My iPhone 4S message is frozen how do I unfreeze it?

Me and my friend was sending emoji and she sent a really long one so now when I go To my messages it mess up and I tried Doing a software reset but it didn't work and I really don't wanna reset my whole phone and it deletes everything does anyone have any suggestions that might with it every time I try txting her it mess up and freeze so I can't delete the message and I really need help

First, try a soft reset. This does NOT delete anything from your phone and is perfectly safe to do.

Hold the lock button at the top, and the home button (the square button on the front) together for about 10-15 seconds. If it says "Slide to unlock" ignore it and continue to hold.
You will either see an Apple logo, in which case release the buttons and let the phone come back on, or the phone will shut off, in which case turn it back on.

If this fails, leave the phone on until the battery runs dry. Connect it to a power adapter to charge, and turn it back on.

Once this is done, uninstall emoji, as it is clearly causing the issue. Once that is uninstalled you should be able to delete the message in question. Once that is deleted, re-install emoji, and tell your friend never to send you long emoji again.

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