How to leave a message unread in WhatsApp and read it on iPhone - briefly?
To leave a message unread in WhatsApp while reading it on your iPhone, you can use the "Mark as Unread" feature. Simply open the message, swipe left on it, and tap "Mark as Unread." This way, the message will remain unread for others but will be available for you to read on your iPhone.
How to leave a message unread in WhatsApp and read it on iPhone - in detail?
To leave a message unread in WhatsApp and still be able to read it on your iPhone, you can utilize the mute functionality or the archive feature. Here's a detailed step-by-step guide:
Muting Notifications for Specific Chats:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
- Select the Chat: Tap on the chat you want to mute notifications from. This will open the individual or group chat screen.
- Access Chat Settings: At the top right corner of the screen, tap on the contact’s name or the group icon. This will take you to the chat settings.
- Mute Notifications: Scroll down and find the "Mute" option. Tap on it. You can choose how long you want to mute notifications for (either 8 hours, 1 week, or 1 year). Select your preference.
- Confirmation: Once muted, you will see a small moon icon next to the chat, indicating that notifications are turned off. The message will remain unread until you manually open the chat.
Archiving Chats:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
- Select the Chat: Tap and hold on the chat you want to archive. This will select the chat.
- Archive the Chat: At the bottom of the screen, tap the "Archive" icon (it looks like a box with an arrow pointing up). The chat will be moved to the "Archived Chats" section.
- View Archived Chats: To read the archived message without marking it as read, go to the bottom of your WhatsApp screen and tap on "Archived Chats". Here you can see all your archived chats.
- Read the Message: Tap on the archived chat to open it. You can read the messages without changing their status to "read."
Important Notes:
- Receipt Status: Even if you mute notifications or archive a chat, the sender will still see two blue ticks when you open and read the message. This is because WhatsApp marks messages as read once they are opened, regardless of notification settings.
- Incognito Mode: If you want to read messages without the sender knowing, consider using the "View Once" feature for media or sending a message via another platform where you can control read receipts.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage your notifications and read messages on your own terms while keeping them unread in WhatsApp.