Have you ever sent a message on Facebook Messenger only to regret it moments later? Maybe you misspelled a word or accidentally sent it to the wrong person. Whatever the reason, Messenger gives you the option to unsend messages within 10 minutes of sending them.
But what if you want to see those unsent messages? Is it possible? The answer is yes, and we’re going to show you how in this step-by-step guide.
Method 1: Turn on Notification History
The first method involves turning on Notification History in your phone’s settings. This feature allows you to see all the notifications you’ve received, including the ones that have been unsent.
To turn on Notification History, go to Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications > Advanced settings > Notification history. Turn on the feature, and you’re good to go.
Next, send a message on Messenger and unsend it within 10 minutes. Now go back to Notification History and scroll down to Messenger notifications. You should see the unsent message there.
Keep in mind that there are some limitations to this method. Notification History may not be available on all versions of Android, and it will only save messages sent after you’ve turned on the feature. Also, this method won’t work for iOS devices because they don’t have Notification History.
Method 2: Install the Notisave App
The second method involves installing the Notisave app from the Google Play Store. This app saves all your notifications, including unsent messages on Messenger.
To use this method, search for the Notisave app on the Google Play Store and install it. Once installed, open the app and follow the setup process.
First, click “Next” at the bottom and allow the app to access your notifications. Then, turn off blocking notifications for all apps except Facebook and Messenger. Finally, turn on “Save Notifications” for Facebook and Messenger.
Now, send a message on Messenger and unsend it within 10 minutes. Open the chat of the person you sent the message to, and you should see the unsent message there.
Again, there are some limitations to this method as well. Notisave is not available on the App Store for iOS devices, and it will only save messages sent after you’ve installed the app.
Conclusion
There you have it – two methods for seeing unsent messages on Messenger. While there are some limitations to each method, they can be useful if you ever need to see a message that was unsent.
So next time you send a message on Messenger that you regret, don’t worry – you have options.