Cannot tell how many notifications I have until I open app

I cannot tell how many notifications I have in my text messages until I open my app. Help!

iPhone 13, iOS 17

Posted on Feb 28, 2024 2:34 PM

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Lawrence Finch

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Posted on Feb 28, 2024 2:46 PM

Go to Settings/Notifications/Messages and turn on the switch for Badges.

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Lawrence Finch

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Feb 28, 2024 2:46 PM in response to beryl139

Go to Settings/Notifications/Messages and turn on the switch for Badges.

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beryl139 Author

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Feb 28, 2024 3:03 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

Thank you for that. Very helpful

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