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Mishaal Rahman \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n
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Back in 2023, Google unveiled its new Android branding<\/a>, complete with a new 3D mascot called the \u2018Bot\u2019. The Android Bot is beloved by many, as its adorable physique complements almost any color scheme and accessory thrown on it. Last year, Google released a Bot builder tool<\/a> that lets you create your own Android avatar, but its customization options were quite limited. Now, Google is back with a new app that leverages the power of AI to let you create a fully custom Android Bot that reflects your unique look.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t want to miss the best from Android Authority?<\/strong><\/p>\n This new app is a revival of a much-loved classic: Androidify. First released in 2011, the original Androidify app let you create a custom version of the Android mascot, allowing you to tweak its skin tone, clothing, hair type, and accessories \u2014 an extensive level of customization for the time. Google eventually removed the app from the Play Store in 2020, four years after its final update. At Google I\/O<\/a> back in May, however, the company announced it would be bringing Androidify back<\/a> with new AI-powered features for creating significantly more personalized avatars.<\/p>\n The new Androidify app leverages the latest Google AI models to transform your photo or prompt into a custom Android Bot. To get started, simply open the app and tap the \u201cLet\u2019s Go<\/strong>\u201d button. Then, take or choose a photo, or enter a text prompt. You can also select a color for your Bot. If you\u2019re having trouble writing a prompt, you can tap \u201cHelp me write<\/strong>\u201d to have Google\u2019s AI generate one for you. When you\u2019re ready, tap \u201cTransform<\/strong>\u201d and wait for the AI to work its magic.<\/p>\n Mishaal Rahman \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n After a short time, the Androidify app will show you your custom Bot. If you\u2019re satisfied with the result, you can tap \u201cCustomize and Share<\/strong>.\u201d This takes you to the Customize and Export<\/strong> screen, where you can choose from several options (1:1, Wallpaper, Large wallpaper, Banner, and 3:1) to resize or frame the Bot. You can also choose the \u201cSticker\u201d option to remove the background entirely.<\/p>\n Mishaal Rahman \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n If you want your Bot to have more than a plain white background, you can choose from several options. These range from basic backgrounds like \u201cLightspeed\u201d and \u201cI\/O\u201d to more complex themes like \u201cMusic lover,\u201d \u201cFandroid,\u201d \u201cGamer,\u201d \u201cGreen thumb,\u201d \u201cJetsetter,\u201d and \u201cSoccer fanatic.\u201d Adding basic backgrounds is instant, but the more complex ones require some extra processing time.<\/p>\n Mishaal Rahman \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve finalized your creation, you can tap \u201cShare your bot<\/strong>\u201d to open the share sheet or \u201cDownload<\/strong>\u201d to save the image to your device\u2019s gallery.<\/p>\n You can download the new Androidify app from the Google Play Store<\/a> on Android for free or try it on the web. Every Friday, Google will also let you create an 8-second video of your Android Bot using its Veo 3 model. Since today is Wednesday, this feature isn\u2019t live yet, so be sure to check back this Friday to try it out.<\/p>\n How does Androidify work?<\/p>\n The process Androidify follows to create your custom Bot depends on whether you provide a text prompt or an image.<\/p>\n When you use a text prompt, the app first validates it using Firebase\u2019s AI Logic SDK. It then generates the image using a custom, fine-tuned Imagen model that Google created specifically for Androidify. Imagen<\/a> is Google\u2019s text-to-image generation model, and this fine-tuned version is optimized to create images that match the Android Bot\u2019s design.<\/p>\n If you choose the \u201cHelp me write\u201d option, Androidify uses the Gemini 2.5 Flash<\/a> model to generate a random description of a Bot\u2019s clothing and hairstyle. It then feeds that prompt into the same fine-tuned Imagen model mentioned above.<\/p>\n If you use a photo instead, the app has a bit more work to do. It first analyzes the photo with Gemini 2.5 Flash to create a comprehensive description of the most prominent person in the image. This description details key attributes like their hair, facial hair, headwear, skin color, clothing, footwear, accessories, and gadgets. Where appropriate, this analysis also determines the color, length, and style of each attribute, along with the fit and location of items relative to the person.<\/p>\n For brand safety, the model blurs text and removes elements like brand logos, emblems, ID badges, and any accessories showing a person\u2019s face. It also omits facial expressions, background elements, and permanent markings like tattoos or scars. Additionally, it avoids inferring the subject\u2019s ethnicity or gender.<\/p>\n Once a highly descriptive prompt has been built from your photo, Androidify runs it through the fine-tuned Imagen model to generate your personalized Android Bot. Before showing you the Bot, the app evaluates the generated image using ShieldGemma to ensure it meets the company\u2019s safety guidelines.<\/p>\n For the best results, Google has a couple of recommendations. When using a text prompt, share as many details as possible about your clothing, accessories, and unique traits. When using a photo, you\u2019ll get a better outcome from an image that includes at least your shoulders.<\/p>\n Apart from giving users a fun way to reimagine themselves as an Android Bot, the Androidify app also serves as a showcase for the latest Android development best practices and libraries. The app utilizes a full suite of modern tools, including:<\/p>\n Developers who are interested in seeing how these technologies are leveraged can explore Androidify\u2019s source code on GitHub<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Creating](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Creating-an-Android-Bot-in-the-Androidify-app.png\"\/ "\\"Creating")
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