Can't lock a text message so it would not be deleted by accident (Nougat)

[AC Question]

On my old version of android OS I could lock a text message so it would not be deleted by accident. Now on my new phone with Nougat, I can no longer do that. I used google keyboard on both the old and new phones. I really use that feature a LOT for different reasons. Should i just ditch google keyboard now that they removed this feature or am I just missing how to turn it on. I have scoured the app settings for over an hour with no luck.

 

[Ry]

On my old version of android OS I could lock a text message so it would not be deleted by accident. Now on my new phone with Nougat, I can no longer do that. I used google keyboard on both the old and new phones. I really use that feature a LOT for different reasons. Should i just ditch google keyboard now that they removed this feature or am I just missing how to turn it on. I have scoured the app settings for over an hour with no luck.

What text message all are you using?

 

[Michael Volente]

Messages v 2.1.161 by Google Inc

 

[Michael Volente]

What text message all are you using?

Messages v 2.1.161 by Google Inc