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After slowly phasing the app out in some regions, Samsung has announced that it will no longer pre-install Samsung Messages on Galaxy devices in favor of Google Messages.
The Samsung Messages app was a staple of Galaxy smartphones for years, but Samsung started to phase it out with the Galaxy S22 series in 2022. That was in line with Google’s push with RCS, as the Google Messages app better supports RCS (though Samsung Messages does support it). In 2022, Samsung made Google Messages the default SMS/RCS app on Galaxy devices, but still pre-installed its own app as an option for users.
Now, Samsung is taking the next step.
Starting with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, Samsung Messages will no longer be pre-installed on Galaxy phones in favor of Google Messages.
