How Do I Change My Name And Profile Photo In Messages? With the release of iOS 13 it is now possible to automatically share your name and profile photo via the Messages app. Chat participants will then... Read answer Asked by Megan M. on June 30th, 2019 Filed Under: Privacy, iMessage, Settings, Messages, Contacts
How Do I Mark All Messages As Read In The iOS Messages App? Beginning in iOS 8 you can mark all messages as read by launching the Messages app, tapping the Edit button and then selecting Read All. Read answer Asked by Benny F. on September 29th, 2014 Filed Under: iPhone, iPad, iOS, Messages
How Do I Show Full Contact Names In Text Messages In iOS? Yes, this is a change in iOS 7 but it can be adjusted. Launch the Settings app and tap on Mail, Contacts, Calendars. Select Contacts > Short Name and... Read answer Asked by Ella L. on September 30th, 2013 Filed Under: iPhone, iPad, iOS, Settings, Messages, Contacts
How Do I Turn On Read Receipts In iOS 6? From your iOS device, go to the Settings and swipe down to Messages. Tap on Messages and look for the On/Off toggle next to "Send Read Receipts".... Read answer Asked by Brandon Y. on September 28th, 2012 Filed Under: iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, SMS, Settings, Messages, iOS 6
How Do I Leave A Group Chat In Messages For iOS? Open the group text / chat you would like to leave on your iOS device. Starting in iOS 8 you will find a Details button in the top right corner of the... Read answer Asked by Jenna H. on September 29th, 2014 Filed Under: iPhone, iPad, iOS, Messages
How Do I Hide Text Message Previews On My iPhone? Yes, there are two solutions that will prevent text message previews from showing on an iPhone or iPad. The first option is to hide the message... Read answer Asked by Joseph D. on December 5th, 2018 Filed Under: iPhone, iPad, Privacy, iOS, Notifications, Messages
How Can I Stop Being Charged For Sending iMessages? If an iMessage fails, it will try to send as an SMS (which may cost you money, depending on your provider and plan). To prevent iMessages from being... Read answer Asked by Stephen M. on July 27th, 2012 Filed Under: iPhone, iPad, iOS, SMS, iMessage, Settings, Messages
How Do I Turn Off iPhone Group Text Message Notifications? Yes, if you are being bombarded with messages from a group chat or even an individual, it is possible to disable iOS alerts & notifications for a... Read answer Asked by Helen J. on February 14th, 2019 Filed Under: iPhone, iPad, iOS, Messages
How Do I Send Animated GIFs In iPhone Messages? Yes, tap and hold on the GIF until the save prompt appears on the screen. Instead of selecting "Save Image", choose "Copy". Then go into the Messages... Read answer Asked by Allan C. on August 5th, 2013 Filed Under: iPhone, iOS, Messages, GIFs
How Do I Turn Off Repeating Text Message Alerts On My iPhone? Launch the Settings app on your iPhone then go to Messages. Look for Repeat Alert and select it. Then tap on "Never" to disable the repeating alerts. Read answer Asked by Grant S. on July 5th, 2013 Filed Under: iPhone, iPad, iOS, Settings, Messages
How Do I Disable Expiring Videos And Voice Messages In iOS? Yes, you can disable the expiration feature in iOS. Open the Settings app and navigate to Messages. You will notice an Expire option next to Audio... Read answer Asked by Lynda D. on September 22nd, 2014 Filed Under: Privacy, iOS, Settings, Messages
How Do I Send Audio Messages In iOS Messages? Starting in iOS 8 Messages, there is a microphone icon to the left of the compose field. Tap and hold the microphone to record a message. Release to... Read answer Asked by Sherry G. on October 15th, 2014 Filed Under: iPhone, iPad, iOS, Messages, Audio Clips
How Do I Receive SMS Text Messages In OS X Messages? You can forward SMS text messages from your iPhone to the Messages app on your Mac as long as you iOS 8.1 or later and OS X Yosemite or later. Open... Read answer Asked by Katie F. on January 16th, 2015 Filed Under: iPhone, OS X, SMS, Messages, Text Message Forwarding
How Do I Quickly Add Photos And Videos To iOS Messages? In iOS 8, tap the Camera icon in the Messages app to bring up your recent photos and videos. Tap as many as you want to include in your message and... Read answer Asked by Patty H. on October 8th, 2014 Filed Under: Photos, iPhone, iPad, iOS, Messages, Videos
How Do I Delete iPhone Text Messages In iOS 7? Find the message you would like to remove and tap and hold on it. A menu will appear with options that include "Copy" and "More". Tap on "More". The... Read answer Asked by Lorene P. on November 1st, 2013 Filed Under: iPhone, iPad, Privacy, Messages, iOS 7, Texting
Can I Set A Shortcut To Switch To Messages In OS X? Launch the Messages in OS X and go to Messages > Preferences (or Command-Comma). Click on the Viewing tab and then click the checkbox that reads "Use... Read answer Asked by Sanford E. on May 28th, 2014 Filed Under: OS X, Messages, Shortcuts
Why Do Some Messages Come To iPhone But Not Mac In OS X Mountain Lion? The first step is to make sure that your Apple ID for Messages for Mac and the Apple ID you use for iCloud on your iPhone are spelled exactly the same... Read answer Asked by Fred B. on September 5th, 2012 Filed Under: iPhone, iOS, Settings, iMessages, OS X Mountain Lion, Messages
How Do I Send iMessages To A Mac? After the addition of iMessages to iOS 5, it has long been rumored that an iMessages integration for the Mac was inevitable. In February 2012, Apple... Read answer Asked by Jude G. on February 16th, 2012 Filed Under: iOS, OS X Lion, iMessage, OS X Mountain Lion, Messages
How Do I Make A Memoji On iPhone Or iPad? A Memoji is a custom avatar designed to look like you or however you want. Use a Memoji to send animated recordings in the Messages app or use a... Read answer Asked by Cheryl G. on June 24th, 2019 Filed Under: FaceTime, iOS, Messages, Memoji
Are iPhone iMessages Encrypted? The iMessages sent via the Messages app on an iPhone or iPad are encrypted under certain conditions. If all iMessage recipients are using an iOS... Read answer Asked by Maria F. on July 3rd, 2019 Filed Under: Privacy, iOS, SMS, iMessage, Messages