How to Make Google Messages Default on Samsung
Step 1: Enable Google Messages on Samsung
To make Google Messages default on Samsung, you need to enable it on your device. Here’s how to do it:
- Go to Settings on your Samsung device.
- Scroll down and select Apps.
- Tap on Google.
- Tap on Google Messages.
- Tap on Enable.
Step 2: Set Google Messages as Default Messaging App
Once you’ve enabled Google Messages, you need to set it as the default messaging app on your device. Here’s how to do it:
- Go to Settings on your Samsung device.
- Scroll down and select Apps.
- Tap on Google.
- Tap on Google Messages.
- Tap on Set as default.
Step 3: Set Google Messages as Default Messaging App on Samsung Home Screen
To make Google Messages the default messaging app on your Samsung home screen, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings on your Samsung device.
- Scroll down and select Apps.
- Tap on Google.
- Tap on Google Messages.
- Tap on Set as default.
- Tap on Home screen.
- Select Home screen.
- Tap on Set as default.
Step 4: Set Google Messages as Default Messaging App on Samsung Notification Shade
To make Google Messages the default messaging app on your Samsung notification shade, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings on your Samsung device.
- Scroll down and select Apps.
- Tap on Google.
- Tap on Google Messages.
- Tap on Set as default.
- Tap on Notification shade.
- Select Notification shade.
- Tap on Set as default.
Step 5: Set Google Messages as Default Messaging App on Samsung Lock Screen
To make Google Messages the default messaging app on your Samsung lock screen, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings on your Samsung device.
- Scroll down and select Apps.
- Tap on Google.
- Tap on Google Messages.
- Tap on Set as default.
- Tap on Lock screen.
- Select Lock screen.
- Tap on Set as default.
Step 6: Set Google Messages as Default Messaging App on Samsung Notification Shade (Android 10 and later)
To make Google Messages the default messaging app on your Samsung notification shade (Android 10 and later), follow these steps:
- Go to Settings on your Samsung device.
- Scroll down and select Apps.
- Tap on Google.
- Tap on Google Messages.
- Tap on Set as default.
- Tap on Notification shade.
- Select Notification shade.
- Tap on Set as default.
Step 7: Set Google Messages as Default Messaging App on Samsung Lock Screen (Android 10 and later)
To make Google Messages the default messaging app on your Samsung lock screen (Android 10 and later), follow these steps:
- Go to Settings on your Samsung device.
- Scroll down and select Apps.
- Tap on Google.
- Tap on Google Messages.
- Tap on Set as default.
- Tap on Lock screen.
- Select Lock screen.
- Tap on Set as default.
Step 8: Set Google Messages as Default Messaging App on Samsung Notification Shade (Android 11 and later)
To make Google Messages the default messaging app on your Samsung notification shade (Android 11 and later), follow these steps:
- Go to Settings on your Samsung device.
- Scroll down and select Apps.
- Tap on Google.
- Tap on Google Messages.
- Tap on Set as default.
- Tap on Notification shade.
- Select Notification shade.
- Tap on Set as default.
Step 9: Set Google Messages as Default Messaging App on Samsung Lock Screen (Android 11 and later)
To make Google Messages the default messaging app on your Samsung lock screen (Android 11 and later), follow these steps:
- Go to Settings on your Samsung device.
- Scroll down and select Apps.
- Tap on Google.
- Tap on Google Messages.
- Tap on Set as default.
- Tap on Lock screen.
- Select Lock screen.
- Tap on Set as default.
Step 10: Set Google Messages as Default Messaging App on Samsung Notification Shade (Android 12 and later)
To make Google Messages the default messaging app on your Samsung notification shade (Android 12 and later), follow these steps:
- Go to Settings on your Samsung device.
- Scroll down and select Apps.
- Tap on Google.
- Tap on Google Messages.
- Tap on Set as default.
- Tap on Notification shade.
- Select Notification shade.
- Tap on Set as default.
Step 11: Set Google Messages as Default Messaging App on Samsung Lock Screen (Android 12 and later)
To make Google Messages the default messaging app on your Samsung lock screen (Android 12 and later), follow these steps:
- Go to Settings on your Samsung device.
- Scroll down and select Apps.
- Tap on Google.
- Tap on Google Messages.
- Tap on Set as default.
- Tap on Lock screen.
- Select Lock screen.
- Tap on Set as default.
Step 12: Set Google Messages as Default Messaging App on Samsung Notification Shade (Android 13 and later)
To make Google Messages the default messaging app on your Samsung notification shade (Android 13 and later), follow these steps:
- Go to Settings on your Samsung device.
- Scroll down and select Apps.
- Tap on Google.
- Tap on Google Messages.
- Tap on Set as default.
- Tap on Notification shade.
- Select Notification shade.
- Tap on Set as default.
Step 13: Set Google Messages as Default Messaging App on Samsung Lock Screen (Android 13 and later)
To make Google Messages the default messaging app on your Samsung lock screen (Android 13 and later), follow these steps:
- Go to Settings on your Samsung device.
- Scroll down and select Apps.
- Tap on Google.
- Tap on Google Messages.
- Tap on Set as default.
- Tap on Lock screen.
- Select Lock screen.
- Tap on Set as default.
Step 14: Set Google Messages as Default Messaging App on Samsung Notification Shade (Android 14 and later)
To make Google Messages the default messaging app on your Samsung notification shade (Android 14 and later), follow these steps:
- Go to Settings on your Samsung device.
- Scroll down and select Apps.
- Tap on Google.
- Tap on Google Messages.
- Tap on Set as default.
- Tap on Notification shade.
- Select Notification shade.
- Tap on Set as default.
Step 15: Set Google Messages as Default Messaging App on Samsung Lock Screen (Android 14 and later)
To make Google Messages the default messaging app on your Samsung lock screen (Android 14 and later), follow these steps:
- Go to Settings on your Samsung device.
- Scroll down and select Apps.
- Tap on Google.
- Tap on Google Messages.
- Tap on Set as default.
- Tap on Lock screen.
- Select Lock screen.
- Tap on Set as default.
Additional Tips
- To set Google Messages as the default messaging app on your Samsung device, you can also go to Settings > Apps > Google > Google Messages > Set as default.
- You can also set Google Messages as the default messaging app on your Samsung device by going to Settings > Apps > Google > Google Messages > Notification shade > Set as default.
- To set Google Messages as the default messaging app on your Samsung device, you can also go to Settings > Apps > Google > Google Messages > Lock screen > Set as default.
Conclusion
Making Google Messages the default messaging app on your Samsung device is a simple process that can be completed in a few steps. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can ensure that Google Messages is set as the default messaging app on your Samsung device, making it easier to send and receive messages.