Credit: Joe Maring / Android AuthorityTL;DRSamsung has officially shut down Samsung Messages in the US, leaving the text field greyed out and forcing a transition to Google Messages.As a temporary workaround, users can uninstall updates and disable auto-updates to the app to regain functionality, but this is not recommended beyond being a stopgap measure. A transition to other texting apps is recommended.Newer devices like the Galaxy S25 and S26, and recent Z Fold/Flip foldables, lack the base app entirely, meaning the workaround will not work on them. These devices will have to sideload an older app release to regain functionality.If you’re still using Samsung Messages and tried to open the app today, you’d have already gotten a rude shock. Samsung has shut down the Samsung Messages app in the US, as previously notified. You can no longer use it for texting (you can still use it with the workarounds mentioned later), as the text field is now greyed out. If you’re scratching your head about what to do next, it’s time to switch to Google Messages.Samsung Messages users should switch to Google MessagesTo switch to Google Messages, all you need to do is download the app and set it as your default messaging app: