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iMessage opens with a new message automatically

Suddenly, for no discernible reason, every time I open the message app, it starts a new blank message. I would like to turn this off since I have to tap cancel to get rid of the new message.

My phone is a XS Max.

Thanks,

Edward

Posted on Apr 3, 2021 1:08 PM

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Posted on Apr 3, 2021 1:12 PM

Actually, I turned iMessge off and then back on and the behavior ceased. Thanks anyway.

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iMessage opens with a new message automatically

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