Here are some of the key differences between RCS and SMS :
Features:
SMS:
Simple text only (no pictures, videos, etc.)
Limited to 160 characters per message
No encryption
Works over cellular network, so no data connection needed
Widely supported by all phones
RCS:
Richer features like sending pictures, videos, GIFs, location, etc.
Longer message limit (up to 8,000 characters)
Read receipts and typing indicators
End-to-end encryption for secure messaging
Requires data connection (cellular or Wi-Fi)
Supported by some, but not all, phones
Other differences:
Cost: Both are typically free to use, but some carriers might charge for data used by RCS.
Availability: SMS is widely available, while RCS is still being rolled out by carriers and phone manufacturers.
Compatibility: Both RCS and SMS messages can be sent between compatible devices, but if one person uses RCS and the other doesn't, the message might be converted to SMS, losing some features.
In summary:
Choose SMS for: Simple text messages that work on any phone, even without a data connection.
Choose RCS for: Richer messaging features like pictures, videos, and encryption, if both users have compatible devices and data connections.
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I used to have a Samsung galaxy A20 now I just have the next 1 up and it's 5g instead of 4, does that make a difference with rcs & sms messaging and how come my text messaging isn't working at all of a sudden and I didn't change anything
It sounds to me like a possible internet connection issue. Open settings, and search for reset and select reset network settings (KEEP IN MIND THIS WILL RESET ALL WIFI, AND BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS) see if that helps
Here are some of the key differences between RCS and SMS :
Features:
SMS:
Simple text only (no pictures, videos, etc.)
Limited to 160 characters per message
No encryption
Works over cellular network, so no data connection needed
Widely supported by all phones
RCS:
Richer features like sending pictures, videos, GIFs, location, etc.
Longer message limit (up to 8,000 characters)
Read receipts and typing indicators
End-to-end encryption for secure messaging
Requires data connection (cellular or Wi-Fi)
Supported by some, but not all, phones
Other differences:
Cost: Both are typically free to use, but some carriers might charge for data used by RCS.
Availability: SMS is widely available, while RCS is still being rolled out by carriers and phone manufacturers.
Compatibility: Both RCS and SMS messages can be sent between compatible devices, but if one person uses RCS and the other doesn't, the message might be converted to SMS, losing some features.
In summary:
Choose SMS for: Simple text messages that work on any phone, even without a data connection.
Choose RCS for: Richer messaging features like pictures, videos, and encryption, if both users have compatible devices and data connections.
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RCS is the new messaging system. It lets you send longer messages as well as bigger file sizes for pictures and video. It needs to be turned on in the settings to work properly.
RCS (Rich Communication Services) and SMS (Short Message Service) are both messaging services, but RCS offers enhanced features like read receipts, multimedia sharing, and typing indicators. Unlike SMS, RCS requires an internet connection and is not universally supported across all devices and carriers.
