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Keep iMessages Private in Notifications

How to Keep iMessages Private in Notifications

This guide will show you how to stop iMessage from previewing your texts in notifications.

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Step 1 of 7
Go to Notifications.

Go to Notifications.

Step 2 of 7
Go to Messages.

Go to Messages.

Step 3 of 7
Turn "Show Preview" off.

Turn "Show Preview" off.

Step 4 of 7
Now, whenever you get a message, it'll show up like this on an unlocked screen...

Now, whenever you get a message, it'll show up like this on an unlocked screen...

Step 5 of 7
...and like this on the lock screen. Note: Without the tie, of course.

...and like this on the lock screen. Note: Without the tie, of course.

Step 6 of 7

If you pull down the Notification Center, the preview will still be there. So, if you are really concerned about privacy, take iMessage out of the Notification Center.

Step 7 of 7

This is great if you are talking about a private subject, or have people constantly looking over your shoulders.

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Johnney King

): Aww man. I thought you had a awesome Mario jailbreak going on.

Johnney King 11 months ago

Cerulean Apple

I used Aviary Photo Editor. It is clipart. :)

(author) 11 months ago

Harry potter 🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉

I think it's clip art put in for privacy reasons ? I dunno lol

Harry potter 🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉 11 months ago

Johnney King

And the crown.

Johnney King 11 months ago

Kori C.

Yeah how did you get the tie?

Kori C. 11 months ago

Johnney King

How did you get the tie?

Johnney King 11 months ago

Cerulean Apple

It is cool!

(author) 11 months ago

Kiesuke Masahiro

I like it abt a MSG Its cool really (*^◯^*)

Kiesuke Masahiro 11 months ago

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