DATE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026
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Google Messages App Crashes for Some Users, Google Aware of Issue

Google Messages App Crashes for Some Users, Google Aware of Issue

Oct 06, 2026 - 01:03
Media struggles to send in RCS for Google Messages - a fix is coming after users report
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Key Highlights

  • Google Messages app experiencing issues with sending media in RCS.
  • Bug affecting a subset of Google Messages users causing disrupted RCS message delivery.
  • Fix rolling out, but users might have to wait a couple of weeks.

Google Messages App Experiences Issues with Sending Media in RCS, Similar to Past Problems.

Google Messages users are facing difficulties sending media in RCS format, with a subset of users reporting disrupted message delivery. This issue is not an isolated incident. As reports from the Google Messages and Pixel communities on Reddit indicate that the app has been struggling with sending media in RCS format for several days.

According to reports, the problem is not just limited to sending photos. However, also affects sending other types of media, such as videos and files. Users have reported that the app will either fail to send media or send all the files at once, causing inconvenience and frustration.

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Google is reportedly aware of the issue and is working towards a solution. A server-side patch has been implemented, which is expected to resolve the problem for most users.

However, the company has not provided a specific timeline for when the fix will be rolled out, and users may need to wait a couple of weeks for the update to become available.

This issue is not a new problem for Google Messages. Similar issues have been reported in the past, such as last year when media texts failed to send in RCS format. In April, Google confirmed the issue and collaborated with phone carriers to resolve the problem.

However, it appears that the issue has reappeared, and the company is once again working to address it.

Pro Fold, a popular messaging app, has been experiencing similar issues with sending media in RCS format. The company has acknowledged the problem and is working to resolve it. However, the exact cause of the issue is still unclear.

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Nickolas Diaz

The fix is expected to be rolled out in phases, with the most affected users receiving the update first. Users can expect to receive notifications when the update becomes available. As the situation continues to unfold, we will provide regular updates and insights into the issue and its resolution.

Google's efforts to address the problem suggest a commitment to resolving the issue and ensuring a smooth user experience. However, the company's past experiences with similar issues have shown that it may take some time to resolve the problem completely.

Users are advised to be patient and to check the Google Messages subreddit and Pixel subreddit for further updates and information.

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