You can re-enable from here at any time.ĭoes it cost anything to use Chat Messaging? Disable Chat features by tapping the toggle.If you want to disable Chat Messaging on your device, just follow these steps: What if I don't want to use Chat Messaging? You can get Chat Messaging by downloading Google Messages from the Play Store. I don’t have the right app, how do I get Chat Messaging on my device?

We’re rolling out Chat Messaging gradually and more devices will follow shortly, so keep an eye out for software upgrades that are recommended by your phone. Which devices support Chat Messaging?Ĭhat Messaging is available in your normal messaging client on the following phones: Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e, S20, S20+, S20 5G, S20+ 5G, A12, and the Z Flip. If your Messages app is compatible, you can use it as normal – just make sure you have Chat features enabled in settings. Google Messages works on all Android devices with Android 5.0 (known as Lollipop) or above. Any two people who have Chat Messaging enabled on their devices can exchange chat messages, even if they’re using different Messages apps to do it. No, Chat Messaging enhances what you can do in your normal messaging app, like Google Messages or Samsung Messages. Transfer large files – send larger attachments.ĭo I need to download a separate app to use Chat Messaging?.Chat Messaging over wifi – send messages even when you don't have a mobile network connection.High-quality media sharing – share pictures and videos in high quality.Large group chats – create group chats with up to 100 participants who also have Chat Messaging enabled.Read receipts – know when your message has been read.Typing indicators – see when your contact is typing in a conversation.Send longer texts - you're not limited to 160 characters.Here are examples of some of the new features: Chat Messaging is sometimes referred to as RCS (Rich Communication Services). Chat Messaging enhances the messages you send from your normal Messages app, like Google Messages or Samsung Messages, with things you can’t do when sending standard SMS or MMS messages.

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