Persistent red checkmark on read message in iPhone's Messages app

I have read all of my messages, but one red checkmark will not go away. Why does this happen? How do I get it to go away when this happens?


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Original Title: Checkmarks

iPad Pro, iPadOS 18

Posted on Nov 3, 2025 10:20 AM

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Persistent red checkmark on read message in iPhone's Messages app

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