RCS (Rich Communication Services) chats in Google Messages are not working for many users due to a bug in the latest update. While Google is working on a fix, users have found a workaround by installing an old APK of the app. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to resolve the RCS issue by rolling back to an older version of Google Messages.
Here's how to fix the RCS issue:
- Delete the Google Messages app
- Turn off auto updates for apps
- Find and install an old Google Messages APK (e.g., from May 2024)
- Open the app to confirm that RCS is working
- Update Google Messages from the Play Store while keeping RCS functionality
Users are reporting various error messages like "RCS chats aren't available for this device" or "No compatible SIM card detected." Google is aware of the issue but has not provided a timeline for the official resolution. In the meantime, rolling back to an old APK seems to be an effective solution for restoring RCS functionality in Google Messages.
