Google has initiated a policy to block Rich Communication Services (RCS) on Android phones that are rooted or running custom ROMs, citing the need to abide by the RCS standard's operating measures designed to prevent spam and abuse. This decision, confirmed by Google and reported by various tech news outlets including 9to5Google by @technacity, AndroidPolice, and The Verge, highlights the impact on users who modify their Android devices. Google's move has sparked discussions around the implications for user customization and security.
No RCS on Google Messages if your phone is rooted https://t.co/bQv778nVXn
Google is silently blocking RCS on rooted Android phones and custom ROMs (Update) https://t.co/EBxoStRHeI
Google is sneakily preventing RCS on rooted Android devices and custom ROMs https://t.co/nKz9kBEJOK
Google cuts off RCS access for rooted Android devices https://t.co/Ox7OiNJ1HG https://t.co/WTRUD3HrJR
Google is Blocking RCS on Rooted Android Devices https://t.co/VpSWAAhjrw
Google confirms it is blocking rooted Android phones from using RCS, citing the need to abide by the RCS standard's "operating measures" to stop spam and abuse (@technacity / 9to5Google) https://t.co/vpvo2eRZt8 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/unmp04nbbW
Google is blocking RCS on rooted Android devices https://t.co/BvSKAHUtwC
Hypocrisy much? Google is silently blocking RCS on rooted Android phones and custom ROMs https://t.co/EBxoStRHeI
If your Android phone is rooted, chances are RCS might not work for you even if it says otherwise https://t.co/GDKz7YBzpK
Google Messages RCS is not working on rooted, custom ROM Android phones https://t.co/DKxo1U5Ylo by @technacity