talk to Gemini without unlocking your phone
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Install the Gemini app (optional):
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Download from Google Play Store
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This gives you more features and a full-screen experience
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💡 What Gemini Can Do:
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Answer questions and continue conversations with context
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Control smart devices (like turning on the flashlight or changing volume)
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Give suggestions, like recipes or travel plans
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Access your Google data (like Calendar, Maps, or Spotify)
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Upload documents or images to get help with them
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Create and discuss images
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Convert units, like grams to ounces
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Act as a smart search tool that gives complete answers, not just links
📝 Why Use Gemini Instead of Google Search or Assistant?
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Gemini gives more complete answers (e.g., whole recipes instead of links)
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It remembers what you were talking about
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It can reason, analyze, and respond more naturally
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You can talk or type, depending on your preference