The many reasons we don't want Google Messages!

[missyaz]

Discontinuing Samsung messenger is the wrong move. Themes and fonts that people paid for are not accessible through Google messages. But on top of that despite android being google owned a lot of people do not want google ingrained in everything we do. I deleted my personal google account a few years ago and use a dupe which you shouldn't need to do to use certain features, the only google apps I use are the play store and maps. I much prefer Samsung messages and if I wanted google everything I would've bought a pixel. I know there are other app choices but why is a third party needed for a basic cellphone function 

[AAbbott]

Yeah, I can see it now - "why did I wake up to Google messages as my default messaging app?  What happened to Samsung messages?"  I'm either going to decline to engage or just pick one master thread and comment there instead of "feeding the weeds".

[AAbbott]

Don't speak for me.  You can only speak for yourself. So, don't say *nobody* likes it.  I, personally, like Google messages very much.  It has served me very well for the last decade. It is also the most used messaging app among Android users.

[CooperGay-401-RI]

That's exactly 100% right thank you for saying that

[Robin621k]

I understand your disappointment regarding the discontinuation of Samsung Messages. It is a common occurrence in the technology world for beloved applications to be discontinued, and we often need to seek alternatives to fulfill our needs.

Regarding the sentiment that "NOBODY LIKES IT," it is important to consider that a vast number of individuals might hold a differing opinion. It is generally advisable to refrain from making broad generalizations on behalf of the majority. While Samsung Message users may express their views quite vocally, they represent a relatively small segment of the overall user base.

In the weeks following Samsung's announcement about the discontinuation of their messaging application, I have personally engaged with numerous Samsung device owners. A significant number of them were already utilizing Google Messages, appreciating its enhanced compatibility with iPhones. I assisted six of these individuals in transitioning their devices, and they expressed considerable satisfaction with the change. Only two individuals conveyed significant distress regarding the news.

While this analysis may not adhere to strict scientific methodology, I believe it offers a reasonably accurate insight into the general sentiment among Samsung device owners, encompassing users of both A series and S series devices.

[Mujibar]

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[Robin621k]

Someone had to say it!

[IraqVet04]

👏..Well said.

[Robin621k]

Thank you!

[Nessame]

I'm going to follow you so hopefully you can help this illiterate Tech person when I need it. I don't want to switch because I don't like to change and do something when I don't know enough about phones in general to operate new things. I can't even get AI also my Google Assistant will work.

[meself]

The award goes to @Robin621k