Issues for the first time in years. Been using the default Google messenger since the first 4g phones rolled out through about 14 different models. This latest update in late August 2020 always displays "waiting for connection" and creating groups of people does not merge the old group if its the same people. I've missed gaming hangouts, crucial work info, and sending a picture never succeeds with a "failed to send". Will have to defer to stock OEM. Edit: Complete mess a year later