Google Messages allows sending RCS messages to oneself, proving to be more useful than it seems.
A new way to send you a personal reminder.
The Google Messages app, present on most Android phones, has received an update that makes it easier to use the app as a space for notes, reminders, and file transfers. Now, users can send RCS messages to their own phone number, which was previously limited to SMS.
This new functionality allows for sending longer notes and high-quality photos and videos to oneself, transforming Google Messages into an efficient tool for remembering information and transferring media between devices, as one account can be active on multiple phones at once.
Google Messages has gained popularity as one of the most used messaging services, in addition to becoming the default messaging app for several Android-focused brands. Recently, Samsung decided to replace Samsung Messages with Google Messages as the primary option for its Galaxy S25 lineup.
However, when it comes to sending messages to oneself, Google Messages is more focused on quick transfers and notes. It is worth mentioning that file management is limited, and messages are organized chronologically. Despite this, messages and attachments are stored locally on each device once received, so they do not affect the storage space of the Google account, unlike uploads to Google Drive.
The app is useful for those who need to send quick notes, as it can be more efficient to hit send than to search for the file in a cloud storage app. However, it's important to note that messages sent to your own number are not encrypted, even if they are RCS. This feature contrasts with the encryption applied to RCS messages between different numbers.
Before this update, sending a message to oneself was only possible through SMS, which limited the ability to send large files like quality photos and videos.
