Google has initiated the rollout of the Gemini Android app, currently restricted to US users. If you’re outside the US, accessing its listing on the Google Play Store requires a US Google account or sideloading the app. Upon setup, Gemini seamlessly replaces Google Assistant on your Android device for usage.
Google has introduced a dedicated Gemini AI app for Android users, marking a significant advancement in creating a genuine AI assistant. While iOS users can access Gemini within the Google app, setting it as the default assistant is exclusive to Android. Ready to embrace the future? Here’s how to switch to Gemini AI on your Android device.
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How to Make Gemini AI Your Primary Voice Assistant
To access the Gemini app, currently limited to the US, you’ll need a US Google account. This ensures you can download and utilize the app’s features. Without a US account, the Gemini AI app won’t appear in your Google Play Store listing. If you’re in the US, consider yourself fortunate! Nevertheless, to set Gemini as your default assistant, follow these steps:
1. Install Gemini App
- Access the Google Play Store using your US Google account, then search for Gemini and tap the “Install” button next to it.
2. Set up the Gemini App
- Upon opening the Gemini AI app, locate the “Get started” button at the bottom-right corner and tap on it.
- On the following page, tap on “I agree” to accept the terms and conditions. That’s all there is to it!
Once you’ve completed this quick setup, Gemini AI will automatically replace your Google Assistant. From now on, any method you typically use to access Google Assistant, such as holding down your Android phone’s power button or saying “Ok Google,” will summon Gemini AI instead.
3. Switch Between Google Assistant and Gemini
If you find that your Google Assistant has been removed from your device after setting up Gemini AI, don’t worry. You can easily bring it back. Here’s how:
- Open the Gemini app and tap on your profile icon at the top-right corner.
- From the drop-down menu, select “Settings.”
- After that, tap on the “Digital assistants from Google” option located at the bottom.
- Here, you can select the assistant you wish to use by tapping on it, and it will be set as your primary assistant instantly.
These steps will also be useful if Gemini AI isn’t automatically set as the default assistant on your Android phone. Follow the process mentioned above and select Gemini to enable it.
Gemini App Not Working? Location Not Supported? Try This Fix
If you’re encountering the “Location not supported” or “Gemini isn’t available” error messages when using the app in an unsupported region, follow these steps to change the default language of the assistant:
- Open the Google app and tap on your profile icon in the top-right corner.
- Next, tap on Settings and select Google Assistant on the next page.
- Then, select Languages and tap on the currently active language.
- This will summon the language selection menu. Here, select English (United States).
If you prefer not to create a US Gmail account, you can sideload the Google Gemini APK from platforms like APKMirror. Once sideloaded, you can follow the steps outlined above to set up the Gemini assistant.
If you encounter any issues, feel free to leave a comment below, and we’ll assist you. Stay tuned for more updates on Gemini’s capabilities as we test it alongside ChatGPT.
Let us know if you were able to successfully set up the Gemini app on your Android phone!
