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Losing Samsung Messages = Losing What Made Samsung Stand Out

(Topic created: 04-06-2026 11:54 AM)
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xGoddess-11
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Iโ€™m extremely disappointed about Samsung Messages being phased out. One of the main reasons I switched from iPhone to Samsung over 8 years ago was the ability to fully customize my phone - & Samsung Messages is a big part of that experience.

Features like custom chat themes, fonts, bubbles, & full integration with my phoneโ€™s theme make my device feel personal. Google Messages does not offer the same level of customization, & this feels like a significant downgrade in user experience.

I understand the push for RCS & security features, but not all users prioritize that. Many of us value personalization & the ability to customize how we use our devices.

Iโ€™m seeing a lot of similar feedback from other users, & this change genuinely makes a lot of us reconsider staying with Samsung long-term. I chose Samsung for flexibility โ€” not to have core features replaced with a more limited alternative.

I was already planning to upgrade to the latest Ultra model, but this change genuinely makes me reconsider that decision. For the first time in over 8 years, Iโ€™m even considering switching back to iPhone.

Right now, this feels like Samsung is removing what made it stand out.
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userLEImGAV02x
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I have apk so im sure ill be fine and idc about rcs anyways as long my normal texts work im golden
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will you share link?๐Ÿ˜Š
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Imma see if I can find app for text BECAUSE IM GOING TO Not USE GOOGLE TEXT,I disabled it on my a16 5g downloaded Samsung Text
Tom6068
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Then don't, it really is that simple.

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TheFourthJester
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Neither do I. Nor do I want an integrated AI in my messaging app. Hate that all these companies seem to think AI needs to be in everything and your toaster. Not to mention a more robust version of RCS being a good enough reason to try and force a migration. If they don't go back on their decision, I'll be forced to migrate (off of android).
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first they take away custom fonts and now samsung messages! def going back to iphone !
Tom6068
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Then that is what should be done if the custom fonts & Samsung Messages app are the only reasons to use a Samsung phone.
J__R__
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That wasn't really the point... Point is that they keep removing the features that mattered to us. Things that aligned with their "Your Galaxy, Your Way" motto.
Tom6068
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Speaking for the OP? I responded to their post accordingly, on Samsung having removed custom fonts & then Samsung Messages, & that they're def going back to iPhone. I said then that is what they should do.
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userQuhYI8op1d
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So far I regret trading 23 ultra for 26 ultra. It's not what I expected at all. Not worth trading