Have you ever wanted to read someone’s Messenger messages without them knowing you’ve seen them? This article will provide you with methods to access other people’s Messenger without being detected, using both your phone and computer.
Methods to Access Other People’s Messenger Without Being Detected Using Phone
How to Access Other People’s Messenger Without Being Detected Using Phone and Computer
Using Your Phone’s Notification Feature
One of the quickest and easiest ways to read someone’s message without them knowing is to read it through your phone’s notifications. When your phone is connected to the internet, every time you receive a call or message on Messenger, it will be displayed in your phone’s notifications. You can read the message without having to open the Messenger app.
If you accidentally dismiss the Messenger notification, you can still read the message in your phone’s notification settings by following these steps:
- Step 1: In the Messenger app, tap on your profile picture in the top left corner of the screen, then select Settings.
- Step 2: Select “Notifications & Sounds”.
- Step 3: Turn on “Show Previews”.
Using the J2Team Security Extension on Google Chrome
If you’re using a computer and want to view someone’s messages without them knowing, you can use the J2Team Security extension on Google Chrome. This extension disables the “seen” feature on Messenger. Install the J2Team Security extension by following these steps:
- Step 1: Search for the J2Team Security extension, then click Add to Chrome.
- Step 2: Open the extension, then click Home in the top left corner of the screen.
- Step 4: Click Access Free Tools.
- Step 5: In the Free Tools interface, select Options.
- Step 6: In the Facebook Privacy section, select Hide Seen in Chat.
Holding Down on the Message (iPhone Only)
This is a notable feature of the Messenger app on iPhones. You can view recent messages from someone without them knowing by following these steps:
- Step 1: Open the Messenger app, then find the conversation containing the message you want to read.
- Step 2: Press and hold for 2-3 seconds on the message you want to view.
- Step 3: A pop-up window will appear, allowing you to preview the message without triggering the “Seen” status.
Note: This method only works for iPhone 6S/6S Plus and later models.
Methods to Access Other People’s Messenger Without Being Detected Using Phone
Using Airplane Mode
To read someone’s Messenger message without them knowing, you can turn on Airplane Mode, then access the message. Rest assured that you won’t be marked as having seen the message. Once you’ve read the message, you can turn off Airplane Mode and use your phone as usual.
Notes
- When reading messages through the notification feature, do not click on the message notification. Doing so will take you directly to the message in the Messenger app, and the system will show that you have seen the message.
- When using Airplane Mode, make sure your phone is completely disconnected from the internet and cellular network before viewing the message. After reading the message, you should completely close Messenger to ensure that no data is saved about the message being read.