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Imessages

my imessages just disappeared, i can’t find it in the app store either, is anyone else’s doing this or does anyone know how to fix it?

iPhone 8, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 25, 2022 8:55 PM

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Posted on Oct 25, 2022 9:05 PM

The Messages app cannot be deleted since it is a part of iOS. It is probably accidentally removed from the Home Screen, however, still exists in the App Library. The App Library is the last Home Screen on your iPhone when you continue to SWIPE LEFT until you reach it. Once you are in the App Library, then you can search and find the Messages app. Once found, then you can DRAG the app out of there and place it on your favorite spot of the Home Screen.


Axel F.

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Oct 25, 2022 9:05 PM in response to piperinez

The Messages app cannot be deleted since it is a part of iOS. It is probably accidentally removed from the Home Screen, however, still exists in the App Library. The App Library is the last Home Screen on your iPhone when you continue to SWIPE LEFT until you reach it. Once you are in the App Library, then you can search and find the Messages app. Once found, then you can DRAG the app out of there and place it on your favorite spot of the Home Screen.


Axel F.

Oct 25, 2022 9:42 PM in response to piperinez

piperinez Said:

"Imessages: my imessages just disappeared, i can’t find it in the app store either, is anyone else’s doing this or does anyone know how to fix it?"

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Reset the Home Screen Layout:

If widgets are not working as they should or have gone missing somehow, then you need to reset the Home Screen Layout...


Go Here: Move and Organize Apps on iPhone - Apple Support

You'd have to add back all the widgets that you can recall being back on there. So, write down what is currently on the Home Screen.


Scroll to: Reset the Home Screen and Apps to their Original Layout

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: General
  3. Tap: Reset
  4. Tap: Reset Home Screen Layout
  5. Then... Add the apps back

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