Tips & Tricks
How to use Google RCS features in Samsung smartphones running One UI 3.1?
Samsung Messages had only supported RCS via carrier implementation; users on Galaxy devices had to install the Google Messages app to take advantage of cross-carrier RCS.
Still, you can enjoy this feature with Google Messages only as there is currently no way to force the activation of RCS within Samsung Messages.
Moreover, your ability to activate it entirely depends on your carrier activating the “Advanced Messaging” services for the stock Samsung app.
When the time comes, you will be presented with a splash screen giving you the option to opt-in.
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Meanwhile, the screen doesn’t specifically mention RCS but instead refers to Chat Features.
Tapping Agree will get you started, and you’ll be taken to the Settings screen for Messages.
From there, just tap Start, and then your number will be enrolled in RCS.
How to set up RCS Chat with Samsung Messages?
- Go to the Messages app on your Samsung phone.
- Click on the three-dot overflow menu button at the top of your conversations.
- Choose Settings from the drop-down menu.
- Tap on Chat Settings within the next Settings panel.
Once you have entered the Chat Settings, you are offered more options that are mentioned below:
- Use nickname in chats
- Set Nickname
- Share read status: Allow others to know when you have read their message.
- Auto download: Automatically download chat attachments.
- Roaming auto-download
- Share typing indications: Indicates to others that you are typing.
As per the current situation, no additional settings are allowing you to “dive deeper” while using RCS. However, considering that this has been a very slow and staged rollout, we are expecting more features in the future.
