Transfer of data from S24+ to S26 + was significantly longer then expected based on multiple transfers from both Samsung and Apple
I would recommend this to a friend!
By Samsung, August 7, 2026
Hello RTP1, we appreciate you sharing your experience of your Samsung Galaxy S26+ with us. We are pleased to hear that after your inital frustrations with the data transfer and setup of your device, that you are pleased with the features and capabilities for daily usage. We have our team of experts available through chat if you have questions, or experience anything out of the ordinary with your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
My new phone (S26+) replaces my S21 FE after ONLY 4 years of use. The changes are quite dramatic and NOT intuitive. And no, instructions provided are not helpful. I've had trouble getting the phone to work at crucial moments. The worst: RCS messages (then Bluetooth connecting, sound volume, etc). It's absolutely ridiculous. Who needs so much encryption? Not me. Plus, Google Messages which I'm forced to use is awful. It makes communication more difficult not easier which is expected on a new phone. One day my work group RCS text reached everyone. The next day no one received a new work group RCS text causing much upset. Plus, how do I know what kind of phone everyone uses in the group text? I've turned RCS off. Stop adding so many bells & whistles. Stop re-naming things and moving things around. Stop adding more steps to common tasks. I've never had this experience before. So, no I cannot recommend the S26+.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By Samsung, June 9, 2026
Hello there, thank you for sharing your thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy S26+ with us. We completely understand how frustrating it is when your new device is so different in settings and functionality from your previous device. We have an article available online to help you with the experiences you mention texts not sending as expected titled "Messages on Samsung phone are slow, do not send, or cannot be received". We also have some great resources available online to help you discover the changes and best align the settings to your preferences. These include the complete manual, tutorial videos, and our team of experts to offer direct assistance through chat any time you have questions about your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
I have owned Galaxy Note phones for many years. This Galaxy S26+ is a definite upgrade from my tired Note 10. Everything transferred effortlessly and the transition has been smooth.
I just upgraded from my S22+ to the new Samsung Galaxy S26+. I have had Galaxys for several generations of the phone. Guess why? It's simple, it's a great phone. It is incredibly easy to use and has anything and everything I want in a phone. I'm sure it can do a lot more than I use it for, but for what I need (games, IG, email, Googling, calendar, and texting), it's perfect. The camera is awesome, too. I get so many compliment on the photos I take. It's not my non-existent photography skills, it's the phone. As long as they keep making Galaxys, it will remain my phone of choice.