Why is Google Messages Creating Group Chats for MMS?

[BlackBullJutsu]

Hey y'all,

So I've just activated and transferred over everything from my S22 and for some terrible reason, Google Messages has split every single text thread I had into separate strings. One will be the original thread, but they ripped out every text from non-RCS numbers AND images and put them into a separate group chat with yourself and that number they'd come from.

How can this be fixed? It's extremely frustrating.

[Ray_Ginald]

@Tasha84, this seems to be a bug that needs an update, which, hopefully, will be patched by Google. Google's Messages app is known for all kinds of glitches. For now, switching to Samsung's own messages app or a third party app might be the way to go, although the former doesn't have all the plethora of features Google's does, but it's still RCS-capable, so long as your network carrier supports it. You can also try resetting your network settings via Settings to see if that helps or contacting your carrier like someone suggested. If you do choose to go with Samsung's messages, make sure Group messaging is on by clicking the 3 vertical dots beside the search icon, then click on Settings, click on More Settings, click on Multimedia messages and then toggle Group conversation on.

[cwinkler]

Thank you!! I was wondering how to get my group conversations back and your response gave me the information I needed. Much appreciated!

[DDS-SK]

My Samsung messages doesn’t have a group conversation toggle? 

[Ray_Ginald]

Hello, DDS-SK
Try creating a group by opening the Messages app, tap on the conversation icon, and then tap on the + sign at the top right corner and add the contacts you want included in the group and tap "Done" at the bottom of the screen. Then tap the three vertical dots above the + sign and see if "Group conversation" appears. If it does, toggle this on. Do note, however, that this function all depends on the region where the phone itself was purchased, regardless of what region the SIM card is tied to or purchased.

[Adueitt]

Did you figure out a solution for this? I'm having the same problem.

[Ray_Ginald]

Could you describe the problem you're having?

[Members_5qXYHfn]

I just upgraded from the S21 Ultra, and my default google messages has a totally new format. Its clunky, my favorites are gone, my groups created are no where to be found, and when I search for a name it brings up all messages with that person. It looks like the interface changed a bit from last night to today but the UX is awful. Anyone else having these issues?

[CostaNote9]

I am receiving all group messages individually and sometimes with weird characters before the message. Resetting the app and phone hasn't helped

[userdDdghF5msW]

When I transferred my apps to the S24 from the S23 it did not send the Samsung app for messages.  I did what you explained above switching to the Samsung message app.  When I went to send a message there was no Samsung Message app on my phone.  The Google app did not function.  I had to go back an make the Google  app the default.  I can't find the Samsung (3 dots) message app on either the Google App store and Samsung App store.  Do you have any suggestions on how to solve this problem. 

[Members_Rl8Cx3A]

Hey all,

I had a similar issue recently start happening on my S20+. My RCS was setup correctly.  For the longest time, my number had never appeared under  the Message settings/advanced/Phone number and work just fine. Then in May 2024, my group messages were broken into different threads and my own phone number appeared in the thread. Very annoying. I eventually figured it out. Delete cache and data from google messages. Uninstall and then reboot. Next, download and reinstall Google Messages from the store. As soon it installs,  go to Message settings/advanced/Phone number. Tap on the phone number and immediately type in your phone number in. Reboot. Your phone number should now be saved and no more issues. At least for me. I hope this helps.