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how to disable the default messages app

No there isn't. The stock SMS app is actually still the one doing all the sending/receiving in the background when you use a third party app. If you were to disable it, you'd break your SMS capabilities.

You can get apps that password restrict other apps though, if that helps.
 
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No there isn't. The stock SMS app is actually still the one doing all the sending/receiving in the background when you use a third party app. If you were to disable it, you'd break your SMS capabilities.

You can get apps that password restrict other apps though, if that helps.

In fact, doesn't go sms allow you to password restrict other apps?
 
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