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Verizon's Message Plus Shuts Down Today: Why It's Happening and How to Switch
Verizon Wireless customers relying on the carrier's Message Plus texting app will soon need to change over their phone's default texting app, as the carrier plans to fully discontinue it Monday. This change will likely be most noticeable to customers using an Android phone purchased from Verizon before 2022,
Verizon Just Killed Its Messaging App
That said, Apple users and more recent customers shouldn’t be affected. Since 2022, Verizon has preloaded Google Messages onto Android devices in lieu of its in-house app. iPhones, additionally, have never come with Verizon Messages pre-installed.
Ahead of Verizon Message shutdown, Google releases guide for former Verizon Message Plus users
Ahead of Verizon Message shutdown, Google has released a guide for former Verizon Message Plus users to make it easier to transition.
Verizon is shutting down Message+ in favor of Google Messages
Message+ was for a long time the default messaging app for Verizon customers. However, to support a more open messaging service, Verizon is urging users to move to Google Messages
Verizon blocks messages in old Message+ app as it pushes users to Google Messages
The day has arrived, as Verizon has officially shut down its Message+ app on Android in favor of Google Messages, but users aren’t happy about the change, especially as the old app has blocked access to messages entirely.
PSA: Verizon Message Plus shuts down today, time to switch to replacement apps
Verizon will fully discontinue its Message Plus app today. The carrier recommends that Android users should move to Google Messages.
Don't fear Google Messages, sad Verizon Messages+ users told
Verizon decided to delay shutting down its beloved Message+ app last month, but the new kill-off date of December 9 is almost here. Verizon recommends that Android users switch over to Google Messages,
PSA: Today’s the last day to ditch Verizon’s messaging app for Google Messages
The Verizon Messages+ app will stop working after today (December 9, 2024). The carrier previously extended the Message+ app deadline by a month at the last minute. Verizon recommends users switch to Google Messages for a better texting experience.
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Verizon users say they lost text history after Messages+ shutdown but there is a simple solution
In the run-up to the December 9 shutdown, the company kept reminding users that Verizon Messages+ would stop working soon.
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As Expected, Verizon’s Message+ is Done Today
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Verizon’s holiday gifts under $100: 5G smartphones, music speakers, and more
Holiday shopping can be stressful and expensive. Verizon has some gift ideas all under $100. Verizon tech expert Liz Gelardi ...