Typing indicators are the ellipses within a bubble that appear at the bottom of the chat to let you know that the other is currently typing a message. These indicators are a core part of the modern instant messaging experience. While most instant messaging apps don’t let you disable them, Android’s native texting app, Google Messages, lets you control how they work. Here’s how you can disable the typing indicators on Android.
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Can’t turn off typing indicators on your phone? Try these workarounds
While the Google Messages app allows users to disable their typing indicator, other apps like WhatsApp and Telegram lack this feature. It is also missing on the native Messages app for iPhone. Here are some workarounds you can use to ensure that the recipient doesn’t see that you’re typing a message.
- Turn on Flight Mode before typing your message.
- Turn off mobile data on your phone and type the message.
- Send a message to yourself and forward it to the recipient. This also works for voice notes.
- Type the message in the Notes app and paste it into the conversation thread.
- Send a short text first. Then edit it to add the full reply.
- Reply to a message using Siri.
Disable typing indicators in Google Messages
Step 1: Launch the Google Messages app on your phone.
Step 2: Hit your profile picture in the top-right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Tap on Message settings.
Step 4: Select RCS chats.
Step 5: Turn off the toggle switch next to Show typing indicators.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I disable typing indicators in Google Messages?
Go to Google Messages>Profile>Message settings>RCS chats and turn off the toggle switch next to ‘Show typing indicators’.
How do I turn off read receipts in Google Messages?
Go to Google Messages>Profile>Message settings>RCS chats and turn off the toggle switch next to ‘Send read receipts’.
Can I disable the typing indicator in WhatsApp?
No, WhatsApp does not let you turn off the typing indicator. You can get around this issue by typing the message with the flight mode turned on.
How do I turn off read receipts on WhatsApp?
Go to WhatsApp>Settings>Privacy and turn off the toggle switch next to ‘Read receipts’.
Does the iPhone let you hide the typing indicator while texting?
No, the Messages app on iPhone does not have an option to disable or hide the typing indicator.
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Final Thoughts
This is how you can turn off or disable the typing indicators on Android. While you’re here, check out how you can change the chat bubble colour in Google Messages. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
