How to restore message icon on main screen in Android 8.1 on LG LML414DL?

[Android Central Question]

I go to apps in settings (Android 8.1 on lg lml414dl) and bring up message app. It states app is installed. The only option available is forced stop. I would like uninstall it and then reinstall it, but have been unsuccessful in my efforts. I receive texts, but I an unable to create them without an icon to enter the application.

 

[mustang7757]

Most message apps you cant uninstall that come with phone , if you like to reset it try clearing data, cache and force stop it, or download another message app and choose it as default.

I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can only post questions but can't reply.https://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=409154

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! So you don't see the Messaging app in your App Drawer? That's different from Settings>Apps​.