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Google Messages is blocking rooted Android users from using RCS - The Verge

Google is blocking RCS on rooted Android devices

https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/1/24087418/google-messages-blocking-rcs-on-rooted-android-devices

Google says it’s taking measures to prevent spam and abuse.

Google is blocking RCS on rooted Android devices

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JWBananas

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Then as smart phones took off, all the companies quadrupled down on the walled garden idea

Yahoo and MSN had interop before smartphones existed. AIM and Google Talk (Jabber) as well.

When smart phones took off, Facebook Messenger actually had Jabber support (which also gave it interop with AIM and Google Talk).

The consolidation and walled gardens unfortunately came back later.

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