Change the Default Messaging App on an iPhone

Can the Default Messaging App on an iPhone be changed for other apps such as Whatsapp or Signal?

Posted on Jan 18, 2021 9:49 PM

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Axel Foley

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Posted on Jan 18, 2021 9:51 PM

No, that cannot be done at this time.

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Jan 18, 2021 9:51 PM in response to MoosLich

No, that cannot be done at this time.

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