Why is it taking text messages so long to load?

[Sasha33b]

I use the Message+ app and after recent upgrades to the OS and the app, when I receive text messages, it takes a long time for the screen to load to read the message and it also frequently freezes the app and does a forced close of the app.  Also noticed when starting a new text message it won't automatically search from my contact list and present me options.  I have to go into the contacts first and select the correct one then go into the text.

[SuzyQ · Accepted solution]

Go into your app manager, and clear the cache for the messages app.  You can also limit the conversations to 100 or so messages to eliminate a lot of clutter.