topic Re: Verizon no longer supports RCS in Samsung Messages in Samsung Apps and Services

Verizon no longer supports RCS in Samsung Messages

Desiree — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:37:31 GMT

I got this message

Verizon Msg: Samsung Messages will no longer support RCS after 1.6.2025. Switch to Google Messages to maintain the more robust messaging you're used to." and was wondering what it means?

Message from Verizon re RCS, no clue what it is,help? Also are the text message apps going away?

Btrfly6499 — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:18:16 GMT

Hi so I just got this message from Verizon on my cell phone. I have a Samsung Galaxy s9.

"Verizon Msg: Samsung Messages will no longer support RCS after 1.6.2025. Switch to Google Messages to maintain the more robust messaging you're used to."

I just used the basic text messaging app that is on the phone when you get the phone. So I have two questions...

1) how do I even know if I'm using rcs? I don't think I am. When I send messages I see them say SMS or MMS. I've gone to the settings, like I've seen Google results tell me to do, it says I can find out if I'm using RCS there, but I am very limited actual things in my settings on my text messaging app, and RCS is done written anywhere there. Does anybody know if RCS is even used on the very basic text messaging app that just comes on the Samsung Galaxy S9 phone?

2) then my other question is, when I was looking for an answer to this question, I saw another post somebody saying that Samsung is getting rid of their messaging app all together. So does that mean I'm not going to be able to use my text message app on my phone anymore? Like I have the same phone as my Mom and my Dad we all use just the basic text messaging app that came with our Samsung Galaxy S9 phone. And now we are all completely confused as to what the heck is happening. If we don't want to have to switch to using a different text messaging app if we don't have to, because it's a pain in the rear, and my parents are in their 70s and do not do well with trying to learn new technology. So is this something we're going to have to deal with or can we just keep texting with our normal text messaging app on our phone without problem?

Sorry for the long rambly questions I just have absolutely no idea what the heck is going on and I'm very confused and really appreciate any help. Especially people who aren't guessing and actually really know the legitimate answers and plans. Thank you in advance.

Re: Message from Verizon re RCS, no clue what it is,help? Also are the text me..

meself — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:27:31 GMT

I believe Verizon did a extension to there message plus if I named it right to this month and sometime ago sent out notice that they the message users will need to switch to Google messages and it's all carriers doing this

Re: Message from Verizon re RCS, no clue what it is,help? Also are the text me..

realaud — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 01:10:22 GMT

If you are using the basic message app that came with your phone, you are using Samsung messages. If you are using Google messages, you will see a large rainbow G when you open your message app. Samsung will no longer be supporting or updating their app, but not killing it outright. It will be usable for basic SMS messaging. If you are using Google messages, I think RCS may be on by default, since going forward that will be the new texting standard. If it's not on, or you want to check if it is, go to the messages settings and tap where it says RCS chats and see if it's on. If it's not, then turn it on and make sure you also turn on resend as SMS--this will ensure your messages get through to those who may not yet be using RCS. RCS encrypts messages end to end.

Re: Message from Verizon re RCS, no clue what it is,help? Also are the text me..

63o1ndeder — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:56:10 GMT

i hate google messagessss

Re: Re: Message from Verizon re RCS, no clue what it is,help? Also are the tex..

realaud — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 01:12:04 GMT

Fine, use something else, I'm sure you don't need RCS anyway.

Re: Message from Verizon re RCS, no clue what it is,help? Also are the text me..

Robin621k — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:02:45 GMT

You can still use Samsung Messages. It will only be SMS/MMS To tell if you are using RCS or basic texts, in the message box that you type in it would like like the picture I have attached. Basic text it will say text!

Re: Samsung Messages

meself — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:57:29 GMT

That's a reminder from previous ones that you need to switch to Google messages

Re: Samsung Messages

AdnapDas — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:57:48 GMT

This message means that Samsung Messages, the default texting app on some Samsung devices, will stop supporting RCS (Rich Communication Services) after January 6, 2025. RCS is a messaging standard that allows for enhanced features like read receipts, typing indicators, higher-quality media sharing, and better group chats, similar to iMessage or WhatsApp.

Re: Samsung Messages

Desiree — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:11:05 GMT

How do you keep Samsung Messages because I hate the others

Re: Samsung Messages

Desiree — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:16:07 GMT

So what happens if you don't know if you have it

Re: Message from Verizon re RCS, no clue what it is,help? Also are the text me..

userOwwV6fo3FS — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:20:06 GMT

It's saying the enhanced messaging option affiliated with Samsung messaging will no longer be supported as of 01/06/2025......😮

Re: Message from Verizon re RCS, no clue what it is,help? Also are the text message apps going away?

shafey — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:24:17 GMT

I tried google messaging in the past with my Android phone.

I was unable to send photos to my daughter's IPhone. I changed back to the Samsung messaging . Will this still be an issue, or has it been resolved?

Re: Message from Verizon re RCS, no clue what it is,help? Also are the text message apps going away?

boulderskier — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:24:32 GMT

I would recommend making the switch from Samsung Messages to Google Messages. RCS is the next generation and brings lots of improvements. You'll only be able to take advantage of this is you use Google Messages. You may be able to get by for now but when you go to get a new phone in the future you may be forced at that time anyways. You'll get features like delivery receipts, higher resolution video and images and more.

Once you make the switch to Google Messages tap on Messages Settings and then tap RCS chats. You will be able confirm or turn on RCS. But the app must be set as your default first. See the instructions from Samsung to do that.

Samsung provides a page on how to make the switch.
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00090222/

Re: Re: Samsung Messages

AdnapDas — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:25:51 GMT

You can still use it it just won't have the features that google Messenger has . It's honestly not bad. I love it

Re: Re: Samsung Messages

AdnapDas — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:26:16 GMT

Have what? Google messages?

Re: Re: Samsung Messages

Desiree — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:29:36 GMT

Samsung Messages and the RCS chat

Re: Re: Re: Samsung Messages

AdnapDas — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:30:52 GMT

Because samsung is phasing it out so they are letting google messages be thr default one

Re: Re: Re: Samsung Messages

Desiree — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:32:57 GMT

How do you know if you have rcs chat with Samsung Messages

Re: Re: Re: Re: Samsung Messages

AdnapDas — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:34:27 GMT

I don't use it, so I wouldn't know, but give google a try they do have the option to use RCS