Receiving messages over wifi using VZ messages.

[StanT]

If I open the VZ messages app, it connects and I see my message. How do I get it to autoconnect and tell me that a msg has arrived?

[SuzyQ]

Is it set as your default texting app?  I get a notification tone when a message arrives.... what phone are you using?  Or are you using the app on your computer?

[Snn5 · Accepted solution]

The VM+ app should stay connected either through wifi when available or mobile data.  You should never experience a disconnect as long as you have both enabled (wifi and data) so therefore you should always be connected and never need to reconnect.

[StanT]

On wifi, If the VZ messaging app is in the foreground, I receive the messages quickly and reliably. If the app is in the background, nothing happens until I bring the app up.

When connected to a tower, I get messages immediately, regardless.

[Snn5]

Is background data disabled while on wifi for that app in Mobile Data settings?