How to Find Hidden Messages on iPhone [Quick Answer]

Recently, I stumbled upon a situation where I suspected there might be hidden messages on my iPhone that I wasn't able to find.

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Gorilla· Answered on May 14, 2024

If you suspect that there are hidden messages on your iPhone, they may be in the form of hidden conversations within the Messages app or messages that have been archived or filtered. Here are some steps to help you find hidden messages on your iPhone:

Check Hidden Conversations in Messages App:

  • Open the Messages app on your iPhone. Tap on the search bar at the top of the screen.
  • Type in the contact name or phone number of the person you suspect has hidden messages.

If there are hidden conversations, they may appear in the search results even if they are not visible in the main Messages list.

Check Filtered Messages (Unknown Senders):

  • In the Messages app, go to the main Messages list. Tap on the "Filter" button at the top left corner of the screen.
  • Select "Unknown & Junk" to see messages from unknown senders that may have been filtered out.
  • Check this section for any hidden messages that you may have missed.

Check Archived Conversations:

  • Open the Messages app on your iPhone. From the main Messages list, swipe down to reveal the search bar.
  • Type in the contact name or phone number of the person you suspect has hidden messages.
  • If there are hidden conversations, they may appear in the search results even if they are archived.
  • To unarchive a conversation, tap on the "Edit" button in the Messages app, then select the conversation and tap "Unarchive."

Check Other Messaging Apps:

  • If you use other messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or Telegram, check those apps for hidden messages as well. Some messaging apps may have features that allow users to hide or archive conversations.

In addition to that, also check your device settings and any third-party messaging apps for additional controls or features that could be hiding messages.

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