As a popular communication tool, Google Messages facilitates SMS and RCS interactions. However, some users have been experiencing difficulties with the “Automatically resend as text (SMS/MMS)” option not working. This issue can be frustrating, especially if you need to send an important message that fails to deliver.Â
This blog post will explore solutions for addressing potential issues with your Android mobile device’s messaging system.
How to Troubleshoot Messaging Issues & Fix Google Messages Automatically Resend as Text (SMS/MMS) Not Working on Android Phone
Enable “Automatically resend as text (SMS/MMS)” option
The first solution to try is to enable the “Automatically resend as text (SMS/MMS)” option. This feature ensures that your message always gets sent by forcing Google Messages to switch to SMS and MMS when RCS messaging fails. Here are the steps to enable this feature:
- Tap on Google Messages on your Android device.
- Hit the three-dot menu in the top right corner.
- Select Settings.
- Select General.
- Select Chat features.
- Look for “Automatically resend as text (SMS/MMS)” and toggle it on.
By following these steps, you can enable the “Automatically resend as text (SMS/MMS)” option in Google Messages app on Android mobile devices, and your messages will always get sent, even when RCS fails.
Clearing Cache and Data for the App on Android Settings
Another solution that can help fix the issue is clearing the cache and data of the Messages app. Clearing the cache and data can help resolve any issues with the app that may be preventing the “Automatically resend as text (SMS/MMS)” option from working. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Settings app on your Android device.
- Go to Apps.
- Find the Messages app under “See all apps.”
- Tap on Storage & cache.
- Hit Clear Cache.
You can also select Clear storage to delete all the data associated with the app.
By clearing the cache and data of the Google Messages app, you can help fix the issue and ensure that your messages get sent even when RCS messaging fails.
Force Close the Google Messages App
If neither of the above solutions works, you can try force closing the messaging app. If the app isn’t responding, try force closing it. Here’s how to do it:
- Tap and hold the messaging app on your Android device.
- Tap on the (i) icon.
- Tap on Force Stop.
By force closing the messaging app, you can help fix the issue and ensure that your messages get sent even when RCS tool is not working.
Contact Google User Support
If none of these approaches work, the issue may lie within the app itself. Keep the app up to date and seek assistance from Google support if necessary. They can provide further details and help with troubleshooting. They may also release an update to the app that could fix the issue.
If you are experiencing issues with the ‘Automatically resend as text (SMS/MMS)’ feature option not working in Google Messages app, you can try the solutions mentioned above. Enabling the “Automatically resend as text (SMS/MMS)” option, clearing the cache and data of the Messages app, and force closing the app can help fix the issue.
When all else fails, turn to Google support for extra help. By following these solutions, you can ensure that your messages get sent even when RCS fails.