How to use Android's built-in SMS Backup Many phones (including Pixel phones) have a built-in automatic SMS backup, courtesy of Google, in the messaging app.

Say goodbye to basic SMS: Here’s how to get smarter texts with RCS on Android Switching to RCS on Android unlocks smarter texting features, including read receipts, typing indicators, and better ...

Switch from RCS to SMS on your Android phone by adjusting settings in the Messages app. Disable RCS chats to send texts via SMS without internet dependency.