Google Allo allows the user to choose a chat theme individually for each friend or chat group. This completely changes the style of the conversation screen, such as the background, button color and text color. In addition to the aesthetic issue, personalization can help with visual identification of the window and prevent you from sending messages to the wrong person or groups.
Check out, in the following tutorial, how to customize the look of chat on Google Allo. The step-by-step is the same on the iPhone (iOS) and Android, and is valid for conversations with individual contacts as well as for groups.
Google Allo: learn to customize the look of your chat – Photo: Melissa Cruz / dnetc
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Step 1. Open the chat with the group or friend you want to customize the look of the chat screen. Now tap on the person’s profile photo in the upper right corner of the screen and select «Chat details».
Access the chat settings on Google Allo – Photo: Playback / Helito Bijora
Step 2. Click on «Change the theme of this chat». Slide the screen to the left to view the available themes. Unfortunately, the themes are pre-defined. You cannot select the color or use a custom background photo.
Changing the theme of the chat screen in Google Allo – Photo: Reproduction / Helito Bijora
Step 3. When you find the theme you want to use, just tap «Apply». Upon returning to the chat, the chosen theme will be applied. It is worth mentioning that only the topic of the current conversation is changed, that is, you must define a different theme for each friend and for each group.
The visual of the chat is changed with the theme in Google Allo – Photo: Reproduction / Helito Bijora
Ready! Take advantage of tips for customizing the chat screen with your friends and groups on Google Allo.
