One of the biggest hurdles in switching between AI assistants is the “start from scratch” problem. Most of us have spent months, or even years, training a specific chatbot to understand our writing style, professional background, and personal preferences. Leaving that built-up context behind feels like losing a digital memory. However, recent findings suggest that Google is working on a migration tool that will allow you to import your AI history from other chatbots—like ChatGPT—to Gemini.
Android Authority found the feature hidden within the code of the Google app 17.11.54.sa.arm64. According to the report, it would make it easier for users to switch from competitors like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity by moving their history and “memory” directly to Gemini. Anthropic launched a similar tool for its Claude chatbot, so Google doesn’t want to be left behind.
How the switch from ChatGPT AI (and others) to Google Gemini will work
The discovered tool appears to operate in two distinct stages. The first stage focuses on “Memory Transfer.” Instead of a direct backend sync, the process looks more like a manual hand-off. Gemini provides a specific prompt that you paste into your current chatbot. That chatbot then generates a summary of everything it knows about you—your name, interests, and background details. You then copy that summary back into Gemini, allowing it to build an immediate profile of who you are without the usual weeks of introductory small talk.
The second stage is more robust: a full “Chat Import.” This allows users to take their exported conversation logs from other platforms and upload them to Google’s servers. The current findings indicate a few technical ground rules: the files must be in a .zip format and stay under a 5GB limit. Once uploaded, Gemini would theoretically have access to your past discussions, making the transition between platforms feel much more seamless.
Breaking the “lock-in” effect
In the tech world, the entry barrier for new services is known as reducing “switching costs.” If users feel locked into ChatGPT because that is where all their data lives, they are less likely to experiment with Gemini’s latest models. With this in mind, Google is making it significantly easier for curious users to jump ship by building a bridge between these ecosystems.
As with many features found in APK teardowns, there is no official release date yet. Currently, the interface and logic are present in the code. However, Google often tests these features for months before they see the light of day—and some never make it to the public at all.
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