How to read old snapchat messages without them knowing

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How To Read Snapchat Messages Without Them Knowing
Open the Conversations tab and put your device into airplane mode to get started reading snaps without others knowing
What to Know
How to Read Snapchat Messages Without Them Knowing
Try It Yourself
Can you look at Snapchat messages without them knowing?
Can you read old Snapchat messages?
Is there a way to open Snapchat messages without them knowing 2022?

Like the titles says. If you're not typing into the text box, do they get a notification they you're typing? And if you scroll back and read old saved messages, can they see that you have done that

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As long as they aren't in the chat they wouldn't see it. Just make sure not to start typing because that will send a notification to the person that you are in the chat.

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Okay cool. But even If they got that notification and opened the chat, they can't see that I'm scrolling back and reading old messages yeah?

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I think it shows that you are active in their chat by showing your bitmoji if you have one

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But they can't see that unless they're also active in the chat right?

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How To Read Snapchat Messages Without Other People Knowing

Tired of people always knowing when you open their Snapchat message? Wish there was a way to turn this off? Here's a secret tip you need to know.

Snapchat messages with 'Opened' status

Like most messaging apps, Snapchat alerts someone when you open and read a message they've sent. But did you know it's possible to discretely read messages without the other person knowing? While it may have started as a simple application for sharing photos/videos with friends, Snapchat's evolved to become one of the biggest social apps. Part of that is thanks to the sheer number of features now available on Snapchat. Between its Stories section, TikTok-like Spotlight videos, the Snap Map, and more, it's easy to get sucked into everything.

Hiding among all of that are Snapchat's messaging features. At any time, users can tap the messaging icon on the bottom navigation bar to access direct messages with friends. Snapchat users can send one-on-one messages, have group chats, start video calls, and even play light games with each other. It's not quite as robust as an app like WhatsApp or iMessage, but for someone who spends a lot of time already in Snapchat, the messaging component gets the job done.

As mentioned above, Snapchat also has read receipts for messages. If someone sends you a direct message, they can see if you've opened it and whether or not you're typing a response back. It's a feature found in all messaging apps these days. However, unlike its competitors, Snapchat doesn't have a built-in way to disable it. No matter who you're talking to or how your settings are configured, opening a message on Snapchat always lets the other person know.

How To Read Snapchat Messages Without Them Knowing

Clearing the cache on Snapchat

That said, there is an unofficial workaround for this. It involves disconnecting your phone from the internet and tinkering with Snapchat settings, but it's the best (and only) way to stop the feature. Open the Snapchat app on your phone, tap the messages icon at the bottom of the screen, and wait for your messages to load. Before opening the message you want to read, you'll need to do the following:

On iPhones, swipe down from the top-right corner and tap the airplane icon to enable Airplane Mode (on Android, swipe down twice from the top of the screen and tap the airplane icon).
Go back to Snapchat and open the message you want to read.
After reading the message, tap the arrow icon in the top right corner to go back.
Tap your profile icon at the top left of the screen.
Tap the settings icon at the top right.
Scroll down the page.
Under Account Actions, tap 'Clear Cache.'
Tap 'Clear' on the pop-up to confirm your action.

Once the cache is cleared, you can disable Airplane Mode, wait for your phone to reconnect to the internet, and Snapchat will act like you never opened the message that you just read. It's not the most glamorous solution, but at the time of publication, it's the only way to read Snapchat messages without the sender knowing.

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Source: Snapchat

Open the Conversations tab and put your device into airplane mode to get started reading snaps without others knowing

What to Know

Open the Conversations tab, put your device in airplane mode to disconnect from the internet, then open the snap.
Delete the app's cache, then reconnect to the internet.
To test it out, create another Snapchat account and send messages between your accounts.

This article explains how to open a Snapchat without the sender knowing. Instructions apply to iOS and Android devices.

How to Read Snapchat Messages Without Them Knowing

The following instructions work for photo and video snaps as well as chat messages.

Once you've received a new snap or chat message from a friend, navigate to the Conversations tab by swiping right from the camera tab.
If the snap or chat message hasn't fully loaded yet, allow it to load. Once it's done loading, you should see a pink square and New Snap label (if it's a snap), or a blue arrow and New Chat label (if it's a chat message) beneath your friend's name.
Don't tap it to view it or read it!
Put your device on airplane mode to disconnect from the internet.
- On iOS devices, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to reveal the control center and tap the airplane icon so it turns orange.
- On Android devices, swipe down from the top of the screen to reveal your quick settings and tap the airplane icon so it turns blue.
Now that you're disconnected from the internet, it's safe to view your friend's snap or read their chat message. Go back to the Snapchat app and tap your friend's name + New Snap to view their snap, or tap your friend's name + New Chat to read their chat message.
Before you turn airplane mode off and reconnect again, you have to clear your cache within the Snapchat app. Tap your profile icon/Bitmoji in the top right of the app, then tap the gear icon in the top right of your profile tab.
On the Settings tab, scroll down to the Account Actions section and tap Clear Cache > Clear All. Tap Okay to confirm.
This step is essential to secretly opening snaps, so if you forget to do it, your friend will still see the "Opened" label despite you opening it while on airplane mode. Clearing the cache merely clears certain data that helps the app run faster, but can take up extra space. Don't worry—none of your saved snaps in Memories or chats are lost.
Now it's safe to turn airplane mode off.
- On iOS, swipe up from the screen and tap the airplane icon in the control center to reconnect.
- On Android, swipe down from the screen and tap the airplane icon in the quick settings.
When your friend looks at their Conversations tab, all they'll see is a Delivered label beneath your name.

Try It Yourself

The best way to confirm this method works is by using two Snapchat accounts, where one account sends a snap to the other. Follow the steps above using the recipient account, then verify the sender account never sees an Opened label by looking for the Delivered label instead.

You can do this by simply creating a test account along with your regular account, but an easier way to do it is to get a friend to test it with you.

FAQ

Can I screenshot a Snapchat without someone knowing?
No. While there used to be workarounds, it is no longer possible to view someone's snap without them knowing.
Can I add someone on Snapchat without them knowing?
No. You can search for someone on Snapchat without them knowing, but they will receive a notification if you add them.
How do I block someone on Snapchat without them knowing?
When you block a user on Snapchat, the user doesn't get a notification. They won't know unless they use another account to search for you.

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Can you look at Snapchat messages without them knowing?

Unlike other social media apps, Snapchat is unique. Its security is high in the sense that snaps are deleted after viewing. Also, the message will be labelled as "opened" when you view it. Unlike Whatsapp, you can turn off your read receipt, and nobody will know you've seen or read the message.

Can you read old Snapchat messages?

Snapchat is unable to provide copies of Snaps to Snapchatters. Delete is our default. Which means opened or expired Snaps typically cannot be retrieved from Snapchat's servers by anyone, for any reason. In most cases, opened Snaps are automatically deleted once they have been viewed or have expired.

Is there a way to open Snapchat messages without them knowing 2022?

One way to open Snapchat without saying opened is to turn on the Airplane mode. It will prevent the "seen" notification from being sent until you turn off Airplane mode.