4 Ways to Read Texts on iMessages Without Letting the Sender Know
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Turn off read receipts in the Messages app settings to prevent the sender from knowing that you've read their message.
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Disable read receipts for specific conversations by accessing the chat, tapping on the profile picture, and turning off the Send Read Receipts switch
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Go offline by turning off Wi-Fi in the Settings app or disabling cellular data in the Cellular settings to read iMessages without triggering read receipts.
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Utilize the Notification Center to preview new texts without opening the Messages app by enabling Show Previews in the Notifications settings.
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Use 3D Touch (or Haptic Touch on newer iPhones) in the Messages app to preview messages without triggering read receipts.
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Be cautious not to accidentally tap the screen while using 3D Touch or Haptic Touch to avoid triggering read receipts.
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Consider using any of the above methods to read iMessages without feeling pressured to reply immediately.
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If you only want to read a message once without the sender knowing, opt for one of the alternative methods mentioned rather than disabling read receipts altogether.
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