It's a massive overhaul and may need a few releases to reach the Stable channel. We're working on a version 14 release fixing issues with the predictive back animation, tapping contacts not always showing the right SIM with dual SIM and some outdated icons/colors we missed.
Messaging will be overhauled even more. We plan to add RCS support with Messaging Layer Security (MLS). That will provide E2EE with contacts using Google Messages or iOS. RCS with MLS can already be used on GrapheneOS via Google Messages but we want to avoid people needing it.
Sep 11, 2026, 7:11 PM@GrapheneOS Dual-sim user here. I do get a mismatch between the default sim on the message page (correct), and that on the contact page (incorrect).
Reassuringly, messages are correctly being sent through the SIM announced next to the bottom text field.
@GrapheneOS Also some strings need localization, e.g. the new chat button on the bottom right corner
@GrapheneOS If two GrapheneOS users use the messaging app with that in the future, is it then encrypted too?
@zh002 Once it has RCS with MLS, it will have end-to-end encryption between installs of itself, Google Messages and iOS including for group chats where everyone has RCS with MLS support.
Is there a timeframe/goal on when you hope to have this implemented?
And thank you for all the work you are doing!
@GrapheneOS Very exciting!
@GrapheneOS So much good news 😀 👏🏼 Have a great weekend GOS👍🏼
@GrapheneOS Will RCS support require Sandboxed Google Play? Or is it intended to work completely independently?
@ppaluchowski64 The initial implementation will require sandboxed Google Play and then we can work on replacing it.
@GrapheneOS Okay, sounds good :blobsmile: I hope it won't be too much of a problem. You're doing a great job! :ablobcool:
@GrapheneOS great!! including typing indicator? thanks for your great work!!
@Trebr63 That would be provided as part of RCS support. It would likely be opt-in for sending it though.
@GrapheneOS great work! RCS support is the only reason I'm using Google Messages instead of the bundled messaging app. I look forward to seeing it!
@GrapheneOS is there a feature or setting planed to ask before opening a link? I use SMS these days mostly to receive spam messages with phishing links. I'd rather not click on them by accident.
@CyberOtter We plan to add a feature for it.
@GrapheneOS Any chance that Messaging app will receive "Search" optuon?
@wod0bow Yes, it's a planned feature.
@GrapheneOS That would be an absolute game changer! What’s the approximate ETA?
@Stellar6224 Don't have an ETA.
@GrapheneOS this would be amazing. I've hated _hated_ that RCS is supposed to be a standard but no OSS software implements it