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Android Central on MSN · 16h

Samsung's Messages app is shutting down in 2026: Here's what you need to do

The company has confirmed a timeline for ending support of its Messages app.

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Samsung replaces Messages app with Google's. What does this mean?

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Samsung Messages Is Shutting Down, but There Are Ways to Keep Using It

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Samsung phones will soon get rid of Samsung Messages app

Samsung is shutting down its Messages app in July, pointing users to Google Messages as the permanent default texting app on its phones.

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Samsung says goodbye to texting app, advises users to switch to Google

NBC Los Angeles · 6h

Samsung discontinuing its texting app, tells users to switch to Google Messages

CNET

Samsung Will Shut Down Its Messages App Soon. What to Do Next

Samsung said users of Android 11 or lower aren't affected by the end of service, but would also likely benefit from switching to a supported texting app like Google Messages. To switch to Google Messages, the company asks users to download the app if it's not already installed and to set it as the default SMS app when prompted after launching it.

Popular Text Messaging App Shutting Down In Months: What To Know

Samsung is ending its messaging app, requiring most users to switch to Google Messages to keep texting on their devices.The Samsung Messages app will be discontinued in July 2026, the tech giant announced on Monday,