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TL;DR Samsung Messages will be discontinued in July 2026, and users are being asked to switch to Google Messages.
The company is positioning Google Messages as the default for a consistent Android messaging experience.
Devices running Android 11 or older won’t be affected by the shutdown.
Samsung has officially confirmed the end of the road for its long-running default texting app. In a notice posted on its website, the company says it will be discontinuing Samsung Messages in July 2026. Before Samsung Messages is gone for good, Samsung recommends users switch to Google Messages.
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The company’s notice reads, “Upgrade your messaging experience” by switching to Google’s app to ensure a “consistent messaging experience on Android.”
Samsung is also directing users to check inside the Samsung Messages app for the exact shutdown date, suggesting a phased or region-specific rollout.
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