Thumbs DOWN to Google Messaging

[cre8tivlymade]

I am very disturbed with the Google Messaging switch. I tried it & it does NOT compare to Samsung Messaging! The RCS feature is not needed. Sure one can send emoji responses on a message like iPhone but if that's what one desires, GET AN IPHONE! It only works when the receiving party uses the same RCS feature on their Android phone anyway. The overall features on the Samsung Messaging app has way more personal customization features that make each & every chat/group more visible & organized. I will stick with Samsung Messaging until forced to switch on ALL platforms.

[Code-3]

If it's not broke don't fix it. I don't like how Google can collect your information thats why I never used it. Now Samsung is forcing me to use Google messenger. The person(s) who decided this ridiculous move needs to be fired.

[SohailHassan]

I get what you're saying, but the good news is you still have some control over your privacy even with the change. You can go into the Google app settings and turn off "RCS Chats" to stop your messages from routing through their servers, or you can ditch them entirely by downloading an app like Signal, which is famous for not tracking anything. If you want, I can help you check if your specific phone still has the old Samsung app hidden in the settings so you can switch back for now.

[Code-3]

Not sure it your are reading my and others issue. Bottom line, we DON'T want Google messaging. I don't want to switch what wasn't broke. Stop making excuses and leave well enough alone.

[AAbbott]

That's cute. You "don't want". Samsung doesn't want to continue the app. It's their software and their decision.

[Code-3]

I paid for a Samsung Galaxy with messaging. I purchased a product with certain features. I didn't stipulate Samsung could delete certain features at their pleasure.

[AAbbott]

You agreed to the terms of service, which says otherwise. Samsung owns their software, and they get to decide what the will do with it. They decide what lives or dies, software wise

[SohailHassan]

I've had Google messages for a while and it's actually nice! the texts goes faster, smoother. sending pictures and videos is clear and faster too!

[Robin621k]

Absolutely much better, for some this means nothing, for some they hate Google, for some its not black enough, for most, you can't theme Google messages like you can on Samsung messages. They like pretty better.

[SohailHassan]

im really enjoying it tbh, its a great update

[Robin621k]

Far superior with RCS features turned on.