Why can't I be added in group chats?

[AC Question]

I have a Samsung galaxy s3 and my friends who all have apple are trying to add me in a group chat but some what can't add me I have tried everything help

 

[hallux]

I'll venture a guess that their group chats are actually using the iMessage protocol rather than one of the texting ones (SMS/MMS) or another chat program such as Whatsapp, Kik or Hangouts. Since you don't have an Apple device, they can't add you to the group chat.

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