How can I get my Messages Icon back. Accidentally deleted it.

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How can I get my Messages Icon back. Accidentally deleted it.

Need to reinstall my message icon. Somehow deleted it today. Still can get and receive messages but have to go into contact and click on message.

iPhone 5c

Posted on Apr 4, 2016 2:31 PM

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Enovak Author

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Apr 4, 2016 3:31 PM in response to Carolyn Samit

Thanks, I could not find the Icon so that is what I did...but just home page. Now I have to reorganize my apps, but that's OK...there was no rhyme or reason anyway! Thanks for reaching out. I really appreciate it.

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Enovak Author

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Apr 4, 2016 2:48 PM in response to Carolyn Samit

Thanks, I did try looking. I know it's an Apple installed app and it still works...just can't find the shortcut to re-install or put back on my home screen. I'll take a closer look. Thanks so much.

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May 7, 2016 6:52 PM in response to Gfbumble

Thanks! My settings icon disappeared today and I did just what you did and it worked!!! It did rearrange all my icons but I actually like it better. I was also able access settings by asking Siri....

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Apr 4, 2016 3:00 PM in response to Enovak

The Messages app is pre installed by Apple so it can't be deleted.

Swipe through all your screens and check nested folders if you have any.

If you can't find it that way, swipe down from the middle of any screen then type Messages in the search field. Hopefully it will show up.

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Apr 4, 2016 3:30 PM in response to Enovak

If you find the Messages app, tap to hold it until all the apps jiggle then tap and drag that app to your Home screen.

Use Search on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

I hope you can locate it so you don't have to restore to factory settings.

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Apr 6, 2016 6:12 AM in response to Enovak

There is no way you can delete the messages app but to go into it you could use "spotlight search"

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Gfbumble

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Apr 7, 2016 9:21 AM in response to Enovak

TThis happened to me once. I went to settings and reset home screen layout. General/reset/reset home screen layout. Your home screen will go back to factory without having to delete anything.

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