Texting

[Notlovingthis]

Why am having to use Google message instead of text? It's a world of difference between them and Google message is lacking.

[tikibar1]

You could use a different text app from the Play Store.

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