How to Hide Alerts in Messages App iOS 11

Updated Sep 14,2017 | by Niko

Got tired of annoying message alerts? iOS 11 updates the Messages app so that you can hide alerts in iOS 11 for specific conversation. Check the following guide and see how to hide alerts in Messages app on your iPhone in iOS 11 .

Message alert is a useful feature that helps you update important messages and conversations timely. However, you might be bothered if the touchy messages you get from those acquaintances show up on the Lock Screen.

Before iOS 11, there was only the option to delete messages in Messages app. Fortunately, Messages app in iOS 11 gets updated.

In addition to the Messages app update, Apple also added many other great features in iOS 11. You can also check iOS 11 new feature summary.

In iOS 11, you are allowed to hide alerts from both general SMS and iMessage conversations directly in Messages app on your iPhone and iPad. So message alerts will not show up on your iPhone or iPad screen once you turned on the hide-alert toggle.

How to hide alerts in Messages app in iOS 11? Check the following guide and steps to see how it works.

How to Hide Alert in Messages App iOS 11

There are 2 ways to hide alert in Messages app on iPhone or iPad in iOS 11, and let’s see.

1. Swipe left to hide message alert

·         open Messages app

·         find the conversation

·         swipe left, and you can see 2 options: Hide Alerts and Delete

·         tap on Hide Alerts

2. Hide alerts in settings

·         go to Messages app

·         find the individual message and open the conversation

·          tap on the “i” button at the top-right corner, you’ll see the details of the contact person

·         turn on “Hide Alerts” toggle

·         tap on “Done” at the top-right corner of the screen

Done! Now, you hide alerts in iOS 11 on your iPhone or iPad(Need iPhone/iPad manager?).

If you change your mind, just follow the above steps to re-enable message alert. Generally, iOS 11 ensures you better and more user-friendly messaging experience. 

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