21/04/2025
Google Messages Embraces Dual SIM with RCS Chat Support
Good news for Android users juggling two phone numbers! Google Messages has finally rolled out widespread support for dual SIM functionality with RCS (Rich Communication Services) chat.
This update, which many have eagerly awaited, allows users with dual SIM smartphones to enjoy the enhanced messaging features of RCS on both of their phone numbers simultaneously within the Google Messages app.
Previously, even if your phone supported two SIM cards, Google Messages typically only allowed RCS to be active on one number. This meant that for the secondary SIM, users would often have to fall back to standard SMS/MMS, missing out on features like read receipts, typing indicators, high-quality media sharing, and improved group chats.
Now, with the latest update to Google Messages, users can enable RCS for both SIM cards in their device. This provides a unified and enhanced messaging experience across both personal and work numbers, or any other scenario where having two active phone lines is beneficial.
Key benefits of dual SIM RCS support in Google Messages:
*Unified Messaging: Manage RCS conversations on both phone numbers within a single app.
*Enhanced Features on Both Numbers: Enjoy read receipts, typing indicators, high-resolution photo and video sharing, and better group chat functionality on both SIMs.
*Seamless Switching: No need to manually switch default messaging SIMs to benefit from RCS.
*Improved Communication: Experience more dynamic and interactive conversations, regardless of which number you are using.
How to enable dual SIM RCS in Google Messages:
1. Ensure you have the latest version of the Google Messages app installed from the Google Play Store.
2. Open the Google Messages app.
3. Tap on your profile picture or icon in the top right corner.
4. Select "Messages settings" (or "Chat features").
5. Tap on "RCS chats".
6. You should now see the status of both SIM cards and options to enable or disable RCS for each. Ensure both are enabled.
This wider rollout comes after a period of testing and limited availability for some users. While there were earlier glimpses of this feature in 2024, it now appears to be reaching a broader audience.
The addition of dual SIM support brings Google Messages in line with other modern messaging platforms and significantly improves the experience for users who rely on dual SIM smartphones for various aspects of their lives. It underscores Google's commitment to enhancing the RCS experience on Android ...