topic Samsung is forcing us to switch to Google Messages in Samsung Apps and Services

The many reasons we don't want Google Messages!

missyaz — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:51:31 GMT

Discontinuing Samsung messenger is the wrong move. Themes and fonts that people paid for are not accessible through Google messages. But on top of that despite android being google owned a lot of people do not want google ingrained in everything we do. I deleted my personal google account a few years ago and use a dupe which you shouldn't need to do to use certain features, the only google apps I use are the play store and maps. I much prefer Samsung messages and if I wanted google everything I would've bought a pixel. I know there are other app choices but why is a third party needed for a basic cellphone function

Samsung Messages Discontinuing

ButtaBean_42 — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:28:41 GMT

@SamsungMobleUs & @SamsungMoble DO NOT DO THIS TO US I HATE GOOGLE MESSAGES AND HAVE NOT AND DO NOT WANT TO USE GOOGLE MESSAGES I WANT SAMSUNG MESSAGES I BUY SAMSUNG FOR SAMSUNG APPS AND SERVICES NOT GOOGLE IF I WANTED TO USE GOOGLE APPS AND SERVICES I WOULD BUY A GOOGLE PHONE

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

Re: Samsung Messages Discontinuing

CEParsons — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:39:54 GMT

I understand how disappointing this change can be. However, it isn't totally unexpected.

Samsung announced in 2024 that they would be transitioning to Google Messages as the default messaging app. Samsung has been incredibly gracious in giving users 2 years to make the transition themselves.

Unfortunately, you have likely chosen the wrong device if you do not want to use Google apps and services. Because Samsung devices run Android, which is a Google product, they require Google apps and services in order to function.

This post encapsulates and answers many of your complaints. I hope it is helpful in providing info on the relationship between Google and Samsung here: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Apps-and-Services/Why-is-there-so-much-Google-in-my-Samsung/td-p/3464924?src=ShareByUserCM

Re: Samsung Messages Discontinuing

Robin621k — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:40:06 GMT

Not you too!

Re: Re: Samsung Messages Discontinuing

Robin621k — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:41:15 GMT

He should know better!

Re: Samsung Messages Discontinuing

elppes — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:46:14 GMT

I agree. I didn't buy this phone to use Google; I used this to use Samsung. Now it's just an alternative to Google Pixel, should be called Google Galaxy.

Re: Re: Samsung Messages Discontinuing

Robin621k — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:49:45 GMT

It already was Google Galaxy, just by being an Android Phone!

Re: Re: Samsung Messages Discontinuing

CEParsons — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:53:47 GMT

Please see this post which directly adresses your complaints. I hope it is helpful in providing info on the relationship between Google and Samsung: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Apps-and-Services/Why-is-there-so-much-Google-in-my-Samsung/td-p/3464924?src=ShareByUserCM

Re: Samsung Messages Discontinuing

ball1976 — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:03:12 GMT

And let's think the os system is Android which is made by Google so this is not new and if you read Samsung supply parts for the iPhone so there it is

Re: Samsung Messages Discontinuing

ball1976 — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:05:04 GMT

Android was developed by Android, Inc. in 2003, which was then acquired by Google in 2005. While initially created by Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Nick Sears, and Chris White, Google acquired the company and subsequently led the development of the operating system, unveiling it in 2007 alongside the Open Handset Alliance.

Re: Samsung Messages Discontinuing

oryxx — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:17:39 GMT

Nothing built can last forever

Re: Samsung Messages Discontinuing

userWxZv03AQyE — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:20:00 GMT

Google messages is a down grade from Samsung messages. They had 2 years to create a similar or better message app, what happened?

Re: Re: Samsung Messages Discontinuing

ball76game — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:38:16 GMT

Love your ball of a name 1976!

Re: Samsung Messages Discontinuing

K9259kpd — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:04:16 GMT

I will stick with Samsung because their hardware is the best in the business! Google Messaging takes a little time to get use to, but the added features are great.

Why are you ending samsung messages?

userdJbrKIejv3 — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:44:23 GMT

Why would Samsung discontinue Samsung Messages, thereby compelling me to consider alternative platforms such as Apple? I greatly value the customization options, particularly the ability to theme the application. Consequently, I will now need to revert to using "Go Messages" to maintain this functionality. I am genuinely disappointed with Samsung's decision in this regard, especially given my long-standing loyalty to the brand.

Re: Why are you ending samsung messages?

-CROW- — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:04:41 GMT

Google agreed to pay $8 billion over four years to Samsung Electronics Co. to make its apps default on Samsung phones, according to information presented by Epic Games Inc. in court.

Re: Why are you ending samsung messages?

Srb79 — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:48:17 GMT

The RCS capabilities of Samsung Messaging relies on the carrier supporting RCS, not the app. Kind of like the iPhone. If the carrier decides to stop supporting Jibe RCS on their end, then even if the app supports it, it will stop.

Google Messages has the API to use their own Jibe servers so it doesn't need to rely on the carrier.

This is probably the carriers passing the burden of Android RCS to Google and only supporting the ones for the iPhone instead of supporting 2 implementations.

Re: Re: Why are you ending samsung messages?

userdJbrKIejv3 — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:16:57 GMT

That sucks for those that love it.

Re: Re: Why are you ending samsung messages?

Robin621k — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:19:46 GMT

Someone who actually understands!

Re: Re: Why are you ending samsung messages?

Mujibar — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:33:20 GMT

Yes, they did. But according to that Bloomberg report, Google Messages wasn't one of the apps they paid for:

https://www.sammobile.com/news/google-paid-samsung-usd-8-billion-4-years-default-apps-galaxy-devices/#goog_rewarded