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jaydenvt

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#283854 16-Mar-2021 11:42

Just got the OneUI 3.1 update on my Note 20 Ultra from Spark and its asking me to enable smart, rich messaging through the default Samsung SMS app.

Is this RCS? I haven't enabled / accepted it yet as I don't really want Internet based SMS - I just want good ol reliable SMS (always hear people complaining of SMS issues when using / coming from RCS based SMS, whether it be imessage or android based RCS SMS)

Can anyone enlighten me?

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#2675400 16-Mar-2021 11:45

It falls back to SMS if there's a problem.

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#2675415 16-Mar-2021 12:08

Yes, it's RCS. As above too.

jaydenvt

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#2675430 16-Mar-2021 12:24

Do you know if it's something you can opt out of? Or is it pushed on you if you accept? Is it a global option you can just turn on and off or does it just try send it over RCS every text you send?

Would prefer to just stick to traditional SMS.

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#2675432 16-Mar-2021 12:29

I am using Google Messages and they don't push it. Perhaps Samsung is being a bit more... pushy.

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