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Hi Verizon Rep,

There was a software update to my phone a couple of days ago and since that time this has been an issue.  Prior to that I had no problems whatsoever.  I had used Google Messenger,  Google Hangouts, Yaata, GoSMS Pro and Textra without any issue before this update hit and had no problems, and had been using Nova Launcher as well without any issues.

Before this update I actually uninstalled my Nova Launcher and other appearance altering apps from the Play Store.  The update hit and I installed and now am having this issue.  Since this began I've tried multiple text applications and uninstalled each as they all have had this issue and now am just using Google Hangouts for texting.

Please, any help you can provide would be appreciated!!