The first step to solving this issue is to find the app that is causing the problem. In this article, we’ll look at how to install a different Messages app, clear data files, and disable background apps. Alternatively, you can simply delete the app causing the problem. These are all quick and easy fixes to fix your phone’s display issue. If none of these fixes work, try these alternative solutions:
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Message app cached or saved data causes unread text messages
There are some common causes of unread text messages on Android smartphones. Some are related to an individual contact or an improperly installed SIM card. If you’re experiencing this problem, try clearing the Message app cache and stored data. In some cases, the problem may be as simple as deleting the cache of a specific contact. Here are some solutions for this issue:
Force stopping the messaging app. This may fix the problem temporarily, but it will not remove your unread messages. To force stop the messaging app, open the Settings menu and select Application Manager. Scroll down and find the Messaging app. Tap Force Stop to stop it. It will take you to the application’s settings. Once there, tap the ‘Edit’ button to make any necessary changes.
Installing a different Messages app
The most obvious solution to your problem is to install a different Messages app on your Android phone. You should be able to find this in the app drawer. If you can’t find it, you can always go to Settings and click on the Gear icon. From here, you can change the settings to solve the issue. This may be necessary if your Messages app keeps showing you messages you’ve already read, or if it shows a message with a red exclamation point on it.
If the warning message appears, try forcing stopping the Messages application. While this won’t delete the messages, it will clear the associated files. Click OK to confirm the process. If you still see the message with a warning message, just press OK. This should clear the unread messages. Your Android phone should now show the notification. But if you can’t, install a different Messages app instead.
Clearing data files
Unread text messages on your Android phone are the result of saved or cached data in the messaging app. To fix this problem, clear the cache and data files. Restart your phone. If this doesn’t work, try deleting the conversations in your phone or force-stopping the default messaging app. If that doesn’t work, try clearing your cache and data files and restarting the phone.
Disabling apps that run in the background
If your Android phone shows you that it has unread texts in the background, you can turn off the Signal service. You can also go to your phone’s settings to make sure that you are in the power saving mode. Next, disable Signal, which is another common cause of unread text messages on Android phones. After doing this, restart your Android phone. Now, check your unread text messages on Android phone again and see if it has fixed the problem.
If none of these steps work, try disabling apps that run in the background. The Android operating system allows you to disable these background services by checking their settings and then rebooting your phone. This will force the apps to stop, but won’t delete the messages themselves. However, it will clear the associated files. Then, you can check if any of your notifications are showing up again.
Contacting your carrier
If you’re getting blocked or unread text messages on your Android phone, you may want to try contacting your carrier. Your carrier may have an alert for the issue. Check the cellular provider’s website to see if they have updated the service to fix the problem. Contacting your carrier will also allow you to change your settings and remove any blocked messages. In some cases, this may solve the problem.
If you’ve tried all the above suggestions, but nothing has helped, it’s time to contact your carrier. Your carrier should be able to restore your text messaging and even reset your account, if needed. You can also try to reset your phone and try another SIM card if you’re not receiving messages. If all of these methods don’t work, consider switching carriers.