The smartphone is a device, which mostly makes the human effort lesser. It also makes the human life easier, than the previous era life, in which there is no smartphone were available. So, we can say that the smartphone is one of the great inventions in last decade. It also makes our conversation too easy with each other. Nowadays, the smartphone devices also come with the pre-installed messaging app which gives a different shape to your conversation. There are many of the messenger apps are available for the Android smartphones. In which, the Google Messenger is the best messaging app.

The Google Messenger is an Android app which is developed by the Google. But, sometimes ago, Google has changed the title of this app as Android Messages. So, do not confuse with the Google Messenger and Android Messages, because both are same. It is an app which makes the communication between Android users straightforward. By which, you can send messages, group texts, media, pictures, videos, and audios. In short, the Google Messenger or Android Messages is the best app for the Android smart mobile.

But, after using this messaging app for a long time, it will lag on your device while texting. Mostly the issue occurs while sending and receiving the text messages using this app. This issue mainly takes place in all those devices which are using this app. So, what should be the fix to solve this Google Messenger lagging issue? And by doing which, we can get that require performance of the app? To get the answer to this query, you just have to visit this entire discussion. And we sure that, before leaving this discussion, you should get an answer of it.

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How to Fix Google Messenger Lagging on Android Phone?

Now, we will discuss some easy ways or methods, by which you can fix the Google Messenger Lagging. All the methods are too easy and straightforward to perform. So, now have a look at the discussion and keep solving the lagging error.

By Clearing the Cache of the Android Messages App

Clearing of the app cache is also one of the best weapons to solve the error. So, this is the fix that you have to perform on you are facing the Google Messenger lagging. To do so, just follow the below steps.

  • Go to the Settings after unlocking the mobile phone.
  • Then, go to the Application Manager or App Manager.
  • Here, by swiping the display from right to left, go to the All tab. It will show you all the apps that have been contained by the smartphone at that time.

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  • Now, scroll down the display and find the option of Messages. Because here the Google Messenger or Android Messages app appears with the name Messages. Tap on it.

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  • On the next screen, tap on the Clear Data. Say OK to the prompts.

By doing so, you can quickly clear the cache of the apps. After that, now use the Android Messages app, if still, it is lagging, then move on with the other fix.

By Deleting the Older and Previous Messages of This App

Sometimes, the bulk quantity of the messages will also be the reason behind the lagging. At that time, you will have to delete those all the messages. By which, you will solve the lag of this messaging app. The deleting process of the message is also an entirely easy process.

  • First of all, open the Android Messages app on your Android phone.
  • Then, select the conversation that you want to delete.
  • Now, at the top right corner of the screen, three dotted point is there.

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  • Tap on it. It shows you a pop-up, which contains the Delete option.
  • Now, tap on the Delete option to delete all the messages.

If still, you are facing the lagging, then perform the same process for all the conversation. It will surely help you to get rid of from the issue. You can use app like SMS backup to restore your important message after this process.

By Using the Prominent Key-Board on the Device

We all know that to send the message, first of all, we all need to type it. But, to type the message, we all need a better keyboard, which makes your typing effort lesser than other. Mostly, the keyboard comes with the device has been used by all the users. But, sometimes, because of some problem, it does not work well with the Android messages. This is also one of the reasons by which the lagging of the app occurs.

So, at that time, you will have to go to the keyboard, that will provide you more comforts. At the Google Play Store, some keyboard apps are also there. The apps like Google Keyboard, Flesky keyboard, TouchPal Keyboard, SwiftKey Keyboard and more. The use of these keyboards while using this messaging app will give you a better improvement.

By Performing the Factory Data Reset

The Factory data reset will erase all the data from your Android device. So, before doing it, you should have to take backup of all your important data and files. Also consider this option as last option if evevrything fails. If you set up the Auto backup, then it will silently backup all the data. To Factory data reset of the device, just visit below steps.

  • Go to the Settings of the Android Phone.
  • Then, tap on the option of Backup and Reset option, which should under the tag of Accounts.
  • Here, first of all, tick the box of Auto Backup.

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  • Then, tap on the last option, which is of Factory Data Reset.
  • Now, on the next display, click the Reset Device option. Allow all the prompts if there are coming any.

The process may take awhile. After completion of the process, your Android messages issue may be solved. If not, then go ahead with the second fix. So, by using above methods, you can easily get rid of from the issue Google Messenger lagging issue.

We hope that it will help you a lot to solve the lagging issue of the app Android Messages. If it works for you, then also share it with other who need it. Also, we will always welcome your valuable comments and opinions regarding the discussion.

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Mukesh Chauhan
Mukesh Chauhan is an Engineering Student, who loves to write about technology and gadgets. Currently he is studying and working as an Editor on Theandroidportal.com