RCS enables seamless messaging between Apple and Android devices over wireless data and Wi-Fi networks.
With RCS, you get:
✅Group messaging
✅Indicators when messages are being typed, delivered, and read
✅Message reactions
✅High-resolution photo and video sharing
✅Location sharing
✅Audio messages
✅High-resolution photo & video sharing
Important Note:
To use this feature, it must be activated in your phone's settings. Additionally, all participants in a conversation must have RCS enabled; otherwise, the group will default to SMS/MMS.
Based on industry standard, RCS messages are not end-to-end encrypted which means they're not protected from a third party reading them while in transit between devices.
By using RCS messaging, you agree to the Google Privacy Policy and Google Terms of Service.
How to Turn on RCS
For Android Users:
- Open the Messages app.
- Tap your profile icon in the top-right.
- Go to Messages settings → RCS chats.
- Toggle Turn on RCS chats to enable it!
If these steps don't match what you see on your device, you may need to update Google Messages.
For Apple Users:
- Open Settings then General
- Click Software Update and Update Now (iOS 18.4 or later required).
- Open Settings, select Apps, then scroll down and tap Messages.
- Scroll down to RCS Messaging and toggle on to enable it!
If these steps don't match what you see on your device, you may need to update the iOS.