- Google has confirmed the Messages issue affecting some users after transferring data to a new phone.
- A fix is already rolling out, although it may take several weeks to reach everyone.
- The exact cause and affected app versions remain unclear, but the issue caused old texts to resurface in new conversations.
After weeks of concerning reports about Google Messages retrieving old texts from unrelated conversations and, in some cases, sending them to the wrong recipients, we finally have some clarity. Google has confirmed that it is aware of the issue and has begun rolling out a fix, which is expected to reach all users soon.
“We’re aware of an issue affecting some Google Messages users when transferring to a new device. We’re currently rolling out a fix that will reach everyone over the coming weeks,” a Google spokesperson told Android Authority.