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Native Messenger 1MB text limitations
I like using the native Samsung messaging app on my Galaxy S8 but I always get a notice, when sending gifs and such, that the max size is 1MB. Is there a fix for this? Do I have a setting wrong? ...
Thanks for giving those steps that Marissa recommended a shot. From doing some digging, at this time, there is no way to have the native messaging app auto-compress files before sending. The best recommendation would be to utilize a 3rd party app such as the one you mentioned above.
The 1MB file size limit for sending media via native messaging apps like WhatsApp or Messenger can be restricting for brands trying to share high-quality images, videos or documents with customers. While you can get creative with compressing media, this restriction means rich multimedia content often gets degraded.
RCS messaging helps solve this pain point. RCS stands for Rich Communication Services, and it's the next evolution in messaging beyond SMS and MMS. RCS supports media sharing up to 100MB, so brands can send high-res images, long videos, PDF brochures and other large files without compromising quality or size.
RCS also enables great features like read receipts, live typing indicators, location sharing, group messaging and more to drive more engaging conversations. With enhanced capabilities powered by RCS messaging services, the days of being limited by 1MB transfer caps will be over, and brands can finally communicate with customers unencumbered
