You will probably need to disable the “Reply from lock screen” feature on your iPhone o iPad, to prevent someone else from using the “Quick Reply” feature to create a misunderstanding.
Disable “Reply with a message” on the iPhone lock screen
By default, the iPhone allows you to reply to messages, directly from the lock screen and without having to unlock your gadget by entering the lock screen password.
This feature, often referred to as “Quick Reply,” is very useful as it allows you to quickly respond to messages without having to unlock your gadget.
However, if you leave your phone unattended, there is always the possibility that someone might be tempted to reply to messages on your behalf, simply as a joke or to create a misunderstanding.
Steps to disable the lock screen reply feature on iPhone and iPad
All you have to do to disable the Reply with Message feature on iPhone is to go to Settings > Scroll down and click on Contact ID and Passcode.
On the next screen, scroll down to the “Allow entry when locked” section and move the next toggle to Reply with a message à OFF place.
After this change, you or anyone else with access to your gadget will not be able to reply to Messages from the lock screen.
Word: The ability to reply with a message may be grayed out on your iPhone if Passcode or Contact ID is not enabled on your device.
2. Disable the notification heart entry from the lock screen
Even if you have disabled message reply on your iPhone, someone who has access to your gadget can view your messages by accessing the notification heart from the lock screen.
For those who want more privacy, it is best to disable access to the notification heart from your unlocked gadget.
Ir a Settings > Contact ID and Passcode > On the next screen, scroll down to the “Allow entry when locked” section and transfer the token to the following Heart Notification instead of OFF.
This can prevent someone from accessing the Notification Center on your iPhone while it is locked.
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