What's new in Google Messages 20260121_03_RC01

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

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About Google Messages 20260121_03_RC01

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.

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This release comes in several variants (we currently have 5). Consult our handy FAQ to see which download is right for you.

Multiple valid signatures exist for this app. If you're having trouble with installation due to a mismatched signature, try a different one. See this FAQ entry for more info.

Known valid signatures: 0980 b28c.

Variant
Arch
Version
DPI
messages.android_20260121_03_RC01.phone_dynamic BUNDLE 34 S 0980
298197063
February 2, 2026
universal
Android 12L+
120-480dpi
messages.android_20260121_03_RC01.phone_dynamic BUNDLE 30 S 0980
298197063
February 2, 2026
universal
Android 8.0+
480-640dpi
messages.android_20260121_03_RC01.phone_dynamic BUNDLE 27 S 0980
298197063
February 3, 2026
arm64-v8a
Android 10+
480-640dpi
messages.android_20260121_03_RC01.phone_dynamic APK 0980
298197063
February 2, 2026
universal
Android 8.0+
nodpi
messages.android_20260121_03_RC01.phone.go_dynamic APK 0980
298197400
February 3, 2026
universal
Android 8.0+
nodpi
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