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Google RCS on iOS

Yuma — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:59:36 GMT

Hello everyone.

Got a question and would like get to know when in Orange will be available Google RCS on iOS 18.x and above.

Peace

Yuma

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tolek — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:36:46 GMT

Hi @Yuma, there are plans, but no specific date is known.

There is an idea for it here: Włączenie obsługi RCS dla telefonów z iOS 18 - Nasz Orange - 406719

Something more Rozwiązano: RCS w iOS 18 Public Beta - Nasz Orange - 401373

And information from the Orange spokesman:

Wojtek Jabczyński w serwisie X: „Wczoraj pytaliście i temat wygląda tak, że po udostępnieniu #iOS18 na polskim rynku będziemy analizować możliwości wprowadzenia #RCS w @Orange_Polska. Nic konkretniejszego na dziś nie mogę dodać.” / X

It's in Polish but I think you can translate it and it's a confirmation of what I wrote - you have to wait.

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Yuma — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:41:41 GMT

Thanks for these hints. Maybe you know is there any chance to use RCS in some kind of port app or something to have it?

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tolek — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:26:49 GMT

Unfortunately not, because this service doesn't depend only on the application itself but on the mobile operator's support of this service also.

In Poland, no mobile operator can currently work with RCS on iPhones.

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Yuma — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:38:48 GMT

Its sad, thanks anyway

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tolek — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:51:20 GMT

You can use a workaround which I think will not satisfy you, but:

- on Android RCS works,

- you can use another messenger with e2e encryption,

- old ones compatible with all devices SMS 😉

At this moment, we have to wait for information about the availability of RCS, but we do not know at what stage the work is.

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Yuma — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:58:10 GMT

main problem is that some of my family and friends using only android devices with msgs by RCS while it works they are not going switch to comunicators

the other issue is that rate from poland to japan sms costs alot

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tolek — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:50:21 GMT

I understand. Unfortunately, in this case, the solution is to make some concessions and find a common communication channel.

I hope that RCS will soon be available on iOS in Orange.

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j131 — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:14:37 GMT

@Yuma

There are also other msg apps which work well on both OSes, like WhatsApp. My wife actually uses it on iOS to communicate with our Japanese friend.

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tolek — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:27:55 GMT

@j131napisał(-a)
@Yuma
There are also other msg apps which work well on both OSes, like WhatsApp. My wife actually uses it on iOS to communicate with our Japanese friend.

But the case is:

@Yumanapisał(-a)
they are not going switch to comunicators

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j131 — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:34:59 GMT

There is no need to "switch". Just use. Use both. If they are not willing - well that is tough. Still, SMS over WiFi should be an option for your @Yuma. This should work and should not cost you anything, as long as you have access to WiFi.

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tolek — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:44:49 GMT

@j131napisał(-a)
Still, SMS over WiFi should be an option for your @Yuma. This should work and should not cost you anything, as long as you have access to WiFi.

It's very good idea. More about SMS over WiFi (SMSoIP) (in Polish language but translate, please) you can find on Orange blog Uruchomiliśmy usługę SMS w Wi-Fi Calling w Orange Flex i nju subskrypcja | Biuro Prasowe Orange