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- A bug in the new Google Messages beta, version v20250811, is causing users to see two or even three app icons in their app drawer.
- The bug affects only beta users. All icons launch the same app, so their functionality is the same.
- Google has since updated its messaging app to address the issue.
Update: August 15, 2025 (6:07 AM ET): It looks like the latest Google Messages beta (v20250813) has addressed this duplicate app icon issue. Some Reddit users report that the issue has been fixed after they updated to the new beta.
Still seeing this issue? A few users had success with rebooting their phones after installing the new app update. So this approach is worth a shot if you’re still seeing the second (or third) icon.