topic Re: Re: Messages app in Galaxy S26

Messages app

Trapped_ — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:11:13 GMT

I can't be the only one actually infuriated my phones got this killer theme on it and i HAVE to use bland Google messages... ijs...

Re: Messages app

Pianodude58 — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:41:00 GMT

You're not the only one.

https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Apps-and-Services/Please-let-us-keep-Samsung-Messages-don-t-make-us-go-to-Google/td-p/3526675?src=ShareByUserCM

Re: Messages app

GlitchOut2014 — Mon, 04 May 2026 11:46:52 GMT

Google Messages doesn't even match Samsung UI. Its like wearing a neon shirt with the most bland pants known to man.

Re: Messages app

GalaxyGem — Mon, 04 May 2026 12:31:37 GMT

Its a tough change to get by. But realizing that even in google messages, your keyboard customizations remain above all else, is a relieving reminder of our unique themes.

Re: Messages app

Robin621k — Mon, 04 May 2026 15:05:52 GMT

No, you are certainly not alone in that sentiment. This application is primarily designed for communication. It simply needs to function seamlessly with interoperability between Android and iOS platforms.

Re: Re: Messages app

Robin621k — Mon, 04 May 2026 15:07:14 GMT

If the pants cover everything it is supposed to, what difference does it make!

Re: Re: Re: Messages app

Pianodude58 — Mon, 04 May 2026 15:12:39 GMT

😁

Re: Re: Messages app

GlitchOut2014 — Mon, 04 May 2026 15:36:36 GMT

The difference is it looks wrong

Re: Re: Re: Messages app

Robin621k — Mon, 04 May 2026 15:39:59 GMT

How it looks is not as important as my iPhone peeps being able to send me full resolution videos and photos with RCS and not
SMS/MMS.

Re: Re: Messages app

Trapped_ — Mon, 04 May 2026 19:24:42 GMT

I'd much prefer my messages hold the theme... I've been on pixels for awhile now and just switched back to the 26u and it's extremely disappointing having everything BUT messages themed.. it's off putting and annoying

Re: Re: Re: Messages app

Robin621k — Mon, 04 May 2026 19:31:21 GMT

I get it for those that use themes on there phones. I personally my 2 screens extensively. With custom widgets and icon packs!

I just feel functionality is more important then what an app for communication looks like. I look at my screens all day, I am not in a texting app, all day.

Re: Messages app

countrybummken — Mon, 04 May 2026 22:01:42 GMT

Nope, not the only one. I hate Google! Not happy about the switch. I also have themes I use in messages

Re: Re: Re: Re: Messages app

Trapped_ — Mon, 04 May 2026 23:35:49 GMT

Oh i get what you're saying, I'm not in the app all day either it's just when i do use it it's annoying having it be so bland.. there's literally no reason why they need to get rid of messages for google other than being lazy and that's sad for a company as big as Samsung

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Messages app

Robin621k — Mon, 04 May 2026 23:44:23 GMT

It's a cost savings measure for not only Samsung, Carriers too. Carrier don't want to host RCS in Samsung Messgaes

Did you dislike Google Messages all those years you used Pixels?

Re: Messages app

JayJam — Wed, 06 May 2026 10:26:03 GMT

You are not alone. I wish to keep using Samsung Messages too.

I'm concerned about Google Gemini and the photo remix function on Google Messages. I have also heard many people have lost text messages when transferring over from Samsung Messages to Google Messages.

I think this shift is, even if it has been in the works for years, is still premature because of the Ai bubble, which is popping.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Messages app

Trapped_ — Wed, 06 May 2026 16:41:49 GMT

I actually did.. i hated the blandness with a passion the 7pro was the last good pixel the 8,9 and 10 were nothing but a headache..

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Messages app

Robin621k — Wed, 06 May 2026 16:52:49 GMT

I will never understand grown adults want form over function.

BTW, I have owned every Pixel since the 7pro, 8 pro, 9PROXL and now the 10ProXl. The 10ProXl is the first Pixel I could get to last the whole day.