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Samsung just quietly retired its Google Messages rival, and not everyone will be happy about it
February 4, 2025
Samsung has made a significant shift in its messaging strategy with the launch of the Galaxy S25 series, effectively retiring its native Samsung Messages app. Users of the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra will now find Google Messages as the default messaging application, marking a decisive move towards a more unified messaging experience.
Transition to Google Messages
This transition is not entirely unexpected, as Samsung had previously introduced Google Messages as the default on its Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 models. However, those devices still allowed users the flexibility to download and activate Samsung Messages if they preferred. In contrast, Galaxy S25 users will have no such option; they are limited to Google Messages exclusively.
For existing users of Samsung Messages on older Galaxy models, the app remains accessible, provided it was installed prior to its removal from digital storefronts. Nonetheless, the future of Samsung Messages appears uncertain. With the app no longer available for download and no assurances of ongoing support, concerns are being raised about potential security vulnerabilities and the lack of significant updates.
A Samsung spokesperson provided clarity on this decision, stating, “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.” The spokesperson further emphasized that the enhanced Rich Communication Services (RCS) functionality offered by Google Messages played a pivotal role in this transition, promising an improved user experience for messaging across Android devices and beyond.
Despite the rationale behind this shift, the response from the Galaxy community has been mixed. A thread on r/GoogleMessages highlighted user dissatisfaction, with comments expressing frustration over the enforced switch to Google Messages. One user lamented, “Samsung had me switch to Google Messages less than a week ago and it’s been horrible ever since,” while another questioned, “Can Google leave any space untouched?”
As Samsung continues to embrace Google Messages as its standard messaging platform, it seems unlikely that this decision will be reversed. The integration of Google Messages into Samsung’s flagship devices signals a broader trend towards standardization in the Android ecosystem, aligning with the preferences of many users who value the features and capabilities that Google’s messaging service offers.
Samsung just quietly retired its Google Messages rival, and not everyone will be happy about it
Samsung has made a significant shift in its messaging strategy with the launch of the Galaxy S25 series, effectively retiring its native Samsung Messages app. Users of the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra will now find Google Messages as the default messaging application, marking a decisive move towards a more unified messaging experience.
Transition to Google Messages
This transition is not entirely unexpected, as Samsung had previously introduced Google Messages as the default on its Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 models. However, those devices still allowed users the flexibility to download and activate Samsung Messages if they preferred. In contrast, Galaxy S25 users will have no such option; they are limited to Google Messages exclusively.
For existing users of Samsung Messages on older Galaxy models, the app remains accessible, provided it was installed prior to its removal from digital storefronts. Nonetheless, the future of Samsung Messages appears uncertain. With the app no longer available for download and no assurances of ongoing support, concerns are being raised about potential security vulnerabilities and the lack of significant updates.
A Samsung spokesperson provided clarity on this decision, stating, “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.” The spokesperson further emphasized that the enhanced Rich Communication Services (RCS) functionality offered by Google Messages played a pivotal role in this transition, promising an improved user experience for messaging across Android devices and beyond.
Despite the rationale behind this shift, the response from the Galaxy community has been mixed. A thread on r/GoogleMessages highlighted user dissatisfaction, with comments expressing frustration over the enforced switch to Google Messages. One user lamented, “Samsung had me switch to Google Messages less than a week ago and it’s been horrible ever since,” while another questioned, “Can Google leave any space untouched?”
As Samsung continues to embrace Google Messages as its standard messaging platform, it seems unlikely that this decision will be reversed. The integration of Google Messages into Samsung’s flagship devices signals a broader trend towards standardization in the Android ecosystem, aligning with the preferences of many users who value the features and capabilities that Google’s messaging service offers.