RIP Samsung Messages

[notforhire]

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looks like a demolition derby

 

[BerryBubbles]

it was/is my understanding that all messages in Google (those you haven't deleted) will, over time, populate on the new phone. (Google is not known for its blazing speed in this regard)

That's how it has worked for me!
I just leave it alone & let it complete. It's not instant by any means ....

 

[bearone2]

yes. obviously, I could be wrong. perhaps things have changed. I've had all messages populate via Google Messages, though that was a couple of years ago.

so, at some point in the future, populate after the xfer, now that's some real magic!!

 

[MozartMan]

A sad day (at least for me)

Guess it was going to happen at some point so I'm now trying to decide between these two...

Fossify Messages - Apps on Google Play

Open-source and Ad-free SMS/MMS messaging app

play.google.com

Right Messages - Apps on Google Play

Simple and fast SMS messenger

play.google.com

I just installed Fossify Messages. Works good.
I also use their Calendar and Gallery app.

GitHub - FossifyOrg/Gallery: Browse your memories without any interruptions with this photo and video gallery

Browse your memories without any interruptions with this photo and video gallery - FossifyOrg/Gallery

github.com

GitHub - FossifyOrg/Calendar: A simple calendar with events, customizable widgets and no ads.

A simple calendar with events, customizable widgets and no ads. - FossifyOrg/Calendar

github.com

 

[notforhire]

so, at some point in the future, populate after the xfer, now that's some real magic!!

 

[mustang7757]

so, at some point in the future, populate after the xfer, now that's some real magic!!

They will populate even using another 3rd party message app does this

 

[Serkle K]

They have been trying to do this since the S25 was released. But then it popped back up in the Galaxy Store shortly after launch.

For a few weeks, up to just a few days ago, my RCS in Samsung Messages had stopped working. But now it's back amd working. The biggest draw to Samsung Messages for me, is the customization with groups/categories, custom wallpapers, scheduled Messages, custom tones. Just all the customization overall. For me, those are everyday things used. I don't use the react emoji, so that isn't an upgrade to me.

I also don't really want google or meta to have any more info on me than they already have. Thats why I haven't used Google Messages or WhatsApp.