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Google Messages - Turn RCS Chats On / Off

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Google Messages - Turn RCS Chats On / Off

Here's how to turn Chat on or off for the Messages by Google app.
  • Chat in the messages app is a Google service that allows unlimited text messages via Wi-Fi or the Verizon wireless network.
  • For more info about Messages, visit the support.google.com/messages website.
  1. Open the
    Messages
     Messages icon app.
    If prompted tap
    Yes, I'm in
    , then follow the steps to verify.
  2. Tap the profile picture (upper right).
  3. Tap
    Messages settings
    .
  4. Tap
    RCS Chats
    .
  5. Tap
    Turn on RCS chats
     to turn on or off.