Does Samsung support RCS?

Quick answer

Yes, Samsung phones support RCS, but increasingly through Google Messages rather than the Samsung Messages app. Samsung devices are fully RCS-capable, and historically Samsung Messages had its own RCS support. However, US carriers have moved to standardize on Google Messages: Verizon ended RCS in Samsung Messages in January 2025, directing users to Google Messages. So on a Samsung phone in the US, RCS works, typically by using Google Messages as the default texting app.

The practical guidance for Samsung owners: if RCS isn't working in Samsung Messages, set Google Messages as the default messaging app and enable chat features. The device supports RCS; the client app is what's changed.

Key facts

Samsung devices are RCS-capable; US carriers now route RCS through Google Messages.
Verizon ended Samsung Messages RCS in January 2025, use Google Messages.
Set Google Messages as default for the most reliable RCS experience on Samsung.

Global & market

The fastest way to understand RCS is to receive one. Get a free sender ID test →

← All RCS questions

Does Samsung support RCS?

Global & market

Related questions