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Can't turn on RCS chats

Can't turn on RCS chats

Important: To use RCS, everyone in a group or 1-on-1 conversation must have RCS turned on.

If your device and carrier network support RCS and you have problems turning on RCS chats, try these steps:

Check your default messaging app

Make sure that Google Messages is your device’s default app for SMS. Learn how to get started with Google Messages.

Check your data connection

Make sure your Android phone or tablet is connected to the internet and can receive SMS.

Check your RCS chats status Check the Google Messages version Check your Android version Check your Google Play Services version Check the phone number associated with Google Messages Check your Google Fi default

Make sure your Google Fi message sync is off. You can also stop sync on your old phone when you sign in from your new phone.

In Google Messages:

  1. Tap your profile photo or icon Messages settings Advanced.
  2. Tap Google Fi settings.

In Messages for web:

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, go to messages.google.com/web.
  2. Tap More Settings Stop sync & sign out.
(Optional) Check the Carrier Services app version

Most devices come with Carrier Services app pre-installed. If it’s pre-installed, make sure you have the latest Carrier Services app version.

Try other ways to fix the issue

If you’re still unable to turn on RCS chats, clear the application storage for Carrier Services and Google Messages.

Step 1: Clear Carrier Services Step 2: Clear Google Messages

Important:

To clear Google Messages:

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, turn on Airplane mode .
  2. Go to Settings.
  3. Tap Apps & notifications Messages Storage Clear Storage.
  4. Force quit then restart the Android Messages app:
  5. Turn off Airplane mode .
  6. After a few minutes, to find out if you're connected, check your RCS chats status.

Learn more about RCS chats.

Need more help?

If the steps in this article didn't solve the issue, you can go to the RCS chats by Google FAQ or ask questions in the Google Messages Community.

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