How do I replace Visual Voicemail?

[tritiumsights]

@SynthpopAddict 

Visual Voicemail (basic version) has never worked consistently well.  I would like to replace it.

After speaking with a Verizon tech rep (who was brilliant) she recommended YOU MAIL from the Play Store.

Can this be done without totally messing up the phone? Visual Voicemail cannot be uninstalled or disabled. The only option is Force Stop.

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I cannot reply to your last post about clearing cache. There must be some sort of time limit on replies.

What I found is that by disabling Chrome I was able to clear its cache.  Google cannot be disabled but the Force Stop option is available.  What about trying that to clear cache?

Thanks, of course.

[SynthpopAddict]

Hi again, to answer your questions:

1) My phone is not a Verizon version, and the basic Visual Voicemail app you're referring to is part of the Verizon carrier software put onto Verizon phones.  Installing a different voicemail app shouldn't brick your phone, but whether or not the Verizon app is going to interfere with the new voicemail app, don't know.  If the Verizon app is causing problems, you would have to force stop it in order for the new app to run.

2) You Mail does come up as a well-regarded visual voicemail app; there are others out there if you use a search engine for "best visual voicemail app".  Many of them cost money to use though.

3) The earlier thread you're referring to had at least one post in it marked as a solution.  This usually locks the thread to additional replies, although I've seen random exceptions.

4) Per an earlier post of mine elsewhere, Google can't have its cache cleared permanently because it's always running, so will always be regenerating cache files even if you (temporarily) clear the cache.  If you have Gmail installed on your phone, can't get rid of Google because it will break your email.  Plus you need the Play Store to keep your apps updated and to get new ones.

5) Do you shut down or restart your phone regularly?  This clears the RAM and may help with any "excess temp files" messages you are getting, if you're still getting them?

[tritiumsights · Accepted solution]

There does not appear to be any solution to these issues. However, I did clear the Cache Partition and reboot the device. Accomplished exactly nothing as far as I can determine.

Thanks, as usual.