Decided on trying Verizon messages

I liked VZ messages+ also and used it for a long time till I switched over to Textra and haven't had any reason to switch back because I have been very pleased with Textra
 
So far so good. Very customizable!
Had a problem with Textra receiving pics.
Go to settings, MMS and change what I have checked to system in textra. I had same issue and that fixed it. Might fix yours to.

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I like VZ Message just because I can also text from my tablet. All texts and calls are synced up between phone and tablet. Pretty convenient.
 
I tried a few, including Verizon Messages, and Textra. Preferred the Verizon app in the end.
 
I do like the capability of texting from tablet and the back up Verizon messages does, but I find it to bulky, a lot of features I don't want or need. Textra provides texting with style and isn't bloated, and just plain works. Verizon loves to add a lot of bloat to their services.
 
I do like the capability of texting from tablet and the back up Verizon messages does, but I find it to bulky, a lot of features I don't want or need. Textra provides texting with style and isn't bloated, and just plain works. Verizon loves to add a lot of bloat to their services.
Agree. Total loaded with usless stuff. The sync between tablet and phone works perfect though. Only reason I'm sticking with it.