Verizon Messages

Question

You are removing Messages+ and advising everyone to use Google Messages as of June 2024. Will I still be able to see my messages and photos? Will I be able to keep the app?

SynthpopAddict · Accepted Answer

If it were me, I'd back up any important photos or messages.  You could probably keep the app after it's been shut down but then it's just a dead weight taking up storage space.

Albrean_VZ · Accepted Answer

Hello,

Starting on October 2, 2024, Verizon will start to shut down the Verizon Message+ app.

* The app will be fully discontinued on November 7, 2024.* Once the Message+ app is shut down, you won’t be able to use the Message+ app to send and receive messages.
* You also won’t be able to view the app in the Apple app store or Google Play Store.
* For Android devices, Verizon recommends switching to Google Messages as the replacement app for messaging. For more information, see VZ Messages Recommendations.
* Apple Messages is recommended for iPhone® and iPad devices.

* The ability to send and receive text messages on Verizon’s website is discontinued.

* eGift cards are no longer available to buy through Message+ after April 2024. You can redeem previously purchased eGift cards after this date.

For more details, please check out our Messaging+ FAQs page.