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User profile for user: randynchicago
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Message app opens to compose new message

Every time I open my Message app on my iPhone 12 Pro running iOS 16.5.1c it goes into Compose a new message. I have to hit cancel to see the list of my text messages.


the other person that posted this issue a while was told to close the app and reboot the phone. I did both of those things. I also pushed the vol up, vol down and then held the power button until the Apple logo reappeared. Message app still opens and wants me to compose a new message.


this is irritating - how do I stop the Message app from opening into composing a new message?



iPhone 12 Pro

Posted on Jul 22, 2023 3:00 PM

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User profile for user: ILUV2GOLF21
ILUV2GOLF21
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Posted on Aug 11, 2023 10:29 AM

When the Composing screen appears don’t hit Cancel, just close it by swiping up. Try opening Messages again. It should open to the Conversation screen.

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User profile for user: kamote0628
kamote0628
User level: Community Specialist

Jul 23, 2023 1:09 PM in response to randynchicago

Hi randynchicago,


We appreciate you reaching out to us.

We’d like to gather additional details that may help us be in a better position to assist you.

  1. How are you launching the Messages app? For example, are you using Siri? Are you using a widget or a shortcut?
  2. Also, do you have a different Apple device that is signed in to the same Apple ID? If yes, are you experiencing a similar issue with your other device? These details can help us in isolating the issue.


In the meantime, please check if the same behavior happens if you launch the Messages app through the App Library.

Find your apps in App Library on iPhone - Apple Support


Please keep us posted.




Take care!


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