I cannot remove the messages app from the launchpad. even following instructions for both finder and launchpad
how to remove/delete iMessage app from launchpad?
iMac 27″, macOS 12.4
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how to remove/delete iMessage app from launchpad?
iMac 27″, macOS 12.4
iMessages as in the Native Apple Application ?
You can remove from the Dock but the application will still remain in the Applications folder.
Native Apple Applications that are baked into the Operating System and can not be removed.
Additionally, and specific to Big Sur macOS 11 and Monterey macOS 12, the Operating System resides in a Sealed and Read Only Volume that can not be opened by the User or “ Bad Actor “ Software.
iMessages as in the Native Apple Application ?
You can remove from the Dock but the application will still remain in the Applications folder.
Native Apple Applications that are baked into the Operating System and can not be removed.
Additionally, and specific to Big Sur macOS 11 and Monterey macOS 12, the Operating System resides in a Sealed and Read Only Volume that can not be opened by the User or “ Bad Actor “ Software.
Is it running perhaps?
Try deleting it in Safe Mode...
Start with this of M1 Mac...
Start up a Mac with Apple silicon in safe mode
On your Mac, choose Apple menu > Shut Down.
After your Mac shuts down, wait 10 seconds.
Press and hold the power button on your Mac until the startup options window appears showing available startup disks and Options.
Select a startup disk.
Press and hold the Shift key, click Continue in Safe Mode, then release the Shift key.
To leave safe mode, restart your Mac normally, without pressing and holding any keys during startup.
Start with this if IntelMac...
Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at startup), does the problem occur in Safe Mode? Could take 10 minutes or more.
Safe mode attempts to repair Disks & clears lots of caches & loads safe Drivers, & prevents loading of 3rd party extensions, so if Safe Mode works try again in regular boot.
I cannot remove the messages app from the launchpad. even following instructions for both finder and launchpad