Gemini App Bug Removes Features on Android

A technical issue is currently affecting the Gemini app for Android, causing several recently introduced features to be temporarily unavailable. This bug, impacting users on both stable and beta channels, has resulted in a partial rollback of the interface and functionality. The problem is linked to version 17.14 of the Google app and has emerged over the last day.

One noticeable change is within the prompt box. Tapping the plus menu no longer provides the option to upload NotebookLM notebooks. The design for this menu has also reverted from a list view to a less distinct side-by-side pill layout. Fortunately, the main Tools menu within the app itself remains accessible and has not been altered by this glitch.

Users will also find that the Temporary chat button, previously located in the top-right corner near the profile avatar, has vanished. Additionally, the profile menu is missing the Import memory to Gemini option, further limiting functionality. Accompanying these feature losses are several visual regressions. The app’s background has shifted from black back to a gray color scheme, and the suggested action pills have lost their defining outlines.

The issue extends beyond the main application. The Android overlay for Gemini has reverted to its previous design, which does not allow full access to the Tools menu. The fullscreen glow effect that previously activated the overlay is also gone, replaced by a simple highlight around the overlay itself.

For users who rely on the missing capabilities, the Gemini website offers a functional alternative. Accessing gemini.google.com on a mobile browser provides a complete experience, including the affected features, through its Progressive Web App. Google is expected to address this problem with a server-side fix to restore the lost features and interface elements promptly.