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  1. torbach1's Avatar
    torbach1
    Hi Folks:

    Support for a web ui and usage from a computer of Google Messages was announced yesterday. While the web app is available, it requires that the app on the phone include a menu to select it.

    In mine at least, Messages does not include this yet. I'm assuming they're doing a slow rollout of the upgrade for whatever reason. Just wondering if anyone has gotten it already.

    Thanks
    rdubmu likes this.
    06-19-2018 11:59 AM
  2. Itsa_Me_Mario's Avatar
    Itsa_Me_Mario
    ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    It's a server side switch, if you have it the option will appear in 3.3.043 or higher.
    06-19-2018 01:00 PM
  3. TraderGary's Avatar
    TraderGary
    Trusted Member
    Originally Posted by Itsa_Me_Mario
    It's a server side switch, if you have it the option will appear in 3.3.043 or higher.
    Just checked and my latest update is 3.3.043! I'll be exploring the new options on my Pixel 2 XL, and especially the option for texting from my computer! (I do most of my work, like replying to this post, on my Windows 10 computer.)
    06-19-2018 01:13 PM
  4. MikeC01's Avatar
    MikeC01
    Originally Posted by Itsa_Me_Mario
    It's a server side switch, if you have it the option will appear in 3.3.043 or higher.
    Not sure what you mean by that. However, I'm assuming this is a switch that Google needs to make and not something I could do.
    06-19-2018 06:55 PM
  5. Itsa_Me_Mario's Avatar
    Itsa_Me_Mario
    ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    Originally Posted by MikeC01
    Not sure what you mean by that. However, I'm assuming this is a switch that Google needs to make and not something I could do.
    Correct
    06-19-2018 07:08 PM
  6. Itsa_Me_Mario's Avatar
    Itsa_Me_Mario
    ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    When it goes live your 3 dot menu will have this

    06-19-2018 07:34 PM
  7. Photo_Drew's Avatar
    Photo_Drew
    this will be super nice when I pick up that new hp Chromebook
    06-19-2018 08:43 PM
  8. Martin Holl's Avatar
    Martin Holl
    Got it. Looks alright, a bit delay in updating, but otherwise fine. If it works as I hope, it might replace Pulse on my phone.
    06-19-2018 10:04 PM
  9. TraderGary's Avatar
    TraderGary
    Trusted Member
    Originally Posted by Itsa_Me_Mario
    When it goes live your 3 dot menu will have this

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...f100c3fea9.jpg
    You must be on a beta. I've got 3.3.043 but I don't see that 3 dot menu.
    06-19-2018 11:16 PM
  10. Itsa_Me_Mario's Avatar
    Itsa_Me_Mario
    ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    Originally Posted by TraderGary
    You must be on a beta. I've got 3.3.043 but I don't see that 3 dot menu.
    From the main conversation overview, top right corner
    06-20-2018 06:26 AM
  11. mclarryjr's Avatar
    mclarryjr
    The current version of Messages is 3.3.043 but that doesn't mean you'll have messages for web option, after you get the web option you'll still be on 3.3.043. We should all have it in the next week but hopefully sooner.
    06-20-2018 08:21 AM
  12. Linebarrel86's Avatar
    Linebarrel86
    Originally Posted by Photo_Drew
    this will be super nice when I pick up that new hp Chromebook
    Yup!

    I'm loving my X2! This option for messaging will mean I can finally let Pushbullet go.
    06-20-2018 10:24 AM
  13. burrs87's Avatar
    burrs87
    just got it within the last 30 minutes. just showed up
    Itsa_Me_Mario and DMP89145 like this.
    06-20-2018 03:09 PM
  14. kjl's Avatar
    kjl
    Originally Posted by burrs87
    just got it within the last 30 minutes. just showed up
    I have the Google Pixel and seem to be stuck on Android Messages version 3.2.042. I even tried uninstalling (to factory). I then "updated" but only put it back to 3.2.042...
    06-20-2018 06:13 PM
  15. Scott337's Avatar
    Scott337
    The app update with Web Messages support is rolling out slowly. My wife's Z2 Play just received the app update. But nothing for my Z Force yet. It takes time to hit all phones, I guess.
    06-20-2018 06:19 PM
  16. Scienceguy Labs's Avatar
    Scienceguy Labs
    Trusted Member
    Just got it. Haven't tried it yet though.
    06-20-2018 07:01 PM
  17. Vallos's Avatar
    Vallos
    So what happened to the Pixel being a priority device for updates? I have been feverishly checking my phone for the past two days.
    06-20-2018 08:31 PM
  18. Nauga's Avatar
    Nauga
    I feel like Charlie Brown collecting rocks at Halloween. My Messages app got updated to 3.3.044, but I still don't have a "Messages for web" option.
    06-20-2018 08:39 PM
  19. DMP89145's Avatar
    DMP89145
    Got it earlier today ...
    06-20-2018 08:55 PM
  20. Scott337's Avatar
    Scott337
    Originally Posted by Vallos
    So what happened to the Pixel being a priority device for updates? I have been feverishly checking my phone for the past two days.
    This isn't about the Pixel, or any phone. This is an app update through the Play Store
    06-20-2018 08:55 PM
  21. Vallos's Avatar
    Vallos
    Originally Posted by Scott337
    This isn't about the Pixel, or any phone. This is an app update through the Play Store
    Ah, okay... I misuderstood then. Thanks.
    06-20-2018 09:04 PM
  22. Scott337's Avatar
    Scott337
    The post just happens to be in the Pixel section, but this new funcyapplies to any phone that has Android Messages installed. Which is a lot of phones & users.
    06-20-2018 09:13 PM
  23. Itsa_Me_Mario's Avatar
    Itsa_Me_Mario
    ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    Originally Posted by Vallos
    So what happened to the Pixel being a priority device for updates? I have been feverishly checking my phone for the past two days.
    That has nothing to do with app updates.
    06-20-2018 11:08 PM
  24. PowrDroid's Avatar
    PowrDroid
    Originally Posted by Linebarrel86
    Yup!

    I'm loving my X2! This option for messaging will mean I can finally let Pushbullet go.
    Is there something wrong with using Pushbullet?
    06-21-2018 08:01 AM
  25. SemiAnonymous's Avatar
    SemiAnonymous
    Got 3.3.043 a few days back and 3.3.044 just now. Nothing yet.

    I used PushBullet before... too many other features when all I wanted was SMS from my computer.
    ptkelly likes this.
    06-21-2018 08:25 AM
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