topic Re: Re: Re: Re: Chat features in samsung message app in Galaxy S23

Chat features in samsung message app

faithfulServant — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 04:11:07 GMT

I purchased an unlocked S23 Ultra. I am currently on Verizon. I don't have the chat feature in the samsung messaging app. It shows up in Google messages but I don't want to use Google messages as my native sms app. I want to use samsung messages with chat features. Does anybody know if it's because I have an unlocked device? Or is anyone having the same concern? Or does anyone know how to get the chat feature.

Re: Chat features in samsung message app

VarVara — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 04:59:11 GMT

I also purchases an unlocked phone. I disabled the Google messages. Then I swiped up on my screen, searched messages, and found the regular message app.
Unfortunately none of my messages or other important app features transferred over from my old phone. Even with using Smart Switch.

Re: Chat features in samsung message app

Letta0307 — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 07:15:15 GMT

I thinks rcs is carrier based and Verizon to my knowledge isn't a carrier I could be wrong but try googling to see sorry I couldn't help further

Re: Chat features in samsung message app

Biggus — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 11:36:16 GMT

Chat in Samsung messages worked on T-Mobile on an unlocked phone, but their version of chat is only compatible with other Samsung phones and possibly only on the same carrier so I moved to Google messages and got used to it. Until RCS is fully working between implementations google's will unfortunately be the most common and best one to use, even if I like Samsung messages more in general. It also handles those obnoxious "xxx loved 'copy of entire paragraph of text' " messages you'll get from iphone users and tags messages with icons instead which is a big plus. Even once RCS is standard between carriers, Apple probably won't implement it so we'll still be dealing with terrible low quality MMS videos from them until the end of time.

Re: Re: Chat features in samsung message app

Ekamek — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 13:53:30 GMT

Sync only your messages to samsung account if you still have the old phone and sync them on the 23. Do the same with call logs if you want them moved.

Re: Re: Chat features in samsung message app

Ekamek — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 13:57:18 GMT

Yep. Verizon is one of 3 major carriers in the US and the only non-GSM provider. They do things a bit different though. RCS isn't one I would think they are restricting.

Re: Re: Chat features in samsung message app

faithfulServant — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 15:30:58 GMT

You are correct. A few years ago Verizon was not on board with RCS. My husband upgraded with Verizon and his phone has it. With the native Samsung message app.

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faithfulServant — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 15:35:13 GMT

Thank you so much. I completely agree with everything you stated. I recently ditched my iPhone 14 Pro Max to be full encompasses in Samsung ecosystem. I love it. Those low quality videos from iPhone users are killing me. I absolutely love the QR code option when sending a video to another user. Like you said well probably be dealing with it until the end of time lol. Have a great day 😀

Re: Re: Re: Chat features in samsung message app

Biggus — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 15:38:46 GMT

They may only support it on the carrier specific firmware as well, this is a thing with a couple of features like voice over WiFi on t-mobile not working on unlocked phones

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Ekamek — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 19:12:34 GMT

Not a Verizon user and didn't know they will go that low on features supported by both Google and Samsung. Learning everyday

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Biggus — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 22:09:10 GMT

I think it's a matter of some custom code they use because of fragmented implementations of features between providers (which is the real problem). From my understanding flashing T-Mobile specific firmware would keep my phone unlocked effectively since I could go back to the standard firmware any time, but it's a process that isn't worth the better voice quality at home since most people text these days... That's the only feature I'm aware of that I can't enable, too. RCS is more important but getting the carriers to agree on a centralized server would be like pulling teeth without legislation.

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faithfulServant — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 23:54:30 GMT

I agree. I believe it's only on the carrier firmware that our c s is available through samsung messages.

Re: Chat features in samsung message app

userIkPGqHGr9p — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 01:52:34 GMT

So I didn't have carrier services app by Google installed. As soon as I did it worked just fine, hope this helps

Re: Chat features in samsung message app

userfSfSE5Ek9w — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 20:05:56 GMT

I came here hoping to find an answer as well. I like that Samsung Messages has a lot of customization. On my AT&T N20U, I had the chat features along with integration to Samsung Members. I recently picked up an unlocked S23U, and I'm disappointed that something as simple as read/received notifications aren't available on an unlocked version. I love how I can use custom backgrounds on my SMS Messages. I miss the read/received notifications, and I was tolerant of not having the "like" options. But now it's no fun either way since you can't customize Google Messages or use your AR Emoji that Damsung helps you make, in Google Messages.

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userfSfSE5Ek9w — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 20:06:55 GMT

I added carrier services from the Google Play store and it didn't seem to make a difference. Was there anything else I needed to do after downloading the component?

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userIkPGqHGr9p — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 20:12:28 GMT

I should also say I do use Google messenger and now it works. If I switch to Samsung it's back to MMS.

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userfSfSE5Ek9w — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 20:23:17 GMT

Oh, gotcha. That makes sense. I saw chat features right away on Google Messages. Thanks for the follow up. I still prefer the customizations of Samsung Messages App over the RCS features of Google Message App.

Re: Re: Chat features in samsung message app

faithfulServant — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:25:05 GMT

Agreed 👍🏻