To hide text messages on your device, you can follow the steps below:
1. Open the Notifications menu: Start by tapping on the Notifications icon, which is usually located at the top or bottom of your device’s screen. This will open the Notifications menu.
2. Access in-app notification settings: Once you are in the Notifications menu, look for “In-app notification settings” or a similar option. This will allow you to customize the way notifications are displayed within the app.
3. Disable message previews: Within the in-app notification settings, you should see an option to toggle the switch next to “Preview new messages.” By turning this off, you will disable the pop-up messages that show a preview of the text message content.
4. Confirm the changes: After disabling the message previews, you can exit the Notifications menu. The changes should take effect immediately, and you will no longer see the content of text messages in pop-up notifications.
By following these steps, you can effectively hide the content of text messages from being displayed in pop-up notifications on your device.
It’s worth mentioning that these steps may vary slightly depending on the operating system and device you are using. The instructions provided above are general and should work for most Android and iOS devices. However, if you are using a different type of device or a specific messaging app, you may need to explore the settings within that particular app to find similar options for hiding text message content.
Personal experience: I have used these steps on my own Android device to hide text message content from pop-up notifications. It has helped me maintain privacy and prevent others from accidentally seeing the content of my messages when my phone is unlocked or visible to others.