How to Mark iMessages as Unread on iPhone and iPad

To mark iMessages as unread on iPhone and iPad, you'll need to know that you can't do it directly from the Messages app on your device.

The Messages app on iPhone and iPad doesn't have a built-in feature to mark iMessages as unread, unlike emails.

However, there are workarounds to achieve this, one of which is to use a third-party app or a jailbroken iPhone.

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You can mark an iMessage or text as unread to remember to respond at a more appropriate time.

To mark an iMessage as unread, open the Messages app and swipe from left to right over the conversation thread you wish to mark as unread. Tap the Messages icon with a notification badge, and the message will now be marked with a blue dot.

You'll also see the notification badge over your Messages app, unless you have a Focus mode on and you've toggled on Hide Notification Badges. This blue dot is a visual indicator that the message is unread.

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Marking a message as unread does not change the read receipt on the sender's end. This means that the sender will still see a "Read" label below the message on their device, even if you've marked it as unread on your end.

To quickly mark a message as read, swipe right over a message that is unread and has the blue dot, and tap in the same place as you would to mark it as unread. This is faster than opening the text if you've already read it and want to get rid of the Messages app notification badge.

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Marking iMessages as unread can be a game-changer for your productivity and communication skills.

You can avoid uncomfortable situations caused by forgetting to respond to an important text by marking it as unread. This simple trick can save you from awkward conversations and missed deadlines.

Marking a text as unread reminds you to respond, so you'll never have to worry about forgetting again.

Here's a quick rundown of the benefits of marking iMessages as unread:

Marking a message as unread doesn't remove the "Read" label from the sender's device. This is because once you've opened an unread message on your device, the sender will see a tiny "Read" label below it on their device.

You can still turn off read receipts at any time if you want a little more privacy.

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Marking a text as unread is a game-changer. It reminds you to respond, so you don't have to worry about forgetting.

You'll also avoid those uncomfortable situations where you've forgotten to respond to an important text. It's a relief to know you can rely on this feature.

Viewing all unread messages together in the Unread Messages inbox is a huge time-saver. You can quickly see what needs your attention and respond accordingly.

You can quickly mark a message as unread by swiping from left to right in the Messages app, but it may take a few tries to get the hang of the right speed and motion.

If you swipe the wrong way, you won't accidentally delete or archive the message.

You can view your unread messages in the Unread Messages inbox in the Messages app.

Even if you mark an iMessage as unread, the sender will see it as read on their end, unless you have Send Read Receipts toggled off.

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