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What does a message with a bell with a slash through it mean

In Messages what does a bell with a slash through it mean

iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 2, 2022 5:57 AM

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Posted on Sep 2, 2022 6:28 AM

It means the recipient is silenced or you have Alerts turned off for them.


Tap on the contact, then on their name at the top of the chat screen, scroll down to "Hide Alerts" and make sure its not turned on.



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What does a message with a bell with a slash through it mean

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