{
  "id": 19190864,
  "title": "RCS broke my Google Messages; these fixes got it working again",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/rcs-broke-my-google-messages-these-fixes-got-it-working-again",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-09T18:00:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Police",
    "slug": "android-police",
    "url": "https://www.androidpolice.com/rcs-broke-my-google-messages-and-these-fixes-got-it-working-again/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Google Messages app on my Android phone had issues with RCS messaging, causing it to break intermittently. I was initially convinced the carrier was responsible, but switching providers made the problem worse. After researching online, I discovered that clearing the Google Messages app cache resolved the issue. However, this method may not work for everyone, as RCS problems can stem from various causes, including internet connectivity and carrier settings. I cleared the Carrier Services data on my phone, turning off RCS chats and restarting my device before re-enabling RCS. This approach successfully restored RCS functionality on Google Messages. It's essential to consider that other parties using RCS may also have setup issues, so verifying their settings is advisable. If problems persist, reaching out to Google with feedback can help address the issue. I emphasize the importance of Google investigating RCS reliability given the numerous complaints, and hope for improvements before the app turns 15 in 2029.",
  "summary": "I love RCS in Google Messages, but it needs more attention",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Engadget",
        "title": "5 Google Messages settings you might want to disable",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/5-google-messages-settings-you-might-want-to-disable",
        "published": "2026-11-07T17:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Google Messages prepares for quick photo and video editing integration",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/google-messages-prepares-for-quick-photo-and-video-editing-integration",
        "published": "2026-11-09T13:18:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}