Pinned groups disappeared from Messages on iPhone 16 Pro
My pinned groups in messages have disappeared. iPhone 16 Pro. They were there last night. They were gone this morning.
iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 26
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In the top-left corner of the Messages app, you might see < Filters (or a funnel icon). Make sure you haven't accidentally selected a specific category (like "Unknown Senders"). Tap All Messages to see if your pins reappear.
If that doesn't work, try these "classic fixes":
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to the middle to open the App Switcher, find the Messages app, and swipe it up and away to close it completely. Then, reopen it.
Often, a quick restart is enough to get the system back on track. Press and hold the side button and either volume button simultaneously, slide to power off, and turn it back on after a minute.
Best of luck!