Messages App Shows Unread Messages But I Can't Find Them

The other day I went through my messages because I had nearly 700 unread texts (I know its a problem lol). Now when i go into a message thread the back button in the top left corner will say 1 or 2 messages depending on how many i have at the moment (like normal), but when i go to my home screen it says i have 121 + whatever number of unread messages i actually have. I have restarted, re-synced, and checked my messages apps on my other devices. What can i do?

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Posted on Aug 25, 2023 8:52 AM

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IdrisSeabright

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Posted on Aug 25, 2023 9:59 AM

Assuming that you have iOS 16.....In Messages, tap in the upper left corner on "Filters". You should see a listing, for "Unread Messages". Does it show that you have 121 (or whatever) unread messages?

Another thing you can try is to ask Siri to read you your unread messages.

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Nov 11, 2024 8:35 AM in response to DraxSlo

DraxSlo wrote:

Nothing helped, but then Siri solved it

Glad to hear that worked for you!

Nov 22, 2024 7:46 AM in response to Randy Friesen

Your suggestion worked on my iphone 16 pro. Thanks!

dyan205

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Nov 27, 2024 5:54 PM in response to IdrisSeabright

This! Asking Siri was literally the ONLY thing that worked! Thank you so much!

Nov 30, 2024 9:40 AM in response to Randy Friesen

Strangely, this solution was the most straightforward and worked immediately. Thank you for sharing

Dec 13, 2024 1:52 PM in response to Randy Friesen

This solution absolutely nailed the problem! Al fixed!

Dec 15, 2024 10:22 AM in response to Randy Friesen

THIS WORKED like a charm. Thank you for sharing!!!

latisa80

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Jan 1, 2025 4:21 PM in response to hofferman98

Very disappointed with the new update system...

Some applications never came back

not acceptable...

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Messages App Shows Unread Messages But I Can't Find Them