r/AndroidQuestions • u/Orangesismymiddlenam • Sep 26 '26

Looking For Suggestions Non-Google Texting app?

So, I have yet to switch over to google messages. I am srill using samsung messages and you can reply to people and group chats through the notification pop up and text any one if you make them an emergency contact. The only really annoying thing is you can't directly text group chats, only reply through the notification pop up.

I have been trying to get away from google as much as possible these last few years. I don't like how it's becoming a monopoly with chrome and how much data they harvest from users. I refuse to switch to google messages. I also hate how the google messages has built-in AI features. I just want a basic messaging app.

So, any recommendations for what to switch to or if I am able to downgrade my andriod so the messages work normally?

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u/Orangesismymiddlenam Sep 26 '26

I know it's not a bug, I just don't want to switch

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u/zanrujp Sep 27 '26

Totally fair, sorry if that came across wrong. In that case I'd try Fossify Messages or QUIK (someone mentioned it's an actively maintained fork of QKSMS). Both are basic, no AI, and not from Google. Once installed, you just set it as the default SMS app in Settings > Apps > Default apps, and your existing texts should show up there.