How to stop Google Message false screen sharing alert “You’re sharing your screen with someone”

Google has introduced a new feature in Messages that warns when screen sharing is active while using the messaging app. This alert, appearing as ‘You’re sharing your screen with someone’ or ‘Someone has access to your screen,’ aims to safeguard sensitive messages like banking transactions and OTPs. However, users are experiencing false alerts, triggering concerns about potential security risks or app malfunctions.

Problem

I’ve been getting a warning on my MIUI phone with Android 11 whenever I open the Messages app or a bubble message. The warning says:

You’re sharing your screen with someone.
If you don’t know this person, stop sharing immediately. Google has hidden your sensitive content for security.

Someone has access to your screen.
If you didn’t share your screen using [app], stop and unintstall this app, then restart your phone.
Google has hidden your sensitive content for security.

Here’s what I’ve checked:

• Confirmed I’m not screen recording.
• No notifications indicate my screen is being recorded or shared.
• Tested DRM-enabled apps like Tata Play, and they played videos without reporting any issues.

I’m using the beta version of Messages. Is this a bug? I need help ensuring this isn’t a security breach.

Solution

Here are the steps to disable the ‘You’re sharing screen with someone’ prompt in Google Messages:

1. Open Settings > Apps > All Apps > Messages.
2. Go to Bubbles and select “Nothing can bubble.”

As of now, the developers haven’t addressed this issue or provided an ETA for a fix. We’ll update this guide once there’s an official acknowledgment or a fix. Until then, these steps should help alleviate the issue.