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Memoji troubles on XR

I have an XR on 13.7, but when I start a new text, the camera and Apple store icons are not highlighted and do not respond to touch AND the memojis do not show up - what do I need to do?


iPhone XR

Posted on Sep 8, 2020 8:33 AM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2020 9:01 AM

Hello RickPerryz,


It sounds like you're experiencing issues with using apps inside of your Messages app. We will be happy to help.


In a situation like this closing Messages and opening it again may help.

How to force an app to close on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Next, Restart your iPhone


Finally, let's also make sure that you don't have restrictions on: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch


Let us know if this helps.

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Sep 9, 2020 9:01 AM in response to RickPerryz

Hello RickPerryz,


It sounds like you're experiencing issues with using apps inside of your Messages app. We will be happy to help.


In a situation like this closing Messages and opening it again may help.

How to force an app to close on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Next, Restart your iPhone


Finally, let's also make sure that you don't have restrictions on: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch


Let us know if this helps.

Memoji troubles on XR

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