I just want working RCS messaging
4 days ago
- #RCS
- #Apple
- #Google Jibe
- User experiencing non-working RCS on iPhone 15 Pro for over a month, with Apple blaming carriers and carriers blaming Apple or Google.
- Background includes extensive experience with multiple OS platforms and previous work resolving MMS issues with carriers.
- Google has intentionally broken RCS for custom Android OSs, admitting to blocking it for rooted and custom ROM devices.
- Apple introduced RCS support in iOS 18, but issues arose after upgrading to iOS 26, with RCS stuck on 'Waiting for activation...'.
- Extensive troubleshooting steps taken, including network resets, eSIM reissuing, and device restores, with no resolution.
- Logs suggest a possible issue with 'UserInteractionRequired.xml' from T-Mobile, but Apple's support lacks the tools or knowledge to address it.
- Apple's support strategy defaults to blaming carriers, with no accountability or effective troubleshooting offered.
- Google Jibe, which runs RCS infrastructure in the US, was never mentioned by Apple support, highlighting a lack of transparency.
- Apple plans to swap the phone's board as a last resort, but the user believes the issue is systemic and requires a proper fix.
- User advocates for Apple to properly diagnose and fix the issue, leveraging logs and user feedback for a resolution.