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Can I hide existing text messages on my iPhone?

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There isn't a built-in way to hide existing text messages in iOS, but you can search for apps that will hide your messages by typing "Hide Texts" into the app store and reviewing the results.

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How do I have my lock screen just be a text message?

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Go to the settings app. Then go to notifications, messages, show previews, and change it from "always" to "never."

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Can I see an invisible ink text after someone opens it?

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Yes. It will not go away unless you delete the messages.

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When I open my Messages app on my iPhone 7 there is a list of conversations. Additional messages follow underneath, but there are boxes with an arrow to the right that look hidden or empty. What are these additional messages?

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If you swipe your finger on the text it should show it. It is basically just a cool trick.

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Will a texted number or text show up on phone history?

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No, but it will show up in your iPhone's Message app.

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How do I hide a text from just one of my contacts?

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You can just select that individual's message (or their chain of messages) and delete them.

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What does it mean if I get an icon over my text that shows a circle with an exclamation point inside?

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That icon indicates that the message did not send, likely because of a bad internet connection.

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How can I hide the name of the contact who sends a message?

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Delete the contact, or rename the contact to something that isn’t the person's name.

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How do I delete messages, but only temporarily?

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What you might be able to do if you just want to keep the information on it is screenshot it before deleting. You won't have the text messages anymore, but you will still have the information in them.

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