rkoslosky

Q: My daughter accidentally deleted her texting app off of her i-pod 4th generation.  Is there a way to get it back?  Or, is the there a way to re-install or install a new one.  The issue seems to be not being able to load a newer ios.

My daughter accidentally deleted her texting app off of her i-pod 4th generation.  Is there a way to get it back?  Or, is the there a way to re-install or install a new one.  The issue seems to be not being able to load a newer ios.

iPod touch

Posted on Feb 23, 2015 4:47 PM

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  • by joe_7399,

    joe_7399 joe_7399 Feb 25, 2015 6:33 AM in response to rkoslosky
    Community Specialists
    Feb 25, 2015 6:33 AM in response to rkoslosky

    Hello rkoslosky,

     

    Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!

     

    I understand that you are not able to locate the Messages application on your daughters iPod touch (4th generation). The good news is that this application cannot be deleted or restricted. The first suggestion I have is to try and search for Messages using Spotlight to search the iPod touch for this application. If Messages is located in Spotlight, then it has probably been moved to a different page of applications or even possibly a folder of applications on the device. Searching all pages will help you locate it. 

     

    Search with Spotlight - Apple Support

     

    Have a great day,

    Joe

  • by ckuan,

    ckuan ckuan Feb 25, 2015 6:39 AM in response to rkoslosky
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    Feb 25, 2015 6:39 AM in response to rkoslosky

    Messages app cannot be deleted.

    If you cannot find using Spotlight search, you can reset the apps layout back to factory settings:

    Settings > General > Reset > Reset Home Screen Layout