Samsung's Messages App Is Shutting Down
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Key Points:
- Samsung will discontinue its Samsung Messages app in July 2026, urging Galaxy users to switch to Google Messages for a consistent Android messaging experience.
- After discontinuation, sending messages via Samsung Messages will no longer be possible except for emergency numbers or contacts defined on the device.
- The Messages app will be removed from the Galaxy Store, and newer devices like the Galaxy S26 series already do not support installing Samsung Messages.
- Users on Android 11 or older will still be able to use Samsung Messages, as they are not affected by this change.
- Samsung warns that switching apps on some pre-2022 devices may temporarily disrupt RCS conversations, but chats should resume once both parties use Google Messages, which offers improved security, AI features, and better multi-device connectivity.
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