How to read full messages without opening messaging app

WhatsApp is one of the most used messaging platforms in India and all over the world. There are a lot of features hidden in the app, but some of the tricks that are available outside the app on every Android phone which is not widely known. One such trick is the ability to read full WhatsApp messages without opening the messaging app.

Of course, you can always read your WhatsApp messages in the notification panel when they arrive, but the messaging app doesn’t show full messages if they are long. There are times when you don’t want to immediately open a message to avoid keeping a chat on seen, and just want to know the gist of it to know if you are missing out on an important message. There might be several reasons for many to read some of the WhatsApp messages without opening the app. Well, if you are one of those, then you don’t need to worry. We have got you covered. Keep reading to find answers to your question.

WhatsApp trick: How to read full messages without opening messaging app

The process is not complicated and it takes just a minute to set up. The trick is pretty simple and people who know how to use a widget will easily be able to make use of it. Here is how you can read full WhatsApp messages without opening the messaging app.

Step 1: Android phone users first need to long press on the main screen’s homepage.

Step 2: Now, tap on Widgets and your smartphone will display all the widgets on the screen.

Step 3: Keep scrolling down until you find WhatsApp widget.

Step 4: Just tap on the WhatsApp widget and it will get added to your homepage. You can then long press on the widget and drag it on the right side until you get a clean homepage screen interface.

Step 5: Tap on Done button. Long press the widget and shift it on the top. You will then get the option to extend the widget, and one can extend it to full screen. This will make it easier to read full messages pretty easily.

How to read all WhatsApp messages without opening app

Once you have successfully setup the WhatsApp widget on one of the homepages, you just need to scroll down to read all the messages. The messages are aligned according to the chats in the app. The latest message will be on top and all the previous ones that you haven’t read will be visible below it.

What to keep in mind?

People need to avoid tapping on any of the messages in the widget because this will open the chat on WhatsApp and the platform will then show that the messages have been read by the receiver.