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Red bubble above messages app doesn’t clear

Even after clearing all my unread messages, the red bubble above my messages app does not clear.

What should I do?

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Apr 26, 2023 8:13 PM

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Posted on Apr 26, 2023 8:20 PM

"Red bubble above messages app doesn’t clear: Even after clearing all my unread messages, the red bubble above my messages app does not clear. What should I do?"

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Thank you for the screenshot.


Troubleshooting Message Inconsistencies:


Start with a Manual Restart:

Being the count has not gone away, then restart your iPhone, manually. Go here: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support

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Apr 26, 2023 8:20 PM in response to SonaliKakani

"Red bubble above messages app doesn’t clear: Even after clearing all my unread messages, the red bubble above my messages app does not clear. What should I do?"

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Thank you for the screenshot.


Troubleshooting Message Inconsistencies:


Start with a Manual Restart:

Being the count has not gone away, then restart your iPhone, manually. Go here: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support

Red bubble above messages app doesn’t clear

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