Allow RCS option as a default feature in messaging app

[Cbandz]

I would appreciate the option to enable RCS for messaging or if it were just standard/default for all phones. I don't want to use Google messages & I don't like the way it looks. Samsung messaging app allows me to customize the way I like & just looks better. It shouldn't be an option or barrier that carriers (Verizon, AT&T, etc.) Do or do not allow RCS. Going into 2025, we should all just be using RCS. Brand of phone & carrier shouldn't be an issue.

[meself]

Verizon plus going away as is Samsung messages at some point

[UKRocksall63]

Smartphone companies are taking away the option of free choice.

[realaud]

Free choice is not a real option when you buy any product. Your free choice is to buy or not buy and work within the device parameters.

[user_ams007]

It's more carrier-related than smartphone manufacturers. For example, if you purchase an unlocked Samsung phone, as soon as you install a SIM card or eSIM, your phone installs some carrier software. Verizon blocks the Samsung Cloud app for no reason

[Popsicle20]

Verizon blocks the Samsung Cloud app because it competes with the Verizon Cloud app.

[user_ams007]

Correct, but Verizon Wireless shouldn't block the application on Unlocked devices

[user_ams007 · Accepted solution]

Unfortunately, some carriers are still using their RCS servers, and many have switched to Straight Jibe. Samsung Messages seems to only connect to RCS on some carriers' locked devices. I am hoping that all major carriers will support the RCS universal profile, especially since Apple has added RCS support to its devices. Many people prefer to use Samsung Messages because of the customization options that Google Messages does not offer.

[Cbandz]

& that is wild to me. How is it that an iPhone can RCS chat with an android, but I can't? The carrier comment you mentioned does make some sense, I just highly disagree with it

[user_ams007]

The reason why you can chat between devices is that Google Messages and Imessages is that they are both connected to Google Jibe, RCS, universal profile 2.7