Messages app won't open, looks white after iOS 26.3 update
Just updated to iOS 26.3 and now the message app won’t open and hasn’t downloaded properly. It’s white with grey lines through it
iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 26
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Try and Force Restart your iPhone EXACTLY as shown below and see whether that resolves the issue:
- Press and quickly release Volume UP button
- Press and quickly release Volume DOWN button
- Press and Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears and then release the Side button (Can take up to 20 seconds. (DO NOT release Side Button when invited to Slide Power OFF).
Axel F.