Is there any way to remove the plus button in messages iOS 17?

Is there any way to remove the plus button in messages iOS 17. So annoying an extra step to get camera and photos! I don’t get why the camera and photo icons were removed. This feature is used constantly and's should be readily available on the messaging keyboard. Apple put it back the way it was in iOS 16 immediately! Horrible decision.


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iPhone 13 mini

Posted on Sep 19, 2023 4:54 PM

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Posted on Dec 3, 2023 5:19 PM

The plus list is divided into 2 sections; the first page and "more". On the More page you cannot move the Apple Store. You can press and hold to move items on the first page to More or just rearrange them on the first page. You can get rid of unwanted items by going into Settings/Messages/iMessage Apps and unchecking the apps that are checked. Also move items from your home page to another page.


I have Apple Cash and Store on the More page, the rest fit on the first page and like I said, long press on + and you don't have to leave the text message to include a photo

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Dec 3, 2023 5:19 PM in response to DJSharon

The plus list is divided into 2 sections; the first page and "more". On the More page you cannot move the Apple Store. You can press and hold to move items on the first page to More or just rearrange them on the first page. You can get rid of unwanted items by going into Settings/Messages/iMessage Apps and unchecking the apps that are checked. Also move items from your home page to another page.


I have Apple Cash and Store on the More page, the rest fit on the first page and like I said, long press on + and you don't have to leave the text message to include a photo

Dec 8, 2023 6:13 AM in response to williewoll

You can just touch the top right or even right side of the screen and it will take you back to the message.


You can remove items from the list by going to settings/messages/iMessage Apps and turning them off


You can remove items from the list by moving them off of your home screen


You can move items from the first page to the second or second to first (except Store) with a long press, like moving the apps on your home screen


You can long press + to go directly to photos


I agree on Apple's design. I came from Android after much nagging by my kids. After 2 months with this iPhone 12 I've decided to go back to Samsung Galaxy, probably the S23 or S24.

Nov 26, 2023 8:08 AM in response to kenkcor

Is there at least a way to customize the "+" options and top options? I found in >Setttings >Messages >iMessage apps how to toggle off some unwanted apps, but other options still remain on the +, like Apple Cash, Audio, Apple store, which I never use in messaging. I'd like to move up some that are under the "more" tab. (And agreed, this is useless and adding extra steps)

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