Hi,
Looking for guidance. Since RCS messaging became available via Apple I’ve used Messsages as my default application irrespective of whether sending messages to an iPhone or an Android handset.
I’ve updated to the iOS 26 developer beta and RCS messaging is not available. When I check on messages under settings it constantly states ‘waiting for activation’
Is RCS not usable until the full version of iOS 26 is released in September? My network is EE in the United Kingdom
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