topic What is wrong with Google Messages in Samsung Apps and Services

What is wrong with Google Messages

Zo5 — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:08:01 GMT

So what's wrong with it. Other than the time it signed me out 2 years ago, I've had Google messages on 2 Samsung phones (A21 then A35) for years and I've had no problems with it. Especially when RCS became a thing Google messages supported it faster and it worked easier and smoother for me. Just because it has Gemini on it all of a sudden y'all are scared about privacy or about it being a third party app. Especially when everyone well knows Google is one of the most dominant companies on the planet. 😂

If no one likes anything that Google makes, even though some of it is along their partnership with Samsung, then we should be completely boycotting Android as a UI and ask Samsung to make their own complete UI that's not related to Google at all.

Re: What is wrong with Google Messages

J__R__ — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:50:28 GMT

It's not just about AI. It's about the extensive customization we can do. Ever heard of "Your Galaxy, Your Way"? Well, that is the largest extent of it. Even without the even deeper options we have with GoodLock's Theme Park, we are losing conversation categories, per-conversation backgrounds (and I mean setting images, not just a preset set of colors), and more. If we include GoodLock, Theme Park, customizing the very essence of the main screen, backgrounds message bubbles, text, etc. is ALL GONE!! Google Messages sucks and forcing it is also helping Google illegally monopolize the market. If you like Google Messages, keep using it. But for the rest of us, this news hurts us deeply as it has been a major part of our lives and ONE UI that greatly makes a Galaxy, a Galaxy.

Re: What is wrong with Google Messages

yovizim — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:54:05 GMT

So am I not sure why you are on this feed? I mean seems you own a Google Phone, since you are so fond of their " customization " and " beauty " if you look at messages here there is even a petition already being shared to formally ask Samsung to comply with their part of the contract/ promises made of allowing us , users, have control of how our devices look and not force us to use the big tech bully mediocre, boring, app. I simply do not believe you own a Samsung device because full customization is what makes Samsung devices be different, you are free to continue enjoying your boring Google device, please let us fight for what we consider excellent, superior,impressive, dazzling, gorgeous, unique CHOICE!

Re: What is wrong with Google Messages

Ottie — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:57:02 GMT

Aside from the fact that no matter what I do, I cannot get google messages to appear as an app. For all intents and purposes it exists, but for the life of me I can not find the app itself. I can open it from the play store, contacts, and even when I switch default messaging apps. But when I search for it, its like it doesnt even exist. Especially after seeing the same problems other people seem to have had years ago. Tried the same fixes and yet mine is still "broke". Anyone else have or have had this issue?

Re: What is wrong with Google Messages

AAbbott — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:55:48 GMT

There's absolutely nothing wrong with it, all these people cluttering up the forums with their outrage just are resistant to change - they want what they want the way they want it. They are putting esthetics over function. I think actually getting and sending your messages is much more important than making your app pretty. They decided a long time ago that they hate Google and nothing is changing their mind on it. So, they are going to stomp their feet, hold their breath and sign petitions until they either suffocate or get their way.

Re: Re: What is wrong with Google Messages

Zo5 — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:56:18 GMT

Well you don't have to believe me. I said what I said and that's that

Re: What is wrong with Google Messages

Malia92D — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:57:51 GMT

I work from my phone. I need to be able to separate my conversations from work and family. Google doesn't give the option to move specific settings over so I'll have to find time to locate and repin all of my important conversations. Not sure if my blocked messages would cross over. That would be helpful but it didnt appear to be a thing. I'll have to see if the settings would allow altering of the background to something darker but per other posts, we can't customize the chats. Checking the reviews from February, too many people reported about the system crashing, freezing, sending messages days later, and privacy concerns. There were some responses from Google but too many says to uninstall and reinstall the application. Okay but thats not a perminate fix. There's no other solutions suggested at a later date.

Re: Re: Re: What is wrong with Google Messages

J__R__ — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:04:41 GMT

I have used both in the past and will say without any doubt that Samsung Messages is triumphant when it comes to extensive customization and user-friendly simplicity UI. Again, it is one of the features that DEFINES a Galaxy device. But as you said, that's what WE said and that's that. 😊

Re: What is wrong with Google Messages

useryRpNKXHsND — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:06:28 GMT

Funnily, I have both Samsung and Google message apps but have NOT been using Samsung message. My default is Google message because of its better functionality. I understand people have their individual preferences. For me, I couldn't care less if Samsung kills the Samsung message app. Just my 10 cents opinion.

Re: Re: What is wrong with Google Messages

J__R__ — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:13:54 GMT

WE THE PEOPLE have the ability to voice our opinions as you do. Call it an outrage or whatever you like, but to quote MLK here, "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.". The end of Samsung Messages matters to us, so we will continue to voice our request for change.

Re: Re: What is wrong with Google Messages

J__R__ — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:16:29 GMT

There is one massive issue with Google's resolve there: you cannot uninstall core apps, especially if they came pre-installed on your device.

Re: Re: What is wrong with Google Messages

J__R__ — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:25:06 GMT

"Having" and "Using/used" are totally different. I have personally used both and hands down choose Samsung Messages for it's functionality, extensive customization, and great simplistic, yet familiar UI. It truly is one of the things that defines a Galaxy device and it's removal is detrimental to that.

Re: What is wrong with Google Messages

Talos54 — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:29:24 GMT

What's wrong is Google sending all your texts to Google and using your private communications to train a broken ai

Re: What is wrong with Google Messages

AAbbott — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:34:39 GMT

There may be some confusion in locating it, as it has the same name as Samsung Messages, but a different icon. Both apps simply say "messages", not Samsung Messages or Google Messages. Google Messages icon is a blue bubble on a white background with a rightward pointing tail. If you don't have your settings to show new apps on your home screen once downloaded, look in your app drawer for messages. If you don't see it, search for it. It may be hidden for some reason.

Re: What is wrong with Google Messages

matkor — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:34:42 GMT

If you like Google so much why didn't you buy the pixel for much less

Re: Re: What is wrong with Google Messages

Zo5 — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:37:34 GMT

Because Samsung is superior in almost everything. Key word "almost".

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matkor — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:38:27 GMT

In my opinion so it's samsung messages. If it's good for Korea why not for the USA

Re: What is wrong with Google Messages

UseYourOwnName — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:14:17 GMT

What's wrong with Google Messages? Are you really asking such a lame question?
Listen carefully kiddo, There is a MAJOR DIFFERENCE between Samsung Galaxies. Now, I'm not trying to tell you that the A series is junk, bc they're not too bad, but if you did a side by side between any of the S series, Note, or Tablets, next to your A series, then you would clearly see the vast differences between them!
I still cannot wrap my brain around as to why Samsung would even consider this, let alone do it without without offering an option to do so!
Everything about Google messages sucks!

Re: Re: What is wrong with Google Messages

MFerg — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:19:05 GMT

Actually, I have tried the Google version and found it inferior to the Samsung version. I generally prefer the Google apps to most of the Samsung apps, but this is one spot where Samsung is a significantly better product. The organization options make for a much smoother experience for my needs. The Google version is extremely restricted in those same areas.

Re: Re: What is wrong with Google Messages

UseYourOwnName — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:26:01 GMT

We want what we want the way we want it? Does the word DUH mean anything to you?
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Correct me if im wrong here, but if there's nothing wrong in changing to Google messages, then why doesn't Apple force all of their devices to have to do the same? Im pretty sure if Apple did that, there would be an uprising!
Lastly,
OF COURSE WE WANT WHAT WE WANT THE WAY WE WANT IT! We order specific devices, that have specific options, and we pay for the services and device options BC WE WANT IT TO BE WHAT WE WANT!
I'd understand if there was only 1 kind of phone/tablet/laptop/desktop that everyone had, without being able to change anything, but thats not the case!