How to save existing chats in the switch?

[Ksbtoy66]

Do we lose all existing chat history after switch to Google?

I tried changing default to Google messages and got a blank screen to start chatting. 

I hope this isn't the case. If so, that's absolutely TERRIBLE and totally inconsiderate by Samsung. 

[Pianodude58]

You do not lose your existing chat history when switching to Google Messages. Your SMS/MMS messages are stored in a separate database on your phone, and setting Google Messages as the default app allows it to access that data, usually automatically

When you have a large amount of messages, Google Messages can take several minutes to "index" them, appearing blank in the meantime

Wait a few minutes, then restart your phone to allow the database to sync.

[Piper2]

I hope your right. This is making me very unsure about switching as I have an older phone.

[Pianodude58]

I can only be sure about my phone and all my friends and family who have Samsung phones. We all use Google Messages.

[Queen0777]

Why are they forcing us to switch?! I don't like the Google app. They don't have the same functionality! Pinning messages to the top and the categories feature up top to easily find certain messages. I TRULY DESPISE the Google message system

[Pianodude58]

Google Messages allows you to pin messages to the top

[Queen0777]

Its not the same as the Samsung message app. Do they have categories yet???

[Pianodude58]

While not currently available, I have observed potential for this functionality in forthcoming updates.

[4City2]

Great(sarcastic) now I have to pay google more money for storage!!!