Well, this is dumb. I don’t use google products as much as possible and have all of my devices set to the samsung app.
DarthTyrium on
I don’t understand the en-shittification process behind bloatware, especially on Android devices where everything is unified within Google’s apps. I get that manufacturers want their own platform independent from Google’s ecosystem, but at that point they may as well develop their own OS instead of cohabiting.
The amount of times I have to ask my Mum if an image she’s looking for is in Google Photos or Samsung Gallery is just frustrating for that reason.
bwoah07_gp2 on
When I got my Samsung phone, I tested both Samsung & Google messages before settling with Samsung’s one. I disabled the Google one; looks like I’ll have to re-enable it.
Particular_Bug0 on
Will the Samsung one get deleted of the phone then? As disabling is currently the only option.Â
DrkBlueXG on
Google messages wont let me personalize my background for various conversations. Why switch to an app that has less features?
Nothos927 on
Honestly I’m most surprised by how many commenters in this thread seem to be against this. Far as I’ve always known the consensus on Samsung’s bundled alternatives to Google apps is that they’re both redundant and generally inferior to the native offerings.
UDonKnowMee81 on
Jokes on them. I did that five years ago.
no_f-s_given on
so the users of this Samsung messaging app will be switching to Google’s app
there are dozens of us! **DOZENS!!!**
Th3R1ghtOn3 on
Now if I could only get rid of Bixby.
Typical_Response6444 on
I really dont like googles texting design, there was a reason why I switched back
StatelyTree on
Any good alternatives to Google messages? Try to avoid their products as much as possible.Â
HerrBrewster on
I miss the Verizon Message+ app. It was so much better than this Google Messages garbage.
SortaNotReallyHere on
How much was Samsung paid by Google to do this?
forthecommongood on
Last time I tried to make this change when they were pushing it I had a ton of issues with Google’s app and group text messages, to the point that I switched back. Has anyone else experienced this, and if so has it improved in the last couple of years?
GreenWoodDragon on
Is this the SMS app or some fancy version?
oneupsuperman on
Personally I use Textra. Have yet to find a better texting app
redpandafire on
I just can’t trust anything on a Google app though. In the background I feel they’re raping my data and selling it on the open market anytime I use their apps.
LimpAd4924 on
So Samsung is just becoming a Pixel with extra steps
rock25011 on
What should i do? I’ve used this for years. I don’t really want to switch.
EighthPlanetGlass on
The push for ai is so gross
Spirited_Childhood34 on
Google Messages doesn’t work. The pigs at Verizon killed their message app and told people to switch to GM. But it won’t get messages from some phones, but does for others.Â
Unslaadahsil on
Thanks but no thanks. I’d rather use fossify than google’s slop.
mrrobc97 on
As much as I dislike Google messages unfortunately is the only one with RCS. Without it I get kicked out of any group chats with people having iPhones. I would switch in a second if there was another Android alternative.
By the way I’m in the US where this bullshit happens.
Sofa_King_Gorgeous on
Hi, it’s AT&T. We’re shutting down the AT&T Advanced Messaging RCS service on or after 7/6/2026. You’ll still be able to send and receive messages, but Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging will only be available to our Android customers with the Google Messages app. Go to att.com/GoogleMessages to learn more. Data rates apply with RCS messaging.
Messaging will still work as nornal but RCS will be unavailable. Nothing states that you *have* to switch to the google messages app to text.
Far-Tie923 on
Can you change the look/colours/icon for google messages in theme park?Â
I dont have time to screw around with it today but I hate the idea of yet one more app looking stupid.Â
(Like when windows killed Mail for Outlook. Huge, heaping downgrade. )
Shaasar on
I’m honestly pissed I fkin hate google messages and have used my samsung app for like 10 plus years. I don’t wanna switch. Fuck this man.
dabestgoat on
Personally I think this is part of sometbing bigger. Once everyone can essentially establish communications with RCS, there is no need for SMS or MMS which are quickly becoming .ore and more prone to spam.
A lot has been cut out with regulations and how you have to register your traffic, but this may be how they intend to eliminate it entirely.
rasputin1 on
didn’t they do this a couple of years ago then randomly bring it back??Â
not_a_moogle on
But I love their messaging app so much better. Being able to create category tabs and organize people. Its the only reason I dont use Google messages.
SlapThatAce on
We need BBM back.
lliveevill on
Samsung’s biggest weakness is its lack of long-term support outside the warranty cycle. If they sell a product or feature, it should be usable until the user chooses not to, not the organisation.
viera_enjoyer on
Now I feel guilty for not using that messenger. I don’t like when there is less options.Â
MegaFloppy69 on
Why is it being discontinued? What’s the point of that? I’m not using Google. Looks like I’ll have to try out a different texting app.
House_Of_Doubt on
Every time Apple does something stupid that makes me question leaving the ecosystem, Samsung or Google does something equally as stupid and I’m reminded that all tech actually sucks now, and it’s probably better to stick with the devil I know.
No_Size9475 on
I used samsung because I didn’t want to use google. Now they can both fuck off, I’ll move to textra or fossify.
Remarkable_Ninja_791 on
Yay, even less choices just what we all wanted!
phdpan on
The annoying part with app migrations is that companies treat it like a feature swap, but for users it is a habit swap. Layout, defaults, notification behavior, even tiny compose-flow differences matter more than they think.
doolpicate on
Can someone just sell me hardware ALONE? I am tired of ad laden crap. Be it Android or windows. I am tired. I just need the HW without the SW and appropriate discount for selling it without SW.
Bigd1979666 on
So then whats the point ? Just start reading the “google version” like back in the nexus days !
asilee on
Not surprised.
armchairdetective on
Wait. What?
AreThree on
What can you do if you don’t want to use Google Messages?
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I just got the notification this morning.
Well, this is dumb. I don’t use google products as much as possible and have all of my devices set to the samsung app.
I don’t understand the en-shittification process behind bloatware, especially on Android devices where everything is unified within Google’s apps. I get that manufacturers want their own platform independent from Google’s ecosystem, but at that point they may as well develop their own OS instead of cohabiting.
The amount of times I have to ask my Mum if an image she’s looking for is in Google Photos or Samsung Gallery is just frustrating for that reason.
When I got my Samsung phone, I tested both Samsung & Google messages before settling with Samsung’s one. I disabled the Google one; looks like I’ll have to re-enable it.
Will the Samsung one get deleted of the phone then? As disabling is currently the only option.Â
Google messages wont let me personalize my background for various conversations. Why switch to an app that has less features?
Honestly I’m most surprised by how many commenters in this thread seem to be against this. Far as I’ve always known the consensus on Samsung’s bundled alternatives to Google apps is that they’re both redundant and generally inferior to the native offerings.
Jokes on them. I did that five years ago.
so the users of this Samsung messaging app will be switching to Google’s app
there are dozens of us! **DOZENS!!!**
Now if I could only get rid of Bixby.
I really dont like googles texting design, there was a reason why I switched back
Any good alternatives to Google messages? Try to avoid their products as much as possible.Â
I miss the Verizon Message+ app. It was so much better than this Google Messages garbage.
How much was Samsung paid by Google to do this?
Last time I tried to make this change when they were pushing it I had a ton of issues with Google’s app and group text messages, to the point that I switched back. Has anyone else experienced this, and if so has it improved in the last couple of years?
Is this the SMS app or some fancy version?
Personally I use Textra. Have yet to find a better texting app
I just can’t trust anything on a Google app though. In the background I feel they’re raping my data and selling it on the open market anytime I use their apps.
So Samsung is just becoming a Pixel with extra steps
What should i do? I’ve used this for years. I don’t really want to switch.
The push for ai is so gross
Google Messages doesn’t work. The pigs at Verizon killed their message app and told people to switch to GM. But it won’t get messages from some phones, but does for others.Â
Thanks but no thanks. I’d rather use fossify than google’s slop.
As much as I dislike Google messages unfortunately is the only one with RCS. Without it I get kicked out of any group chats with people having iPhones. I would switch in a second if there was another Android alternative.
By the way I’m in the US where this bullshit happens.
Hi, it’s AT&T. We’re shutting down the AT&T Advanced Messaging RCS service on or after 7/6/2026. You’ll still be able to send and receive messages, but Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging will only be available to our Android customers with the Google Messages app. Go to att.com/GoogleMessages to learn more. Data rates apply with RCS messaging.
Messaging will still work as nornal but RCS will be unavailable. Nothing states that you *have* to switch to the google messages app to text.
Can you change the look/colours/icon for google messages in theme park?Â
I dont have time to screw around with it today but I hate the idea of yet one more app looking stupid.Â
(Like when windows killed Mail for Outlook. Huge, heaping downgrade. )
I’m honestly pissed I fkin hate google messages and have used my samsung app for like 10 plus years. I don’t wanna switch. Fuck this man.
Personally I think this is part of sometbing bigger. Once everyone can essentially establish communications with RCS, there is no need for SMS or MMS which are quickly becoming .ore and more prone to spam.
A lot has been cut out with regulations and how you have to register your traffic, but this may be how they intend to eliminate it entirely.
didn’t they do this a couple of years ago then randomly bring it back??Â
But I love their messaging app so much better. Being able to create category tabs and organize people. Its the only reason I dont use Google messages.
We need BBM back.
Samsung’s biggest weakness is its lack of long-term support outside the warranty cycle. If they sell a product or feature, it should be usable until the user chooses not to, not the organisation.
Now I feel guilty for not using that messenger. I don’t like when there is less options.Â
Why is it being discontinued? What’s the point of that? I’m not using Google. Looks like I’ll have to try out a different texting app.
Every time Apple does something stupid that makes me question leaving the ecosystem, Samsung or Google does something equally as stupid and I’m reminded that all tech actually sucks now, and it’s probably better to stick with the devil I know.
I used samsung because I didn’t want to use google. Now they can both fuck off, I’ll move to textra or fossify.
Yay, even less choices just what we all wanted!
The annoying part with app migrations is that companies treat it like a feature swap, but for users it is a habit swap. Layout, defaults, notification behavior, even tiny compose-flow differences matter more than they think.
Can someone just sell me hardware ALONE? I am tired of ad laden crap. Be it Android or windows. I am tired. I just need the HW without the SW and appropriate discount for selling it without SW.
So then whats the point ? Just start reading the “google version” like back in the nexus days !
Not surprised.
Wait. What?
What can you do if you don’t want to use Google Messages?
I hate everything about this.
I was using Samsung Messaging for a reason…
#ðŸ˜