Android Messages App Not Working. Messages app not working since friday 11/9 my samsung tablet will not receive text messages. Gmail app not responding or keeps crashing first and foremost, the most common situation people meet with is when there gmail keeps crashing. You can try to fix that by clearing the messages app's app data.
If the app that isn’t working is an instant app, try these troubleshooting steps instead. Fix problems sending or receiving messages.
Clear the messages app’s data.
In the application manager, swipe down to see all the applications. You can try to fix that by clearing the messages app's app data. Was it working fine a month ago? You can try to force stop it and restart.