Re: Why do I get this message: Unfortunately VZWAVSService has stopped. I am getting the same message VZWAVS Service has stopped every time I turn on the Galaxy S5. Yes, like everyone else, it just started recently.I know that AVS stands for Address Verification System, VZ stands for Verizon. What the W stands for I have no idea.'ve been getting the same error on my LG G3 every time I reboot my phone. I have no idea what that service is though. Count me in as someone else looking for this answer.