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Google's plan is to annoy you relentlessly until you update Messages
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this post was submitted on 03 May 2024
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Use Fossify SMS, QKSMS or QUIK SMS (updated fork of QKSMS)
If you're tired of all this Google bullshit, switch to a better Android ROM like GrapheneOS or DivestOS, these don't include any of Google's proprietary spyware and improve your privacy/security.
What about RCS?
Unfortunately AOSP (controlled by Google, keep that in mind) doesn't provide an API for RCS messaging. That means, you can't use a third-party app. Google doesn't allow you to use a third party app because they want to force you to use their proprietary garbage.