Send a text message You can use the Google Voice website to send text messages to one or more phone numbers. If you send a text longer than 160 characters to a non-Google Voice number, it's sent as multiple messages. Tip: You can't send texts to five- or six-digit “short code” numbers.
Your RCS message texts appear as “Send by Wi-Fi or mobile data ." Using SMS or MMS messages, which appear as “Send by SMS ” or “Send by MMS ." Get started with Google Messages You can send and receive text messages, photos, voice messages, and video using Google Messages. If you don't have Google Messages, you can get it from Google Play.
I’m getting unreadable text messages: If you switched from a phone with visual voicemail to one without, and you get unreadable texts from your mobile carrier, troubleshoot your voicemail notifications. I’ve switched from an iPhone to an Android phone: If you're switching from an iPhone to an Android phone, be sure to turn off iMessage.
Trouble with calls, texts or data Trouble with phone calls or Wi-Fi calls Fix mobile data issues on Google Fi I can't send or receive text messages (SMS/MMS)
If you're having trouble responding to group texts on your Samsung S25 Ultra using Google Messages, ensure that "Group MMS" is selected in Google Messages settings, verify your phone number, and clear the app's data, update apps, update OS, and reboot devicce. If problems persist, contact your wireless carrier for assistance.
Important: If you delete messages from the Web, your texts in the Messages app on your device will also be deleted. Next to the text message you want to delete, select More .