How to view unsent messages on an iPhone

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Apple offers a neat feature with iMessage on the best iPhones that lets you unsend a message. Maybe you sent something by mistake, sent a message to the wrong person, or regret sending it in a hurry and want to change it. You can unsend a message you've sent, as can others who send you something. But is there a way to still view that message after it's unsent? The short answer is no, but there are some workarounds and ways to view unsent messages from apps other than iMessage.



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View unsent messages with an older iOS version

The bad news is that you won't be able to see an unsent message if you're using an iPhone with iOS 16 or later (or an iPad with iPadOS 16.1 or later, or a Mac computer with macOS 13 Ventura or later). That would defeat the purpose of being able to undo a message, so it makes sense that Apple would prevent that. But there's one thing to note: you may You'll see an unsent message if you're using an older operating system running iOS 15 or lower. However, since it's been nearly two years since iOS 16 debuted, people are less likely to have a device running iOS 15 or earlier.

If you really want to see an unsent message, check your Mac. We tend to update our Macs less frequently than our phones, so there's a better chance your computer is running macOS 12 Monterey or lower. If you have a very old Mac at home, that's even better.


When someone unsubscribes a message using an iPhone with an older operating system, you'll see that the person unsubscribed the message. Instead of deleting all of the message's text, you'll see a notice next to the original text that was “unsent” saying that the person removed or edited the message. For this to work, you must have Messages for iCloud enabled, iCloud Keychain enabled, and two-factor authentication enabled.

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Do not use iMessage

While this isn't a great solution, if you don't use iMessage and only send SMS, the sender will not be able to undo a message that has already been sent. You can disable iMessage without completely disabling data by going to Settings, Messages, and moving the switch next to iMessage to the Off position. While this isn't an ideal solution, if you feel like someone is keeping secrets, it's at least a viable temporary solution.


Optimize notification settings in Messenger

The Messenger app is a clever way to ensure that you always see messages, even if someone hasn't sent them.

1. Open delivery boy.

2. Select the three lines in the upper left corner.

3. Select the Gear icon.

4. Scroll down and select Notifications and sounds.


5. If it is not already turned on, select Turn on notificationsThis will take you to the Messenger settings menu.

6. Select Notifications.

7. Tap the slider on the right to turn it on (it turns green).

8. Under show Previewchange it from When unlocked (the default) to Always.

Messenger notification settings with “Show preview” option selected.

Messenger settings “Show preview” with the setting changed to “Always”.


9. Under Banner stylechoose Persistent.

10. Now, whenever you receive a Messenger message, a preview will appear on your iPhone's home screen. Even if the person withdraws the message, the preview has already been delivered and you can view it from the home screen before it is removed from the actual Messenger app.

Revoking messages can be useful


It can be useful to be able to undo a message you didn't mean to send. Maybe you accidentally sent your child's teacher the shopping list you meant to send to your spouse, or your boss a message you meant to send to your coworker. Whatever the situation, the feature is there for a reason. So Apple intentionally makes it virtually impossible to see a message that was not sent by the sender, even when using the latest iPhone models like the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

This works both ways. As much as your curiosity might get the better of you as to what someone sent and then sent back, the same thing can happen the next time you use the tool. The best thing to do is to move on and focus on the messages people want to send you and the ones you want to send them.


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