T-Mobile Galaxy S8 update brings RCS messaging support, October patch

Last updated: October 30th, 2018 at 08:46 UTC+01:00

North American carrier T-Mobile has released a new update for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, bringing support for RCS Universal Profile 1.0. Thanks to Universal Profile 1.0 support, Galaxy S8 and S8+ owners will be able to send files up to 100 MB in size via standard messaging to other users with Universal Profile 1.0 support on their devices.

Galaxy S8 RCS support now live on T-Mobile

The new Galaxy S8 update on T-Mobile also includes the October 2018 security patch. The update comes with software version G950USQU5CRIB and G955USQU5CRIB for the S8 and S8+ respectively and is a 400 MB download over the air. The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are reportedly receiving Universal Profile 1.0 support on T-Mobile as well, although the carrier doesn't mention it in the changelog for the latest Galaxy S7 update (build number G930TUVS8CRJ1) on its website.

To download the latest update on your Galaxy S8 or S8+, open the Settings app on the phone, go into the Software update section, then tap Download updates manually. You can also download the complete firmware from our database (Galaxy S8 | S8+ | Galaxy S7 | S7 edge)if you can't access the over-the-air update.

SamsungGalaxy S8

Overview Specifications Firmware Buy

SamsungGalaxy S8+

Overview Review Specifications Firmware Buy

SamsungGalaxy S7

Overview Specifications Firmware Buy

Via 1 Via 2 Firmware Galaxy S8 Plus RCS Samsung Galaxy S8 T-Mobile

News For You

Google Messages gets dual-SIM RCS on Galaxy phones

RCS, the successor to SMS and MMS, received a huge boost when Apple announced support for it with iOS 18. Still, it was missing out on a few features, like the ability to activate RCS on both SIM cards on supported dual-SIM phones. That feature is rolling out now via Google Messages. Google Messages brings […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
4 days ago

You could send RCS messages from your Galaxy Watch in the future

RCS has received a much-needed boost after Apple adopted it recently with iOS 18. However, it is still limited to smartphones, and Google plans to expand RCS to Wear OS smartwatches. It is being reported that the Google Messages app, which is now being pushed as Samsung's default messaging app, could soon be able to […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
1 month ago

Google and GSMA working on E2EE for RCS between Android and iPhone

Yesterday, Apple started rolling out iOS 18 to iPhones. It brings support for Rich Communication Services (RCS), an upgraded version of SMS/MMS, and a feature that Android has been offering since 2019. With that, now when iPhone and Android users message each other using the stock messaging app, they will be able to enjoy many […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
2 months ago

Samsung users can now chat with iPhone users via RCS

Earlier today, Apple started rolling out iOS 18 to iPhones. Among other things, it offers support for Rich Communications Services (RCS), enabling better messaging between Android and iOS. RCS is an upgraded version of SMS/MMS, offering many additional features, such as read receipts, typing indicators, message reactions, the ability to send higher-resolution media, and the […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
2 months ago

Galaxy phones to get dual-SIM RCS feature via Google Messages

RCS is among the most interesting communication features right now. It offers modern messaging features without installing third-party apps like WhatsApp. Even Apple is adopting RCS to facilitate iMessage-like messaging experience between Android and iPhone users. While Android had RCS support for a long time, it didn't have dual-SIM RCS, but that is arriving now […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
3 months ago

Google Messages could get even more secure ahead of iPhone RCS rollout

It appears that the time is ripe for a vast expansion of Rich Communication Services (RCS). Apple will roll out RCS support on iPhones with the upcoming iOS 18 update. Ahead of that rollout, Google is making some improvements and new features to Google Messages, and one of those features could include better security for […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
3 months ago

News For You

News For You

Notifications

T-Mobile Galaxy S8 update brings RCS messaging support, October patch

Galaxy S8 RCS support now live on T-Mobile

News For You

Google Messages gets dual-SIM RCS on Galaxy phones

You could send RCS messages from your Galaxy Watch in the future

Google and GSMA working on E2EE for RCS between Android and iPhone

Samsung users can now chat with iPhone users via RCS

Galaxy phones to get dual-SIM RCS feature via Google Messages

Google Messages could get even more secure ahead of iPhone RCS rollout

Samsung Galaxy M35 review: Better than you think

Samsung S95D TV review: Unmatched glare-free QD-OLED brilliance

Samsung QN85D TV review: Premium mini-LED brilliance at an affordable price

Best Samsung Galaxy Tablets in September 2024

Best Samsung Earbuds in 2024

Best Samsung Phones in July 2024 – Picked by experts

Best Samsung Watch in 2024

Best cheap Android phones 2024 by Samsung

11-inch Galaxy Tab S9 still makes a lot of sense to me in 2024

I’m optimistic about Snapdragon 8 Elite’s thermals on the Galaxy S25 series

Why I’m okay with official One UI 7.0 release being pushed to 2025

Quick Share could come to iPhones and Macs

WhatsApp will let you add contacts from linked devices, usernames coming soon

You can now see Galaxy phone in your Galaxy Book’s File Manager

Samsung perfectly condensed its new way of being in under 1 minute

You can save up to $5,000 on Samsung’s Neo QLED TVs

Samsung confirms smart TVs will get new Tizen 9.0 update next year