How to send missing messages in messengers
this case it is hoped that the interlocutor will not take a screenshot). Here's how to use it. How to send missing messages in messengers.
Disappearing messages are a very useful feature that is available in many popular applications. It will be useful not only to the spy from the film, but also to those who want to safely gossip about the authorities (although in this case it is hoped that the interlocutor will not take a screenshot). Here's how to use it. How to send missing messages in messengers.
It is important to remember that the other person can use various tricks to save important messages, such as taking screenshots or taking pictures of the screen with another device. So try to carefully choose what and with whom to share.
Signal
The disappearing messages function in Signal can be activated by default for all or some dialogs: the user can switch between disappearing and normal messages in any branch. To do this, touch three points in the conversation (top right) and select "Missing messages".
The available options allow you to select the message retention period from 1 second to 4 weeks or disable this feature. You can also set your own timer.
To set the default expiration date for messages in all chats, open the main page of the program settings, select "Privacy", then "Default timer for new chats" (in the "Missing messages" section). These settings apply to each new chat.
Currently, the function of disappearing messages in WhatsApp works only with images and video files. The recipient can view the files for 14 days. After that, the messages will automatically disappear.
Open the conversation to which you want to send the image or video clip, select the camera, and then record your content. To make the message disappear,
you need to click on the icon with the number 1 next to the green send button.
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You can also add a caption that disappears with the media. Missing messages will be marked with a special round icon with a unit in the middle. After viewing, the message will be labeled "open" and will no longer be available.
Snapchat
Snapchat did not invent missing messages, but it certainly helped to promote them. On the main screen of the conversation list, you can tap any contact to start a conversation, or create a dialog by tapping the icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
All messages in the conversation, including text and images, disappear after viewing. The other party can save the message by pressing and holding it, but the sender will be able to see it, as the selected file will remain on the screen.
Facebook Messenger
In Facebook Messenger, anyone can use the disappearing messages feature. However, such chats must be created separately from the usual message chains.
To do this, click "Write", activate the lock icon and select a contact.
In such chats, all messages disappear immediately after viewing. If you need to set your retention period, click on the timer window to the left of the send window.
To send a missing message, go to the list of dialogs and open the desired chat. Select the camera to the left of the message input field, and take or select a picture.
At the bottom of the screen you can select different settings: "View once", "Allow playback" (ie "view twice") and "Save in chat".
Telegram
Disappearing chats in Telegram are also stored separately from the usual dialogues. You can create them from a contact profile.
Open a conversation with the contact, go to his profile, then tap three points and select "Start secret chat" from the pop-up menu. Then a separate branch of the conversation will open, where all messages will be available for a specified period.
To set the timer, click on the corresponding icon at the top of the window (for Android) or at the bottom (for iOS).
