Airplane mode on WhatsApp: How to activate this trick to read messages without leaving a trace

WhatsApp is one of the most used platforms in Spain and a (very) public space. The Meta app has ways to limit what other people see about you, but sometimes it's hard to stay out of sight.

We have a solution: WhatsApp hides a secret trick that takes advantage of your phone's airplane mode to offer greater privacy and control over how and when others know you're using the app.

How does it work? When airplane mode is activated, the messaging platform loses its functionality. Here's how to do it.

What is airplane mode for in WhatsApp?

This feature can be very useful when you want to read a message without the other person knowing . This way, you can save time before responding or review the message thoroughly without pressure. It also allows you to write a reply without the iconic "Typing" message appearing. Once you've written your message, simply close WhatsApp, turn off airplane mode, and send it.

Another aspect to keep in mind is that if airplane mode is activated, the voice notes will not be marked as played because the other user will not receive a read receipt for that audio.

Advantages of airplane mode

With airplane mode enabled, you can open WhatsApp and view all your previously downloaded media without the app recording any activity or status updates.

You can also avoid distractions when reviewing information . This means that if you want to read a previous message without being interrupted by other notifications, you can activate this feature.

It's important to keep in mind that when you write a message in airplane mode, it will be put on hold . This can be very useful if you want to review or edit your text before sending it when you're back online.

How to activate airplane mode for WhatsApp

To activate airplane mode on Android, follow these steps:

If you have an iOS mobile , that is, an iPhone, this is what you have to do: