How to view a WhatsApp message so that it remains unread - briefly?
To ensure that a WhatsApp message remains unread after viewing it, you can turn on Airplane Mode before opening the app and reading the message. Afterward, simply close the app without replying, then disable Airplane Mode. This method prevents the read receipts from being sent to the sender, keeping your message status as unread.
How to view a WhatsApp message so that it remains unread - in detail?
To ensure that a WhatsApp message remains unread after viewing, you can employ several methods on both Android and iOS devices. Here's a detailed guide:
For Android Users:
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Using Notifications Panel:
- When you receive a new message, swipe down from the top of your screen to open the notifications panel.
- Tap and hold the WhatsApp notification until it expands.
- Read the message within this expanded view. This method allows you to read the content without marking the message as read in the app itself.
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Using Widgets:
- Add a WhatsApp widget to your home screen. You can do this by long-pressing on an empty space, selecting 'Widgets', and choosing the WhatsApp widget.
- Resize the widget to fit your needs. Once added, you can read messages directly from the widget without opening the app, keeping the message unread within the app itself.
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Disabling Read Receipts:
- While this method will not keep individual messages unread, disabling read receipts ensures that the sender does not know when you have read their messages.
- Go to WhatsApp > Settings > Account > Privacy > Read Receipts and toggle it off.
For iOS Users:
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Using Notifications Panel:
- Similar to Android, swipe down from the top of your screen to open the notifications panel.
- Tap and hold the WhatsApp notification until it expands.
- Read the message within this expanded view. This method allows you to read the content without marking the message as read in the app itself.
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Using 3D Touch (for devices with 3D Touch support):
- Firmly press on the WhatsApp notification until it expands into a preview.
- Read the message within this expanded view. This method allows you to read the content without marking the message as read in the app itself.
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Disabling Read Receipts:
- As with Android, disabling read receipts ensures that the sender does not know when you have read their messages.
- Go to WhatsApp > Settings > Account > Privacy > Read Receipts and toggle it off.
General Tips for Both Platforms:
- Avoid Opening WhatsApp Directly: Once you open the WhatsApp app, all incoming messages will be marked as read automatically. Stick to reading messages through notifications or widgets.
- Use Airplane Mode (iOS only): Turn on Airplane Mode, then go to your Messages app and read the WhatsApp message. After reading, turn off Airplane Mode and do not open WhatsApp until you are ready for the message to be marked as read.
By following these detailed methods, you can effectively view a WhatsApp message without marking it as read in the app itself.