New code suggests future Samsung Galaxy phones may get satellite connectivity

Satellite connectivity, the feature that lets you send texts and even make calls via satellite, has been more of a novelty until now, with only a handful of phones supporting it. But that might change soon.

According to code strings spotted by Android Authority, Samsung is inching toward adding satellite communication to its Galaxy smartphones.

Specifically, “satellite mode” and “emergency text via satellite” have been found in Samsung’s Emergency SOS service, as well as in the Messages and Phone apps.

Emergency SOS | 15.5.00.14

<code>&lt;string name="satelliteText"&gt;Emergency texts via satellite&lt;/string&gt;
&lt;string name="satelliteHeading"&gt;If you call emergency services when you’re out of range or not connected to a mobile network, we’ll connect you via satellite so you can send an emergency text&lt;/string&gt;</code>

Samsung Messages | 15.5.10.39

<code>&lt;string name="satellite_network_mode_title"&gt;Satellite mode not supported&lt;/string&gt;
&lt;string name="samsung_message_do_not_provide_satellite_network_mode"&gt;Samsung Messages doesn't support satellite messaging. To send and receive texts via satellite, you need to make Google Messages your default messaging app.&lt;/string&gt;</code>

Phone | 15.2.80

<code>&lt;string name="sat_mode_inline_cue_text"&gt;You're in satellite mode. You can send text messages, including to 911. Emergency calls may still connect if a mobile network is available near you.&lt;/string&gt;
&lt;string name="sat_mode_send_message"&gt;Send message&lt;/string&gt;
&lt;string name="sat_mode_waring_dialog_message"&gt;You can send and receive text messages in Satellite mode. Emergency calls may still connect if a mobile network is available near you.&lt;/string&gt;</code>

Rumor has it that Samsung’s satellite connectivity won’t be limited to emergencies. Users could potentially send messages through any app.

This feature might debut with Android 15, though integration with One UI 7 could take longer, Android Authority notes.