"Phantom" text messages? It says I have unread texts when I don't (I have tried everything)
So here's the deal: I'm having the "phantom" message problem where, despite the fact that I have checked all of my texts, I still get the little (1) on the app (or in my case, 36!)
Funny thing is that when I go into the messages (the 36 are from 3 different people) like I have about 17 from a friend, call him Bill, and I go into Bill's messages, it says I have read those 17 and I have 19 left. But when I go back into the main text tab thing, all 36 are still unread. I can't even delete messages. I can't delete the conversation and have it STAY gone (it'll come back after a reboot.)
I have tried everything.
I have tried closing the app. I've googled this problem and have checked and done every solution that seemingly worked for those people. Plugging it into my computer. Holding home and power and letting it reboot. I've cleared the Notifcations bar (the one you drag down). Turning it completely off. I just finished restoring it and IT'S STILL THERE. I am at such a loss and i'm so ******.
The only thing I have left to do is go to an Apple store and demand they fix my phone, which I plan on doing in the next couple of days.
And then these JERKS at Apple say they can't do customer service via the internet unless I shell out $20. Seriously? I might have to get an Andriod when my contract is up.
I am PRAYING this is just some glitch that will go away...
iPhone 5, iOS 7.1