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CEParsons · a month ago

I haven't tried it, so I can't vouch for it, but this offering from Microsoft looks intriguing and may be worth a shot.

CEParsons · a month ago

Unfortunately, @meself is correct. Regardless of user preferences, Samsung has announced that the app will soon be shutting down and users will need to choose a different messaging app that meets their needs, whether that is Google or a third party solution. It is imperative that Samsung users understand that choosing Samsung *is* choosing Google due to their close partnership and deep integration. Because Samsung devices run Android, which is a Google product, they require Google apps and services in order to function. This post encapsulates and answers many of your complaints. I hope it is helpful in providing info on the relationship between Google and Samsung: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Apps-and-Services/Why-is-there-so-much-Google-in-my-Samsung/td-p/3464924?src=ShareByUserCM

CEParsons · a month ago

What kind of solution are you hoping for? Samsung messages will soon be no more in the US. Google Messages is default and is the solution for the vast majority of users. Third party clients are less polished and less than ideal, but they are an option nevertheless.

CEParsons · a month ago

Per the official announcement: "Once the Samsung Messages app is discontinued, sending messages via Samsung Messages on your phone will no longer be possible, except for emergency service numbers or emergency contacts defined in your device. • For Samsung devices released before 2022, switching messaging applications may temporarily disrupt ongoing RCS conversations. However, RCS conversations can resume if both parties switch to Google Messages. MMS/SMS messaging will remain available during this period. • Owners of the Galaxy S26 and newer devices cannot download the Samsung Messages app from the Galaxy Store. All other devices will no longer be able to download the Samsung Messages app from the Galaxy Store after Samsung Messages is discontinued in July 2026." Yes, most third party apps are supported by ads or IAPs because they are developed and maintained by small independent developers. Unfortunately those devs are not able to simply eat the cost the way large corporations like Google, Samsung, and Apple have been able to

CEParsons · a month ago

Then don't use Google Messages and continue using SMS/MMS with a third party messaging client from the Play Store or elsewhere. Imagine the owner of your local mom-and-pop burger joint decides to retire and close shop. You can no longer get a burger from that restaurant, no matter how much you liked it, but you can certainly go to McDonald's. However, no one is forcing you to go to McDonald's if you don't like it and you can absolutely choose to eat somewhere else. Such is the current state of affairs.

CEParsons · a month ago

I get it, but at the end of the day, Samsung has decided they don't want to put any more resources into it. If Google Messages is a deal breaker and RCS isn't a problem, the easiest solution would be to download a third party SMS app like Textra, Chomp, or Handcent.

CEParsons · a month ago

Carriers tried and failed to build their own RCS infrastructure. Google successfully built massive national RCS infrastructure that initially bypassed the carriers entirely. Carriers have now partnered with Google to manage their Jibe Servers. In the process, the few carriers who actually had legacy RCS servers are beginning to shut them down. Because of how the servers and the profiles work, either iPhone or Google Messages are required to use them. RCS actually is a big deal because it is the end of the platform wars, taking on features like iMessage and FaceTime. Cross platform access to high quality media and proper support for messaging features is crucial for modern communication. RCS will soon be expanding to offer cross-platform video calling. https://9to5google.com/2026/03/26/rcs-update-will-add-native-video-call-support-text-formatting-more/ Beyond this, it is highly likely that Samsung sees their messaging app as redundant and a poor allocation of resources when they can adopt the universal solution for Android at a cost of $0 to them.

CEParsons · a month ago

iMessage is able to do those things because it is a fundamentally different product. It is a platform-locked IM service rather than a carrier-based messaging app. You will notice on iOS devices that customization features are absent when iMessage is not available and it falls back on RCS/SMS/MMS. Google could theoretically add an IM layer on top of Google Messages to achieve equivalent features, but I wouldn't expect that to happen since they are currently doing the opposite. Most likely, they will slowly add universal cross-platform features over time as the universal RCS profile continues to improve. Native cross-platform video calling is next up on the docket. https://9to5google.com/2026/03/26/rcs-update-will-add-native-video-call-support-text-formatting-more/

CEParsons · ‎04-10-2026

Apologies. Wrote a reply, deleted because I wanted to fact check my timeline and revisit. From what I can gather, major carriers tried to implement RCS support alongside iPhone adoption in late 2024, hence the announcement. So carriers now provide and manage RCS under their own terms, but for most that means partnering with Google to use Jibe as the backend. Because Jibe + Universal Profile is the backend, iPhone or Google Messages are generally the requirements to access the servers So yes, carriers COULD theoretically implement RCS for other messaging services but, they are unlikely to do so because their efforts to do so previously failed To your other point, yes, Samsung most likely sees Samsung Messages as redundant and a poor allocation of resources

CEParsons · ‎04-10-2026

This post was much different than I thought it was going to be based on the title and recent activity in this forum. 😂 @smbj_1005 glad to hear you got a pleasant surprise with the trash can feature!

CEParsons · ‎04-10-2026

I genuinely think a lot of users on both sides of the walled garden are in the wrong ecosystem for their wants/needs and would be much happier on the other side.

CEParsons · ‎04-10-2026

Icon Pack Studio + Theme Park produces much more consistent results than anything I've seen in the Theme Store

CEParsons · ‎04-09-2026

Samsung has never had native depth effect, but the dynamic (stretch) clock is Samsung 's equivalent feature to the depth effect. Instead of going behind the subject and reducing visibility of the clock digits, it stretches and wraps around the image subject. This feature is even further improved in UI8.5.

CEParsons · ‎04-09-2026

Respectfully, advising users to complain to Google or use a different messaging app if Google doesn't meet their needs is not advocating for Google. At the end of the day, Samsung Messages will no longer an option in July. We have to give users real pragmatic advice they can actually use.

CEParsons · ‎04-09-2026

US Cellular is one of the few carriers that retains some legacy RCS infrastructure My carrier is Cricket which requires Google Messages for RCS.

CEParsons · ‎04-09-2026

There are several color options available in RCS conversation settings and a few more options indirectly available via color palette. For custom image backgrounds, you would need to contact Google to make a feature request as Samsung cannot directly modify the Google Messages app. Google Messages > profile icon > help and feedback > send feedback Alternatively, you can use a third party SMS app that meets your customization needs.

CEParsons · ‎04-09-2026

That is the reality of going with an alternative app from a small independent developer. Google and Samsung are large enough to eat the cost of running their messaging apps and sustaining development. Third party developers are not and have to rely on ads/IAPs to keep the lights on.

CEParsons · ‎04-09-2026

Samsung tried to build their own mobile OS and app ecosystem. It was called Tizen. It failed and they ultimately opted to use Android, which is a Google product. Today, the only devices that run Tizen are Samsung TVs. Since going all in on their partnership with Google, they have become the #1 most successful Android OEM on planet Earth. If anything, I would expect that relationship to strengthen, not weaken, over time. If Google Messages is a deal breaker for you, the easiest solution is 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. Apple is probably the only viable non-Android option for most users. If you'd like, you can see this post which directly addresses your complaint and explains the relationship between Samsung and Google in more depth. https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Apps-and-Services/Why-is-there-so-much-Google-in-my-Samsung/td-p/3464924?src=ShareByUserCM

CEParsons · ‎04-08-2026

Messages for Web is an absolutely phenomenal feature that few know about!

CEParsons · ‎04-08-2026

Congrats! Welcome to the Galaxy! 😎🌌

CEParsons · ‎04-08-2026

That is an unfortunate reality of going with an alternative app from a small independent developer. Google and Samsung are large enough to eat the cost of running their messaging apps and sustaining development. Third party developers are not and have to rely on ads/IAPs to keep the lights on. Using Google Messages or paying to remove ads in a third party app are the best ways to ensure you have an ad free messaging experience going forward.

CEParsons · ‎04-08-2026

Hi, welcome to the Members community! 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. You are allowed to share your frustrations here, but please help keep our community clean and easy to navigate by following forum etiquette. If a post on your topic already exists, it is very helpful to comment on that thread rather than creating a new separate post. You can determine if a post on your topic already exists by using the search function. Doing this helps makes sure other important topics don't get buried in near-duplicate posts. Thanks!

CEParsons · ‎04-08-2026

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-Samsung/td-p/3464924?src=ShareByUserCM

CEParsons · ‎04-08-2026

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 addresses why Samsung phones use Google apps: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Apps-and-Services/Why-is-there-so-much-Google-in-my-Samsung/td-p/3464924?src=ShareByUserCM

CEParsons · ‎04-08-2026

No one here works for Samsung. Samsung employees who do participate in the Members app are labeled as such. See my attached screenshot for what those accounts look like. If you are noticing that some users have badges that say things like "Honored Contributor" or "Ambassador," that doesn't mean we/they work for Samsung. It just indicates a highly active user who has a history of helping others solve their tech problems. We are here voluntarily because we enjoy the community and we enjoy helping people.

CEParsons · ‎04-08-2026

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-Samsung/td-p/3464924?src=ShareByUserCM

CEParsons · ‎04-07-2026

That's a bit of an oversimplification. You're on the right track, but not quite there. Google isn't directly forcing Samsung to do anything. Samsung's official position is that they are voluntarily discontinuing Samsung Messages. Carriers tried to build RCS infrastructure and failed. Samsung Messages relied on that failed infrastructure. As a result, advanced messaging in SMessages has been broken/incomplete/inconsistent for years now. Google is the first and only company to successfully build RCS infrastructure at such a massive national scale. Because they own the servers, they can control who is allowed to use them. To accomplish this, Google has not opened the API to third party messaging apps. Interestingly, Samsung Messages was briefly using Jibe servers for some devices in some regions for a time. While not confirmed, it is highly likely that Samsung was paying Google to access their Jibe servers, but ultimately determined that it was a smarter business move to adopt Google Messages for $0 instead of dumping resources into their own platform.

CEParsons · ‎04-07-2026

It is not totally accurate to say that RCS in the US is now completely managed by carriers. You are referencing recent developments where Google is partnering with certain carriers to share costs for some of their Jibe servers. This is not the same as legacy carrier-implemented RCS. The Jibe implementation is distinct from the legacy RCS infrastructure Samsung Messages relied on prior to its discontuation. Jibe servers lacks open APIs which would be necessary for Android apps other than Google Messages to access them. Google has allowed iPhones to connect to these servers via the carrier to encourage cross-platform compatibility, but has not allowed the same for competing Android apps. In short, even with this development, the point remains: universal RCS is largely achieved by bypassing carrier infrastructure via Jibe and Google Messages is required to utilize these specific servers on Android.

CEParsons · ‎04-07-2026

Hi there, welcome to the Members community! 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. Unfortunately, this forum is not directly monitored by anyone in charge of decision-making at Samsung. You can only reach peer users by posting here. To reach someone at Samsung and make your voice heard, you will need to use the Members app on a Galaxy device, visit the support tab, and navigate to "send feedback." To answer your question: As far as I can tell, the transition away from Samsung Messages is most likely based on infrastructure. Because the USA lacks a robust carrier-based RCS infrastructure, Samsung Messages has not been able to consistently offer a fully-featured modern messaging experience for all users. In 2024, Samsung issued an official statement: "Even if messaging apps follow the RCS standard, the availability may be limited depending on which app the other party uses. That’s why we decided to make Google Messages the common messaging platform, allowing Galaxy users to communicate more freely. This also enables a messaging app to respond to changes of the RCS standard more quickly and efficiently." Given Apple's US Market dominance, it is crucial for Samsung to have an equivalent feature to iMessage that is universally available regardless of carrier. Google Messages is the way Samsung has chosen to accomplish that. If you don't want to use Google Messages, you don't have to. Alternative SMS apps like Textra, Chomp, and Handcent remain available in the Play Store.

CEParsons · ‎04-07-2026

That is very odd. Were you speaking with support? There must have been some miscommunication because this forum operates on a peer-to-peer model. I am here daily, and I have never seen developers interact directly on this forum. The only thing I can figure is that they meant to direct you toward the Feedback Mechanism, which is also in the Members app, but is in the Support tab totally separate from the community.

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