How do I get rid of the iMessage app bar FOREVER
The "app drawer" is redundant and poorly located. My large thumbs cannot avoid striking the photos or apps tab at least once every time I strike any of the top row characters, q-w-e-r-t-y...etc.
How can this tab be permanently turned off, deleted or hidden.
(I am not willing to turn it off every time I tap out a message).
This question was asked previously by another user and never answered appropriately
iPhone SE, iOS 16