How To Switch Off RCS On Android And Samsung Galaxy?
To switch off RCS (Rich Communication Services) on both Android and Samsung devices, follow these steps:
For Android Devices:
- Open the Messages app.
- Tap your profile icon (top right).
- Navigate to Settings > Messages settings.
- Find the option labeled
RCS chats
orEnable chat features
. - Make sure the toggle switch for
Turn on RCS chats
orEnable chat features
is switched off (the circle should be on the left side). - Confirm the action in the pop-up window if prompted.
For Samsung Devices:
The process is similar; however, some Samsung devices may display slightly different menus:
- Launch the Messages app.
- Access the three-dot menu or your profile icon.
- Head to Settings > Message settings > Chat features.
- Set
Enable chat features
to off. - Tap
Turn off
in the confirmation dialogue box.
Remember that disabling RCS reverts your messages to traditional SMS/MMS formats until you re-enable RCS.