Google Messages’ new chat wallpaper feature is stumbling out of the gate

Google Messages users have been experiencing difficulties with the company's new chat wallpaper feature, which recently became widely available in August. This feature allows users to set a custom background for individual conversations, providing an additional customization option for the app. However, the feature has proven to be problematic for some, with users reporting that the chat theme option is disappearing and reappearing, causing frustration.

Additionally, some users have experienced noticeable lag and occasional freezing when trying to utilize the new feature.

According to a Google representative's response to a Reddit thread discussing the issue, the problem may have already been addressed through an update available in the Play Store. Users experiencing issues with the chat wallpaper feature are advised to check for and install any available updates, as Google may have already released a solution to the reported problems.