How to Hide Notification Previews on the iPhone Lock Screen

To hide notification previews on an iPhone Lock Screen, open Settings > Notifications > Show Previews and select Never. To hide message content until the iPhone is unlocked, select When Unlocked instead. The Lock Screen can still show the app name, notification icon, or notification count.

Steps

Open Settings and tap Notifications.
Tap Show Previews near the top of the screen.
Select Never to hide notification content at all times.
Select When Unlocked to show previews only after Face ID, Touch ID, or the device passcode unlocks the iPhone.
For app-specific control, return to Notifications, select an app, tap Show Previews, and choose Never or When Unlocked.

Common Issues and Fixes

Message content still appears on the Lock Screen: An individual app may use a separate preview setting. Open Settings > Notifications > Messages > Show Previews and select the required option.
Notifications disappear completely: The app may be disabled under Settings > Notifications > [App Name]. Enable Lock Screen while keeping previews set to Never.
Previews appear after Face ID recognition: When Unlocked reveals content after successful authentication. Select Never for permanent content hiding.
Notification details appear in Notification Center: Lock Screen preview settings may not remove older notifications. Review or clear existing notifications from Notification Center.
A sender name or app name remains visible: Hiding previews removes message details, but iOS can still display the app name, notification type, icon, or count.

Quick Tips

Never is the strongest option for hiding message content on the Lock Screen.
When Unlocked supports the notifications show when unlocked iPhone use case while keeping details private before authentication.
Notification settings can differ by app. Check Messages, Mail, WhatsApp, and other sensitive apps separately.
Notification counts and red app badges can still reveal activity even when notification previews are hidden. Disable Badges inside the relevant app’s notification settings when needed.

How can message content stay hidden until an iPhone is unlocked?

Open Settings > Notifications > Show Previews and select When Unlocked. The message preview remains hidden until Face ID, Touch ID, or the passcode unlocks the device.

Can notification previews be hidden for only one app?

Yes. Open Settings > Notifications, select the app, tap Show Previews, and choose Never or When Unlocked. Other apps can retain separate preview settings.

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