LM Studio & Ollama Android: Tired of Typing the Same Prompts? Meet the New Template Feature in LMSA
March 3, 2026 - 3 min read - Raymond
If you use the LMSA app to connect your Android device to your local AI setups like LM Studio or Ollama, you probably already love the privacy and flexibility of running models on your own hardware.
But let’s be honest: tapping out "Act as a senior Python developer and only output code" on a mobile keyboard every single time you start a new chat gets old, fast.
We completely agree. That’s why the newest update to the LMSA app introduces a feature we’ve been really excited to share with you: Templates.
Here is a quick look at how it works and how it can save you a ton of time.
What are Templates?
Think of the new Template feature as a contact book, but for your AI personalities. Instead of starting from scratch with a blank slate every time, you can now save your favorite system prompts and switch between them with just a tap.
Whether you need a quick editor for your emails or a specific character for creative writing, you can now tell your local AI exactly how to behave and save those instructions for later.
🎭 Grab a Preset and Go
If you don't want to write your own prompts right away, we’ve included a handful of built-in presets. We designed these around the most common ways people are using local AI:
The Coding Assistant: No fluff, no long-winded explanations—just clean, debugged code.
The Creative Brainstormer: A more expansive, imaginative persona perfect for bouncing ideas around.
The Tutor: A patient guide designed to explain complex topics simply, step-by-step.
🛠️ Build Your Own Custom Personas
If you like to tinker, the Custom Persona builder is where the real fun happens. You can create an AI exactly tailored to your workflow:
Give it an identity: Name your persona and give it a quick description so it's easy to find in your library.
Write the rules: Set the exact system prompt dictating the AI's tone, formatting, and boundaries.
Set the stage: Create a custom first message so the AI always greets you exactly how you want it to.
Why We Think You'll Love It
We built this because context-switching on mobile should be frictionless. You shouldn't have to fight your phone's keyboard just to change what your AI is doing.
By locking in your custom personas, your favorite models (like Llama 3 or Mistral) will behave consistently across all your conversations. Plus, we added the ability to import and export your templates as JSON files. This makes it super easy to back up your hard-earned system prompts or share your coolest personas with the community.
How to Try It Out
Getting started is easy. Just make sure you've updated to the latest version of the LMSA app on the Google Play Store.
Open the app and head to the new Templates section.
Browse the presets or tap the "+" icon to draft your own custom persona.
Select your template and start chatting!
We’re really proud of how the LMSA app is shaping up, and this feature is a big step in making mobile local AI feel more native, personalized, and easy to use.
You can grab the latest update on the Google Play Store, or learn more over at lmsa.app.