Google Messages Beta has a critical bug where the messages would crash. It happens every time someone attempts to share links, images, and videos.

The bug causes massive inconvenience to many users who use media sharing as a day-to-day mode of communication. Thus it is highly inconvenient in the beta-testing stage.

No official repair is given by Google Messages Beta. Yet those impacted are still waiting to have it repaired hopefully sooner than later within the next beta update.

The Gist of the Matter

The root of the challenge is on the screen of Google Messages Beta called Choose Recipients. Such a screen is intended to pop up when users are using the new forward button.

A crash occurs instantly when one proceeds to open this recipient selection screen thus compelling the app to quit. This implies that they can still type and send messages but the very fundamental ability of a modern messaging system.

Continuing Communication workarounds

Although the bug is disruptive, there are short-term hacks so that your communication will not stop:

On Links: A person can simply copy the link, and then paste it into the specific chat in Google Messages Beta.

Images and Videos: In case the media was previously added to your device, you may simply attach the media directly during a chat by tapping the attachment (plus) icon. 

The Anticipation of a Swift Fix

Google must certainly know about this major bug and it is most likely that a patch is already being prepared. All this is so that beta programs can be able to detect and rectify such problems. We are hoping to see a new beta version released very soon.

It is also subjected to the risk of experiencing instability. This new bug acts as a reminder of how dynamic the beta software tends to be. The developers need to update their software promptly in order to bring about a seamless user experience.

The Climax

The recent crash bug on Google Messages beta highlights the advantages and limitations of early software testing. The users can use the newer features before they are released. The instability will also burden them such as the to-share problem seen now. 

Fortunately, there is a workaround that has been temporarily implemented. The users can even cancel out of the beta in case of dire need. The beta testers can soon be relieved, and future developments can be more trusted.

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