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Hide notification previews on the Lock Screen

Control when notification previews reveal message content.

Follow a short, verified path based on current Apple documentation.

When this helps

Control when notification previews reveal message content.

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How to do it

  1. 1

    Open notification settings

    Go to Settings > Notifications.

  2. 2

    Choose Show Previews

    Tap Show Previews, then choose Always, When Unlocked, or Never.

When you are done

You are done when your preferred preview option is selected.

Good to know

Available options can vary by device model, region, carrier, and app support.

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