{"id":317874,"date":"2021-08-06T19:00:50","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T16:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-fix-google-chat-rcs-messaging-problems-on-android\/"},"modified":"2021-08-06T19:00:50","modified_gmt":"2021-08-06T16:00:50","slug":"how-to-fix-google-chat-rcs-messaging-problems-on-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-google-chat-rcs-messaging-problems-on-android\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Fix Google Chat (RCS) Messaging Problems on Android"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3c68c88022d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-google-chat-rcs-messaging-problems-on-android\/#How_to_Check_the_RCS_Connection_Status_on_Android\" >How to Check the RCS Connection Status on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-google-chat-rcs-messaging-problems-on-android\/#Option_One_Toggle_Chat_Features_and_Restart\" >Option One: Toggle Chat Features and Restart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-google-chat-rcs-messaging-problems-on-android\/#Option_Two_Clear_Storage_for_Messages\" >Option Two: Clear Storage for Messages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-google-chat-rcs-messaging-problems-on-android\/#Option_Three_Clear_Storage_for_Carrier_Services\" >Option Three: Clear Storage for Carrier Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-google-chat-rcs-messaging-problems-on-android\/#Option_Four_Reset_Network_Options\" >Option Four: Reset Network Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-google-chat-rcs-messaging-problems-on-android\/#Nuclear_Option_Disable_RCS_Completely\" >Nuclear Option: Disable RCS Completely<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-fix-google-chat-rcs-messaging-problems-on-android\/#Keep_Trying_to_Re-enable_Chat_Features_if_You_Still_Want_to_Use_RCS\" >Keep Trying to Re-enable Chat Features if You Still Want to Use RCS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Fix Google Chat (RCS) Messaging Problems on Android&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-746099 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_7987-1.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_7987-1.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_7987-1.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Pixel 5 with Google Chat features connected\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Cameron Summerson\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Cameron Summerson<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>RCS is supposed to be the successor to SMS, but it\u2019s far from a perfect system. Currently, you could run into any number of issues with the service\u2014disconnections, failure to connect, and more. Fortunately, there are a few fixes that you can try if you find yourself in this situation.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, I dealt with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/93307\/android-has-a-big-messaging-problem-and-it-broke-my-texts-for-a-week\/\">one such issue<\/a>. Throughout the <i>four days<\/i> I went without access to RCS (also called Google Chat or Chat Features)\u2014during which times many of my messages went into the abyss, never to be seen by human eyes\u2014I stumbled across a bunch of different fixes. I also talked with Google Pixel support and tried a few others.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, there are several things you can try. If none of those work, the nuclear option is to totally disconnect RCS\/Google Chat on the server side. But let\u2019s not get ahead of ourselves here\u2014let\u2019s first look at how to check the status of Google Chat features.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_the_RCS_Connection_Status_on_Android\"><\/span>How to Check the RCS Connection Status on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/702461\/how-to-check-if-you-have-rcs\/\">know your phone has RCS and you\u2019re having trouble sending messages, checking the status of Chat features on your phone is a good place to start.<\/p>\n<p>To see if Chat features are connected, first open the Messages <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>. From there, tap the three dots in the upper right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-746113 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-1107172.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Choose \u201cSettings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-746116 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-1107202.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the Settings menu, tap on \u201cChat features.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-746117 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-1107232.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If the Status shows as Connected, then you\u2019re good to go. If you\u2019re having issues with messaging, then it\u2019s likely another issue.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-746120 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-1107252-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s not connected, however, then it\u2019s time to start troubleshooting. Stay in this menu, though\u2014it\u2019s where you\u2019ll start.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> While the following solutions are listed as \u201coptions,\u201d they\u2019re designed to be executed in sequential order. They\u2019re laid out from easiest and least destructive to hardest and most aggressive, so start with the first one!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_One_Toggle_Chat_Features_and_Restart\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Option One: Toggle Chat Features and Restart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While you\u2019re in that Chat features menu, go ahead and hit the \u201cEnable chat features\u201d toggle to <i>disable<\/i> it.<\/p>\n<p>Once disabled, go ahead and restart your phone. Long press the power button, then tap \u201cRestart.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-110737.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When it boots back up, use the directions above to jump back into the Chat Features menu. Tap the \u201cEnable chat features\u201d toggle and see if it connects. With a little luck, that did the trick. But if not, keep reading.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_Two_Clear_Storage_for_Messages\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Option Two: Clear Storage for Messages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been an Android user for any reasonable length of time, you\u2019ve likely done the Clear Cache song and dance. Guess what? This is no different. Okay, maybe it\u2019s slightly different\u2014you need to first enable Airplane Mode.<\/p>\n<p>Pull down the notification bar to show the Quick Settings menu. Find the Airplane Mode button (you may have to scroll through several pages of the menu to find it). Keep in mind that this will disable all network connections, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile data at the very least.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-110854.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the gear icon to jump into the Settings menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-110746.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Android's notification shade wit the setting button highlighted \" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In this menu, scroll through until you find \u201cApps &amp; Notifications\u201d (or some variation of this\u2014each Android manufacturer out there will have some version of this option).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-110749.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Android's Settings menu with the Apps &amp; notifications entry highlighted \" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve recently opened Messages, it should be at the top of this list. If not, tap on \u201cSee all # apps.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746135\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-110827.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Apps &amp; notifications menu\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you have to sort through all apps, scroll down until you see Messages.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-110841.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The all apps menu with Messages highlighted \" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once opened, tap on \u201cStorage &amp; cache.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746138\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-110844.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Storage and cache entry\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap on \u201cClear Storage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-110847.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Clear Storage option\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Disabled Airplane Mode, restart your phone, then re-check Chat status using the method outlined above. If it reconnects, congratulations\u2014you\u2019re good to go. If not, well, it\u2019s time to keep trying.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_Three_Clear_Storage_for_Carrier_Services\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Option Three: Clear Storage for Carrier Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Same song, different dance. Once again, go ahead and enable Airplane Mode.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-110854.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From there, open the Settings menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-110746.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Android's notification shade wit the setting button highlighted\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Then find the \u201cApps &amp; Notifications\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-110749.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Android's Settings menu with the Apps &amp; notifications entry highlighted\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap on the \u201cSeel all # apps\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-1108271.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The All Apps option in the Apps &amp; notifications menu\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the three dots in the upper right corner. Select \u201cShow system.\u201d This forces the menu not only to show apps you installed but also proprietary system applications, like the one we\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-111022.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Show System menu option\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down until you find Carrier Services.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-111037.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Carrier Services entry in the All Apps list\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap on this entry, then \u201cStorage &amp; cache.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-111040.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Storage &amp; cache option in the Carrier Settings menu\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap \u201cClear storage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746147\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-111042.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Clear Storage option for Carrier Services\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Disable Airplane Mode, restart your phone, then re-check Chat status using the method outlined above. If it reconnects, you\u2019re good to go. If not, we\u2019ll need to keep digging. From this point forward, the options get more and more aggressive.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_Four_Reset_Network_Options\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Option Four: Reset Network Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At this point, we\u2019re starting to get a little desperate. Resetting Network options will nuke <i>all<\/i> of your wireless connections\u2014Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile data. That means you\u2019ll have to set everything up like it\u2019s the first time again, which can be irritating. Alas, if it fixes your RCS issues, maybe it\u2019s worth it?<\/p>\n<p>First, jump back into the Settings menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-110746.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Android's notification shade wit the setting button highlighted\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Then scroll all the way down to the \u201cSystem\u201d entry and tap into this menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-111122.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The System option in Android's Settings menu\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From there, tap on \u201cAdvanced\u201d to expand the menu, then \u201cReset options.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-111126.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Reset options entry in the Advanced System menu\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Choose the first option in this menu: \u201cReset Wi-Fi, mobile &amp; Bluetooth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-111133.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The reset options menu\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A warning will pop up to let you know that this will erase all network settings\u2014a necessary evil. Tap the \u201cReset settings\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-111136.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The network reset warning dialog\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to input your pattern, PIN, or password here to proceed. Finally, tap the Reset Settings button,\u00a0cross your fingers, and hope for the best.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-112141.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The final network reset dialog\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This will take a few minutes, and afterward, you\u2019ll want to set up all your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections. But first, head back into the Messages app and recheck the Chat status.<\/p>\n<p>Connected? Yay! Still nothing? Oof. Time to go nuclear, at least for now.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nuclear_Option_Disable_RCS_Completely\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Nuclear Option: Disable RCS Completely<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If none of the above options worked, then it\u2019s time to let go of RCS for now. It\u2019s absolutely frustrating to have your messages end up in the abyss, so at least you can fall back to SMS for now. This is a two-step process, but it\u2019s not hard. So tell RCS you love it because it\u2019s time to put it to sleep.<\/p>\n<p>Basically, you\u2019re going to go all the way back to option one here and disable RCS on your phone. Jump into the Messages app and tap the three dots in the upper right.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-1107172.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From there, select \u201cSettings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-1107202.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, tap on \u201cChat features.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-1107232.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the toggle beside \u201cEnable chat feature.\u201d This will disable RCS on your phone.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746158\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screenshot_20210804-1107253.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"showing the Chat features toggle in Messages\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>But that doesn\u2019t always fix the issue both ways\u2014you might be able to send messages over SMS after this, but there\u2019s a good chance messages coming back to you will still come in over RCS. That means you won\u2019t get them, so you\u2019ll also need to disable RCS on the server side.<\/p>\n<p>First, head over to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/messages.google.com\/disable-chat\">Google\u2019s Disable Chat page<\/a> and scroll to the bottom. Here, you\u2019ll input your phone number. Google will send a six digit code for verification, which you\u2019ll input into the second box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-04_13h21_02-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"disabling RCS on the server side using Google's web tool\" width=\"650\" height=\"311\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After verifying your phone number, Chat\/RCS should be completely disabled so you can at least send and receive messages over SMS\/MMS.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Trying_to_Re-enable_Chat_Features_if_You_Still_Want_to_Use_RCS\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">Keep Trying to Re-enable Chat Features if You Still Want to Use RCS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fortunately, completely disabling Chat isn\u2019t the end of RCS, as you can re-enable it whenever you want. There isn\u2019t an exact science here, but I\u2019d wait <i>at least<\/i> 24 hours before trying to reenable it after the nuclear option. That will at least give everything some time to reset.<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, it will reconnect instantly on the first try. But if not, you can continue to disable\/enable it unit it finally reconnects, even if that takes a few days. 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