Dec 4, 2024
Guide for Verizon Message+ Users
Announcement
We're excited you're switching to Google Messages from Verizon Messages+! Here's how to find some of your favorite features from Verizon Message+ (and more) after switching to Google Messages:
- Change background and bubble colors:
- Open the Google Messages app.
- Select a conversation and tap on the name and picture on the top.
- Tap on
Change colors
- Select the background and bubble colors of your choice.
Change colors
- Set a different notification sound for a conversation:
- Open the Google Messages app.
- Select a conversation and tap on the name and picture on the top.
- Tap on
Notifications
- Select
Notifications
- Silence busy conversations:
- Open the Google Messages app.
- Select a conversation and tap on the name and picture on the top.
- Tap on
- Select
Silent to mute the conversation
Silent to mute the conversation
- Turning Dark Mode on/off:
- Open the Google Messages app.
- Tap on the profile picture in the upper right corner.
- Tap on Message settings
- Tap on Choose theme and select Light, Dark or System default.
- Increase the text size:
You can pinch-to-zoom to make the font size bigger or smaller.
- Edit your profile name and picture (rolling out to select users, coming soon to everybody)
- Open the Google Messages app.
- Tap on the profile picture in the upper right corner.
- Tap on
Your profile
- Edit your name and picture
Your profile
Also to address a few misconceptions about Google Messages:
- "Google Messages only works when Wi-Fi is on!"
Fact:This isn't true. Google Messages uses RCS, which works over Wi-Fi when you're connected and uses your mobile data when you aren't.
- "I wish Google Messages had favorites!"
Fact: You can easily pin your most important conversations. Simply tap and hold on the conversation you want to keep at the top, and then tap "pin."
- "I can’t forward a message!"
Fact: Forwarding messages is quick and simple in Google Messages. Simply long-press on the message you want to forward and select the Forward action.
- "I can't schedule messages in Google Messages!"
Fact: You can schedule messages to be sent at a future time by long-pressing the send button in your conversation and choosing your preferred send date/time.
- "Pictures don't automatically save to my gallery!"
Fact: Photos and videos are not automatically saved in Google Messages, unlike in Verizon Message+. You can manually save media to your device by long-pressing on the photo to select it, and then tapping the download icon.
Learn more about Google Messages and discover more features here.
Cheers!
Monika || Community Manager ||
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