text messages disappear note 5 nougat 7.0

[AC Question]

after updating to 7.0 often i lose text messages or they get combined with another text message. what is causing this and how do i resolve it. currently, i was texting with someone and the entire conversation is gone and cannot be found.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Which texting app are you using -- the stock Messaging app?

 

[brm101]

Thank you and yes, I am using the stock messaging app.

 

[B. Diddy]

Is there an Archive function?