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Understanding the Context

Tip: Availability of RCS varies by region and carrier. Verify that Google Messages is set as your default texting app. Learn how to change your default texting app. Make sure that your carrier supports SMS, MMS, or RCS messaging.

Key Insights

You can make Google Messages your default app as described here. You won’t lose any existing SMS/MMS messages if you change your default app to Google Messages and you’ll be able to use Google Messages’ benefits such as Google Messages for Web, Smart Replies, and RCS chats (where supported). If your previous messaging app supports proprietary features or non-interoperable forms of ... Check your default messaging app Make sure that Google Messages is your device’s default app for SMS. Learn how to get started with Google Messages.

Final Thoughts

Check your data connection Make sure your Android phone or tablet is connected to the internet and can receive SMS. Change advanced settings Change how Google Messages sends pictures, videos & audio files Send a message or a file separately to each person in a conversation: Tap Group messaging Send an SMS reply to all recipients and get individual replies (mass text). Automatically download files when data roams: Turn on Auto-download MMS when roaming. Open Google Messages . Open the chat where you received the voice message. At the top of the voice message recording, tap View transcript.

You can use your computer or Android tablet to chat with your friends through Google Messages for web, which shows what’s on your Google Messages mobile app. Google Messages for web sends SMS messages using a connection from your computer to your phone, so carrier fees will apply, just like on the mobile app. With Rich Communication Services or RCS, a modern industry standard for messaging, you can have a more dynamic and secure conversation with someone than SMS or MMS. Learn about Rich Communication Services messaging.