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I have a Samsung but don't use their messaging app. Tried it and didn't care for it but that's another story for another thread. If they've taken it away then your best option may be to change apps. Google Messages has done pretty good for me and just like the Samsung offering has RSC. GM is going to be one of the better alternatives as there are no ads and it has a decent UI.
What device do you have?
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