There has recently been a Whatsapp function that allows you to read messages deleted by others. However, it is not available on all phones.
Curiosity is an intrinsically human trait and now that smartphones exist it seems to be stronger than ever.
An example: how many of us have been dying to discover the contents of deleted messages on WhatsApp? If this has happened to you too, you may now have your wish granted. In fact, with a Samsung Galaxy phone, you can discover a new way to satisfy your curiosity. Thanks to this hidden function in the settings you will be able to make deleted WhatsApp messages visible again. Here’s how to do it.
How to read deleted WhatsApp messages with a Samsung phone
As we well know, WhatsApp allows users to delete sent messages (but only within a certain period of time). Once deleted, they seem to disappear forever with the recipient left wondering what they contained.
Today there is a new function that allows you to access these deleted messages. But how?
First of all, we reiterate that this function only exists for Samsung. The key to reading deleted messages is hidden in your phone’s notification history. Here’s what to do, in a few steps, to enable it:
- open the settings of your Samsung Galaxy phone
- select “notifications”
- select “advanced settings”
- tap “notification history” to activate it
Here we go: Once activated, click history will retain all notifications received from your apps in the last 24 hours. Of course, this also includes WhatsApp messages that have since been deleted. Once you get here, you will be able to find them: just search for them in the list based on the time of receipt.
Does not work for all message types
Despite its convenience, this trick isn’t perfect. There are some limitations to take into consideration. First of all, very long messages cannot be viewed in their entirety. Then, unfortunately, deleted images and videos cannot be recovered with this feature. So, ultimately, you will be able to retrieve mainly rather short written messages.
As mentioned, this only applies to Samsung. But if you don’t have one, don’t despair: there are alternatives available for other phone manufacturers. Simply, the option only applies to phones with the Android operating system.
Looking for alternatives? Go to Google Play Store, and search for apps like “notification history log” or “MIUI hidden settings - HyperOS” for Xiaomi phones. These offer quite similar functions. But be careful: using third-party apps may pose privacy risks. These apps can read your notifications. Ideally, then, your data could end up in the wrong hands. Don’t download any app that seems similar to the ones you’re looking for, without criteria. Only download apps from trusted sources and check user reviews carefully first.
Not just reading deleted WhatsApp messages: how to optimize your smartphone
It seems there are other methods to recover deleted WhatsApp messages on Android phones. However, they do not always work on all devices, and, above all, they do not always work reliably.
These methods include restoring WhatsApp backups, using data recovery software, and other settings of your phone.
But it doesn’t end there: there are other settings that you can change on your Samsung phone to improve performance. You have the option to reduce annoying notifications and protect your privacy. For example, you can disable notifications for non-essential apps. You can also optimize your power-saving settings. Finally, you could also use built-in security features (like Samsung Knox).
By following these tips you will be able to read deleted WhatsApp messages, but also optimize the use of your Samsung device in a broader sense.
Original article published on Money.it Italy 2024-08-06 19:45:00. Original title: WhatsApp, puoi leggere i messaggi cancellati se hai un telefono Samsung
