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WhatsApp’s secret ‘code texts’ and iPhone’s invisible messages – three ways to hide your chats from nosy snoopers

WhatsApp’s secret ‘code texts’ and iPhone’s invisible messages – three ways to hide your chats from nosy snoopers
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WhatsApp’s secret ‘code texts’ and iPhone’s invisible messages – three ways to hide your chats from nosy snoopers
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Source: The Sun
Author: Sean Keach
Published: Jan, 13 2025 16:03

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Now go into the Locked Chats folder and tap on Settings > Hide Locked Chats.

You'll find this Locked Chats folder by pulling down on your main chats page.

But you can also set a secret code that for that Locked Chats folder.

Locked Chats will only appear if you type your secret code into the search bar.

WhatsApp has a special feature called Secret Code that lets you hide away your chats.

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