Well, after almost having a meltdown I see that I can just assign individual tones via chomp messenger which is what I use as a text app anyway.
And if I can just do it that simply, why have taken it out to begin with? Numb skulls..
Well I thought it was just me.. but guess not.. As much as I hate it.. I've move to Messenger+ Verizon app. it still allows you to choose custom message tones.. Why in the hell Google/Android would feel the need to remove this option is beyond me. Its like the sit in a room and figure out ways to **** off the user.