Google Messages RCS isn’t working for some users, but a weird VPN trick might fix it

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Aug 20, 2026, 6:29 am111 pts
RCS in Google Messages has stopped working for some users The issue mostly seems to be affecting newly set up Samsung phones Various fixes have been proposed, but the simplest and weirdest seems the most reliable RCS (Rich Communication Services) is a worthwhile upgrade to SMS — it brings encryption, read…

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