How to read your WhatsApp messages without notifying the sender
How to read your WhatsApp messages without notifying the sender; getting into an unwanted conversation
There are instances when you do not want to go online or get involved in an unwanted conversation on WhatsApp.
But also, you don’t want to skip updates.
In these circumstances, you yearn for a function or a workaround that would allow you to read incoming messages without opening the chat or notifying the sender that you have ead a particular message.
Steps to read WhatsApp messages without notifying the sender
Turn off the Blue tick settings
Turn off the Read Receipts feature in your WhatsApp Setting.
However, if you turn off the Read Receipt, not only the sender but you too will not be able to know if he/she has read the message.
Read through the notification bar
When a WhatsApp message arrives on your lock screen, do not swipe it away.
Unlock your phone and press down the notification bar.
You will see WhatsApp messages along with other phone notifications.
Tap and hold on the WhatsApp message.
It will expand and the user will be able to read the message without actually opening the chat.
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View WhatsApp in Airplane mode
When you receive a message on WhatsApp, turn on Airplane mode on your smartphone.
This will turn off Wi-Fi and Mobile data on your device.
You can now go to WhatsApp and read chat messages.
Remember to close WhatsApp before disabling the airplane mode on your device
Add WhatsApp to widget card on home screen
Android smartphone users can add WhatsApp widget cards to their home screen
This way they can read incoming messages from contacts on WhatsApp without opening the app.
Readers must note that tapping on the chat shown in the widget will open WhatsApp
So they should avoid tapping on the chat if they do not want the sender to know they have read the message.
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