How do I enable the unread message count feature on iPad Pro?

My iPad Air 2 always displayed a red circle indicating the number of unread messages in all my message apps. How can I turn this feature on?



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iPad Pro, iPadOS 18

Posted on Mar 24, 2025 9:17 AM

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Posted on Mar 24, 2025 10:40 AM

You will need to enable Badges for your Message Notifications:

Settings > Notifications > Messages > Badges - set to ON



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How do I enable the unread message count feature on iPad Pro?

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