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I only want to see "new message" is displayed on lock screen of my iPhone

Text message: I only want to see "new message" on the locked screen not the name of the person who sent the message


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iPhone 11

Posted on Sep 4, 2023 3:48 PM

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Posted on Sep 5, 2023 2:21 AM

Settings > Notifications > Messages > [Scroll Down] > Show Previews > When Unlocked [Tick]

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I only want to see "new message" is displayed on lock screen of my iPhone

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