Experiencing persistent crashes in your Google Messages app? Potential causes could be identified.
In recent days, users of Google Messages beta on Android devices have been experiencing a frustrating issue: the app crashes shortly after opening the main conversation list. However, there is some good news for affected users, as the cause of the problem has been identified and a temporary solution has been provided.
According to Google, the bug was caused by an experiment in the beta version of the app. The tech giant has already pushed an automatic fix for beta users, so some may see the problem resolve without taking any action. For those who are still experiencing the issue, there are a few steps that can be taken to restore full functionality.
Solutions for the Google Messages Beta Crashing Issue
- Uninstall the latest app updates: To do this, go to Settings > Apps > Messages, tap the three-dot menu, and select "Uninstall updates." This temporarily fixes the crash and restores full functionality, including RCS features, though you may lose some new beta features temporarily.
- Reinstall the latest update from the Play Store: After uninstalling updates, reinstalling the current stable update fixes the issue without deleting your message history.
- Exit the beta program and downgrade to the stable version if needed, but be aware this might cause loss of existing texts, so it is recommended only as a last resort.
- Force stop and clear the app cache have also helped some users, but are less reliable solutions.
Until the permanent fix is confirmed, rolling back updates and reinstalling them is the safest method to avoid crashes while retaining messages and RCS functionality.
It's worth noting that the issue does not seem to be affecting the non-beta version of the Google Messages app. Android Authority has also reported on the issue, and it has been observed on various Android phones, including Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices.
The problem only appears to occur on devices running the latest Google Messages beta, version 20250805_00_RC00. The issue with the Google Messages beta is likely with the foreground code, as users are still able to receive messages, a background process.
Google has not provided a timeline for a possible fix for the Google Messages beta crashing issue, nor has it provided any further details about the nature of the experiment that caused the bug. The company has stated that the bug has been fixed, and affected users should see the problem resolve automatically.
In other news, Android 16's upcoming feature could potentially cause issues with fast charging on phones. The Motorola Razr Plus (2025) is being tested, but questions remain about why it exists. These issues, while concerning, are separate from the Google Messages beta crashing problem.
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[2] Android Police, Google Messages beta crashing on Android devices, here's how to fix it
[3] Android Authority, Google Messages beta crashing on Android: Here's what you can do
[4] 9to5Google, How to fix Google Messages beta crashing on Android
[5] XDA Developers, How to fix Google Messages beta crashing on Android
- Despite the recurring issues with the Google Messages beta app, users can still rely on their smartphones and gadgets for seamless communication.
- In an effort to resolve the Google Messages beta crashing issue, tech enthusiasts have been recommended to reinstall the latest updates on their devices, highlighting the importance of keeping up with technology updates.
