Samsung Messages is going away — and this time for good, with the app officially set to be discontinued in July 2026. When I got my Galaxy S26 last month, Samsung Messages wasn’t even pre-installed. So, like most users, I trusted Samsung’s recommendation and started using Google Messages.
It felt like the obvious next step, but sadly, it didn’t last very long. The good thing is, I found something better: Fossify Messages. It’s a free, open-source app that focuses on simplicity without feeling barebones. Having used it for about a week, it feels like the next best thing to Samsung Messages.