Samsung to discontinue Samsung Messages in July 2026

Samsung will discontinue its Samsung Messages app in July 2026 and asks users to switch to Google Messages.

After the shutdown, Samsung Messages will only send texts to emergency service numbers and emergency contacts.

Users will receive in-app prompts to open or install Google Messages and can set it as the default SMS app with a tap.

Devices running Android 11 or older are not affected and will retain Samsung Messages functionality.