"Samsung recently confirmed that it'll be shuttering its own Messages app in favor of Google's, requiring users on Samsung phones running Android 12 or newer to make the swap in July if they haven't done so already."
"This sunsetting marks a nearly 16-year run for the proprietary communication platform, which has built quite a cult following over time. But no one should be surprised to see this coming. Just two years ago, Samsung began shipping its latest Galaxy phones with Google Messages set as the default messaging app."
"The prevailing assumption is simple: Samsung no longer wants the burden of managing its own messaging servers. It makes more sense to hand the reins to Google, which has steadily built a platform home to billions of Android users. Between the practical, security, and financial ramifications, the move just makes sense for the business."
"if you're like me and want to back up any important messages from over the years, you've got options. I'll go over the most reliable ones below, forgoing the ones that involve third-party services that may put your personal information at risk."
Samsung will shut down its proprietary Messages app in July and require users on Samsung phones running Android 12 or newer to switch to Google Messages. The change follows earlier shifts toward Google Messages as the default on newer Galaxy phones and reduced availability of Samsung Messages on newer models. Samsung’s move is attributed to reducing the burden of operating and maintaining its own messaging infrastructure, while leveraging Google’s broader Android ecosystem. Users are advised to back up messages before the shutdown, using Samsung Cloud or Google Drive. A secure alternative is backing up messages locally by transferring them to an external storage drive or SSD with sufficient capacity.
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