Here's how to test new hidden features in Google Messages beta

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Google Messages, the popular messaging app, has been rolling out exciting new features for beta testers, providing a glimpse into the future of messaging. From a redesigned chat bar to innovative additions like noise cancellation, photomoji, screen effects, voice moods, and animated reactions, the beta version promises a sneak peek into the cutting-edge developments at Google.

However, merely being a beta tester does not guarantee instant access to these features. Traditionally, users with rooted devices could enable flags to access these hidden gems. Fortunately, there’s a method that allows users with unrooted devices to unlock and explore these features instantly.

The first step on this journey involves installing the Google Messages beta version. With the beta version installed, the next step is to activate the Debug menu, which holds the key to unlocking hidden features. Follow the steps given below to do so:

Open the Google Messages app and locate the search icon. Tap on it to open the search bar. Now, enter ‘*xyzzy*’ and hit enter or press the search icon on your keyboard.

As soon as you do this, a toast notification will appear, signaling that the debug menu has been successfully enabled.

Once the debug menu is activated, tap on the profile picture icon within the app. You’ll notice a new addition, the ‘Debug’ option. Select this option to reveal a list of settings that will give you unprecedented control over your Google Messages experience.

Within the Debug menu, tap on ‘Values’ and then navigate to ‘Auto-ramp Overrides/Gservice keys…’ This is where the magic happens.

You’ll be presented with a comprehensive list of feature flags available in the Google Messages beta version. Each flag represents a unique feature or setting that you can experiment with.

Embarking on this adventure may raise questions or present challenges. If you encounter any issues or have inquiries about this method, feel free to comment below.