Samsung phones have been caught texting pictures to contacts without permission. Here’s how to make sure that doesn’t happen on your phone.
If you have a new Galaxy S9, you’re probably using Samsung Messages for your texting needs. The default messaging client on all new Galaxy phones, the app lets you text your friends and family with modern features and strong search, and integrates with all of Samsung’s other apps. In short, if you’re locked into the Samsung ecosystem, you have every reason to use it.
Samsung says it’s investigating the issue. The company also asks affected users to call the company’s support line at 1-800-SAMSUNG with any complaints. But until it releases a fix—or even an explanation—here’s what you can do to limit any damage to your personal life:
You can’t delete Samsung Messages from your phone, but you don’t have to use it to send texts on your Galaxy phone. Options abound in the Play Store, including Facebook Messenger, Pulse SMS, WhatsApp Messenger, and a bunch of others. But your best (and safest) bet is Android Messages. You can download it from the Play Store for free, and there’s also a cool new web component that lets you text from your PC.
