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How do I put messages back on my iPhone?

I accidentally deleted Messages from my iPhone XR. How do I put it back?

iPhone XR, iOS 15

Posted on Feb 6, 2022 9:37 PM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2022 9:56 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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Feb 6, 2022 9:56 PM in response to Tjtmtsc

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.

How do I put messages back on my iPhone?

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