RCS Unsupported

[Jaydeedaz]

Recently, RCS has become "unsupported" on my Pixel 6 Pro. I'm assuming this is due to the recent shift to Google's RCS service.

I've tried resetting the Messages and Carrier Services apps, but no joy.

 

Can anyone help?

[BandOfBrothers]

You may have answered your own question there @Jaydeedaz 

As this pop is happening then I'm unsure how it can be circumvented unfortunately.

[AnnS]

Yes @Jaydeedaz Vodafone have discontinued RCS service, there is an announcement here:

Rich Communication Services (RCS) Shutdown 

The way forward now is using WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger etc.

If you use Google there is further information available.

[Jaydeedaz]

Thanks AnnS. I read that, but I also read this: https://telecoms.com/520034/30-years-after-sending-the-first-text-vodafone-opts-for-google-rcs/

What does this mean for RCS at Vodafone? Do you know?

[chistery]

The important bit is:

Any Android devices using the Android ‘Messages’ app

48-72 hours after you are disconnected from the RCS platform, when you launch Messages, you will be prompted to accept new Ts & Cs from Google to continue to use RCS. Accepting the Ts & Cs registers you with a Google RCS platform (Messages by Google).

So it will continue to work, it's just handled by Google and not Vodafone.

Sometimes a SIM swap helps to kick RCS into working again, as it should work ok. Sometimes leaving it off for a few days, sometimes it just starts working on its own.

Has it ever worked?

[Jaydeedaz]

Hi chistery,

It's all working again now - thanks.