You can check if a device has Advanced Messaging by visiting Tech specs > Connectivity for any device in Devices. How to check if a device has Advanced Messaging

If the app says it was installed from the Play Store, then it is not the default app.

To check if the messaging app is the default app: Press and hold on the current messaging app > Tap Advanced.

You can change the default messaging app by selecting the new app at any time. Their default Messaging app will be listed as an app on the bottom of the home screen unless they manually move it.

You can use the pre-installed messaging app on your devices to experience Advanced Messaging features while messaging with someone on other networks.

T-Mobile users must be connected to the T-Mobile network or Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi calling enabled.

Both parties must be on Android devices.

Generally, most Android smartphones from 2018 or newer have Advanced Messaging capabilities.

To experience RCS messaging features while texting with users on other networks, you need an Android smartphone with Advanced Messaging capabilities.

Advanced Messaging requirements Requirements for cross network RCS messages To learn how to manage Advanced Messaging preferences, check out the Devices page for your device. You don’t have to do anything to get started. Manage Advanced Messaging preferencesĪdvanced Messaging comes enabled out of box. Please note: Messages by Google does not currently support group chat icon and group administrator. Messaging between carrier (Carrier interoperability)

Messaging with other service providers: Universal Profile 1.0 features will work as soon as other carrier adopt/support the RCS Universal Profile 1.0 Standards.

With Advanced Messaging, you will get the following enhanced features:

In 2015, T-Mobile was the first to launch RCS to customers with Advanced Messaging capable devices. RCS-enabled devices can send RCS messages across networks to allow customers to connect with one another through a modern way of messaging.

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