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#3413473 10-Sep-2025 17:13

The need to have VoLTE connectivity has forced me to abandon my Sailfish OS Sony Xperia 10 iii for an S25.

Even though I'm not a big Google fan, so far so good and with already using Galaxy tablets it's not too much of a change.

What opinion does everyone have re using Google Messages vs Samsung Messages from the Samsung Store?

As an example of why I ask, I use Samsung Calendar which I much prefer to the likes of Googles offering.

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#3413475 10-Sep-2025 17:16

Google messages hands down

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#3413495 10-Sep-2025 18:12

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Google messages hands down

In order to get a better understanding I'd be keen to know your reasons why

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#3413496 10-Sep-2025 18:21

Technofreak:

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Google messages hands down

In order to get a better understanding I'd be keen to know your reasons why

Try both and see which you prefer, switching between them is easy.

For me, the Google Messages web integration is great - I use this all the time to get my SMS on PC. The RCS support is also great - you get a better experience with other Android users. And there are some neat improvements when chatting with iPhone users - e.g. if an iMessage user "likes" your message, Google Messages will figure this out and add a thumbs up to your message.

Some of those things might also work with Samsung Messages, since it's based off Google Messages anyway, but I found Google Messages better.

And btw - I also use Samsung Calendar over Google's Calendar app.

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#3413497 10-Sep-2025 18:21

Technofreak:

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Google messages hands down

In order to get a better understanding I'd be keen to know your reasons why

I have used both and had issues with RCS on Samsung messages and then changed to Google messages and all issues went away

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#3413503 10-Sep-2025 20:06

Google messages.

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#3413524 10-Sep-2025 20:26

@ amanzi and @ Linux, Thank you for your replies. I'll give both a try but from what you have posted Google Messages might be it.

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#3415333 16-Sep-2025 12:24

Looks like One UI 8 has now been released in final, be interesting to see when it lands in NZ.

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#3415981 18-Sep-2025 20:05

One UI 8 now live on Spark!

4008.19MB -

1 Sept security update!

TWO DAYS - new record timing!

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#3415982 18-Sep-2025 20:12

Currently nothing for 2degrees. Maybe tomorrow.

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#3415985 18-Sep-2025 20:19

Downloading now, thanks! My primary SIM is One NZ but I have a Skinny eSIM active as well, not sure if that contributes.

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#3415987 18-Sep-2025 20:22

2degrees eSim, downloading One UI 8 now.

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#3415992 18-Sep-2025 20:33

S25 Ultra. 2degrees physical SIM, primary. Skinny eSIM for backup. Still nothing. 😭🤣🤓

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#3415993 18-Sep-2025 20:38

Just a heads up in case you miss it. For most of you who, like me, got your phones at Launch, your 12 month 'free' subscription to Samsung/Google AI 2TB plan will auto renew at !! $36.99 !! a month! Starting with the first charge on the 25th September.

The URL to prevent this is https://myaccount.google.com/intro/payments-and-subscriptions

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#3416004 18-Sep-2025 20:49

Stu:

S25 Ultra. 2degrees physical SIM, primary. Skinny eSIM for backup. Still nothing. 😭🤣🤓

Finally! Downloading now. So impatient. 4188.04 MB 😁

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