Google rolling out chat search to Gemini app on Android
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Google rolling out chat search to Gemini app on Android
Google’s Gemini app is beginning to roll out chat search on Android. Some users are seeing a “Search for chats” field at the top. Search came to gemini.google.com in May, and iOS in recent weeks.
Upon opening the navigation drawer, some users are seeing a “Search for chats” field at the top. Tapping takes you to a straightforward fullscreen interface. Search came to gemini.google.com in May, and iOS in recent weeks. As an Android user, I’ve just been using the PWA (which just picked up the new icon) as a workaround.
Search in the Gemini Android app is not widely rolled out. Similarly, the hamburger button/nav drawer is still seeing limited availability and not yet in the stable channel (or the iOS app). The four-color glow for the Gemini overlay is not widely rolled out either, while the old set of logos is still live in a few places.
Google app 16.26 widely rolled out to the stable channel yesterday, with a server-side update bringing the updated blue “Hello” greeting, which is now live across all platforms, and four-color “thinking” ring.
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Gemini App Now Lets You Search Within Your Chats on Android
Google is now rolling out the ability to search within your chats in the Gemini app for Android. This handy feature was already available for users on the web and iOS versions of the app. Once the update hits your device, you should find a search bar readily accessible within the chat interface. Simply type in keywords or phrases related to what you’re looking for, and the app will quickly sift through your past conversations.
If you’re an avid user of the Gemini app, you’ll know that it can quickly become a hub for multiple conversations. Whether you’re brainstorming ideas, asking for information, or drafting text, it all stacks up. Then, finding a specific piece of information you discussed earlier can sometimes be a bit of a scroll-fest. This is where the new search functionality comes into play.
You can now use chat search in the Gemini app for Android
The implementation seems straightforward and intuitive. Once the update hits your device, you should find a search bar readily accessible within the Gemini app’s chat interface. Simply type in keywords or phrases related to what you’re looking for, and the app will quickly sift through your past conversations to surface relevant results. This will save users valuable time and effort when trying to recall details from previous interactions with the AI.
Source: JosefTor7 on Reddit
This feature brings the Android Gemini app on par with its web and iOS counterparts in terms of chat management. It is a great quality of life enhancement that will make things easier for you. For Android users who have been waiting for this functionality, the wait is finally over.
If the option isn’t available for you yet, don’t worry. Google usually rolls out its improvements in phases, so it’s just a matter of waiting a few days. Just make sure to always keep your Google app updated to the latest version. This will help you not only receive this improvement but also all the ones that Google rolls out.
Source: https://9to5google.com/2025/07/12/gemini-android-search-chat/