Reading through peoples problems makes me appreciate my experience.
The various Play services have their settings as per initial instructions from original GOS install.
I downloaded the google messenger for RCS.
I had to go to the sim settings to make sure my number was set.
I then went to GM wherein I entered my number and had to "verify". A couple of hours later, all connected.
It has now been over month, without any issue from the start. Yet when I tried to invoke it on my Xiaomi, it took a couple of weeks even though it was the same network. I think the sim settings and number recognition are important, especially if you have recently ported your number
Using RCS with Google Messages on GrapheneOS
I'm not crazy about using Google's Messages app for texting, but my threat model is low and with iMessage implementing RCS the Apple Fanboys in the family will only become more resistant to using Signal.
It appears as though RCS is working for me on Mint Mobile, though it remains to be seen if I'll disconnect after a few days. Is there anything definitive Privacy wise I need to do if I'm going to use the app as my primary SMS/MMS/RCS?
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This menthod worked for me. The Google app must be used to pull down a config or verify something about the device. I was able to keep my connection to googles RCS network after deleting the Google app. Hopfully its not needed to keep RCS enabled
OfflinePuffin Did this work on the newest version of messages?
I've been using Messages for about a week...thus far, my Mint Mobile eSim hasn't lost connection to RCS (knock on wood). I did not download the Google app beforehand to activate, but I did disconnect from VPN and WiFi during the initial activation.
So far working well, I don't really like using Google's Messages app but my family won't download Signal and I'm sick of the iPhone users complaining about texting Android users.
5rlyn with unlimited texts as part of a normal deal, how is messaging any better sending a text?
Are people so desperate to have instant proof I've ignored their message?
RCS has a lot of advantages over sms like advance message features.
Also if you messaging another android user your chats are encrypted (thankyou you google). Also the RCS standard also can support crossplatform video calls, better group messaging and much more if implemented
Hey matchbox since there is a solution can we pin it somehow to the top of this thread? Or have a Current way to enable RCS topic pinned to the fourm?
Can someone leave a post here that explains in detail exactly what one needs to do?
About 2 weeks ago I was running stock Google with root and Google decided it's perfectly fine to block messages and some calls. You can read about multiple people having that issue on xda. That is not OK, who knows what that call or message may have been about, how important it might be. Messages used to fallback to standard sms/mms which you'd at least get them. My advice, get far away from Google and stay there.
PaulDavis actually I've got a brother who is very very busy and very very bad at responding, so it does help to know if he's seen a message or not.
I also have nieces, and when a video of them is sent via SMS, it looks pixelated and crappy. When sent via Signal/RCS/Imessage, the compression and loss is lessened.
I used this method linked above
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5rlyn That's where I'm lucky to not have to need that sort of service. I have no one in my life, so the only messages I get are from the hospital and pharmacy, and they block responses
n8w I'm having issues with getting RCS to connect as well, I used the listed steps but it seems it might be an att issues? I've had it to work in the past when the recommended solution was to download and install the old messages apk. No luck so far with the current messages apk, I'm going to try later on if it will work on the old apk
Sbpr Wasn't able to get this working. Google's phone number settings say that auto verification is pending for my device indefinitely.
Thank you so much installing App Ops and Shizuku and allowing "Read Device Identifiers" and force stopping messages and turning RCS back on fixed registered right away. Tested it with a friend and it is using RCS now with end to end encryption. Made this account just to chime in thank you anyone wondering I am on Verizon.
Onyx5783 I Heard some carriers require "Carrier Services" ATT being one of them I believe try those steps after installing Carrier Services.