Quick Answer: How to Make Text Messages Private on Android?
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Method 1: Message Locker (SMS Lock)

  • Download Message Locker. Download and install the Message Locker app from the Google Play store.
  • Open App.
  • Create PIN. You’ll now need to set up a new pattern or PIN to hide your text messages, SMS and MMS.
  • Confirm PIN.
  • Set Up Recovery.
  • Create Pattern (Optional)
  • Choose Apps.
  • Other Options.

How do I make my text messages private on Samsung Galaxy s8?

From a Home screen, touch and swipe up or down to display all apps. If prompted to change the default SMS app, tap NEXT > YES to confirm. Tap the Messages switch (upper-right) to turn on or off .

Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ – Text Message Notification Settings

  1. Emergency Alerts.
  2. General notifications.
  3. New messages.

How do you hide a text conversation?

Swipe from the right to the left on your conversation (from the conversation page), to display the menu.

  • Tap “More”
  • Tap “Hide”
  • That’s it!
Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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