As of saturday, I have a large warning taking up 95% of my home text screen.

[9ineballer]

As of saturday, I have a large warning taking up 95% of my home text screen.

It says message plus will be discontinued 11/7.

It will not go away.  I can only view one message .  

I do not plan on using anymore google  products  and I hate google messenger.

Why am I being forced into a 3rd party inferior app? I don't need rich chat text. I want my phone to work as it did.

[tikibar1]

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@9ineballer wrote:

I do not plan on using anymore google  products  and I hate google messenger.

Why am I being forced into a 3rd party inferior app? I don't need rich chat text. I want my phone to work as it did.

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You can search the Play Store for other compatible texting apps.

Why is Verizon discontinuing Message+?

The message space is rapidly changing and we want you to have the best messaging experience:

• Rich Communications Service (RCS) provides a more interactive and modern messaging experience in Google Messages.
• Google Messages is now preloaded on all Verizon Android devices.
• Starting with iOS 18, iPhone users also can communicate using RCS.

Verizon Messages (Message+) FAQs 

[9ineballer]

You claim you would like me to have the "best messaging experience." However, my text screen is covered with a large rectangle, making my experience difficult. Why is no one else having the same issue? My only solution is to go with a different carrier. After a decade with Verizon, I have no choice.  T-mobile here I come.

[9ineballer]

3rd party apps are not a solution.  They are inferior, have ads, do not store photos or video etc. What am I paying verizon for if I have to use a 3rd party app that can be run from wi-fi?