I just read Samsung is forcing users as of July 2026 to Google Messages and I'm quite annoyed about it. I'm a Samsung lover because I like their setup. If I wanted to use Google, I would get a Google phone. I hate Google Message!
I'm not happy either. Google messenger sucks. I tried it was not for me, can't even take samsung themes to it either. I'm with you if I wanted google messenger I would have bought a google phone. Between all their updates constantly changing layouts and getting rid of what makes samsung samsung, I might be done with samsung after this. Too many changes lately.
I generally prefer Google apps over Samsung's, but Messages is the exception. Samsung's version has clean lines, is clear, easy to use, customizable in ways I like. Like you, if I had wanted to use Google Messages, I would have. Samsung has a habit of deprecating things that work perfectly well. ๐ซค
I am more than annoyed. If I could get rid of google n android id b so happy. I like my life to b private. I dont likethe surrvaliance 24/7. Not that I have anything to hide but my business is mu business not mine n gogles
This new message system has messed up everything. I can't stand rhe layout which is minor. But the fact that I now need to buy a new watch to get my txts is wild. There alot of times my phone is on silent and I will be alerted to txt by my phone. And the topper is now my car doesn't get any messages, I can't tell you how absolutely absurd this is. The Samsung txt app was just fine, my youngest has Iphone and we were able to txt back and forth perfectly. You should've given an option to us if we wanted to switch.
I just read this and I'm very annoyed. I do not like Google messages. Google messages doesn't work with Samsung themes. I hope Samsung change their mind about this feature.
Their not going to change their minds. Samsung began moving users toward Google Messages two years ago. They are now putting a deadline of service for their Samsung Messages app.
