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Robin621k · ‎07-22-2024

Starting with the release of the Fold 6 series, Samsung Messages will no longer be pre-installed on future Samsung devices. Google Messages will be the only messaging app on phones in the US. Google is pushing this especially with the implementation of RCS compatibility on Iphones come September. RCS will only work from Google Messages to IMessage. Google owns Android, their platform, their rules.

Samsung Messages will still be available for download in the Galaxy Store, stripped of any real meaningful features.

Not only will Google Messages be the sole messaging app, RSC will be turned on by default. If you wish to have RCS chat features it will ONLY be available in Google's product.

I will bet that when the next update rolls out, all those that still have enhanced features in the Samsung Messages it will be gone. Samsung Messages will now only be SMS/MMS.

This is the future going forward with messaging in the US, you either jump on board with Google Messages or you can stay with Samsung Messages with no enhanced features.

https://9to5google.com/2024/07/20/samsung-google-messages-no-longer-pre-installing/

SamsungRei · ‎07-31-2024

Hello everyone, Welcome and thank you for being part of the Community. Google messages is pre-installed by default on all Galaxy Fold and Flip 6 devices. However, customers can download Samsung messages, if they would like to use Samsung Messages instead. This can be found in the Galaxy Store for download. Also, please note, that incoming SMS from samsung messages app on an old device can be securely transferred to the Google Messages App on a new device via Smart Switch.

To change the default messaging app
• Navigate to Settings > Apps > Choose default apps > SMS app
• Select the desired messaging app

To use call and text on other devices

IMPORTANT: To utilize call and text on other devices, such as Galaxy Tablet or Watch, all devices must be signed into the same Samsung Account the phone is signed into, and all devices must use the same default messaging app the phone is using.
• On the phone and tablet, navigate to Settings > Connected devices > Call & text on other devices
• Toggle on calling and texting

If Google Messages is set as the default messaging app,
• Open Google Messages on the phone > Select the Profile icon > Message settings > Advanced > Text on Galaxy device
• Toggle on the switch for Allow Bixby and text on Galaxy devices

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WhiteShack · ‎07-22-2024

Good! Google messages way better anyways.

MsVirgo87 · ‎07-22-2024

No it's not it sucks

Chastidee · ‎07-23-2024

Lol

Members_u5klYXS · ‎07-25-2024

Not really. I havent been able to find where to customize my contacts in Messages like I could in Samsung Messages. I also can change my background colors or get my themes to show, I either have black or white. I also l can't indicate who is a favorite contact either. Big disappointment as far as I am concerned.

Rayzer · ‎07-22-2024

I always liked that you could expand the messages panel to take up the entire screen on Samsung Messages. Hopefully, they have incorporated that into Google Messages since the last time I used it.

Robin621k · ‎07-22-2024

They have, just push up to get rid of the top area

Rayzer · ‎07-23-2024

I tried switching over to Google messages. I don't see the capability of expanding the messages panel like you can in Samsung's app. Are you using a fold or a candy bar phone ?

Robin621k · ‎07-23-2024

If you push up ever so lightly, the top part of Google Messages will disappear.
Sorry for the mess of screen shot!

You only G Messages and profile picture.

ChaosSaber · ‎07-22-2024

I switched back to Google Messages and deleted Samsung Messages

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Samsung Messages will no longer be pre-installed on future Samsung devices.

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