Losing Samsung Messages = Losing What Made Samsung Stand Out

[xGoddess-11]

I’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 phone’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.

I’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 — 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, I’m even considering switching back to iPhone.

Right now, this feels like Samsung is removing what made it stand out.

[userLEImGAV02x]

I have apk so im sure ill be fine and idc about rcs anyways as long my normal texts work im golden

[userXcYw933Y0Y]

will you share link?😊

[userXcYw933Y0Y]

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]

Then don't, it really is that simple.

[TheFourthJester]

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).

[ireallylikepigsokay]

first they take away custom fonts and now samsung messages! def going back to iphone !

[Tom6068]

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__]

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]

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.

[userQuhYI8op1d]

So far I regret trading 23 ultra for 26 ultra. It's not what I expected at all. Not worth trading