Test the Google Messages app

If your Android phone came with the Google Messages app, you can test experimental features in the app before they're released.

Important: You can only use one version of the Google Messages app at a time. The beta version might be unstable and have a few problems. We don't recommend using the beta version on your main phone.

Sign up for beta testing

Messaging:

1. Go to the Google Messages app Play Store page.
2. Choose Become a tester.
3. Follow the instructions.

Carrier Services (companion app):

1. Go to the Carrier Services app Play Store page.
2. Choose Become a tester.
3. Follow the instructions.

Stop beta testing

Messaging:

1. Go to the Google Messages app Play Store page.
2. Follow the instructions.

Carrier Services (companion app):

1. Go to the Carrier Services app Play Store page.
2. Follow the instructions.

How beta testing works

As a beta tester, you'll be able to use features that haven't been released to the public. These features could become available in the future. We ask that you don't publicise or share the features that you're testing until they're publicly available.

Send feedback

Your participation and feedback will help us to make the app better. To submit feedback:

1. Open Google Messages .
2. At the top right, tap your profile photo or icon  Help and feedback  Send feedback.
3. Enter your feedback.
4. Tap Send . Your message, system information and email address (if you're signed in) will be sent to Google.