Are Samsung Messages shutting down or being discontinued? When will the app end, and what can you use? Here's what you need to know.

Samsung has suddenly changed a key feature on millions of its Galaxy smartphones. And it’s an update that may require urgent attention.

Samsung recommends users switch to Google Messages. If you own a Galaxy phone and use Samsung Messages to send texts, check delivery updates, or receive OTP codes, there is an upcoming change you need to be aware of. Samsung is discontinuing the app in July 2026.

By July, Samsung devices will rely on Google Messages, instead of the formerly-installed Samsung Messages.

Device repair company iFixit is ending its repair relationship with Samsung, iFixit announced in a blog post today. The partnership is being dissolved after a two-year period because iFixit and Samsung have been unable to negotiate a new deal. iFixit said ...