topic Text Messaging Apps for Tablet in Tablets

Text Messaging Apps for Tablet

DeDe6 — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:44:27 GMT

Hi,

I've been having issues with my tablet, Galaxy Tab A11 + The default text app, Google Messages, doesn't work right, and now won't work unless I pair my phone. My phone is broke and I'm getting a replacement soon. Yes I've contacted Google. What I want to ask here is, is there an alternative to Google for text messaging on this tablet? I'm also having issues with the default settings, and I've tried to contact Google, but it's hard to reach them. Any suggestions?

Re: Text Messaging Apps for Tablet

Robin621k — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:01:56 GMT

Text messages are tied to your cell number. Until you get your new phone you need to use something like Whatsapp or Facebook messenger.

What default settings are you having trouble with?

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DeDe6 — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:20:07 GMT

OK that makes sense. I guess I'll end up pairing the phone and tablet once my replacement gets here.
As for the default settings, I'll try and get a screenshot which will better show you what's going on

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Robin621k — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:25:15 GMT

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DeDe6 — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:39:42 GMT

When I tried to make another text app my default, this shows up when I hit "make default "

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Robin621k — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:43:02 GMT

You would need to have another texting app on your device to set it as your default.

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DeDe6 — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:48:23 GMT

OK, but I had had Google as my default. But it doesn't show.

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Robin621k — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:02:52 GMT

Probably because it's disconnected from your phone.

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DeDe6 — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:05:28 GMT

Oh OK I get it. So much for trying to use tablet as substitute 🤷‍♀️

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Robin621k — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:15:15 GMT

Is you tablet a cellular model?

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DeDe6 — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:35:34 GMT

I got it from my cell company, Consumer Cellular

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DeDe6 — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:36:07 GMT

Galaxy Tab A11 +

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Robin621k — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:39:08 GMT

How long before you get your new phone?

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DeDe6 — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:49:33 GMT

I just did the claim today, so it may be a couple of days

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Robin621k — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:51:15 GMT

Good luck!