Google Messages with error? See 5 tips on how to solve it

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Google Messages is the SMS messaging application for Android smartphones, useful for receiving verification codes from social networks and even communication from some service providers.

However, like any software, this one can also present errors, which would prevent users from receiving any type of communication. Therefore, we have separated 5 tips to help you resolve this. Check out the information below.

Update the application

Every mobile app is updated from time to time, which is essential to fix system bugs, improve design and even fix security errors. However, updates do not always occur automatically.

So, if your app is showing errors, it is best to update it. To do this, open the Play Store app, go to the installed apps, search for Google Messages and check if it needs updating.

Restart your phone

Many apps run in the background on a phone, which contributes to making the system slower than it should be. In addition, thousands of other things also cause slow opening of apps, files, and more.

Usually, the best solution is to restart the device so that all windows and tabs are closed and the system can perform an update and correct other errors. If your Google Messages app is experiencing an error, this is also a good tip.

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Clear cached data

Every app has a folder full of data called cache. It is used to store temporary data that, in different ways, should offer a better experience for the user while using the app. However, this folder can become overcrowded or host corrupted data, and all of this can crash the app.

Therefore, we recommend that you go into your phone’s settings, access the “Applications” tab, search for “Google Messages”, go to the cache tab and delete everything. It’s also worth clicking on the “Clear data” option.

Update your device software

Just as we advised you to update your Google Messages app, we now ask that you update your phone's operating system. In addition to updating the software's features, this can also fix a number of bugs that are hindering the performance of your apps.

To do this, go to your phone's settings, click on “Software Update”, check if there are any updates available and if so, download them.

Free up space on internal storage

Overcrowding also compromises the functioning of your phone's applications. So, to avoid any doubts, do the following: update all installed applications, clear all data and cache of each app, uninstall applications you don't use, and get rid of any and all useless files (photos, videos, audio, documents, etc.).

Do this until you have enough space left in the internal storage area and then restart your phone. If you can't get rid of a lot of files, it's always worth uploading the larger ones to the cloud or saving them on your computer.