iOS 26.5 gave Messages app encrypted RCS, here’s how to check it’s working
iOS 26.5 introduced end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging in the Messages app. Users can check if encryption is enabled by navigating to the RCS Messaging settings. The encryption status of conversations depends on both the user's and their contacts' carriers supporting the feature.
- ▪iOS 26.5 added RCS end-to-end encryption to the Messages app.
- ▪To check if RCS encryption is enabled, users can go to Settings and toggle the 'End-to-End Encryption' option.
- ▪The encryption status of RCS conversations is indicated by a lock icon and a message at the bottom of the conversation details.
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