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How to activate RCS Chat Features on Android
There are many messaging apps in the market but they have many limitations, on text limit, can see when your contact is typing, you will not get to know when the person saw the message or not, and many more things. So there is another alternative that is far better than the SMS on Android which is RCS Messaging.
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RCS is a better way of messaging than SMS and MMS. It has many features including all those that other famous messaging apps have i.e WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram, etc. Before we look forward to how to activate RCS Messaging on Android, we need to first do the following things:
- First, ensure that you have the access to the internet and it has a good network in it.
- Then download the most recent version of your favorite SMS app, or Google Messages if it supports RCS.
- After downloading, make that the same SIM card that is used for data is also the default for calls if your phone
- Supports more than one SIM card.
- Then check your Android version; only Android 5 and later support chat features.
- Your default texting app should be Messages.
- Now open Hangouts, press the hamburger menu, and choose Settings if you use Google Fi. After that, touch your Google account to stop receiving calls and SMS from Google Fi.
- Additionally, you must off Messages’ Fi message sync. To discover the appropriate option, open the Messages app, click Settings from the three-dot menu in the top-right corner, then pick Advanced > Google Fi Settings.
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Now when you are done with the above steps, let’s know how to activate it.
Activate RCS Messaging on Android
Now that everything is set up, let’s look at how to activate RCS on Google’s Messages app.
- Download the Google Message app and make sure it should be the latest version.
- Launch the messaging app.
- In the top right corner, tap the three-dot menu.
- Go to the popup menu and choose Settings.
- After choosing General, tap Chat features.
- If Chat is available for your location and device, a slider to enable it will be visible.
- From the popup, choose Yes, I’m in by tapping the slider.
- Enter your phone number after that, then select Verify now.
- Allow the app a few seconds to check your phone number. Tap Retry next to Status if it still can’t verify after a few minutes.
- When verification is complete, the Status will change to Connected, indicating that RCS is activated.
Once it is finished, you can begin using RCS to send and receive messages and files. RCS-enabled phone users will follow that procedure when messaging them.
Note: There is one further restriction. The Messages app will switch to SMS if you send a message to a number that doesn’t have RCS enabled or doesn’t have it at all.
Google plans to introduce support for NFC Wireless charging (WLC) with Android 15. This feature is a significant development for charging small electronic devices. Unlike the widely-used Qi wireless charging, NFC wireless charging does not require large coils, making it ideal for devices with limited internal space.
With the Android 15 update, NFC wireless charging is expected to become more common in smaller devices such as earbuds, styluses, smartwatches, and tracker tags. This support will enhance user convenience and device functionality.
Announced in 2020, the NFC Wireless Charging technology uses antennas that are reportedly smaller than one centimeter. These antennas are versatile, serving both as a means for wireless charging and NFC data transfer. This dual functionality is particularly beneficial for smaller devices.
The slow adoption of NFC Wireless Charging in the market has been attributed to a lack of support from major operating systems. However, the recent Android 15 beta release indicates that Google is now integrating NFC Wireless Charging capabilities into the Android platform. This move could lead to an increase in WLC-enabled accessories.
This feature could transform the charging of devices like tracker tags, which could use NFC for both power and data, and styluses that comply with the USI 2.0 specification.
Android 15 might allow Google Play to update your phone’s NFC
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Google has recently released the first beta version of Android 15, which brings a significant update as lets users select a preferred app to serve as their default wallet application. This feature enhances the system’s flexibility, allowing for a personalized choice of NFC payment apps.
Previously, Google Wallet was the default NFC payment app on Pixel phones. With the new update, users have noticed that the AMEX app is also compatible with this setting.
This change is also expected for various payment apps to become the default wallet app on Android devices. Google explains that wallet apps are designed to store essential items like credit cards, loyalty cards, and even car keys, facilitating different types of transactions.
This update is notable because it differs from Apple’s approach on iOS, where alternative digital wallet apps are not allowed. Previously, Android hasn’t blocked third-party wallet apps but this new default setting will make it easier for users to integrate these apps into their payment processes, giving them more options and enhancing the overall user experience.
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Google’s upcoming Android 15 update is set to bring a transformational change in the way NFC technology is updated on smartphones. The company promises to reduce the complexity of operating system updates with Android 15. Notably, the NFC feature offers contactless payments and data transfer.
Back in 2019, Project Mainline was introduced by Google to address the challenge of updating the Android operating system across various devices. Project Mainline allows Google to update essential parts of the operating system directly, bypassing the device manufacturers. This method simplifies the update process and ensures that all devices receive updates simultaneously.
With the introduction of Android 15, Google plans to increase the number of updateable modules from 37 to 40 within Project Mainline. The addition of the ‘com.android.nfcservices’ package is significant because it includes the NFC stack.
The presence of the NFC stack package along with two other packages indicates that Google is preparing to add these as new modules to the project mainline. Although it has not yet been confirmed whether these will be included or not.
As Android 15 gets closer to its release, it’s clear that Google is working towards a more unified Android experience. The ability to update the NFC stack directly through the Google Play System is a step that provides users with a more consistent and secure operating system.
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