When a message arrives on WhatsApp, we don’t always want to open the conversation and have the other person see that we have already read the content. Although there are privacy options to avoid this notification, there are other methods that allow us to read the messages without entering the chat or the application.
Juan Rios
Some of these methods allow us to respond to the other person. All from options external to the Meta platform, but that are part of the cell phone’s functions and that we can take advantage of without having to install additional applications, putting the security of our data at risk.
So we are going to show four simple tricks so that you can read those chats without having to open them and generate a reading receipt.
Read and reply from notifications
The first efficient method to read messages without opening the chat is to use pop-up notifications. This trick is less invasive and is available on all current versions of Android and iOS. Here’s how to configure it:
Make sure WhatsApp notifications are turned on. On Android, go to ‘Settings’ > ‘Notifications’ and check that both message notifications and push notifications are enabled. On iOS, go to ‘Settings’ > ‘Notifications’ and make sure WhatsApp is allowed to send notifications and previews are turned on.
When you receive a message, do not open the app directly. Instead, swipe down the notification bar to see a preview of the received message. Here you can read a part of the message without having to open the conversation.
On many devices, you can also reply directly from the notification without opening WhatsApp. This is especially useful if you need to respond quickly without appearing online.
This method allows you to maintain your privacy and avoid the pressure of having to respond immediately, since senders won’t know that you have read their messages.
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