How to Know if Your Message Was Read on Apple Messages
Open the Messages app., Tap on a conversation. , Scroll to the last message you sent. , Look directly beneath the message.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the Messages app.
What appears beneath the message can reveal whether the message has been read.
If your friend has read receipts turned on, "Read" will appear below the message with the time or date the message was opened.
If "Delivered" appears below the message, the message has either not been read or the recipient does not have read receipts turned on.
If "Sent as Text Message" or "Sent as SMS" appears, the recipient is not using an device that supports Apple Messages. -
Step 2: Tap on a conversation.
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Step 3: Scroll to the last message you sent.
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Step 4: Look directly beneath the message.
Detailed Guide
What appears beneath the message can reveal whether the message has been read.
If your friend has read receipts turned on, "Read" will appear below the message with the time or date the message was opened.
If "Delivered" appears below the message, the message has either not been read or the recipient does not have read receipts turned on.
If "Sent as Text Message" or "Sent as SMS" appears, the recipient is not using an device that supports Apple Messages.
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