# Samsung Messages is officially shutting down for good — here's what you need to know

> Samsung Messages is shutting down in July 2026 The move has been branded "dumb" and "sad" Users are being encouraged to use Google Messages It's time to bid farewell to Samsung Messages: Samsung has announced that it's…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/samsung-messages-is-officially-shutting-down-for-good-heres-what-you-need-to-know?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69d37e27db3d473b6c64b212)
- **Published:** 2026-04-06
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #samsung #google #galaxy #messages #shutting #encouraged #july #messaging
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