#images app in Messages disappeared?

[Kenneth1101]

I'm currently only the GM version of iOS 10 and I can't find the #images app in iMessage anymore. It was there in one of the previous betas (can't remember which) but now I can't seem to find it. I thought I had deleted or "hidden" it but it's not under 'Manage' in the Message app store either. Anyone else encounter this problem?

Sorry if this is a repeat thread; I searched and couldn't find anything.

 

[TheHungarianGuy]

I'm currently only the GM version of iOS 10 and I can't find the #images app in iMessage anymore. It was there in one of the previous betas (can't remember which) but now I can't seem to find it. I thought I had deleted or "hidden" it but it's not under 'Manage' in the Message app store either. Anyone else encounter this problem?

Sorry if this is a repeat thread; I searched and couldn't find anything.

Same here ... I had the #images app during PB, but after GM, it disappeared (iPhone 5s). I have not found any tutorials how to re-enable it, if this is even possible. Most of the tutorials on the web just hint where the app is, but does not address a solution in cases the app simply disappeare. Any tips or tricks to re-enable it are appreciated.

 

[4ndr3w]

That's really intriguing. I was on the PB, then went to developer profile for the GM, now simply have no provisional profiles. My #images app is still there, I hope it stays. It's the *best* GIF search I've ever had. I presume Apple made it, it's really just pulling GIFs from different websites. I was wondering if they were going to keep it around for the public release.

 

[Gav2k]

I'm currently only the GM version of iOS 10 and I can't find the #images app in iMessage anymore. It was there in one of the previous betas (can't remember which) but now I can't seem to find it. I thought I had deleted or "hidden" it but it's not under 'Manage' in the Message app store either. Anyone else encounter this problem?

Sorry if this is a repeat thread; I searched and couldn't find anything.

Works just fine for me.

Tap the A symbol then scroll to the right it's the 4th blob for me

 

[Kenneth1101]

Works just fine for me.

Tap the A symbol then scroll to the right it's the 4th blob for me

That's where it was for me as well. But while i had one of the public betas I was messing around with the apps in Messages which made me believe I had deleted it, but all I have now is Recents, the Smileys stickers, and the option to add Music.

 

[Rok73]

The gif app in messages disappeared for me as well. I just downloaded the giphy app from the iMessage/App Store. Works as intended and has a bigger search field which makes it easier to tap on it.

 

[Gav2k]

That's where it was for me as well. But while i had one of the public betas I was messing around with the apps in Messages which made me believe I had deleted it, but all I have now is Recents, the Smileys stickers, and the option to add Music.

Is it toggled on in store > manage

 

[bheathain]

Is it toggled on in store > manage

X2 on Gav2k's reponse. Just go to the messages store, and you'll see a "manage" tab to the right. I just happened upon that myself today.

 

[KALLT]

Not there for me either.

 

[VSG]

I already reported this problem here:
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...-in-imessage-ios-10-gm.1993787/#post-23425122

Also filed a bug report with Apple.
I also have other people here who upgraded directly from iOS 9.3.5 to iOS 10 and they can't see the #pictures either. Seems to be a problem on Apple's part.

Could it be they disabled the feature for European customers?

And just to clarify, I can't even toggle it on or off - it simply isn't there.

 

[Gav2k]

I'm in Europe with no issue.

Have you tried toggling auto install on closing the messages app and then restarting your phone.

 

[jetho]

Up until now I did not even know that a native image search existed in iMessage. Updated to iOS 10 right after the relase but never saw such an app.
Is it maybe just for English speaking countries?

 

[VSG]

It was there during public beta in non-English countries but disappeared then.

So, who knows.
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Have you tried toggling auto install on closing the messages app and then restarting your phone.

Just now, doesn't work, unfortunately.
I literally saw it re- and disappear on the first day of GM.