How do I replace iMessage accidentally deleted it from my phone?
How do I replace my iMessage app accidentally deleted
iPhone SE, 14
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The Messages app cannot be deleted, so it’s likely been moved somewhere unexpected, or somebody has found and activated the Screen Time tool and its oft-confusing results and tweaked some settings there, and you’re probably not using an IT-profile-managed iPhone with whatever settings IT has loaded:
Reset Home Screen will alphabetize the installed apps and will remove all folders, but will not otherwise change the iPhone or its contents:
Return iPhone settings to their defaults - Apple Support
Screen Time:
Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support