Why is this Android icon on my lock screen but not my home screen?

[Adam Krasnecki]

why is this android icon on my lock screen but not my home screen

This android man icon has appeared in place of my texting app (stock one) and does nothing when I try to open it.

 

[B. Diddy]

Re: why is this android icon on my lock screen but not my home screen

Welcome to Android Central! Which phone? When you see that, it usually means the link to the app got broken somehow. Are you otherwise able to use the Messaging app from your homescreen?