How To Fix Google Message App Not Showing Contacts On Android?

To fix the issue where Google Messages on your Android device is not showing contact names, follow these steps:

1. Check Contacts Permission: Ensure that the Messages app has the necessary permission to access your contacts.

   • Open Settings.
   • Select Apps.
   • Open Messages.
   • Select Permissions.
   • Tap Contacts and grant access.

2. Set Messages as the Default SMS App:

   • Open Settings.
   • Select Apps.
   • Choose Default apps.
   • Tap the SMS app, and choose Google Messages as the default.

3. Clear Local Data:

   • Open Settings.
   • Select Apps.
   • Open Messages.
   • Tap Storage & Cache > Clear Cache > Clear Storage > OK.

4. Disable Call Protect (if applicable): Clear associated cache and check if the problem persists.

5. Turn Off/On "Hide Contacts Without Numbers" (if available): Check your phone's settings related to this option.

6. Delete and Add the Contact Again: In some cases, a contact issue can be resolved by deleting the contact and re-adding it.

7. Repair Android OS (if all else fails): You may use a system repair tool like Tenorshare ReiBoot for Android to repair the Android OS, but this method should only be considered if all other solutions have been exhausted and you're experiencing a deeper system issue.

Please note that these steps are provided based on various sources and experiences, and individual device configurations might lead to slight variation in the steps.