RCS Messaging Failure/ Not Receiving Messages from Androids after updating to iOS 27.

Is anyone having trouble receiving messages from Android users after updating to iOS 27? I've never experienced this when updating to older software, but somehow it's happening now. My RCS Messaging says it's "waiting for activation"... it might be my phone carrier's issue to solve, but I'm not too sure.

Posted on Sep 24, 2026 9:34 AM

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WheelieNick

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Sep 24, 2026 2:40 PM in response to juaquin05

Hi there

Please try this

Toggle RCS Messaging: Go to Settings > Apps > Messages, turn off RCS Messaging, wait 15 seconds, and turn it back on.

Refresh Network Connection: Turn on Airplane Mode for 30 seconds, then turn it off to force your carrier to re-authenticate.

Reset Network Settings: Go to General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings(note that this resets saved Wi-Fi passwords).

Check the Android User's Settings: If you can receive messages from some Android users but not others, ask the Android sender to verify they are using Google Messages , have RCS chats enabled in their profile settings, and have restarted their device