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Since the last systems update, one message contact stays at the top of my messages. How can I change that?

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Posted on Sep 22, 2020 08:42 PM

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IdrisSeabright

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Posted on Sep 22, 2020 08:44 PM

Press and hold on that contact. A menu will pop up. Tap "Unpin".

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IdrisSeabright

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Sep 22, 2020 08:44 PM in response to GothouseAZ

Press and hold on that contact. A menu will pop up. Tap "Unpin".

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