How to disable SMS messages in Hangouts

Do not desire your text messages going to Google Hangouts? There is a simple method to revert to your old Messaging app

From version 2.0, the Google Hangouts app for Android can deal with SMS messages in addition to normal instant messages. As soon as you start it up for the initial time you will be inquired if you would like to make use of Hangouts for SMS or not. Hit yes and your accessible messages are imported into the app, and you will get upcoming SMS notifications through Hangouts as opposed to your preloaded SMS app. hit “Maybe later” and you will keep on using your preloaded Messaging app.

However what if you have attempted it and want out? Well, it turns out there is an uncomplicated method to disable SMS in Hangouts and return to using the integrated app.

If you do not like Hangouts to invasion your text messages, you can stop it with the following steps:

How to stop SMS messages in Hangouts

1. To start with, click on the top right corner of the interface; choose “Settings” on the pop-up list of options.

2. Locate “SMS” like below and click it.

3. Tick the box after “Turns on SMS” to reject sending and receiving messages with Hangouts.

Just with these 3 steps can you disable Hangouts in Android 4.4. It is simple, isn’t it? Simply attempt it on your own.

After disabling Hangouts your integrated SMS app (generally “Messages” or “Messaging” in the app drawer) will deal with text messages.

Note: If you are using a “stock” Android gadget like the Nexus 5, with Android 4.4 KitKat, you will notice an “SMS Enabled” button rather than the option above. Hit that to go to “Wireless & networks” list of options where you can choose a default SMS app — select between Hangouts and whichever third-party SMS app you may have downloaded from the Play Store.