The Samsung Galaxy S25 Series has ended its support for its Samsung Messages. The company, Samsung, has completely disabled Samsung messages on the recent models. Samsung Messages users on older Galaxy units have raised its concern on this issue, but as per PhoneArena, users will still retain the app and can continuously utilize the app. Samsung's spokesperson shared its statement to the Android Authority on January 23 regarding the decision to fully utilize Google Messages as the brand's default messaging app: “With the close collaboration between Google and Samsung, we have opted to migrate all services to Google Messages and are sunsetting Samsung Messages. It’s no longer available in the Play Store; however, those who chose to utilize Samsung Messages are still able to do so.” And adds, “We believe that the added functionality of RCS messaging on Google Messages creates an enhanced user experience for both Android-to-Android messaging and across platforms.” Over time, it appears that Samsung has been slowly phasing out its in-house Messages app. Some other reminders include messaging compatibility with older Galaxy Watch devices, RCS interruptions on Samsung Messages, and others. Read more in our articles including "Samsung Messages no longer the default messaging app on Galaxy S25 Series" and "Samsung axes Messages app, urges users to switch to Google".
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Feb 13, 2008The Samsung Galaxy S25 Series has ended its support for its Samsung Messages. The company, Samsung, has completely disabled Samsung messages on the recent models.
Samsung Messages users on older Galaxy units have raised its concern on this issue, but as per PhoneArena, users will still retain the app and can continuously utilize the app. Samsung's spokesperson shared its statement to the Android Authority on January 23 regarding the decision to fully utilize Google Messages as the brand's default messaging app: “With the close collaboration between Google and Samsung, we have opted to migrate all services to Google Messages and are sunsetting Samsung Messages. It’s no longer available in the Play Store; however, those who chose to utilize Samsung Messages are still able to do so.” And adds, “We believe that the added functionality of RCS messaging on Google Messages creates an enhanced user experience for both Android-to-Android messaging and across platforms.”
Our coverage of Samsung Messages replacement includes: "Samsung Messages no longer the default messaging app on Galaxy S25 Series"; "Samsung axes Messages app, urges users to switch to Google"; "Samsung i900 Omnia Philippine Price". Each article provides unique insights and information.