What in the data-stealing is this??

[bett3r]

Another attempt of Samsung x Google forced their apps to our premium phones?? I found this whatever app pops up since today. It seems Google trying to take over SMS app but I do not agree. I clicked "use without chat features" but it kept popping up every 5 minutes. 

Tell me how to stop this monstrosity. 

PS: I didn't install anything new, no weird shyt, regular phone use like normal people. 

[Halston]

Hi bett3r,
Please note that the chat features option is provided by the carrier.
Please follow the below steps on your phone and check if it works.
Go to Settings>>Apps>>Tap at option menu (Three dots on right top corner)>>Select Default apps>>Messaging app>>Select the Messages option from the list.

[bett3r]

This is very misleading. I just did what you told me. I choose 'text or multimedia' as my default message type and IT'S STILL POPPING UP.

Why can't I choose 'no' from the two options?? Why we have to go through settings where most people won't know which apps in settings?

[jokkir]

That's the RCS (Rich Communication Service) feature. Just imagine it as the evolution of SMS/MMS and not spam.

Read more about it here: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/what-is-rcs-messaging/

And:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Communication_Services

It's kinda like iMessage/WhatsApp/Facebook messenger but without needing a data plan

[bett3r]

Well I don't want it. If you actually read their "terms and conditions" it's more intrusive than how it is now. Google, mobile operator and Jibe holds all of your information including messages content. It's frustrating I can't opt out at all.

[TBone]

I think you can turn it off.

[bett3r]

But you have to accept first, then you can turn it off. I don't want to.

[RedDogRabbit]

You can disable Google Messages with adb or App Freezer from the Play Store, although it's important to Note, that Samsung is attempting to block the use of adb on One UI V3.1.1, which is truly disgusting!

Then if you don't want to use Chat features (RCS) download a messaging app from the Play Store.

It's important to take into account, that there's lots of messaging apps available, that are quite possibly less secure & will collect more of your information than Google.

[bett3r]

I don't use messaging app at all. So I can't opt out without using third-party app?? This is disgusting, forcing users like this.

I'm still getting the pop up all night, it's frustrating.

[RedDogRabbit]

Are you saying that you never text anyone? Because that's what Google Messages or Samsung Messages are used for. Chat (RCS) is just the evolution of regular SMS.