If you can't find Mind Map, FAQ, Timeline, etc. in the NotebookLM mobile app, don't continue flipping through the menus. Google's current NotebookLM mobile help has been clearly written: the mobile app is not a complete copy of the desktop version, and the ability to generate and view notes, mind maps, reports, and data tables is not yet fully available.
This is why many people think, "I can use it on my desktop, but why does my phone seem to be cut in half". The problem is usually not in the account or subscription, but in the mobile terminal, which is positioned as a lightweight entry point, preferring to read, chat, and listen to Audio Overview rather than a complete data production panel.
Therefore, the correct way to deal with this kind of problem is not to reinstall the app, but to divide the scenario first. If you just want to quickly listen, ask, and read summaries on the road, the mobile phone is sufficient; But if you want to generate mind maps, organize FAQs, and generate more complete workbench content, it's best to go straight back to the desktop version.
The most practical judgment is:
1. Check if the feature exists on the desktop.
2. Reduce the demand to the level of "viewing, asking, and listening to audio" on the mobile phone.
3. When encountering tasks that require generating maps, reports, and tables, switch back to the computer directly and do not look for them on your mobile phone.
Another point that is easy to overlook is that the NotebookLM mobile app is still gradually expanding its support scope, and the region and version advancement may also be different. Therefore, "someone else's screenshot has a certain function, I don't have it here" does not necessarily mean that you are wrong, it may just be a rollout and platform difference.
In a word, NotebookLM mobile is now more like a light entrance to access materials at any time, rather than a complete creative workbench. When encountering needs such as Mind Map, FAQ, and Timeline, switching to the desktop is often faster than continuing to troubleshoot.
