[Guide] Activate Native Video Calling (over LTE), RCS & other features
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Hey so I just tried this on my s21 ultra but for some reason its not working. Yes the chat option is now there and both tabs are switched on but when i text it does not show as read. Am I doing something or do i have to wait 8days like I read from someone in this thread?
Hi. I have a samsung s20+ and I downloaded google phone and did the *#*#467#*#* but nothing is coming up. I hope you guys can help me
The conventional method doesnt work on Android 11. First Post is updated, you can find the instructions for Android 11 at the bottom of the first post
1. Install Alliance Shield X >> Create account and Give necessary permissions.
2. Look at this post and follow
Let me know if it works
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I had Snapdragon N20U where RCS was working fine. I sold it and bought Exynos version, enabled RCS using Alliance shield and it shows up in menu but it still shows sms only when I write to contacts who I'm sure they use RCS
Hi everyone.
I'm using vodafone on my Note8 (android9). RCS works on google messages but I can't make it work on Samsung messages - even after toggling RCS on and off via IMS, restarting phone and force stopping messages. Is this limited to android 10/One UI 2.0 and above only? Thanks
I'm using vodafone on my Note8 (android9). RCS works on google messages but I can't make it work on Samsung messages - even after toggling RCS on and off via IMS, restarting phone and force stopping messages. Is this limited to android 10/One UI 2.0 and above only? Thanks
I dont have an active sim in my note 8, i can check that for you over the weekend. Ideally it should work, i used to have RCS on my samsung messages on Note 8 but it was limited to other Samsung users. Never got around to digging deeper. I have a Tmobile note 8. Here is what t-mobile says about RCS https://www.t-mobile.com/support/de...note8/advanced-messaging-samsung-galaxy-note8
Please check with vodafone if they are supporting RCS from carrier side. RCS on google messages is Carrier agnostic and is using jibe.
hayabusa1300cc
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Annnd I'm back. Lost RCS since the 3.1 update on tmobile. I changed and the settings back for RCS however no RCS even through Google Messages.
Same, I can't even get the ussd code to work using Google phone. Anyone else experience this and/or have a fix?
Unlocked on T-Mobile
hayabusa1300cc
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That method hasn't worked for some time. You need to use Shield Alliance X method. But I have RCS on Google Messages only.
I lost RCS before 3.1, it was working fine with 2.5 and fairly sure it worked with 3.0 for a while, then one day I couldn't send texts unless I turned it off, now it just refuses to enable at all even with Google messages and Alliance X tricks
Its Does not Show IM Settting on my phone, after i install google phone.
Try 2 Phone Note 9 and S9+ still the same. those 2 phone is unlock Phone ( no effect to any carrier).
Maby the latest update from Samsung was block it.
Try 2 Phone Note 9 and S9+ still the same. those 2 phone is unlock Phone ( no effect to any carrier).
Maby the latest update from Samsung was block it.
hayabusa1300cc
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Hey, Alliance Shield X is still working, i just tried and i can confirm. After the update everything goes back to off, that what happened to mine after April Security update so i just re-enabled evrything. RCS and Video over LTE.
Let me know what issue you are facing and i can try to help. I am on T-mobile.
hayabusa1300cc
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Wow thanks yes please can you help. Turning it on does nothing for either. Before last just I had RCS only for Google Messages. Now none, also TMobile
Sorry just saw this. DM me we can do this together. I am in EST we can do a live chat too after 6 pm EST.
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5Quick Note before you start this - If you are on stable one UI 3.x / Android 11 or greater, see the bottom of the post to see the workaround. Thanks to @knuschit
Introduction - If you have ever bought a device that comes locked with the carrier you will see there are some carrier baked features missing in unlocked devices. While putting in your sim will change CSC of your device you might still not get all the features. So far i fail to understand why would device makers and Carriers make it so difficult for users. I have scourged through so many forums and found info like these where a t-mobile rep responds saying there is no way those features can be added to non carrier branded device ( Either a blatant lie or the reps are ill informed or both).
My Device - Unlocked SM-N986U1 with tmobile sim - CSC - TMB/TMB/XAA
Problem Statement- I want Video calling over LTE and RCS features.
Solution - Follow the steps carefully and also see the attached screenshots -
There are other ways of doing this by creating shortcut to ims service settings but i am posting something that most users can easily do.
Quick Pre-Check - Before starting if you have been using RCS on Google Messages you might want to de-register. Follow the process here: https://messages.google.com/disable-chat.
You can always activate it in case you want to go back to RCS on google messages.
This will only work if you are on Android 10, or the Beta version of Android 11. Samsung has blocked this on Stable Android 11.
STEPS1. Download and install Phone app (By google)
2. Open the phone App that you just downloaded and make it your default Phone app.
3. Dial *#*#467#*#*
4. You will see the settings as in my Screenshot 1
5. Tap on IMS Service Switch (The first Option)
6. See the Screenshot 2 and move all the switches to ON.
7. Go back to main page and then go to RCS Configuration settings and make sure they are selected to be always on as in Screenshot 3.
8. I changed back to default phone app after this.
9. And done you should have the video calling over LTE to fellow T-Mobile users activated now.
I have already made a few calls and tested it and can confirm that this works. This might work for Sprint too.
NOTE THAT - Default video call on contacts is still duo. you have to make a regular voice call to a contact first then you will see the native video call icon.
These settings wont stick after OS/Firmware update via Odin, OTA or Sideload and steps would need to be repeated.
Edit Update -You can See all three screenshots together here.
Let us know how it goes here and if you explored any more settings and i will update this post with due credit.
WORKAROUND: SINCE THE ABOVE METHOD IS NOT WORKING ON ONE UI 3.X / Android 11The conventional method doesnt work on Android 11 so use the method below:
1. Install Alliance Shield X >> Create account and Give necessary permissions
2. Open Alliance Shield X settings and toggle New App Manager Layout On
3. Look at this post and follow
4. See the Screenshot 2 and move all the switches to ON.
5. Go back to main page and then go to RCS Configuration settings and make sure they are selected to be always on as in Screenshot 3.
I can confirm this works.
ADDITIONAL CONFIRMED INFO FROM USERS / TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the following step in case you had RCS activated on Google Messages and doing the above steps does not get you RCS in the Native SMS App. Thanks @Compusmurf
Confirmed to be working for ATT
It works for other phones too
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Did you toggle the knox switch? Make sure your settling page of Alliance shield app looks like my screen shot and then when you open the IMS settings it will look like my other screen shot.. Then you have to go to activities tab and select the first from the list and pick open and now you will see the IMS settings.. Just toggle the RCs switches like instructed in first post.3Guys I Figured It Out!
They didn't remove the ability to access the IMS settings you see in Google Phone, they just changed how to access them. I used an application called Alliance Sheild X. But I'm sure you can use ANY app that can launch app activities.
I don't feel like writing it all out so i made a quick video:
Video
After doing this, i have all my RCS abilities back to normal. I'm on a U1 Snapdragon running Stock ONE UI 32
OK good news is, it (Alliance Shield X) just got updated on my phone and their Knox license is back and I can confirm that I was able to switch the IMS setting to On.
@hayabusa1300cc it works now. Try.2
Agreed. There is no reason for a carrier to make decisions on what you can and cannot use I you bought an unlocked phone straight from Samsung. Like how is it fair That Verizon gets to tell me what I can and cannot use on my own phone that I bought straight from Samsung and not them. And screw Samsung for conforming to them.
