GoKawiilGoogle confirms RCS media delivery bug in Messages, fix rolling out
Google has acknowledged a bug affecting a subset of Google Messages users that disrupts delivery of RCS messages, particularly media attachments like GIFs and photos. A company spokesperson told Android Authority that a fix is already being rolled out and will reach all affected users over the coming weeks.
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RCS has become central to Google's messaging strategy, replacing older SMS/MMS standards with richer features, so delivery failures could undermine user trust in the platform. The gradual rollout timeline means some users may continue experiencing the issue for weeks, which could be frustrating given how embedded RCS is in daily communication.
- Google confirmed a bug causing disrupted RCS message delivery for some Google Messages users
- A fix is already rolling out but will take several weeks to reach everyone
- Users are advised to keep the Google Messages app updated via Play Store to receive the fix promptly
Source: androidauthority.com, 2026-10-02
Published there as: “RCS misbehaving in Messages? Google says a fix is on the way”
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