How to Quickly Access Recent Photos and Videos in Messages on iOS 17

iOS 17 Hidden Feature: Accessing Recent Photos and Videos in Messages with a Single Tap

If you’ve recently updated to iOS 17, you might have noticed that the app icons above your keyboard in the Messages app have disappeared. Instead, you can now access your apps through the new plus (+) button located to the left of the text field. This means you’ll need to tap at least twice to access the same apps as before.

However, there’s a hidden feature in iOS 17 that allows you to quickly access one of these applications with just a single press.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to swiftly access your most recent photos and videos in your camera roll, so you can easily send them via text messages on iOS 17.

Downloading and Installing iOS 17

If you haven’t updated to iOS 17 yet, here’s how you can download and install it on your iPhone:

Step 1: Check for Compatibility

Before updating, make sure your iPhone is compatible with iOS 17. You can refer to this list of iPhone models that support iOS 17 to confirm.

Step 2: Download iOS 17

Once you’ve verified compatibility, go to your iPhone’s settings and tap on “Software Update”. If iOS 17 is available, tap “Download and Install” to begin the update process.

Accessing Recent Photos and Videos in Messages with a Single Tap

This hidden feature is incredibly simple to use. To bring up your camera roll in a text message thread, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Open Messages.
• Step 2: Enter a text message thread.
• Step 3: Press and hold down on the plus (+) button for about a second.

After performing these steps, you should see your keyboard disappear and be replaced by the most recent photos and videos in your camera roll.

Unfortunately, it’s not possible to change which app opens when you press down on the plus button. So, if you want to access any other apps within Messages, you’ll need to tap the plus button and browse through the list.

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