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This rcs sms mms tag covers the planned transition from Samsung Messages to Google Messages for U.S. Galaxy users. The featured discussion says Samsung Messages will be discontinued on July 6, 2026, making Google Messages the default app for SMS, MMS, and RCS if users want normal texting to continue. It focuses on the practical migration steps: switching apps, verifying message history, and checking whether watches or secondary devices still work as expected. The broader context is Android messaging consolidation, with Google’s messaging stack becoming the default on Samsung devices. This archive is relevant to users tracking app changes and messaging continuity.
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    Samsung Messages Ends July 6, 2026: Switch to Google Messages for SMS/MMS/RCS

    Samsung will discontinue Samsung Messages for U.S. Galaxy users on July 6, 2026, forcing remaining holdouts to make Google Messages their default SMS, MMS, and RCS app if they want normal texting to continue after the cutoff. The deadline is not just another app migration nag; it is the end of...
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