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My messages icon suddenly disappeared; why and what can I do!

My messages icon suddenly disappeared; why and how can it be reinstalled? I use it frequently

iPad mini, iOS 10

Posted on Jan 31, 2020 1:30 AM

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Posted on Jan 31, 2020 4:52 AM

The messages app can't be deleted from the phone, but it can be restricted, in which case it will disappear from the screen.

Did you make sure, that all restrictions are disabled on your phone in the settings for Screen Time?

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My messages icon suddenly disappeared; why and what can I do!

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