How do i restore my text messaging app on my main screen?

For some reason my text messaging app has been removed from my main screen. I can still use it on my phone if i search for messaging on the phone, but i would like the icon back on the screen.

iPhone 4S, iOS 5.0.1

Posted on Feb 28, 2012 10:32 AM

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Posted on Feb 28, 2012 10:35 AM

It's a pre-installed app and therefore cannot be deleted so you may have inadvertently moved it onto a screen or into a folder. Check all screens and folders and do a search in Spotlight, it will tell you if the app it still on your iPhone but unfortunately not where it is. If you find it on one or your screens or in a folder, press the icon until it wiggles and then drag it back to where you want it. Alternatively you can reset your home screen in Settings>General>Reset>Reset Home Screen Layout.

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Feb 28, 2012 10:35 AM in response to kezza_6

It's a pre-installed app and therefore cannot be deleted so you may have inadvertently moved it onto a screen or into a folder. Check all screens and folders and do a search in Spotlight, it will tell you if the app it still on your iPhone but unfortunately not where it is. If you find it on one or your screens or in a folder, press the icon until it wiggles and then drag it back to where you want it. Alternatively you can reset your home screen in Settings>General>Reset>Reset Home Screen Layout.

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