Google appears to be building Gemini Live offline mode, which would let you talk to Gemini without an internet connection. It isn’t live yet, and Google hasn’t announced it. The evidence so far comes from code buried in a recent Google app update.
Here are the short facts, so you can skim and move on.
- Status: found in app code, not announced or released.
- Where it was spotted: Google app v17.71.17, reported on October 30, 2026.
- Likely catch: the first-time setup reportedly needs an internet connection.
- Device support: unconfirmed, and newer phones look more likely to get it.
Treat all of this as a preview, not a promise. Features found in code can change or disappear before launch.
What the code actually shows
According to Jetstream, an app teardown of Google app v17.71.17 found a new setting labeled “Offline mode.” Its subtitle reads “Use Gemini Live without an internet connection.”
The option sits in the Gemini app’s account menu, next to items like Extensions and Settings. Jetstream also noted it couldn’t confirm which features would work offline, or whether camera and screen sharing would.
That’s a thin set of facts. A label and a settings key tell us the feature exists in development. They don’t tell us when it ships, or how good it will be.
Why “offline” probably still needs the internet once
A report from Sammy Fans on November 6 says the mode will require an internet connection for its initial setup. That fits how on-device AI usually works: your phone has to download something before it can run without a connection.
Android Authority also published a follow-up on those setup caveats. So the likely routine is simple: set it up on Wi-Fi at home, then use it later on a plane or in a dead zone.
Some outlets tie this to Gemini Nano, Google’s on-device model. That link is a guess for now, since the original teardown didn’t mention it.
Which phones might get Gemini Live offline mode
Google hasn’t published a device list. BornCity reported on October 31 that the Pixel 10 series and select 2026 phones look most likely, and that the Pixel 9 may be left out.
That guess leans on reporting from 9to5Google about a related Gemini feature needing at least 12 GB of RAM. It’s a hint about how demanding on-device AI can be, not proof for this feature.
| Question | What we know | Confirmed by Google? |
|---|---|---|
| Does the feature exist? | Found in Google app v17.71.17 | No |
| Needs internet to set up? | Reportedly yes | No |
| Supported phones? | Pixel 10 and newer look likely | No |
| Camera or screen sharing offline? | Unknown | No |
What offline Gemini would be good for
Voice assistants fail at the worst moments: in the subway, on a flight, on a hike. An offline mode would fix exactly that gap, even if it only handles simple questions.
Expect trade-offs. A model running on your phone is smaller than the one in Google’s data centers. Answers may be shorter, and anything needing live info, like news or traffic, can’t work without a connection.
It also helps privacy. When your voice request is processed on the device, less of it has to leave your phone. Google hasn’t said how this mode handles data, so wait for the official details.
If you like where Gemini is heading, our look at how Gemini Skills replace Gems and the Gemini “call for me” feature on Pixel 11 show the same push toward a more capable assistant.
What you can do now
Nothing needs changing yet. Keep the Google app updated through the Play Store, and check the Gemini app’s account menu now and then. If the “Offline mode” option appears, you’ll see it there.
If you’re shopping for a phone mainly for offline AI, hold off. Nothing is confirmed, and buying around a rumored feature is a gamble.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gemini Live offline mode available now?
No. It was found in app code and Google hasn’t announced it. There is no release date.
Will Gemini Live work with no internet at all?
After setup, that appears to be the goal. Reports say the first setup needs a connection, so plan to do that on Wi-Fi.
Will my phone support offline Gemini?
Unknown. Reports point to the Pixel 10 series and select newer phones, and suggest the Pixel 9 may miss out. Google hasn’t confirmed any list.
Is offline mode the same as Gemini Nano?
Not necessarily. Gemini Nano is Google’s on-device model, and some outlets expect it to power offline mode. The original teardown didn’t confirm that.
Our take
This is a sensible feature and probably a matter of when, not if. Just don’t plan around it until Google says something official, and expect it to land on the newest phones first.
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