How to hide contact name in WhatsApp msg notification

How to stop showing contact name for WhatsApp msgs while phone is locked

iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 14, 2022 8:19 AM

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anypats

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Jan 14, 2022 8:27 AM in response to vinodhreddy

There's no way to change that. If it's something you would like WhatsApp to consider let them know.

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