Turn on RCS messaging on your iPhone
With RCS messaging, you can send texts, high resolution photos and videos, and links to both Apple and non-Apple devices.
About RCS messaging
RCS messaging is a carrier-provided service. When you aren’t using iMessage, you can send RCS messages over Wi-Fi or cellular-data networks.
RCS text messages can be sent to non-Apple devices as well as another iPhone or other Apple devices with Text Message Forwarding turned on. With RCS, you can send texts, high resolution photos and videos, links, and more. RCS also supports delivery receipts, read receipts and typing indicators. Like MMS or SMS messages, RCS messages appear in green text bubbles on your device.
Learn about the differences between iMessage, SMS/MMS messaging, and RCS messaging
Turn RCS messaging on or off
In the Settings app, tap Apps.
Tap Messages.
Tap RCS Messaging.
Turn RCS Messaging on or off.
There may be a slight delay after you first turn on RCS. To use RCS, you need iOS 18 and a cellular plan from a carrier that supports RCS messaging on iPhone. Carrier fees may apply. Contact your wireless carrier for more information.
Learn whether your carrier supports RCS messaging on iPhone
Availability varies by region and carrier.
Turn RCS business messaging on or off
Some businesses can send alerts and updates on your orders and other transactions through RCS messaging. You can turn these off.
In the Settings app, tap Apps.
Tap Messages.
Tap RCS Messaging.
Turn RCS Business Messages on or off.
You can also report a message as junk when you receive it. Tap Report Junk in the conversation, then tap Delete and Report Junk.