No "create new contact" option from a text message

Previously, when I received a text message on my phone and the number wasn't already in my contacts,I could click on the arrow next to the phone number, whichbrought up a menu including the "info" tab. From there, there would be an option to "create new contact." After an update this week, that option is no longer there --so I can't ceate a new contact from a text message. I would be surprised if programmers intentionally deleted this option. Am I missing something? Is there another way to create a new contact from a text message?

iPhone SE, iOS 12

Posted on Nov 28, 2023 5:40 PM

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Posted on Jan 26, 2024 4:32 AM

Hi. This happened to me as well. I reduced the font size back to normal (I had increased it for better visibility) and was able to see the 'Add Contact' again. Seems to be some issues with the display rendering on that screen when font size is increased. Hope that helps.

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Mar 19, 2024 8:23 AM in response to EricApple123

EricApple123 wrote:

Here's another workaround. Take a screen shot of the text. Then touch the new little pic at the bottom left to open it. Then touch and hold down on the phone number. Select "Add to Contacts" then "Create New Contact."

No workaround required. Just read the Best Reply at the top of this page, that you seem to have missed.

Jan 13, 2024 6:38 AM in response to Chelle394

Guys help ! So my friend told me her gmail and I tried to add her . But the thing is that her gmail is right! But then the gmail turns red and I can’t text her . I think it’s because it’s so called invalid to messages but it’s right! And then I gave my friend my gmail and she managed to text me . But the thing is I didn’t get the message although that was my gmail !! Someone help . How I knew the gmail was right is that we can email each other but we can’t text in messages ! I’m so frustrated . Someone please . Help !

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No "create new contact" option from a text message

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