Find web pages, images & more from the Google Go app

You can find web pages, images, and more from the Google Go app. Google Go works quickly on a variety of devices and internet connections.

Google Go is the default search app on Android Go devices.

Check if you have the latest app version

1. On your Android phone or tablet, go to the Google Goapp .
2. Tap Update. If "Installed" appears, you already have the latest version.

Search for web pages, images, GIFs & more

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Go app .
2. Tap a category like Search, Images, or GIFs.
3. Search for something, then tap Go.

Search with your voice

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Go app .
2. From the search bar, tap Microphone .
3. Say your search.

To do a voice search from the homepage, tap Voice search.

Read, listen, and search with Lens Go

With the Lens Go feature of Google Go, you can use the camera on your phone to translate written words, read them aloud in their language of origin, and search the web for similar phrases.

Translate text in a photo

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Go app .
2. At the right of the search bar or in the “Top Apps” section, tap Lens .
3. Take a photo of the words you want to understand.

4. Once Lens has processed the image, tap Translate .

Translate  defaults to your language of choice in Go.

Tip: At the top right, you can change your translation language if you tap More  Change translation language.

Listen to the text in an image

Once Lens Go interprets an image’s text, you can have it read aloud.  

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Go app .
2. At the right of the search bar or in the “Top Apps” section, tap Lens .
3. Take a photo of the words you want to hear.
4. Once lens has processed an image, at the bottom, tap Listen .

Tip: You can also listen to translations.

Find info about objects around you

Once Lens Go interprets an image’s text , you can perform an internet search with the text. 

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Go app .
2. At the right of the search bar or in the "Top Apps" section, tap Lens .
3. Take a photo of the words you want to search.
4. Once Lens has processed an image, at the bottom, tap Search .

Tip: You can also perform a search with translations.

Discover updates about your interests

You can get updates for your interests, like your favorite TV show or sports team.

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Go app .
2. At the top, tap Discover , or swipe right from the home screen.

Change other settings

Add or remove apps & sites

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Go app .
2. Add, remove, or reorder an app or site:
   • Add
     1. Under "Apps," tap Add .
     2. Find your favorite app, then touch and hold it. The app will be added to your home screen.
   • Remove
     1. On the home screen, find the app you want to remove.
     2. Tap and hold the app icon Remove.

To find more sites and apps, swipe left from the home screen and tap a category at the top of the "All Apps" page.

Get search results in another language

To search in another language you need to first add a new language.

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Go app .
2. At the top right, tap Settings .
3. Under “Languages,” tap Choose a second language for Search.
4. Choose a language.
5. Search for something, then tap Go.
6. Above the search bar, tap the language you want to get results in.

Manage your Google Go settings

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Go app .
2. At the top right, tap Settings .
3. Choose a setting to update:
   • Wallpaper: Customize your wallpaper.
   • Languages: Change the language of the app or add a second language for Search.
   • Data: Use lite mode to show basic web pages and save data.
   • Account: Switch to a different Google Account, manage your search history and other Google Account activity.
   • Notifications: If you’re searching offline or have issues connecting to wifi, get notifications when a web page has loaded or when search results are ready.
   • SafeSearch: Filter explicit search results.

Delete your Web & App Activity

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Go app .
2. At the top right, tap Settings .
3. Under “Account,” tap My activity.
4. Above your history, tap Delete Delete all time.

Learn how to manage and delete your Search history.