topic Re: Finally clarified Samsung Messages! in Samsung Apps and Services

Finally, clarification of Samsung Messages!

Robin621k — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:26:54 GMT

Samsung has finally chimed in on the future of Samsung Messages, the handwriting has been on the wall since the S24 series made Google Messages the default messaging app.

In July of this year Samsung Messages will cease to function, they have put out a statement regarding an end of service announcement!

I know for many of you this will be extremely upsetting.

https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/samsung-messages/

Re: Finally clarified Samsung Messages!

Mujibar — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:25:29 GMT

About time Samsung said something! They dragged this out way too long.

Re: Finally, clarification of Samsung Messages!

ShaydeAngel — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:46:21 GMT

My kid is very unhappy about this. 🤦

Re: Finally, clarification of Samsung Messages!

TheF15Mechanic — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:38:14 GMT

I haven't used it for a couple years anyway. Because google worked better with the apple phones.

Re: Finally, clarification of Samsung Messages!

Dan2023 — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:11:14 GMT

I just hope that Google adds the new features they've been working at for Google Messages soon, like custom backgrounds.

Re: Re: Finally, clarification of Samsung Messages!

Robin621k — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:47:50 GMT

I would never have taken you for one that needs to theme their messaging app @

You learn something new everyday!

Re: Re: Re: Finally, clarification of Samsung Messages!

Dan2023 — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:59:58 GMT

Yeah, I change my phone background nearly every day.

But to be honest, a custom background in a text messaging chat at my age helps me to quickly know that I'm chatting with the right person when swapping through chats. Different colors don't seem to hack it. It is the only feature that I miss from Samsung Messages.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Finally, clarification of Samsung Messages!

Robin621k — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:12:22 GMT

I give people custom photos if they haven't set their own. Easy peasy!

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Dan2023 — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:57:31 GMT

I do as well, but prefer a custom background.

It is especially helpful in group chats when some of the same people are in seperate groups.

Re: Finally, clarification of Samsung Messages!

ChaosSaber — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:32:30 GMT

I been using Google Messages since S22U, I am completely used to it now

Re: Finally, clarification of Samsung Messages!

BladeOfMoon — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 02:30:14 GMT

The custom backgrounds are nice, but Samsung messages actually have a pure black background, not that dark gray **bleep**.
That on top of custom chat colors is glorious.

Re: Re: Finally, clarification of Samsung Messages!

Robin621k — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 02:55:54 GMT

It's an app to communicate first and foremost, Google Messages does everything you need it to do!

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BladeOfMoon — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 02:58:46 GMT

It's like buying a car. All of them will get you from point to point, some just have nicer features than others.

I've jumped between the 2 in the last few years. Google messages are more functional, while Samsung messages are better to look at. I have a close friend that is essentially deaf so we spend a lot of time messaging back and forth when playing online.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Finally, clarification of Samsung Messages!

Robin621k — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:01:09 GMT

You prefer form over function!

That I will never understand!

Re: Re: Re: Finally, clarification of Samsung Messages!

Popsicle20 — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:49:47 GMT

No it doesn't. Google has no easy or obvious way to sort my messages by category. It also still doesn't have a trash can to catch accidental deletions. I can't be the only user with fat fingers.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Finally, clarification of Samsung Messages!

Robin621k — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:59:46 GMT

Trash can is rolling out now, one less thing to worry about.

If you have the swipe set to archive, I don't understand how you can accidentally delete messages, It's a 3 step process, long press, go to top to delete, confirm the delete.

I will give you categories, it's the inly thing I miss from Samsung Messages.

Re: Finally, clarification of Samsung Messages!

JoeTee — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:52:28 GMT

Well that sucks, because the Group text feature on Samsung is much better than Google. It allows me to categorize different groups which I can easily get to , which I use quite often. Google just buries it down the list. Total problem for me.

Re: Finally, clarification of Samsung Messages!

maryann28 — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:36:40 GMT

I'm really new to all of this. I have a group message that's been going on for about four years. If I switch over to Google Messages, I won't lose that thread will I?

Re: Finally, clarification of Samsung Messages!

NancyLiz — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:51:02 GMT

Will my prior Samsung Messages received be wiped out or will they transfer?

Re: Re: Finally, clarification of Samsung Messages!

NancyLiz — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:51:44 GMT

That's my concern too !