How to See when an iPhone Message Was Sent
Open the Messages app., Tap on a message conversation. , Tap and swipe left anywhere on the screen.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the Messages app.
The icon looks like a white talk bubble and is located on the Home Screen. -
Step 2: Tap on a message conversation.
, The messages on the right will slide over to the left, revealing a set of timestamps.
Each timestamp will line up with a message, indicating the time each message was sent from your or your contact’s phone.The Messages app will display both iMessages (messages sent through Apple's servers) and SMS text messages (messages using cellular data).
These timestamps apply to both types of messages. -
Step 3: Tap and swipe left anywhere on the screen.
Detailed Guide
The icon looks like a white talk bubble and is located on the Home Screen.
, The messages on the right will slide over to the left, revealing a set of timestamps.
Each timestamp will line up with a message, indicating the time each message was sent from your or your contact’s phone.The Messages app will display both iMessages (messages sent through Apple's servers) and SMS text messages (messages using cellular data).
These timestamps apply to both types of messages.
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