Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Contact names showing in phone function but not in messages

[AC Question]

I have synced the phone with my gmail account and contact names show (in the phone function and if i start a new sms/message. However the phone does not show the name, in the list of messages received, who the message is from (name). It only shows phone numbers which is not very helpful ... any advice or help would be GREATLY appreciated.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Go to the App Manager and select your Messaging app. Tap Permissions and make sure it has permission to access your contacts.