Why I Don't Have the Chat Feature on my Google Message App?
We know it's frustrating when you couldn't message your friends or your family using your Google Message application. You're worried about how you can get an update from them and vice versa. We know how you feel. There are reasons why you don't have a chat feature, read on to know why!
Situation: You want to know why you don't have the chat feature on your Google Messages Application.
Applicable to: OPPO Phones with Google Communication Suite. The availability of Google Communication Suite features varies per country/ region.
If you're wondering why you don't have the chat features of Google Messages:
It might be the version of your Android phone. The chat feature of Google Messages is only available for Android phones with 5.0 version and higher. Check your OPPO phone android version through the steps below:
On your OPPO phone, tap [Settings].
Scroll down, then tap [About Phone].
Tap the [Android Version] to view your phone's android version.
Another reason why you don't have the chat features of the Google Messages app is that it might not be available in your country/ region, or your carrier. To check its availability, you may click this link. Google Message Chat Feature Availability
* Pictures, settings, and paths might differ from those of your phone, but these won't affect the description of this article.