Consider these best practices to keep your data hidden.
Alternatively, set up your rig so that thelock screen doesn’t reveal your text messagesand notifications.
The drawback is that it’s not exactly subtle.
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Doing so typically raises suspicion among companions about what you’re trying to hide.
Furthermore, you won’t see the notifications, which may defeat the purpose.
In some situations, however, the vibration setting may be as apparent as the sound.
Instead of seeing a compromising message, onlookers only see something like, “New text message received.”
This also prevents image previews from displaying.
How to Hide Lock Screen Notifications on an iPhone
Open theSettingsapp from the home screen.
SelectNotifications>Show Previews.
Choose between three options:Always,When Unlocked, andNever.
How to Hide Lock Screen Notifications on an Android
Open theSettingsapp on your Android machine.
ChooseApps & notifications>Notifications.
Under theLock Screensetting, chooseNotifications on lock screenorOn lock screen.
SelectDon’t show notifications.
Some apps allow this functionality, and some don’t.
Check the messaging app’s options for details.
Other Privacy Considerations
Another way to keep snoopers out of your phone is to set a passcode.
Ideally, create a strong passcode that includes biometric-based authentication, such as AppleTouch IDor the Android fingerprint reader.
