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.

[Koldkaozkoyote]

This is how I want it.. THIS IS BASIC. THERE'S NOTHING SPECTACULAR ABOUT THIS BUT IT'S EASIER ON THE EYES......

And I tried to change the background how you mentioned. BUT IT ONLY GIVES THE OPTION FOR THAT UGLY ASHY GRAY COLOR.

[AAbbott]

No, go into the settings and where it says choose theme and you get a choice of dark, light, or system default (whatever your system theme is currently set to).

This is what dark mode looks like:

[Koldkaozkoyote]

I did that. But do you see how it's not like a jet black color? It's just a dark gray. It's supposed to be black but believe me it's not jet black at all.

[Koldkaozkoyote]

@aabb look at the picture that I posted. That's what I mean about the differences in the black color

[Koldkaozkoyote]

This is what I mean

[AAbbott]

There is no difference between the black my photo is showing and the one you are showing.  They are the same.

[justjoan2u]

I am a new android user and have been curious about Themes. This is what it says when you pick a theme. Maybe this will help

[Koldkaozkoyote]

I have some that I purchased a while ago that looks really nice and I'm not even able to use them anymore because they're not compatible with the newer phones..... Somebody told me that I need to contact the developer and have them make updated version which would almost be impossible..

[justjoan2u]

See pic

[userA9OWDZZof3]

Why are force to use Google messages? I hate that app and I'm sure they will using our messages and contacts to release private information and charge us or have ads. Messages should not be third party apps 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬