In this guide, we will show you a nifty workaround to fix the issue of T-Mobile eSim not receiving SMS on Pixel 8 Pro. The newest addition to the Pixel family brings in a slew of interesting features [and a few weird ones as well]. With improved cameras, a new G3 chipset, and 7 years of OS upgrades, there’s a lot to praise about. However, the addition of the Thermometer sensors has left users scratching their heads. And now, a few bugs have managed to creep in which only makes the matter worse.
For instance, as of now, numerous T-Mobile eSim users on Pixel 8 Pro have voiced their concern that they are not receiving any SMS on their devices. While we have long moved forward to instant messaging services, however, traditional messaging is still used for some crucial tasks, such as receiving transactional OTPs and Two Factor Authentication codes. So this issue needs to be addressed at the earliest. And in this guide, we will help you do so. Follow along.
Fix Pixel 8 Pro T-Mobile eSim not receiving SMS
Fortunately, the fix for this issue is fairly simple. All that you need to do is toggle the RCS Feature in the Google Messaging app. Here’s how it could be done:
- Launch the Google Messages app and tap on the overflow icon at the top right.
- Then select Messages Settings and go to Chat Features.
- Now disable the toggle next to Enable Chat Features.
- Now wait for a few seconds and then re-enable it.
That’s it. This should fix the issue of T-Mobile eSim not receiving SMS on Pixel 8 Pro. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
