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Samsung Messages Hints at Satellite SMS Mode but Development Remains Dormant

An August teardown revealed satellite-mode strings first added in December 2024 with no further development.

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Samsung Messages code hints at satellite texts
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Overview

  • An APK teardown of Samsung Messages v16.1.02.2 exposed internal code referencing a 'Satellite Mode'.
  • The satellite-mode strings were first integrated in version 15.5.31.9 in December 2024 and have not been updated since.
  • In 'Satellite Mode', only standard SMS can be sent or received, with Rich Communication Services and multimedia attachments disabled.
  • Samsung announced in January 2025 it will transition users to Google Messages, signaling a shift away from its proprietary app.
  • Despite growing carrier and OEM support for satellite texting, the dormant code suggests Samsung’s feature remains speculative without further development or official confirmation.