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Grok Bot arrives on Android and iPad
In short
Grok Bot launched on Android (Sep 2, 2026) and iPad shortly after. Requirements, how to sign in, and what you can do from your phone.
When Grok Bot launched in August 2026, it was Mac, Windows and iPhone only. That changed in early September. An official announcement on September 2, 2026 said "Grok Bot is now available on Android," and within days iPad support followed, as 9to5Mac reported on September 4.
What you need
The official mobile docs list:
- An iPhone with iOS 18 or later, or an Android phone with Android 9 or later
- An iPad with iPadOS 18 or later (the iPhone app runs on iPad)
- An eligible plan and an internet connection
Download it from the App Store on iPhone and iPad, or Google Play on Android.
Your phone is a remote control, not the engine
This is the part beginners often miss. Your Bots work on their own cloud computer, not on your phone. The Android announcement put it simply: Bots keep working after you lock your phone, and only check in when something needs your approval. So you can start a task on the bus, put your phone away, and come back to a result.
What you can do from the phone
According to the docs, from a conversation you can send text, dictate, start a voice chat, take or attach a photo, mention another Bot, reply in a thread and react to messages. Bot drafts of emails or Slack messages show up as cards you can edit, then Send or Discard.
Same Bots everywhere
Your Bots, chats and routines are the same on desktop and phone. The Android announcement called it picking the thread back up on desktop. Usage is shared too, so a task started on your phone counts the same as one started on your computer.
Getting started
- Install the app and sign in with the same account you use on desktop.
- Open your main Bot and send a simple first task, like "Remind me what we worked on yesterday."
- Turn on notifications so approvals reach you.
What it means for you
You no longer need to be at a computer to use Grok Bot. For a step-by-step setup, see how to install Grok Bot.
Sources
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