Advanced Messaging for select Samsung smartphones - FAQs

Verizon's Advanced Messaging gives you better messaging with longer messages and more sharing options.

Advanced Messaging features include:

• Send larger text messages: Create larger messages up to 8,000 characters long. With Advanced Messaging you're no longer limited to 160 characters.
• Typing indicators: See when your contact is typing in a conversation.
• Read receipts: See when your message has been read.
• Large group chats: Create group chats with up to 100 participants.*
• High-quality media sharing: Share pictures and videos in high-quality.
• Brand chat: Text with your favorite companies' chatbots from your messages app. Conversations are saved in your messages so you can read them when you need to.
• Chat over Wi-Fi: You can send messages over Wi-Fi, even when you don't have a cellular connection.
• Transfer larger files: Send larger attachments than ever before.
• Location sharing: Share your location as you travel.

*Group message recipients must also have Advanced Messaging enabled on a compatible device.

When Advanced Messages in Samsung Messages is shut down on 1/6/25, you can still access your text messages.

After 1/6/25, to send and receive photos and videos over 5MB, you must switch to Google Messages. This includes read and typing receipts and large groups.

You can make Google Messages your default messaging app to keep the more robust messaging you’re used to. For more information, visit our Verizon Messages (Message+) FAQs page.

There is no cost to buy or use Advanced Messaging. Data charges may apply.

Visit our Advanced Messaging - Enable chat messages page to learn how to get started.

Important: Advanced Messaging in the Samsung Messages app is being discontinued on 1/6/25. Basic messaging features (SMS / MMS) will continue to work after 1/6/25.

To use Advanced Messaging you need:

• A capable smartphone enabled for Advanced Messaging
• A postpaid wireless account
• The latest software for your device
• To agree to the Terms and opt into the Service within your Messaging app

Important: Advanced Messaging in the Samsung Messages app is being discontinued starting on 1/6/25. Basic messaging features (SMS / MMS) will continue to work after 1/6/25.

Advanced Messaging won't work if a messaging block is enabled on your account.

Advanced Messaging is not available for prepaid customers, government accounts, select corporate accounts and customers currently activated on Verizon's Just Kids plan. Group chat requires all group users to have Advanced Messaging.

If you switch between the Advanced Messaging and another messaging app, it may not work, may be interrupted, or you may not be able to access Messages.

Advanced Messaging is currently only available on select Samsung smartphones until 12/18/24 on the Verizon network.

Important: Advanced Messaging in the Samsung Messages app is being discontinued starting on 1/6/25. Basic messaging features (SMS / MMS) will continue to work after 1/6/25.

To begin using Advanced Messages you'll need to first opt-in to use the service and agree to our terms.

To learn how to get Advanced Messages on your Samsung smartphone visit Advanced Messaging - Enable chat messages.

Visit our Verizon RCS FAQs to learn about messaging for Apple iOS 18 devices.

Yes, once your Advanced Messaging capable smartphone is activated on the Verizon network, you can opt in and begin using Advanced Messaging.

Important: Advanced Messaging in the Samsung Messages app is being discontinued starting on 1/6/25. Basic messaging features (SMS / MMS) will continue to work after 1/6/25.

Advanced Messaging is  available on select Samsung smartphones until 1/6/25. You'll know Advanced Messaging is available when you receive an update message indicating that your smartphone has been upgraded to support Advanced Messaging. Once you opt-in, it will be enabled on your device.

Important: Advanced Messaging in the Samsung Messages app is being discontinued starting on 1/6/25. Basic messaging features (SMS / MMS) will continue to work after 1/6/25.

Advanced Messaging is designed to work over a Wi-Fi connection. You may run into issues if connected to some corporate, business or international Wi-Fi connections using a firewall.

Important: Advanced Messaging in the Samsung Messages app is being discontinued starting on 1/6/25. Basic messaging features (SMS / MMS) will continue to work after 1/6/25.

Advanced messaging will only function while on the Verizon network.