How to hide from the interlocutor that you read his message

Instructions for iMessages, Facebook, WhatsApp, Viber, «VKontakte», Outlook and more.

Each of us familiar with such circumstances that we have read the message, but do not want or can not respond to it immediately. And our interlocutor sees that the message is read, and no answer. Awkward situation, huh? Fortunately, it can be avoided.

As discreetly read messages in all services

The most obvious option - to view new messages directly on the notification bar of the mobile device without having to open the dialogue itself. Thus it is possible to read at least a short replica of your interlocutors.

If iOS swipe left on the message bar and press "View", it will show even more text that could not fit in the preview. Similar to the opportunity offered by many Android-devices. But if the message is very long, with the help of its panels are not read to the end.

There is one universal, but not the most convenient way. After receiving the message, you simply unplug the Internet and read the dialogue in the appropriate program. The source did not know about the reading, until you connect the gadget to the web. This is the only way to secretly view the text of the message, for example, Instagram Direct, and many other applications, in settings that can not disable read report.

Now consider the options for specific programs and services.

As discreetly read messages in iMessages

Allow developers to hide the fact of reading via the settings. If you're using an iPhone or iPad, select "Settings» → «Messages" and press the switch in front of the item "Report on the reading" in the colorless mode. After that, the sides will not see you read their posts or not.

To disable read receipts on Mac, Go to "View» → «Settings» → «Accounts" and deselect the item "Report on the reading."

As discreetly read messages on Facebook

Officially, such a possibility is not provided. But there are solutions from third-party developers.

If you use a browser Google Chrome, download expansion Unseen for Facebook. After installation, it will automatically hide the reading of the status of your buddies.

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Unseen for Facebook

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If you prefer Firefox, for this browser has a similar plugin - Message Seen Disable for Facebook.

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Message Seen Disable for Facebook ™ by Baris Derin

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Unfortunately, the mobile version of hide reading status is not yet possible. So if you need someone to ignore, it is necessary to use Facebook on the computer.

As discreetly read messages in WhatsApp

For this purpose, in the mobile app's settings WhatsApp has a special option. Open the "Settings» → «Account" ( "My account") → "Privacy" ( "Confidentiality") and turn the switch "read report". After that, the messenger will no longer mark messages blue ticks.

The desktop version of WhatsApp, this setting is not available. But if you use it in a mobile application, the changes will also take effect on the computer.

As discreetly read messages Viber

This popular messenger also can disable reports for viewing directly in the official mobile client. To do this, go to "Settings» → «Privacy» and turn off the option "Views".

The desktop version of Viber, this setting is not available. But if you use it in a mobile application, the changes will also take effect on the computer.

As discreetly read messages in "VKontakte"

Standard features for that. But you can try the workarounds.

Android users is available alternate client VKontakte Kate Mobile. If you enter into it with your account, and press the "Settings» → «Online» → «Close unread", then the program will hide status messages. Client for iOS with the same functionality I, unfortunately, could not be found.

There is also a way to secretly read messages in the Web version of "VKontakte". You can use the link http://vk.com/im? q = day: xxxxxxxxSpecifying numbers instead of x's current date in DDMMYYYY format: for example, 19032018. A window with the message, which you can read them unbeknownst to the senders. But keep in mind that developers can close this loophole at any time.

As quietly read a message in Outlook

You can disable reports about viewing in Outlook Web version. Go to "Settings» → «Mail» → «Message Processing» → «Read Receipts" and select the "Do not send notifications." Changes saved for all Outlook clients.