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checkyourdrive
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Red dot on phone app icon

I continue to get a red dot on my phone app icon. There are no missed voicemails. I've deleted them all. I've tried suggestions on here from years ago, but nothing seems to work. It's 2026! iPhone 14, latest updates installed. Thanks for any help out there.


Posted on Oct 14, 2026 9:32 AM

2 replies

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 14, 2026 9:47 AM in response to checkyourdrive

Hi there


Please try this

  • Clear the "Recents" tab: Open the Phone app, tap Recents at the bottom, and make sure you have viewed or cleared all missed calls. Check if there are separate tabs or lists for "All" and "Missed" calls.
  • Empty Deleted Messages (Trash): In the Phone app, go to Voicemail, scroll to the very bottom of the list, and tap Clear Deleted Messages if that option appears. Deleted voicemails often stay in carrier storage until permanently purged. 


checkyourdrive Author
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Oct 14, 2026 10:13 AM in response to WheelieNick

thanks for the reply. I've done everything that you've suggested. There is nothing in the recents, missed or voicemail, and deleted voicemails. Empty. Even restarted the phone. It's still there. I've gone from the unified view to classic view and it still shows the red dot above voicemail.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256376181