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How do I restore the messages app if it was accidentally deleted?

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 28, 2021 6:19 AM

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Posted on Mar 28, 2021 6:25 AM

Hi @Birdjones

It is actually impossible to delete the Messages app. Are you sure you didn't accidentally delete another messaging app that looks like Messages?

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Mar 28, 2021 10:56 AM in response to Birdjones

Have you searched for the app?


Search on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


See if anything here helps.


Home Screen - Organize the Home Screen and App Library on your iPhone


Home Screen - Reset


Home Screen - Reset (2)


If necessary,  you will need to restore the device to factory settings. Do not restore from a backup made when the Screen Time code was active.


Restore to Factory setting.      

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