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Pixel to Pixel Texting Issue

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We just bought a Model Y a few days ago. I am seeing an issue when I send text messages to and from my and another Pixel phone. I am using the native messaging app on a Pixel 4XL, through Google Fi. When sending to non-Pixel phones, the messages come through normally, meaning it shows a name and the message. It doesn't matter if the other Pixel is using a different service provider. The car reads ALL that information which is extremely frustrating. Anyone else getting this? Anyone know how to fix it? Please and thank you!!

Example:
Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2022 22:21:32 -0400
Subject:
From: First Last <+1##########>;
To: <+1##########>;
Cc: First Last <+1##########>;

Message
 
We just bought a Model Y a few days ago. I am seeing an issue when I send text messages to and from my and another Pixel phone. I am using the native messaging app on a Pixel 4XL, through Google Fi. When sending to non-Pixel phones, the messages come through normally, meaning it shows a name and the message. It doesn't matter if the other Pixel is using a different service provider. The car reads ALL that information which is extremely frustrating. Anyone else getting this? Anyone know how to fix it? Please and thank you!!

Example:
Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2022 22:21:32 -0400
Subject:
From: First Last <+1##########>;
To: <+1##########>;
Cc: First Last <+1##########>;

Message
I had to disable RCS and only send SMS / MMS messages

Something about RCS and the end to end encryption adds in all the other info.
 
This is an RCS issue, a format for newer "enhanced" texting that Tesla's software can't read. You need to turn if off on a per-user basis in the texting app itself. No setting on the car (currently) can address this: