How do I know if an SMS has been read? [Complete Guide]

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Vous avez envoyé un SMS et vous vous demandez s’il a bien été read by the recipient ? Here's how to find out, whether you're on Android, iPhone, or via a third-party app.

How do I know if an SMS has been read on Android?

Thanks to the RCS or Rich Communication Servicesusers android can now access advanced features inspired by applications such as WhatsApp or Messenger. RCS, a service offered by Google, is the modern version of the SMS. Numerous smartphone manufacturers such as Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi and Oppo have gradually adopted it.

To check whether your Android device supports reading confirmationsHere are a few steps to follow:

  • Open Google Messages and press the three dots at top right.
To access Google Messages settings, click on the three dots in the top right-hand corner.
To access Google Messages settings, click on the three dots at top right. © Christina for Alucare.fr
  • Appuyer sur Paramètres de l’application.
The Google Messages settings let you browse through the various features.
Google Messages settings let you browse through the different features. © Christina for Alucare.fr
  • Go to Chat functions et activer l’option “Send playback confirmations.”
Press the Send playback confirmations button to activate the feature.
Press the Send playback confirmations button to activate the feature. © Christina for Alucare.fr

Please note: the RCS requires an Internet connection and the recipient is also using a device compatible with the service. Otherwise, the message will be sent in Classic SMSwith no possibility of find out if it's been read.

How do I know if a text message has been read on my iPhone?

On iPhoneis via iMessagesystem, the messaging that you can find out if a message has been read. Here's how to activate the option:

  • Go to Settings.
To activate SMS read confirmation in iMessage, go to Settings.
To activate sms read confirmation in iMessage, go to Settings. © Christina for Alucare.fr
  • Go to Messages.
The Messages button lets you browse the available features, including iMessage.
The Messages button lets you browse the available features, including iMessage. © Christina for Alucare.fr
  • Activer iMessage si ce n’est pas encore fait, puis activer Playback confirmation.
The green button indicates that iMessage and Read Confirmations are activated.
The green button indicates that iMessage and Read Confirmations are enabled. Christina for Alucare.fr

When this option is enabled, the text "Read"This is displayed below your message as soon as the recipient has seen it. Please note: this only works if the recipient is using iMessage and has activated the defendants.

Does "delivered" mean that the sms has been read?

No. The term "Distributed" simply means that the message has been received by the recipient's phone, but not necessarily opened or read. On some devices, such as Huawei or in iMessage, "Distributed"replacesSent"But that's no guarantee of a good read.

How do I know if an SMS has been read by a third-party application?

Today, there are applications that allow you to follow messages and whether they've been read. Examples include:

  1. Mspy
  2. Eyezy
  3. Umobix

However, they require direct access to smartphone of the person, in particular to posts and to contacts. These spyware applications peuvent être puissantes, mais elles s’accompagnent de risques pour la confidentialité des données.

Warning: their use without consent is illegal in many countries. Find out about the legislation before using them. Some tools, such as Mspy even receive SMS messages from another phone number without the owner's knowledge.

FAQs

Is the message delivered if you are blocked?

No. If you're stuck, the message will not be "delivered" or "read. It remains blocked at the sending stage.

Pourquoi je ne reçois pas d’accusé de réception SMS ?

For various reasons:

  • The feature is not activated in your settings.
  • The recipient has deactivated theplayback option.
  • Your device or messaging application does not support this option.

Est-ce qu’on reçoit un accusé de réception si on est bloqué ?

No. In the event of a block, the system will not send you any confirmation of receiptor reading.

To find out if your SMS has been read by the recipientto activate the right settings on your smartphone. Whether you're using Android or iPhone, activating the read receipts is often simple, but depends on your device, application and Internet connection.

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