Whenever we compare iOS and Android, it’s usually the messaging that gives the extra point to iOS. Apple’s iMessage is on another level in comparison to Google texting service. Android users use several apps to improve their text messaging, so finally Google took some action regarding this problem. Now, they are planning to add a messaging service to Android known as RCS. Below is the information regarding everything you know about Android’s fancy text messaging service.
What is RCS?
Rich Communication Services also known as RCS is used to upgrade the messaging section of the Device, including smartphones, PCs, and various other devices. As you all know that the earlier messaging services only allow us to type 160 characters, the RCS expand that limit. The evolving in the SMS also includes MMS, which is an excellent initiative for sending videos and pictures via messaging software. You can use RCS for texting on Android and if you want to use it in WhatsApp and WeChat, then it will work in such a messaging app too.
How RCS will make your texting better?
It will allow you to share high-resolution photos, videos, GIFs, and texts. You can see the contacts online-offline status, their reading, and typing status. You can say that it is a companion like iMessage for Android.
Extra Features
The extra features that are included are business chat feature which includes:
- Make payments.
- Track orders.
This is the same feature that iMessage has for iPhone, so after using this, your Android messages will work the same way as an OS messaging service works.
Using RCS Texting On Android
Make sure your phone fulfills all the requirements mentioned above.
- Open your Android device.
- Locate the options of Google’s Messages.
- Allow the select tab to turn on; I want to use these chat features.
- Now the chat is enabled, start using the messaging app normally.
- You will notice the change if any of your friends are also using the RCS feature.
- If your phone has this app already installed by the company, then it’s ok; if not, then navigate the option of Google’s Messages app.
Why is RCS Not Working on My Device?
Here are the reasons why RCS might not work on some devices:
- If you want your phone to support RCS, then make sure your wireless carrier and your phone can both support it.
- You can try using the Google message feature as there are very few Android phones that support this service.
- The phone like Verizon has included RCS support to Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, and also it supports Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 plus.
- If you are using any of these Device, then the RCS will work on your Device.
When will Google Start RCS Message on Android phone?
Some of the carriers are planning to build their own messaging platform with the help of Google. So that means in the US, you will surely be going to see an improved messaging service on Android as the rumors say that it will be started in 2020.
Using RCS on Any Android Device
You can use the RCS on any Android, as discussed above, Google is soon introducing this on every Android Device. The process of adding the RCS into your Device is nearly impossible. It is a high-risk step for your Device, so you should wait for an RCS upgrade. You can try using some apps that are available on the Google play store; these apps are similar to the RCS.
Daisy Martin is an avid technical blogger, a magazine contributor, a publisher of guides at norton.com/setup and a professional cyber security analyst. Through her writing, she aims to educate people about the dangers and threats lurking in the digital world.
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