Just an update for anyone following this post. I uninstalled Google Messages for 9 days and when I reinstalled the app I made it my default messanger. Next I closed the app completely and reopened it and it automatically reconnected me to the chat features.
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I got it to work for a few days after downloading Carrier Services by Google. Then someone told me if my phone didn't come with Carrier Services that I didn't need it. So I took it off and now can't get my number to reverify eve after reinstalling Carrier Services. I bought my phone straight from Spectrum which uses Verizon towers. I don't believe it is an unlocked version.
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I honestly can't remember because I have tried so many, but I will give it a try real fast. How long do you recommend I leave as default and should I restart my phone at any point.
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Messaging Issue I purchased the S21+ through Spectrum and was not receiving some text from my contacts.I could get most but not all. (and no the contacts in question weren't using Apple phones) After hours of research I finally figured out I was not receiving text from my contacts that use RCS messaging (chat features). I could send them text but their reply wasn't coming back through. (unless they clicked on the reply text and selected sms) I was just wondering if anyone else had this issue. I have done a lot of troubleshooting such as clearing the cache and the data on messages, resetting the network on the phone, having Spectrum reset the network on the sim, putting phone in safe mode, resetting the phone, ect.... I finally found a work around by downloading Service Carrier by Google and downloading Messages by Google and making it my default messenger. (make sure to turn on chat features in message settings) This solved my issue but I was wondering if anyone else has had any messaging issues. I'm also open to any advice or input on this situation. Kinda wondering if it is just my phone or a programming or network issue. PS. (Spectrum Uses the Verizon network along with their Spectrum Hotspots) ***Update within comments on how I solved this issue and Carrier Services by Google wasn't needed. ***
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