In this guide, we will show you a nifty workaround that might help you fix the issue of Reminders Missing from Google Messages. This built-in messaging app from the Silicon Valley giant comes pre-installed in numerous Android devices and is perhaps the very few apps that don’t count as bloatware owing to the plethora of useful features that it has in its arsenal.
One of its lesser talked about functionalities is the ability to set up a reminder by long pressing on the desired text, tapping on the clock icon at the top, and then selecting the date and time: from either a preset list or manually entering your own. However, as of late, this feature is giving a tough time to many. Numerous users have voiced their concern that the Reminder option is missing from the Google Messages app.
As of now, they only have the option to set up the reminder from the notification, however, it only gives you the option to “Remind 1hr”, which might not be sufficient to checkmark every user’s requirement. Fortunately, there does exist a nifty workaround that might help you rectify this bug. So without further ado, let’s check it out.
Fix Google Messages Reminders Missing
The culprit behind this issue is the latest update rolled out by Google, so to rectify it, you’ll have to downgrade the app to its earlier build. Here’s how it could be done:
- Head over to Settings > Apps > All Apps > Google Messages.
- Then tap on the overflow icon and select Uninstall Updates > OK.
- Now go to the Play Store and search the Google Messages app.
- Then tap on the overflow icon and uncheck Enable Auto Update.
That’s it. These were the steps to fix the issue of Reminders Missing from Google Messages. As far as the official stance on this matter is concerned, the developers are yet to acknowledge this issue, let alone give out any ETA for the rollout of a fix. As and when any of these two things happen, we will update this guide accordingly. In the meantime, the aforementioned workarounds are your best bet.
