Galaxy S8+Turning on Next-Gen Messaging

Active RCS on your device to take full advantage of the new features available in the Messages app.

Active RCS on your device to take full advantage of the new features available in the Messages app.

Steps List - Interactive list of steps. Select a step to read its corresponding text, and to see its Product Image and the Indicators necessary to complete the step.

Current Step: 1 - From the Home screen, tap the Messages icon.
Next-Gen Messaging gives you enhanced chat messaging features in select conversations with other Next-Gen Messaging users including group chats, read receipts, audio messaging, and more.
  1. 1 - From the Home screen, tap the Messages icon.
    • Note: Next-Gen Messaging requires Android 5.1 Lollipop or higher, Android Messages verison 4.3 or higher, and a connection to a wireless monthly plan with data or a Wi-Fi network on a compatible device.
  2. 2 - Tap the Menu icon.
  3. 3 - Tap Settings.
  4. 4 - Tap Chat settings.
  5. 5 - Tap or slide the Rich Communications settings switch to ON.
  6. 6 - You've completed the steps!

Product Image and Indicators - Image of the current step and indicators demonstrating the interactions necessary to complete the step.

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