Do you want to try AI offline or are you afraid of sending your data to the cloud for AI-processing? Google’s new app, AI Edge Gallery, lets you run AI models offline on Android. This app ensures your data is private while you enjoy easy access everywhere. This guide shows you how to set the app up and use it to run AI models offline on Android without hassles.
Table of Contents
- What is Google AI Edge Gallery?
- Why Run AI Models Offline on Android?
- Set Up AI Edge Galleryon your Phone
- Get and Run Offline AI Models
- Other Things to Keep in Mind
What is Google AI Edge Gallery?
Google AI Edge Gallery is a free, open-source Android app for running AI models offline. Google builds it under the Apache 2.0 license and supports openly available AI models like Gemma 3n from Hugging Face.
Please note that the app is still experimental and not on Google Play yet. However, you can use it for tasks like generating and analyzing images, AI chatting, and even coding. You can check out the right ways to use AI chatbot reasoning modes.
Further, it’s strictly available on Android right now, with the iOS version coming soon.
Why Run AI Models Offline on Android?
Some of the reasons to run AI models offline using AI Edge Gallery:
- Your data never leaves your phone, hence privacy is guaranteed.
- It’s fast as there’s no Internet and Wi-Fi lags.
- Perfect for those in remote areas or whenever there are spotty connections.
Extra: you can further explore our guide on setting up offline AI chatbots if you want more options.
Set Up AI Edge Galleryon your Phone
As AI Edge Gallery is not available on the Google Play Store, you have to sideload it to your phone. You need at least the following: an Android version 10, 6GB RAM, and a solid chipset.
Go to Settings -> About Phone and tap Build number seven times to enable Developer Mode.
Grab the APK (v1.0.3) from GitHub. Install the app via file manager and grant permission for Unknown Sources. Once installed, you can start to use the app.
Note: Sideloading can be risky, so be cautious or just wait till it’s officially released on the Play Store.
Get and Run Offline AI Models
To use Google AI Edge Gallery to run AI models offline on Android, launch the app and select an option: AI chat, Ask Image, or Prompt Lab. Choose a model like Gemma 3n (500MB – 4GB) and click Download & try.
You’ll be prompted to log in to your Hugging Face account to authorize the download. This is a one-time download to use the model offline.
Now, select from the options to chat with the AI, analyze images, or code offline. Start with simple tasks to test it out.
It’s like having a mini version of those fancy AI tools on your phone.
Other Things to Keep in Mind
- Google AI Edge Gallery is still in alpha, so you should expect occasional crashes.
- Try to monitor your phone’s temperature to avoid overheating when using this app.
- You need enough storage space on your phone to house the models as they range from 500MB – 4GB.
- Try to avoid multitasking while running the AI model since it may hog your phone’s resources to run smoothly.
You can share feedback on GitHub to help improve the app.
Google AI Edge Gallery makes it easy to run AI models offline on Android. Simply try out the steps and share your thoughts in the comments! For more on local AI, check our guide on Foundry AI to keep exploring.
