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You can save images received through RCS in Google Messages or Samsung Messages using a few straightforward methods.

Save a Single Image (Google Messages)

1. Open the conversation containing the photo.

2. Tap the image to open it in full screen.

3. Tap the Save / Download icon (a downward arrow) in the top action bar.

4. Alternatively, press and hold the image directly inside the chat thread, then tap the Save icon that appears in the top menu bar.

Save Multiple Images at Once

1. Tap and hold one photo in the chat thread until it highlights.

2. Tap additional photos to select them.

3. Tap the Save or Download icon in the top right corner.

Where to Find Saved Images Saved RCS photos download to your phone's internal storage. You can view them in:

• Google Photos: Go to Collections (or Library) > On this device > Messages.

• Samsung Gallery: Look under Albums > Messages or Pictures.

• Files App: Navigate to Internal Storage > Pictures > Messages (or Download).

Auto-Back Up RCS Photos to Google Photos While Android doesn't automatically dump every received image into your main gallery grid by default to prevent clutter, you can set Google Photos to back up the incoming folder automatically:

1. Open Google Photos.

2. Tap Collections / Library at the bottom.

3. Under Photos on device, tap Messages.

4. Toggle on Back up at the top of the folder screen.