How to Read Snapchat Messages Without Them Knowing

The following instructions work for photo and video snaps as well as chat messages.

Try It Yourself

The best way to confirm this method works is by using two Snapchat accounts, where one account sends a snap to the other. Follow the steps above using the recipient account, then verify the sender account never sees an Opened label by looking for the Delivered label instead.

On iOS devices, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to reveal the control center and tap the airplane icon so it turns orange.On Android devices, swipe down from the top of the screen to reveal your quick settings and tap the airplane icon so it turns blue.

On iOS, swipe up from the screen and tap the airplane icon in the control center to reconnect.On Android, swipe down from the screen and tap the airplane icon in the quick settings.

You can do this by simply creating a test account along with your regular account, but an easier way to do it is to get a friend to test it with you.