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.

[CEParsons]

If Google Messages is a deal breaker, the easiest solution would be to download a third party SMS app like Textra, Chomp, or Handcent.

Google Messages is now the default messaging app for all Android devices, regardless of manufacturer.

If you do not want to use a third party SMS app or Google Messages, you will most likely need to consider options outside of the Android ecosystem.

Please see this post which directly addresses your complaint:
https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Apps-and-Services/Why-is-there-so-much-Google-in-my-Sams...

[meself]

Got until july

[userNOkcNeTS6Z]

IF WE WANTED GOOGLE MESSAGES WE WOULD'VE GOTTEN A GOOGLE PIXEL AND NOT A SAMSUNG.....

[dalydose]

Who is WE? I have always used Google Messages

[Retrocatman]

I don't we is everyone that dont

[MsVirgo87]

We is also me

[dalydose]

So that's you, but uses WE like it's universal...and it's not.

[MsVirgo87]

No that's not what I mean, I'm agreeing with OP about samsung messages, I wasn't literally saying that's me

[CEParsons]

I understand your frustration. It can be difficult to switch to a new app from your preferred one, especially when you hadn't planned on doing so and you feel you are being forced to transition.

If Google Messages is a deal breaker, the easiest solution would be to download a third party SMS app like Textra, Chomp, or Handcent.

Google Messages is now the default messaging app for all Android devices, regardless of manufacturer.

If you do not want to use a third party SMS app or Google Messages, you will most likely need to consider options outside of the Android ecosystem.

Please see this post which directly addresses your complaint:
https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Apps-and-Services/Why-is-there-so-much-Google-in-my-Sams...

[Diaboyos]

You don't have to use Google. Pick another app.