2 Messenger App on Samsung Galaxy Explained

If you have a Samsung Galaxy phone, you might have noticed that it comes with two messaging apps pre-installed: the default Messages app and the Samsung Messages app.

The default Messages app is a standard Android messaging app that allows you to send texts, make voice and video calls, and even send multimedia messages.

The Samsung Messages app, on the other hand, offers some additional features, such as the ability to send messages to multiple recipients at once.

One key difference between the two apps is that the Samsung Messages app allows you to send messages to non-Samsung phones, whereas the default Messages app only works between Samsung phones.

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To use Dual Messenger, you'll need to have the app you want to clone already installed on your phone.

You can find all the supported apps under Advanced features > Dual Messenger in the Settings app. Turn on the switch next to the app you wish to clone and select Install.

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The second app will display a Dual Messenger symbol on the lower-right side of its icon, making it easier for you to identify. This symbol will also be visible in the bottom-right corner of the app's screen when you open it.

If you no longer need the secondary app, disabling Dual Messenger is straightforward. To do so, turn off the switch next to the cloned app, and when asked to confirm, tap Uninstall.

To use Dual Messenger on your Galaxy S20, you'll need to have the app you want to clone already installed on your phone. After that, you can use the Dual Messenger feature to set up a second copy of the app.

To start, scroll down to the bottom of the page and tap Dual Messenger. Choose the app you want to clone from the list of eligible apps that automatically show up in the Dual Messenger menu in your S20's settings.

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You'll see a dialog box with an Install option. Tap Install to install another instance of the app, and then tap Confirm to agree to Samsung's terms of use and install the app.

The cloned app will have a secondary set of contacts if you toggle Use separate contacts list to On. This feature is particularly handy if you're using the dual SIM variant of the Galaxy S20, but it's also useful for managing two accounts on a single SIM model.

To identify the cloned app, you'll see a second app icon with a clone indent (two rings in an orange accent) at the bottom. This is a visual cue to distinguish it from the primary instance of the app.

Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up a second instance of an app using Dual Messenger:

Once you've installed the second instance of the app, you can set up a secondary account on the same service. Tap the cloned app to get started, and you'll see the indent with the two rings and the orange accent at the bottom of the app icon.

Disabling Dual Messenger on Samsung Phone is a straightforward process. If you no longer intend to use the secondary app, you can simply turn off the switch next to the cloned app and tap Uninstall to confirm.

You can choose to keep or remove the app data while removing the cloned version of the app. Removing the cloned app won't affect the main or primary app in any way.

If you have cloned multiple messaging apps, you can delete all of them at once by tapping the three-dot menu icon in the top right and selecting Delete all my data.

Removing the main app will also remove the cloned app from your phone because Dual Messenger clones your existing apps.

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You can use Dual Messenger to manage two accounts on the Galaxy S20. To get started, scroll down to the bottom of the page and tap Dual Messenger.

To install a second instance of an app, tap Install on the dialog box and then tap Confirm to agree to Samsung's terms of use and install the app.

The Dual Messenger feature is particularly handy if you're using the dual SIM variant of the Galaxy S20. Even if you're on the single SIM model and want to use two accounts on a service like Facebook, you can do so with the feature.

All eligible apps automatically show up in the Dual Messenger menu in your S20's settings, so setting up a second instance is as easy as selecting the app you want to clone and toggling the Dual Messenger feature.

To access the Dual Messenger feature, scroll down to the bottom of the page and tap on it. You'll find all the eligible apps listed, which can be cloned to manage two accounts on the Galaxy S20.

Choose the app you want to clone, and tap Install on the dialog box to install another instance of the app. Tap Confirm to agree to Samsung's terms of use and install the app.

The Dual Messenger feature is particularly handy if you're using the dual SIM variant of the Galaxy S20. But even if you're on the single SIM model, you can still use two accounts on a service like Facebook with the feature.

To configure Dual Messenger, open the Settings app and go to Advanced features > Dual Messenger. You'll find all the supported apps listed under Available apps.

Here's a quick rundown of the steps to configure Dual Messenger:

After installing the second version of the app, you'll find both copies of your apps in the app drawer. The second app will display a Dual Messenger symbol on the lower-right side of its icon.