Nick Sutrich is from Android Central.
The process of rolling out the messaging features was slow and frustrating for all users. Everyone will be able to use the Messages app to get access to RCS, thanks to the decision by the search giant. Different wireless carriers dragged their feet, which led to the lagging behind bySamsung. If your carrier has enabled it, we can show you how you can set up a chat with your phone.
How to set up a chat.
There is no way to force the activation of RCS within the Messages. Your ability to use it is dependent on your carrier's use of the "Advanced Messaging" services. Your mileage may vary when it comes to receiving these features, even if you're using the Z Fold 3 or the S20.
You will be presented with a splash screen that will allow you to opt-in. The screen refers to chat features.
You'll be taken to the settings screen for Messages after you tap Agree. Simply tap Start and then your number will be added to the database.
You can open the Messages app on your phone.
The overflow menu button is at the top of your conversations.
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From the drop-down menu, select settings.
The next panel has chat settings.
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You are presented with more options once you have entered the chat settings. There are different toggles.
Use a nickname.
Set the name.
Allow others to know when you have read a message.
Automatic download of chat attachments.
Roaming auto download.
Indicates to others that you are typing.
There are no settings that allow you to "dive deeper" while using RCS. We are expecting more features in the future because this has been a very slow and staged roll out.
How to set up a chat.
If you still can't get RCS features in your carrier's Messages to work, you can download the Google Messages app. It's as easy to enable RCS in the Messages as it is to confirm your phone number. The process looks like this.
Go to your phone and open the app.
The three-dot menu button can be found in the top right-hand corner.
You can select settings.
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The chat features are at the top of the settings panel.
You can enter your phone number.
Continue.
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After you have entered your phone number, it's all you have to do. "Setting up" will be shown on the chat features menu. This will only take a few moments. When the Status changes to Connected, you can use the features in the messaging app.
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