Messages app crashing

[Papyrus16]

My Samsung Messages app keeps closing. I've restarted my phone multiple times. I've gone to Settings > App Settings > Messages > Storage and hit Clear cache and Clear data. When I do this, the space used for cache and data go down to 0, but then immediately go back up to the original storage amounts when I reopen Messages.

I found a previous conversation about Messages crashing in Dec 2023 and tried following the instructions but when I held down the power button and volume up with the phone turned off, the phone restarted as normal, even though I held them down until after the Samsung logo disappeared.

If I can't fix it, can I install a different app for

My Google storage is 94% full. Could that be connected?

[Moonbunny]

Keeps closing when trying to send message

[Face]

I'm getting this too! Make it stop!

[Members_DXVdMeM]

It's happening to me to an it starring to pass me off.😂

[WestCoasterx2]

Please fix this!!

[KatKe]

My default messages app I crashing as well. It's annoying since I use it for work

[userilB0uZ49xJ]

Having same issue!! What would be a resolution for this issue?

[Dianthrolpppulos]

Keeps shutting itself down when I open messages and restart doesn't help

[TariF]

Mine doing same thing

[BeccaAZ]

Had a software update , now it keeps shutting itself down. The problem needs to be fixed, and I can't answer people text message because of it.

[MikeHulk]

Same here