No unread messages, but my messages badge still has a huge number!

I have no unread messages in my messages app but the badge still says 128! I tried a solution from another thread and it didn't work. This is what I tried.


"How to restart your iPhone X, 11, 12, 13, or later

  1. Press and hold either volume button and the side button until the power-off slider appears.
  2. Drag the slider, then wait 30 seconds for your device to turn off. If your device is frozen or unresponsive, force restart your device.
  3. To turn your device back on, press and hold the side button (on the right side of your iPhone) until you see the Apple logo."


After the iPhone restarts, go ahead and enable the Badge App Icon setting.


This did not work. Anyone able to help? Thank you.

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Posted on Apr 27, 2023 8:09 AM

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May 1, 2023 10:31 AM in response to awallen44

Hi there awallen44,


You'll want to start by making sure your iPhone is updated to the latest software version, which is iOS 16.4.1. You can see the currently installed version by going to Settings > General > About > Software Version. Learn more about updating your iPhone here if needed: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


If your iPhone is updated and you're still seeing an incorrect number of badge notifications for Messages on your iPhone, go to Settings > Notifications > Messages, and turn off Badges. Afterwards, restart your iPhone using the steps you posted, and then turn on Badges again.


If the issue persists, let us know if you have any unread messages at all in the Messages app and make sure you've tapped on Filters in blue in the top left corner of the Messages app to ensure 'All Messages' are selected so that you can check for those unread messages.


Take care.

No unread messages, but my messages badge still has a huge number!

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