Posted 3/1/2024, 5:48:00 AM
Google Blocks RCS Messaging on Rooted Android Phones to Prevent Spam
- Google is blocking RCS messaging from working on rooted or bootloader unlocked Android devices to prevent spam and abuse.
- This causes texts to not be delivered or vanish after hitting send, with no error shown in the Messages app.
- Users can install Magisk and Play Integrity Fix to allow RCS to work again on their rooted devices.
- Google is also shadowbanning bootloader unlocked devices from using RCS messaging.
- The company confirmed it is blocking RCS on rooted phones to ensure they follow "operating measures" and prevent spam.