Samsung Galaxy J7 V / J7 (2nd Gen.) - Set Default Messaging App

1. From a Home screen, swipe up then navigate: Settings > Apps .
2. Tap the Menu icon (upper-right) then tap Default apps.
3. Tap Messaging app then select one the following:
   Setting an SMS app as default disables other messaging apps and their features.
   Available options depend on the apps that are installed.
   • Hangouts
   • Messaging
   • Message+

If you've upgraded or switched devices and your old messages aren't appearing, you may be able to restore them via one of the following methods:

• Transfer Content via Samsung Smart Switch™
• Restore Messages via Verizon Messages
  Only available if you were using Message+ on your previous device.
• Use the Content Transfer App
• Restore Content via Verizon Cloud