But sometimes the constant connection can become a burden - especially if the app reveals when you were last online or whether you are currently writing a message. But don't worry: there are ways to get around this and regain some privacy. In this article you will learn how you can secretly read and write your WhatsApp messages and which privacy settings are particularly important.

Data protection settings as a basis

WhatsApp offers a number of settings that allow you to make yourself invisible - or at least a little more discreet. You can find this under Settings > Account > Privacy . Here you can control who can see your profile picture, information or online status. The most important settings are

  1. Last Online: You can choose whether everyone, just your contacts, or no one can see when you were last online. This can help avoid unwanted conversations or simply ensure a little more privacy.
  2. Profile photo: As with the “Last online” option, you can choose who can see your profile picture here.
  3. Status: WhatsApp allows you to post status messages that are visible to all your contacts. You can use the privacy settings to control who can see your status.
  4. Read receipts: If you disable this option, the blue checkmarks that indicate you have read a message will no longer appear. However, please note that this also applies to you: you will no longer be able to see whether others have read your messages.

The “Airplane Mode” Method: Reading and Writing without Going Online

to disable “Write…” in WhatsApp’s privacy settings But like so many things in life, there is a trick here too: airplane mode. When you activate airplane mode, your smartphone disconnects from the internet and WhatsApp cannot transfer data. This means you can read or type messages in peace without anyone noticing. As soon as you turn airplane mode off again, your messages will be sent and it will look like you were just online.

Secret reading on iOS and Android

There is also a solution for iPhone and Android users to read messages without triggering the blue ticks.

  • On iPhone, you can view a message from the lock screen notification without opening WhatsApp. This means the blue ticks are not triggered. For longer messages, simply press and hold the message to see the full content.
  • Android users also have the option to read news via app notifications on the home screen. A preview is initially displayed. If you tap the arrow in the top right, all text will be displayed. Here too, the read confirmation is not triggered.

Conclusion

WhatsApp is a powerful communication tool, but it also has its pitfalls - especially when it comes to revealing your activities. However, with the right settings and a few clever tricks, you can stay in control of your privacy and read and write WhatsApp messages secretly. Keep these tips in mind and enjoy the freedom to communicate calmly and without pressure.

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