How to Change Default SMS and RCS App to Google Messages

How to Change Default SMS and RCS App to Google Messages or Other SMS Apps on Android Devices.

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Change the default SMS app on Android and switch to Google Messages on Android. Set up a new SMS app on Android.

Phone: Sony Xperia 1V Android 14 version.

In this video, I’m going to guide you through the process of changing your default SMS and RCS app to Google Messages or any other SMS app on your Android phone or tablet.

Switching your default messaging app can greatly enhance your texting experience.

Step-by-step instructions

Open the “Settings” app on your Android device.
Scroll down and tap on “Apps & notifications” or just “Apps,” depending on your Android version.
Select “Default apps” from the list of options.
Here, you see a section labeled “SMS app.” Tap on it to see a list of all the SMS apps installed on your device.
From the list, select “Google Messages” or any other SMS app you prefer.

After selecting your desired SMS app, your device will prompt you to confirm the change. Once you confirm, the new app will become your default SMS and RCS app, handling all your text messages and rich communication services.

These steps might vary slightly depending on your specific Android model and version.

Learning how to switch your default SMS and RCS app makes your messaging experience better.

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