How to Set Up Messages by Google as the Default Messaging App

Objective

  • Set up Messages by Google as the default SMS app

Environment

Procedure

Samsung Phones
  1. Open the Settings app
  2. Tap Apps
  3. Tap Choose default apps
  4. Tap SMS app
  5. Tap Messages
All other phones
  1. Open the Settings app
  2. Tap Apps & notifications
  3. Tap Advanced
  4. Tap Default apps
  5. Tap SMS app
  6. Tap Messages

Additional Notes

  • Please ensure Messages is installed if it does not come default on the phone.

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