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Samsung to Transition Users to Google Messages by 2026

4/12/2026

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Samsung will phase out Galaxy Messages and transition users to Google Messages by July 2026 in the United States.
New Galaxy devices come preinstalled with Google Messages, while older devices may retain access temporarily.
Samsung advises setting Google Messages as the default app to enable Rich Communication Services.
Users should verify messages and switch to Google Messages manually to ensure a smooth transition.

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Samsung will phase out Galaxy Messages and transition users to Google Messages by July 2026 in the United States.
New Galaxy devices come preinstalled with Google Messages, while older devices may retain access temporarily.
Samsung advises setting Google Messages as the default app to enable Rich Communication Services.
Users should verify messages and switch to Google Messages manually to ensure a smooth transition.