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How to tell if a text was read

When I send someone a text message, how do I know if they read the message. Is there something I need to turn on for this option. Thank you

iPhone SE, iOS 11.2.5

Posted on Jan 29, 2018 7:53 PM

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Posted on Jan 29, 2018 8:15 PM

sms55 wrote:


When I send someone a text message, how do I know if they read the message. Is there something I need to turn on for this option. Thank you

No, there is nothing you can do about the "Read" receipt. It is totally up to the intended recipient to make that visible to you.


The setting on their device is available under Settings>Messages>Send Read Receipts.

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Jan 29, 2018 8:15 PM in response to sms55

sms55 wrote:


When I send someone a text message, how do I know if they read the message. Is there something I need to turn on for this option. Thank you

No, there is nothing you can do about the "Read" receipt. It is totally up to the intended recipient to make that visible to you.


The setting on their device is available under Settings>Messages>Send Read Receipts.

User uploaded file

How to tell if a text was read

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