How to hide WhatsApp messages on Android from one person - briefly?
To hide WhatsApp messages from a specific person on an Android device, you can use the "Archive" feature or the "Muted Conversations" option. Archiving a chat will remove it from your main screen but keep it accessible; muting a conversation will silence notifications and move the chat to the bottom of your list.
How to hide WhatsApp messages on Android from one person - in detail?
Hiding WhatsApp messages on Android from a specific individual can be accomplished through several methods, each offering varying degrees of privacy and control over your communication. Here’s a detailed guide to help you achieve this:
Archiving Chats
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
- Select the Chat: Long-press on the chat with the person from whom you want to hide messages.
- Archive the Chat: Tap the archive icon (looks like a box with an arrow pointing down) at the top of the screen. This will move the conversation out of your main chats list and into the archived section.
- Access Archived Chats: To view archived chats, scroll to the bottom of your chat list and tap on "Archived chats."
Muting Notifications
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application.
- Select the Chat: Tap on the chat with the person you want to mute.
- Mute the Chat: Tap on the three dots (menu icon) at the top right corner of the screen and select "Mute." Choose the duration for which you want to mute notifications, or select "Always" if you never want to receive notifications from this person.
- Hide Preview: While in the muting settings, also select "Hide preview" so that message previews do not appear on your lock screen or notification shade.
Using Third-Party Apps
For more advanced hiding capabilities, consider using third-party apps designed to enhance WhatsApp privacy:
- Download and Install: Go to the Google Play Store and search for apps like "WhatsApp Lock" or "AppLock." Download and install your preferred app.
- Set Up the App: Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the app, which will include creating a PIN or using biometric security (fingerprint, face recognition) to lock WhatsApp.
- Select Chats to Lock: Within the third-party app settings, you can choose specific chats to be locked, ensuring that only those conversations require additional security measures.
Disabling Read Receipts
To avoid notifying the sender that their messages have been read:
- Open WhatsApp Settings: Tap on the three dots (menu icon) in the top right corner of the main screen and select "Settings."
- Navigate to Account: In the settings menu, tap on "Account."
- Privacy: Select "Privacy."
- Read Receipts: Uncheck the box next to "Read receipts" to disable this feature for all contacts. Note that disabling read receipts will apply to all conversations, not just one specific person.
Using WhatsApp's Built-in Privacy Settings
WhatsApp offers several built-in settings to control who can see your profile picture, status, and when you were last seen online:
- Open WhatsApp Settings: Tap on the three dots (menu icon) in the top right corner of the main screen and select "Settings."
- Navigate to Account: In the settings menu, tap on "Account."
- Privacy: Select "Privacy."
- Adjust Settings: Here you can adjust settings for "Last seen," "Profile photo," "About," and "Status" to control who sees this information. Choose "My contacts" except for the person from whom you want to hide messages, or select "Nobody" if you prefer stricter privacy.
By combining these methods, you can effectively manage the visibility of WhatsApp messages on your Android device, ensuring that specific conversations remain hidden or require additional security measures.