Have you ever wanted to read a WhatsApp message without letting the sender know that you have seen it? Perhaps you’re not ready to respond, or you simply want to gather more information before replying. **Follow these simple steps** to manage your privacy better on WhatsApp.
How to Read a WhatsApp Message Without the Sender Knowing
- Open the WhatsApp application on your phone.
- You will be taken to the main page where you can view your chat list. Tap on the settings icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Navigate to Privacy from the settings menu.
- Scroll down slightly and disable the Read Receipts option.
- Once the Read Receipts option is turned off, return to the main page and tap on the chats icon from the bottom panel to open a chat.
- Type and send a message in the chat box. You will observe that it will only show as delivered, without the appearance of a blue tick.
- Neither you nor the recipient can see if the messages are being read or not. This allows you to read incoming messages without alerting the sender.
By following these steps, you can easily read WhatsApp messages without notifying the sender. Enjoy the added layer of privacy and the ability to manage your responses at your own pace.
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